MONKTON — Despite increasing uncertainties arising from the coronavirus pandemic, Monkton Central School (MCS) will see a smooth transition in leadership this summer. Mike Lansing will take over from Besty Knox as principal of that school on July 1. “I am overjoyed to have the opportunity to become the next Principal of Monkton Central School,” Lansing wrote in a March 18 letter to the school community. “I so wish we could have connected in person this past week and yet it was best for community health and … (read more)