Sullivan County warming centers will remain open through Monday, Jan. 31

A message from the Sullivan County webpage:  In light of the continuing frigid weather, Sullivan County will keep its two warming shelters open tonight through Monday night in Liberty and Monticello: – United Methodist Church, 170 North Main Street, Liberty – Ted Stroebele Recreation Center, 2 Jefferson Street, Monticello These facilities will be open to …

The Monti Message – January 2022

Budget Season New York State Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget—for the Monticello Central School District—would result in a 15.4% increase in all state aid categories, including a 13.2% increase in foundation aid.  The governor’s proposed increase is in response to a legal settlement to fully fund state foundation aid by 2024.  The proposal for 2022–23 …

BOE will meet Feb. 3

There will be a regular meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. There will be a proposed executive session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss “the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters …

Important clarification on mask wearing at Monticello CSD

Dear Monticello CSD Community and Staff, We are aware of a recent state supreme court ruling that declared the Governor’s executive order on mask mandates in schools to be unconstitutional. Since that ruling, we were advised by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) that an appeal from the Governor is imminent and that, “schools …

Project Excel will cease operations at MCSD effective June 30, 2022; district working to develop new program

On Jan. 23, 2022, the Monticello Central School District received a letter from Project Excel stating the Easter Seals’ intent to close Project Excel at the end of the 2021-22 school year. The letter from Project Excel reinforced the organization’s intent to assist any families through the transitionary time.  In light of this news, the …

It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 24

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. This week – the closure of Project Excel, the launch of voluntary student testing, upcoming events and more. For more information about the Project Excel closure, please click here. 

Update on remote instruction from Superintendent Evans

Dear Monticello CSD Community Members, Earlier this morning, we had to switch our schools to remote instruction due to excessive staff absences in our transportation department. This morning, we had three (3) staff members call out, which brought our total absences in transportation to 15. Nine (9) of these staff members are out due to …

Remote Meal Delivery Schedule 2021-22

Route 1 11:15-11:45: Chase School Route 2 11:15-11:30: Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School 11:40-11:55: Terry Lane 12:00-12:15: Dollard Drive  Route 3 11:15-11:30: St. John Street and Broadway parking lot 11:40-11:55: George L. Cooke Elementary School 12:00-12:15: Evergreen  Route 4 11:15-11:30 Deleno Village 11:40-11:55: North Street parking lot behind bakery 12:00-12:15: Patio homes Route 5 11:15-11:30: …

Liberty Jazz Festival postponed

The Liberty Jazz Festival, originally scheduled for Feb. 5 has been postponed until later in the spring. The new date will be shared as soon as it is available.