I will look for ways for the county to partner with other agencies and programs such as R.Y.A.N. School board candidates (Vote for 4) Jeff Goldberger: 461 Danielle Fleckenstein: 1,072 Gary Campbell: 1,194 Tonya Coleman: 938 Tim Chiavara: 1,166 Solvay Yes: 201 No: 49 School board. Snow Day #4. Saugerties School District presents its preliminary 2022-23 budget by Crispin Kott March 24, 2022 in Education 0 Officials in the Saugerties Central School District (SCSD) revealed a preliminary property tax levy increase of 2.7 percent for the 2022-23 school year. Under her care all of my daughters were well prepared for kindergarten. Continues all pre-pandemic programming for students. Then you might want to attend this year's French Club Flea Market. Under her care all of my daughters were well prepared for kindergarten. Rhau said about 12 teaching positions and 12 teaching assistant positions would eliminated under austerity. Since presenting a draft budget in mid-March, the district has also reduced the tax levy increase from 2.7 percent to 2.36 percent. Saugerties Central School District One of our goals, if we can afford it, is to have all of our class sizes be 25 or smaller throughout the entire district next year.. During my tenure with the Joint Terrorism Task Force, I became involved in an investigation whose origin stemmed from a meeting of Black Panther Party elements in New York City. #GoSawyers Sign Up Log In Messenger Facebook Lite Watch Places Games Marketplace I think the timing is right for me to contribute my knowledge and skills as an educator in support of the school community I value the most, Saugerties. In her spare time she provides day care, positively shaping the minds of the babies who will be our future generation. SAUGERTIES - Saugerties school district voters will decide Tuesday whether to adopt a $41.8 million budget proposal or force the district to an austerity budget of $40 million. I know a lot of what I wanted to say, just didnt come out quite the way I wanted it to. We must do this while, maintaining and creating living wage jobs. This means Mike is committed to long term, cost effective solutions to managing our town budgets. I urge my Town of Saugerties neighbors to vote for Paul Andreassen for Town Supervisor.Arlene PuentesKingston, Re: Mike Ivino (Councilman)Mike will make the tough decisionsOn November 5, 2019, the residents of Saugerties have an opportunity to elect a young man to the Saugerties Town Board who at the age of 25 has the business sense, drive and commitment to our community of an individual way beyond his years.Mike was born and raised in Saugerties and has always been very civic minded. And for that Id like to apologize. 3- Mike is a small business manager. Majority rules. She also recognizes the problems and issues communities in Ulster County face with drug addiction. According to Superintendent Kirk Reinhardt, a responsible school budget accomplishes three things: it stays under the tax cap, it maintains a student-centered learning environment, and it reduces the possibility of negative fiscal fluctuation in the future. The Board of Education is the governing body of the Saugerties Central School District. cell tower consultants requesting a variance wanting to site a tower in the Mt. Re: Mike Kavanagh (Ulster County District Attorney). While it was asked of the previous candidates, it was not one of the questions to the prospective Legislators. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday. The Saugerties Central School District Board of Education adopted a $66,426,716 proposed budget for the 2022-2023 school year that is $110,249 LESS THAN the current years budget. Adds a secondary French/Spanish teacher to make foreign language programs more accessible for students. About two years ago the Town of Saugerties was cited as being financially distressed by the State Comptrollers office and it was determined that the town should be increasing its fund balance to remain fiscally healthy. Secretary to the Business Official/District Clerk I am proud to support Al Bruno so please, get out and vote for Al on November 5, 2019. No one seemed to care how many thousands it cost him in design and re-design or meeting after meeting to get through the process. I have said since the moment I decided I was going to run for school, it is my priority to keep the students education and best interest first when making decisions for the district. We have to take the money out of politics at every level. 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Pat Ryan now supports her candidacy. She's the Democrats candidate for the Board, along with Democrat candidate, Fred Costello, and Paul and Fred are vying for the supervisor position. When Paul announced that he would be running for town supervisor, he went through all the proper channels: interviews, carrying petitions, etc., seeking endorsements from all the. 1988; College: College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA B.A Economics/Accounting, 1992, Occupation: Controller, Whitney Strategic Services LLC. Mary has also been a very strong advocate for NARCAN Trainings and has actually sponsored these. The budget passed by a more than 1,200-vote margin in Wallkill. When Im elected to the Town board I pledge to improve the resources available for the Saugerties Animal Shelter and to look out for the welfare of the staff as well as the animals housed there. Teacher transfers have been announced, and principals locations will be shared in the coming days. As a BOE member I plan to be very attuned to how these changes are being implemented and evaluated with integrity. Now in private correspondence he is referring to it as an issue not worth the time.. One-by-one, each member of the committee had an opportunity to interview Mike and each member asked a series of questions, after which Mike left the room.I have been involved in politics for many years, as most readers are well aware, andI can honestly say that I have never met a more polite, decent and straight forward man in all that time. A music historian and failed drummer, hes written for numerous print and online publications and has shared with his son Ian and daughter Marguerite a love of reading, writing and record collecting. The Saugerties Central School District serves 2,200 students in five schools in upper Ulster County. I will propose legislation that requires all pharmacies to have permanent drug disposal containers. The approval process was expedited without a hearing, debate, discussion, consultants describing in detail the plans, specifications or contract language and without the towns accountant explaining, in public, what this project entails or how it would be paid for. Mike is committed to not only keeping Saugerties an affordable place where its residents can live and raise a family but looking to the future a thriving and economically sound place where our childrens children can live and raise their families. I can only hope to be a voice in ensuring that all children will have an opportunity for a good education. On November 5, 2019, the residents of Saugerties have an opportunity to elect a young man to the Saugerties Town Board who at the age of 25 has the business sense, drive and commitment to our community of an individual way beyond his years. What do you see as the most pressing issue faced by the district today? Also, as a member of the board, I would gather all the necessary information to make the best informed choices to better serve our students and their families. a no voteits not a vote at all. 28. and DARE programs; reach out events to Boys & Girls Clubs; school groups, and scouts. saugerties school budget vote. I hope that the 4,377 registered Democrat voters will recognize that it is actually their, right to decide whom they want on their line through the primary. We do have an obligation to be fiscally responsible, but were also adding a tremendous amount of programming, Reinhardt said. money, is supposed to approve a large reconstruction project, over one million dollars, at one nights meeting and expedite the approval without hearings, without debate, without discussion, without the consultants or the representatives of the project and the town accountant spending one minute in front of the board, in public, providing the details of the project, explaining drawings and specifications, a timeline for construction, weather restrictions, staging, selective demolition, contract language for the responsibility of the contractor and penalties for lack of performance, incentives, oversight (clerk of the works or separate engineering company), special inspections (concrete, steel, materials, fasteners, etc), insurance, bonding, warranties (limited or otherwise), etc? Saugerties School Board of Education Meeting 2nd Tuesday of Each Month. The list goes on but Al doesnt devote his time and effort to be in the lime light or for attention, he donates his time because he believes that Saugerties is a great place to live and raise a family but he also knows that there are challenges that the residents face and when elected to the Ulster County Legislature, he will devote his time and energy to make sure that not only the residents in his district are represented but all of the residents of Ulster County are treated equally.Al is no nonsense individual who is committed to one thing and that is anything that he decides to take on. So, if Paul Andreassen needs a civics lesson, I'm sure the last person he would consult with would be Nicole Roskos. She ran for County Executive this year and dropped out, allowing Pat Ryan to win. One of the reasons, among others, that he decided to run for town supervisor this time around is the fact that there was only one candidate running, and Paul rightly feels that the voters deserve a choice. not just during Shed the Med events. See the proposed school budgets for 2022-2023 in the Southern Tier Chemung County Elmira City School District Budget: Passed (477 Yes, 158 No) $138,440,248 -0.59% tax rate decrease Board of. Voting will be from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in. Some files and features on this site require Adobe Reader or Adobe Flash Player to view. | encourage everyone of a similar belief to please contact members of the board and oppose the proposed noise law: I'm writing to respectfully request that you remove from consideration the currently proposed noise ordinance. While it was asked of the previous candidates, it was not one of the questions to the prospective Legislators. Superintendent Reinhardt said the specificity of the additional staff came from the public and meetings of the Governance Committee. (845)247-6520 Ext. Business Official He was in a crowd. Cutten can and will do the best job for us as our Comptroller. The Saugerties School Board election and budget vote will take place on Tuesday, May 17. The decrease in the budget was accomplished through savings generated by the decision to repurpose an elementary school and by the payoff of bonds related to . On the local level, Mike will be making affordable home ownership a priority for all. Identify areas of possible town/village consolidation, Recent bipartisan efforts in Ulster and Dutchess Counties have brought about term limits for all, Depleting budget surpluses, if any, is not a healthy or fiscally responsible. We all need to become much more diligent in not only the waste we produce, but how we dispose of it. A community activist, such as he was, in truly the worst sense.The fact that I now read in local press accounts that an individual seeking the highest law enforcement position in Ulster County, the district attorney, has associated himself with such an individual as Mr. Shabazz, is deeply disturbing and appalling.The article quotes the candidate saying, he had absolutely no contact and I shook his hand. This investigation brought the JTTF to the City of Kingston, New York. Over the last several years many top heavy administrative positions have been created not only in the Central Administrative office but district wide. Socially Im slightly to the left on social issues and a little more than slightly to the right on government spending. The district has been very public about its financial crisis and recently closed an elementary school to alleviate the financial burden. )It is more than apparent that the candidate and Mr. Shabazz are known to one another. Its a matter of someone who is highly qualified versus someone who is poorly qualified and a little too chummy with Pat Ryan for the public good. Its a matter of someone who is highly qualified versus someone who is poorly qualified and a little too chummy with Pat Ryan for the public good.I wish March Gallagher well in her future career, as long as it is not Ulster County Comptroller. The role of Comptroller is to insure that the tax payers are getting what they paid for. That does not bode well for those who were beating the . The 2020-21 budget earned 70 percent approval from voters, compared to 66 percent approval for the 2019-20 spending plan. One of the very first questions asked of him was, Why are you seeking our endorsement?He detailed his reasons and then stated that he would be seeking an endorsement from all the other political parties as well, because he doesnt want to be accountable to any one party. However having made that correction and Schirmer, already informed of it, has chosen to send an overreaching letter attacking me. Superintendent Richard Rhau said personnel, which makes up about 70 percent of the district budget, would be among the areas affected most by an austerity budget. What | witnessed was very disturbing while passing by his properties and dump sites. I dont shun people. None of the three incumbents Katie Emerson-Hoss, Elena Maskell and Paul VanSchaack are running for re-election. The way the district moves forward integrating staff and students and delivering on new and innovative programming and repairing community trust for those who were vocal against closing a school will be of utmost importance. Thomann said that while he was pleased that the mail-in ballots led to greater turnout than in traditional polling years, the expense would make it difficult to change to the practice full time after the pandemic is over. Some members of the recreation committee and members of the town board seemed to think it would be an added expense to an already expensive project. She has been the daycare provider for my three daughters. 9301 This was accomplished through $1.18 million in staff reductions, some through retirements, along with federal pandemic-relief funding. We are not going to make any decision on any part of this proposed legislation in the foreseeable future (if at all) and we absolutely will NOT make ANY decision behind closed doors. It was a pleasure and honor to participate with the community and other candidates. Weatherization at Riccardi, Cahill, Mt. How do you see the role of the School Board? His trucks leak oils everywhere. Elementary school boundaries were redrawn to help balance enrollment and class size at each of the elementary schools. 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Provides new microscopes and scales for the Senior High. Secondary Education Social Science, M.A. He then laid out his vision. It is also to oversee the budget and to establish what the spending needs might be. 2- As a first time home buyer in Saugerties, Mike is painfully aware of the burden of high taxes. I feel strongly that Mike Ivino will be one of the best town board members weve had in many years. Education: 2003 Graduate of Saugerties high School and 2006 Graduate of Ulster County Community College. I am asking all of the Saugerties residents in Legislative District 2, to get out and vote for Al Bruno. In todays world of social media, such statements are easily disproven as shown here in another photograph publicly displayed on the candidates website as early as spring of 2019. Ive been an educator for 27 years, first as a teacher, and then as an administrator, but Ive been a taxpayer for 29 years. Climate change is a very real problem. I didnt know what he was alleged to have done in and of itself is disturbing. Arguably, over the last two decades, town boards could have planned better for infrastructure and capital improvement projects. Create and publicly display a searchable town budget with organizational, 2- Realistic Self-imposed and Public Campaign Finance Reform.. I will look for ways to pass zero tolerance laws for dealers, and mandatory sentencing for those who are convicted of selling fentanyl-laced heroin. The approved spending plan overcame a deficit of $1,785,303 by tapping into a fund balance ($1,440,303), ERS reserve ($330,000) and unemployment reserve ($15,000). One of the district goals is all students be at or above grade level when they leave grade 3, he said. 982 talking about this. Jane St. Amour Watch for delays, overruns, additional charges, hidden costs, problems with site conditions and the loss of revenue. Update: Five Kingston students transported to hospital after suspected pepper spray incident at school, Kingston Highs 2023 commencement ceremony expected to be held much closer to home than originally feared, Eight students injured in Kingston school bus accident, New Paltz teacher recognized as Master Teacher, Onteora Central School District authorizes a series of property tax exemptions, Seeking community input, Onteora hosts first World Cafe-style forum, Saugerties planners approve six-lot subdivision near Glasco Ponds, Father and son arrested for manslaughter in Saugerties, New Paltz officials concerned about large-scale development proposal. Two actual issues I see. Currently I find myself shaking my head often, at what seems to be dividing us here in this nation, which is politics instead of service. Budget & Finance - Saugerties Central School District Budget & Finance 2022-2023 Financials Tax Rate State Aid Operating Budget $66,426,716 Assessed Value $2,598,585,349 Full Value $2,711,842,044 ABOUT VOTING Am I eligible to vote? The transparency and professionalism of the current board and administration is inspiring. The Zoning Board of Appeals, of which good people such as Patti Kelly and Henry Rua are members, grilled the cell tower consultants, requesting a variance with regard to a proposed siting in the Mt. Several board members blamed complacency among budget supporters for the defeat of the first proposal and cautioned that budget opponents would vote no regardless of any spending reductions. We must use technology in a way that actually reduces our total carbon footprint, not just ones that are feel good programs. I am proud to support Al Bruno so please, get out and vote for Al on November 5, 2019.James BrunoSaugertiesFamilial supportI support my husband Al Bruno for Ulster County Legislator! Although I generally believe in and know the value of compromise, campaign finance reform is not the place for that. We were accompanied by several staff members. There is no reason for her to take that position when Lisa Cutten can bring years of auditing experience and a gutsy political independence to the job. Saugerties, NY 12477 (845) 247-6550 Fax: (845) 246-8364 Saugerties Senior High School Mailing: Call Box A Saugerties, NY 12477 Physical: 310 Washington Avenue Ext. Paul is a good man of integrity, honesty and pride, who quietly does a damn good job, and I think most people know that. These people are just as much domestic terrorists and threats to our community as someone using a gun at a school! We can not let this go any further. Overall, the budget is less than it was last year, said the SCSDs Business Manager Jane St. Amour during a meeting of the Board of Education held on Tuesday, April 19. I've for the most part stayed out of politics since leaving my position on the Town Council, but this proposed legislation has brought me to comment on its absurdity. Polls will be open at all four of the districts elementary schools from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. Crispin Kott was born in Chicago, raised in New York and has called everywhere from San Francisco to Los Angeles to Atlanta home. Theres a ploy on the part of some to discredit whoever does not agree with them. Gary Faulkner which ultimately resulted in his arrest and guilty plea to unlawful sale of illegal firearms.During my tenure with the Joint Terrorism Task Force, I became involved in an investigation whose origin stemmed from a meeting of Black Panther Party elements in New York City. This presents absolutely unsanitary and unhealthy conditions for both the animals residing there and the staff working there. Nobody gets through these boards without questions, discussion, debate, revisions and SEQRA compliance. This is based on salary alone for these specific positionsIts not the total savings, its just the salary savings, said St. Amour. As supervisor I will be knocking on the door of Markertek, NY Drilling, BC Autoworks, J. Mullen & Sons, Spector Bass, Paperhouse Productions, Methods Machine Tools, Ward Backhaus Collision, Greco Motors, Dan Starr body shop, Benson Steel, Sawyer Motors, Moorhous computers, Flanigan Cleaners, Smiths Hardware, Elna, Rothe Lumber, Rothe Welding, CERES, Simulaids, LoDolce Machine Shop, Saugerties Electric and many others and asking. Crispin Kott is the co-author of the Rock and Roll Explorer Guide to New York City (Globe Pequot Press, June 2018), the Little Book of Rock and Roll Wisdom (Lyons Press, October 2018), and the Rock and Roll Explorer Guide to San Francisco and the Bay Area (Globe Pequot Press, May 2021). Why did you want to run for School Board? Education: I graduated from John A. Coleman Catholic High School in 1996, earned an associates degree in Human Services from Dutchess Community College in 2016, and earned a bachelors degree in Community and Human Services from Empire State College in 2019. Thats not how this works and certainly not how I will allow it to work. He is destroying the newly-paved 212 highway where his trucks enter and leave the roadway. I would like my impact on the BOE to be one that helps the district navigate the next several years in a way that is fiscally and socially responsible. Parents want more options for their children academically, mentally, and physically, and this budget offers that, he explains. Letters have been sent to parents regarding their childrens new elementary school. Polls will be open from noon to 9 p.m. at the districts four elementary schools. Im Paul Andreassen, Saugerties Town Councilman, and Im running for Town Supervisor. The backbone, the base. Whether its the simple gesture of helping his fellow neighbors, his service to the community in the fire department or volunteering and accepting positions on boards and committees, Mike gives his all with a cheerful and energetic attitude. Voting, conducted by mail due to the COVID-19 pandemic, saw a significant increase in participation compared to last year, when the 2019-20 budget passed by a margin of 670-345. We, the Board of Education, staff, students, parents, and community share responsibility for meeting the needs of students living in a rapidly changing, pluralistic society. Candidate Saugerties Town Council 8453993507, Mike Ivinos Comments Regarding Dumping Foreign Debris in Saugerties. She has been Comptroller of Poughkeepsie and Fishkill, and Treasurer of the City of Kingston. No lightweight, he is a man of integrity. I think this is an issue that is going to have a huge impact on the elementary students in the district. On Election Day, November 5, please vote for Mike Ivino either on lines B,C, F, or G.George D. Heidcamp Sr.SaugertiesVote Ivino, for changeAfter attending the Forum in Saugerties last evening I am writing this letter in support of Mike Ivino, for Town Councilman. As a member of the Centerville Fire District | got to see some of what was just the beginning of this horrible plan Mr Karolys had in mind. Letter: Saugerties school budget vote result misleading Dear Editor: Saugerties school district Superintendent Kirk Reinhardt thanked the community for "a nearly 76% approval" of the proposed school budget. Saugerties school budget vote result misleading 2021-05-25 - Dear Editor: Saugerties school district Superintendent Kirk Reinhardt thanked the community for "a nearly 76% approval" of the proposed school budget. of State Codes Division, and currently teaches the course at Columbia-Greene Community College. Finally, it educates and supports various firearm activities of particular interest to juniors and women in the community. (Au Sable Forks, N.Y.) 1920-1975, September 20, 1956, Page 1, Image 1, brought to you by Northern NY Library Network, and the National Digital Newspaper Program. need for more manpower. He then laid out his vision. Some politicians seem to enjoy the power and prestige these positions can bring an individual, Mary is more concerned about actually helping people and families in Ulster County. There was marginal planning and little budgeting for the ice arena. The Saugerties Central School District (SCSD) will ask for voter approval on a $66,426,716 budget for the 2022-23 school year, a decrease of $110,249 from the 2021-22 spending plan. I want to see all students succeed! The Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Gwendolyn Roraback, is pleased to announce that this budget also includes the availability of 15 newly approved courses for students (with the caveat that enough students will need to enroll to ensure the programs run). The members need to listen and address the concerns of its community members while ensuring the highest level of public education for its students.