Monticello Central School District

What Monticello Central School District does

Monticello Central School District is a public K-12 school district organized under New York State Education Law and headquartered in Monticello, Sullivan County, New York. It is the largest district in Sullivan County and operates as the county seat district, serving nearly 2,800 students from PreK through grade 12 across approximately 190 square miles. The district employs 740–800 staff members and operates seven schools: St. John Street Community School (preschool), three elementary schools (Emma C. Chase, George L. Cooke, Kenneth L. Rutherford), Robert J. Kaiser Middle School (grades 6–8), and Monticello High School (grades 9–12).

The district offers a comprehensive academic and extracurricular portfolio, including the nationally recognized Academy of Finance program (an NAF-affiliated curriculum), STREAM programming across elementary and middle grades, career and technical training through Sullivan County BOCES, and extensive athletics and performing arts offerings. Specialized student support services include the EPIC family engagement program, My Brother's Keeper mentorship, the Healthy Kids Extended Day childcare program, and a school-based mental health clinic operated in partnership with Astor Services for Children & Families. Technology infrastructure is standardized, including ParentSquare for family communication, ClassLink single sign-on, SchoolTool for student information, LinkIt! for assessment, and Google Workspace for district calendaring and email. The district is currently deploying a $3M+ Smart Schools Bond Act technology investment including Genetec-based video surveillance with 400 camera licenses and district-wide public address, mass notification, and automated lockdown systems.

Funding is derived from three primary sources: New York State education aid, local property taxes, and federal grants, with supplemental capital from municipal bond issuances (the district received a Moody's A1 issuer rating and MIG 1 rating on its 2026 bonds). Education is provided at no direct tuition to district residents. The district is governed by an elected Board of Education and administered by Superintendent Matthew T. Evans, Ed.D. Notably, the district has been recognized by the NAMM Foundation as a "Best Community for Music Education" for 19 consecutive years.

Name

Monticello Central School District

Legal name

Monticello Central School District

Website

https://monticelloschools.net

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Monticello Central School District is a public K-12 school district in Sullivan County, New York, serving nearly 2,800 PreK-12 students across seven schools and approximately 190 square miles, funded by state aid, local property taxes, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Preschool Programs within Childcare Centers (EDACABAL)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district operations
• PreK-12 instruction
• Educational programs
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Monticello

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Public school district primarily funded through state education funding, local property taxes, and federal grants. Receives Smart Schools Bond Act allocations for technology infrastructure.
2. Bond Issuance: District issues municipal bonds (2026 bonds rated MIG 1 by Moody's) to finance capital improvements and infrastructure projects. Bond rating of A1 issuer rating reflects strong financial position.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Monticello Central School District is a public K-12 school district that delivers free PreK-12 education to nearly 2,800 students across approximately 190 square miles in Sullivan County, NY, through one preschool, three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district provides core academic instruction, specialized programs (Academy of Finance, STREAM, ENL, special education), extensive athletics and performing arts, and student/family support services including EPIC family engagement, My Brother's Keeper mentorship, Healthy Kids Extended Day childcare, and summer learning programs. Operations are funded by state aid, local property taxes, federal grants, and Smart Schools Bond Act allocations.

Product overview

Monticello Central School District operates as a unified K-12 public school system serving nearly 2,800 students in PreK-12, employing 800 staff members. The district encompasses almost 190 square miles in Sullivan County, New York. The district offers a comprehensive educational portfolio consisting of seven schools: St. John Street Community School (preschool), three elementary schools (Emma Chase, George Cooke, and Kenneth L. Rutherford), Robert J. Kaiser Middle School, and Monticello High School. Beyond core academics, the district provides specialized programs including the Academy of Finance (a nationally recognized career-focused program), STREAM curriculum integrating science and arts, and extensive extracurricular offerings in athletics and performing arts. Supporting services include the EPIC family engagement program, My Brother's Keeper mentorship, and Healthy Kids Extended Day Program. The district uses technology platforms including ParentSquare for family communication, ClassLink for single sign-on access, and SchoolTool for student information management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• St. John Street Community School: Community school serving elementary students in the district.
• Emma C. Chase Elementary School
• George L. Cooke Elementary School
• Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School
• Robert J. Kaiser Middle School
• Monticello High School
• Academy of Finance
• Panther Pride

Products and services

• St. John Street Community School
• Emma C. Chase Elementary School
• George L. Cooke Elementary School
• Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School
• Robert J. Kaiser Middle School
• Monticello High School
• Academy of Finance (AOF)
• STREAM Program
• Monticello Athletics (Panther Pride)
• Performing Arts
• EPIC Program
• My Brother's Keeper (MBK)
• Healthy Kids Extended Day Program
• Summer Learning Programs

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Astor Services for Children & FamiliescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict partnered with Astor Services to open a school-based mental health clinic providing accessible mental health services to students directly within the school setting. This partnership addresses student mental health needs and removes barriers to accessing professional support.
• Sullivan County BOCEScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict collaborates with Sullivan County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to provide career and technical training programs for students, as well as shared services and specialized educational programs not available within the district.
• Sullivan County Cornell Cooperative ExtensionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension provides educational programming including the 4-H club activities and environmental education initiatives for elementary students.
• Nesin Cultural ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member Helen Jersey serves on the Nesin Cultural Arts Board, facilitating cultural arts programming and access for district students and community.
• TEACH New York (TeachNY)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDistrict participates in TEACH New York teacher recruitment initiative led by NYS Education Department to attract new teaching talent and guide potential educators through certification processes.
• Sullivan 180minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Sullivan 180 community organization for beautification projects and youth engagement programs including MLK Day of Service activities.
• Wolf Lake Neighbors FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation provides funding and support for district programs including new Cooke Cares Closet and Care Closet at KLR, providing essential supplies to students in need.
• PRASADminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPRASAD dental services program provides dental health services to Monticello CSD students, improving access to dental care for district children.
• Monticello KiwanisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Kiwanis chapter supports district through book donations to elementary students and community service initiatives.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• Fallsburg Central School District: Neighboring Sullivan County, NY K-12 district of comparable scale and rural Catskill demographics. Both districts share the same county funding environment, BOCES career-tech access, and overlapping enrollment feeder patterns.
• Liberty Central School District: Adjacent Sullivan County K-12 district serving a similar rural, low-to-middle-income population. Comparable enrollment scale and reliance on state aid and property taxes make it a direct operational peer.
• Tri-Valley Central School District: Smaller Sullivan County K-12 district with similar rural Catskill geography, BOCES partnership access, and Smart Schools Bond Act-funded technology initiatives. Comparable community-based funding model.
• Livingston Manor Central School District: Small Sullivan County K-12 district with similar rural Catskill characteristics. Provides a direct comparison point for enrollment, funding, and program-mix decisions at a smaller scale.
• Roscoe Central School District: Tiny Sullivan County K-12 district serving a similar rural population. Comparable reliance on shared BOCES services for secondary programs and specialized offerings.
• Eldred Central School District: Adjacent Sullivan County K-12 district with similar rural demographics and funding structure. Direct peer for evaluating program offerings, staff utilization, and facility investment patterns.

Regional players

• Chester Union Free School District: Orange County, NY K-12 district serving a similar Hudson Valley/Catskills-adjacent demographic. Connects to Monticello through OCIAA athletics and shared workforce patterns.
• Pine Bush Central School District: Orange County K-12 district of comparable size serving a similar suburban-rural Hudson Valley population. Shares OCIAA athletic conference and similar curricular structure including specialized academies.

Others

• Sullivan County BOCES: Shared regional service provider for career-tech, special education, and professional development across all Sullivan County districts. Operates as a partner/contractor rather than competitor, but its offerings shape Monticello's program portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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