The County Comptroller has the extremely important job of auditing the money that Comes into and goes out of Ulster County over $350 million/year. I count myself fortunate that I learned to know a dedicated public servant committed to hard work and integrity. The budget passed by a more than 1,200-vote margin in Wallkill. 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. She has never held an auditing position. Freelance Artist and Cartoonist Mike La Peruta was invited to his daughter's classroom to help demonstrate how to draw SpongeBob SquarePants, a student favorite. 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.. The Animal Shelter, Letter to the Editor: I had the opportunity to tour the Saugerties Animal Shelter with Councilman Paul Andreassen on Saturday April 13th. These matters take forever to adjudicate and filling the gallery with cheerleaders won't alter the outcome in any way. Mary has volunteered with the Woodstock PARI program and took the Angel Training. Position: Berechnungsingenieur fr Insassensimulation / Gesamtsystemanalyse (w/m/d)<br>Location: Sindelfingen<br>Life is always about becoming Im Leben geht es darum, sich auf eine Reise zu begeben, um die beste Version unseres zuknftigen Selbst zu werden. 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Cutten can and will do the best job for us as our Comptroller.Thomas KadgenShokan, Re: Mike Kavanagh (Ulster County District Attorney)While the writer of the following letter does not specifically state his support of Mike Kavanagh for District Attorney, it seems fairly evident that he does, or would.Shabazz wanted to hurt cops My name is Raymond Nafey. Mary has been involved in the following: Served as the chairperson for the Ulster County Social Services and Public Safety Committees. 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 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. Re: Paul Andreassen and Mike Ivino (Supervisor and Councilman, respectively), the distressed category of fiscal ranking. He explained how he wants to run for town board because he wants to get involved and help make Saugerties a better place to live. I believe its only increased about $1.1 million over the past four years, which is an average increase of about $281,000 a year.. Mr. Speaker, I remind my colleague that a vote against this bill is a vote to deny about 37 percent of workers in her district of North Carolina a raise of about . I felt compelled to respond as the assistant case agent assigned to the investigation of Ismail Shabazz a.k.a. will not be seeking another term. ALBANY, N.Y. (WETM) - The state's top-ranked team in wrestling continues to prove why. . Altered Books Opening Friday, March 3, from 5 - 7pm More than a dozen artists have been given a discarded book and two months to create a unique, site-specific sculpture to display at the library! 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. Act to sportsmen, gun-owners, and liberty-lovers of the Hudson Valley and New York State, to not only help get the vote out, but to encourage voting on the Conservative Party Line to send the message regarding the "un-S.A.F.E. For Democrat voters who agree that Paul Andreassen is the best man for the job but was treated unfairly, their only option is to vote for him on another line. the The Hudson Valley Garlic Festival, The 4th of July parade and fireworks, The Sawyer Motors Car Show and the December Holiday in the Village ), along with many other weekly events, can be found on this page. This page is maintained by SCSD according to the web publishing guidelines of Saugerties Central School District. Currently, he is also serving as a Commissioner and Lieutenant. 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. This investigation brought the JTTF to the City of Kingston, New York. Saugerties. 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. Notes from the campaign trail by Paul Andreassen Candidate for Town Supervisor: Are we moving in the right direction as a town government or is it much of the same? It is also to oversee the budget and to establish what the spending needs might be. Adds robotics kits for Junior High School students. D Day. With more children in classes, it is my hope that the students will still get the proper education and attention in the classroom. There is also a shortage of teacher substitutes as well as all non-instructional substitutes. Unfortunately, to date, there has been no serious movement in this direction. Mary exercises the same level of care and dedication with her legislative duties. But, and the Town should be mindful of this, if those statements made in public are not true how does that affect our overall credibility or if they are true, could they impede the investigation being conducted by the state police? The proposed budget is $110,249 LESS THAN the current years budget. Under Roberts Rules of Order (the bible of running a meeting), when someone abstains, it is neither a yes vote nor. As a town board member I can assure those present at the meetings, those following the situation on Facebook, in the press or at the coffeehouses, we heard you loud and clear. Ensure that the procurement policy and bid process is properly followed; better identify grant possibilities and follow-through. Act. 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. While it was asked of the previous candidates, it was not one of the questions to the prospective Legislators. Create and publicly display a searchable town budget with organizational, 2- Realistic Self-imposed and Public Campaign Finance Reform.. Do you love a good bargain? Part of that is ensuring elementary class sizes remain at or below 30 students. I have not scrutinized Schirmers positions on issues but now question why his delay of the, long enough to allow for a postponement which would bring it to a vote after the election? Business Official We do have an obligation to be fiscally responsible, but were also adding a tremendous amount of programming, Reinhardt said. 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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. (Editors note: A photo provided by the letter-writer, which shows Clegg and Shabazz together and smiling, could not be confirmed by Ulster Publishing to be, as of Oct. 22, 2019, on any Clegg website or social media page. She ran for County Executive this year and dropped out, allowing Pat Ryan to win. Look for Mikes name on the Independent, Republican and Conservative lines. The School Board is a governing body of local officials whose responsibilities are defined by state and federal laws and constitutions, as well as the rules and regulations of the Board of Regents and the commissioner. Reinhardt said the district would continue to focus on its reserves. 5- Mike Ivino is a registered Independent. For planning purposes, a good overview of the major events held in Saugerties (e.g. (845)247-6520 Ext. 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. 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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. We cannot neglect the base. There were more than 68,000 drugoverdosedeaths reported in2018. Further, the candidate seeking such a sensitive position, one that politics should have little influence in, should be more open and honest about his affiliations and supporters. 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). On the local level, Mike will be making affordable home ownership a priority for all. Welcome to Saugerties Central School District OUR MISSION 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. Reinhardt has given the school board three consolation plans to consider. Without them we become nothing more than a transient community with a short-term view of the future. SCSD website accessibility guidelines. Meeting begins at 6:30PM (meet the Board at 6:00PM) Link to Virtual Meeting: 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. The proposed tax levy increase is at the maximum allowable under the state mandated cap for the district. State Senate District 41 Map; NY State Senator Michelle Hinchey; NY Assembly District 103. . The decreases are primarily found in BOCES aid ($1,332,395, a drop of $450,338) and building aid ($305,207, a decrease of $1,634,298). Positive change is needed especially after two long years of dealing with Covid. Saugerties.k12.ny.us| Creation date: 2003-02-06T23:46:47Z. 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 . During the investigation, many conversations occurred in which Mr. Shabazz spoke of his desire to physically injure members of local law enforcement. I felt compelled to respond as the assistant case agent assigned to the investigation of Ismail Shabazz a.k.a. A severe shortage of bus drivers, along with the escalating price of fuel, will impact transportation contracts. She has been the daycare provider for my three daughters. This connection was not intended for all board members but based on a prior discussion between myself and the editor regarding connections between wealth and real estate. It's important to support these kinds of sustainable businesses that provide long-term employment for our residents so they can afford to pay the taxes for all the police, parks, highway and emergency services that are continually escalating at a rate faster than the income ratio. A healthy, transformative school district culture has to address this. With his common sense approach Al will bring a refreshing and much-needed breath of fresh air to the Ulster County legislator. Throughout the last few years I have seen and listened to the many struggles students have faced both academically and emotionally. Non-mandated programs, such as after-school activities, art and music, would also likely see cuts, he said, adding that the district would explore reductions in administration. So, instead Paul Andreassen ran for town councilman and received overwhelming support from the Democrat, Conservative and Independence Parties. Provides Chromebooks to expand our 1.1 technology program. Ft. Al is no nonsense individual who is committed to one thing and that is anything that he decides to take on. Pat Ryan now supports her candidacy. His passion for politics makes him the right candidate for the job! The budget proposal includes an increase of $1,209,488, which would bring the capital reserve up to $2,231,970, and closer to a district goal of $10 million. Lisa Cutten is a Certified Public Accountant with 35 years of experience in government auditing. Theyre still not funded where they need them to be, we know that, he said. Voters in the Saugerties Central School District approved by a margin of 2,652-1,144 a $66,471,574 budget for the 2020-21 school year. These values include adherence to the Constitution according to its original intent and a commitment to promoting positive social and moral values. Yet Paul, being the gentleman that he is, declined in deference to Jim Bruno, a Republican, and Fred Costello, who is also a member of the Independence Party, since both had announced that they would be running for supervisor. This project will either be additional flooring work at Riccardi Elementary School or work inside and outside of Cahill Elementary School. The budget represents an increase of $1,172,152, or 1.80 percent over the 2019-20 spending plan, and includes a local tax levy increase of 2.18 percent, or $867,742, bringing that total to $40,631,060. Albert Bruno, Candidate for Ulster County Legislature, District 2. 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.