School budget, BOE election results Melanie Lekocevic Columbia-Greene Media May 18, 2021 Updated May 19, 2021 0 Below are the unofficial results of the May 18 school budget votes and board of education elections. Now, more than ever well need a competent Comptroller who has the training and experience of detecting governmental waste and fraud. The deficit is partly due to a projected reduction in state aid of $408,893, or 1.77 percent. Letters have been sent to parents regarding their childrens new elementary school. 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. We must use technology in a way that actually reduces our total carbon footprint, not just ones that are feel good programs. COLUMBIA COUNTY Thank you for using HudsonValley360! I support my husband Al Bruno for Ulster County Legislator! not just during Shed the Med events. 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. Grab a free month of HV1 from the folks who have brought you substantive local news since 1972. You can watch her describe it on a video of the comptrollercandidate debate atdailyfreeman.com. 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! Theres a ploy on the part of some to discredit whoever does not agree with them. SCSD website accessibility guidelines. This is why I have chosen to support a young businessman with energy, thought and a strong sense of public service for a seat on the Town of Saugerties Town Council. I know a lot of what I wanted to say, just didnt come out quite the way I wanted it to. Education: Bachelors degree in Political Science, University at Albany Masters degree in Secondary Education, Grand Canyon University, Occupation: General Manager at Savonas Trattoria Kingston. Why didnt he bring the SAFE issue to the board after his election in 2013? This presents absolutely unsanitary and unhealthy conditions for both the animals residing there and the staff working there. The building aid decrease is due to the final payments on previous facilities projects in the district. , the shareholders, the taxpayer, the tinkerer, the fabricator, the merchant, the student, the postal worker, the firefighter, the veteran, the senior citizen, the fixed income public housing resident, the retiree, the widow, the widower, the jobless, the job seeker, the cable guy, the lineman, the candlestick maker, the machinist, the highwayman, the builder, the botanist, the tree cutter, the doctor, the nurse, the lawyer, the cashier, the housekeeper, the day care provider, the bus driver, the truck driver, the parent, the grandparent, the sibling, the insurance provider, the coach, the teacher, the engineer, the architect, the house painter, the plumber, the electrician and most importantly and probably the most underrated of all. Business should not be done as usual, it is time for change. Act. In fact, Paul was the big vote-getter, garnering 2,799 votes on the Democrat line, 983 on the Conservative line and 520 on the Independence line, for a total of 4,302 votes, beating all the other candidates. What do you see as the most pressing issue faced by the district today? Is this fair? He had no answers for the questions | had other than, I am just trying to make money and no one will leave me alone. Where is your respect for your neighbors and the environment you are destroying? Saugerties, NY 12477, Ulster County Food Pantries & Meal Programs, Transportation Companies - Proposal/Request Forms. Paul is a good man of integrity, honesty and pride, who quietly does a damn good job, and I think most people know that. He took great pride in his belief that his mere presence intimated members of the local police agencies. Funds, which are scarce everywhere, should not be lopsidedly provided to other already oversized departments. I believe that it is important for the health of our district to have open dialogue and healthy public discussion on decisions which impact the future direction of our district and community. 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. During the investigation, many conversations occurred in which Mr. Shabazz spoke of his desire to physically injure members of local law enforcement. 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. Marion Elementary School was a difficult solution for the Districts Governance Committee to recommend, and a more difficult decision for the Board of Education to make, it is already helping the District achieve some financial stability, while enriching opportunities for students, explains Reinhardt. The role is critical. Ft. 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. Reinhardt also says that the changes will help align the curriculum throughout the District and will offer the ability to create new learning opportunities to help all students reach their potential. | 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. 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. We cannot support these programs wholly on tourism and service oriented jobs. While his opponents were busy trash-talking Alrather than getting into any verbal bashing, Al was busy putting his time and energy into focusing on what he can do for his community,for our community! When evaluating the parity of impartial opportunity here, a bit of the background should be taken into consideration: both Paul Andreassen and Fred Costello are members of the Independence Party. 2- As a first time home buyer in Saugerties, Mike is painfully aware of the burden of high taxes. For Sale Price: $449000 | 2 bed, 1 bath, 3920 Sq. The members of the school board should help direct the district to balance the best interests of the students, the support of the teachers, the concerns of the parents and the requirements of the state. 4- Since the age of 17, Mike has been a volunteer member of Cedar Grove Fire Company. Theyre still not funded where they need them to be, we know that, he said. 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. Our District believes in professional development for our teachers, Cahill Students Using Their Chromebooks for Science, Location: 310 Washington Avenue Ext. Cutten can and will do the best job for us as our Comptroller. process that has been taken away from them and that they will see through all these phony, negative attacks against Paul Andreassen. Marion Elementary School" May 23, 2023 Board of Ed Special Meeting 6:30 PM Saugerties SHS Media Center June 13, 2023 Board of Ed Meeting 6:30 PM Saugerties SHS Media Center It is associated with the National Rife Association of America ("NRA") and engages locally in many activities similar to the NRA. On the Environment: I do believe our environment does need as much serious attention we can give it. I am proud to know Mary Wawro, legislative candidate, who is out therefighting to save ourchildrens lives. But state aid overall will fall by $1,365,999, or 5.8 percent, over the 2021-22 total of $23,537,616. Are we doing enough to attract and retain new businesses? She also recognizes the problems and issues communities in Ulster County face with drug addiction. Mary has advocated for Hope Rocks, and our grass roots peer to peer AWARENESS behavioralhealth program and others, to gainsupport from the Ulster County Legislature tohelp at risk youth in our County. The proposed budget is $110,249 LESS THAN the current years budget. Expands electives by adding two secondary STEAM/Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers, along with STEAM/CTE classes. Provides Chromebooks to expand our 1.1 technology program. 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? Saugerties Central School District administrators need to close a budget gap of more than $5 million, and the superintendent says it can be done without any effect on the quality of education. 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. Working diligently with the other eight board members to address all areas of concern will improve on the foundation already established within our school district. I am respectfully asking all of my friends, family, colleagues and residents of Saugerties to please join me and cast your ballot for Mike Ivino on November 5. 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. 2022 All rights reserved. That's very nice, but it's also very misleading. Join me in voting for Al Bruno for Ulster County Legislator! You can watch her describe it on a video of the comptrollercandidate debate atdailyfreeman.com.Her opponent is March Gallagher, a lawyer with a Masters Degree in Public Health, who has worked on womens issues and economic development in addition to her private legal practice. Five Great Reasons to Vote for Mike Ivino for Saugerties Town Council. The NYSRPA is dedicated to the preservation of Second Amendmentrights, firearm safety and education, and shooting sports. Weve been working on amending the zoning on Kings Highway for over a year. His trucks leak oils everywhere. What if some money gets embezzled? With the closure of Mt. He is committed to representing the people of his district and will do so with not only common sense but respect and integrity as well! He's never charged for mileage involving any of the public service or volunteer committees, boards or associations with which he was involved. Since the passage of the Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act (ironically called the S.A.F.E. Polls will be open at each of the four elementary school buildings. For planning purposes, a good overview of the major events held in Saugerties (e.g. 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. The conditions there are abhorrent. During the meeting, Superintendent Kirk Reinhardt said the budget proposal adhered to the districts goal of keeping taxpayers in mind while addressing the needs of Saugerties students. Assigned polling locations are as follows: Grant D. Morse, Districts 6, 9, 15 and 16; Cahill, Districts 1 to 4, 7 and 14; Riccardi, Districts 8 and 11 to 13; and Mount Marion, Districts 5 and 10. Next year Ulster County will have a freshman Executive with an untried staff and at least five new legislators to govern our county. Mike knows that the position of town councilman involves making tough decisions that ultimately affect every Saugerties resident and that is in their respective pockets. Town Councilman There were more than 68,000 drugoverdosedeaths reported in2018. We endeavor to create an atmosphere where people are accepted as individuals in a safe environment that fosters self-discipline, mutual respect, cooperation, and academic excellence. 982 talking about this. Business should not be done as usual, it is time for change.Christine AielloSaugertiesA letter of support for Mike Ivino I write this letter as a person who has been fortunate enough to stay out of the tough world of politics. 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. As a 25-year native resident to Saugerties, | have never witnessed something so horrendous as the mess Mr. Karolys has brought to our town. The Town Board needs to re-prioritize its basic needs and its purpose. We have seen Mary attend many events brining these issues front and center, most recently at the Ryans Run fundraiser in Kingston. 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. Approximately eight months ago I had the pleasure of meeting Mike Ivino for the very first time when he appeared before a screening committee to seek the Conservative endorsement. Often talked about, but rarely done. The proposed budget is $10.3 million more than the current year's operating budget a 6.5% increase. As town supervisor I would network with various entities to enable potential employers to relocate here and work to promote our shovel ready sites on the Kings Highway corridor and encourage the use and re-use of many of the existing vacant structures throughout the town and village. That alone is twice the size of the total voter turnout for the 2018-2019 budget and board election, which had 574 ballots submitted . The proposed budget also provides support to address academic and mental health challenges brought on by the pandemic. I would like to bring my nearly 30 year financial experience to the school board. That in and of itself should have been enough for the candidate for district attorney to be concerned, and certainly not to have placed himself in such a compromising position.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 candidates response to the concern raised as a result of his campaign mailer, seems to be more than disingenuous. I am only one vote on a board of five elected officials but I can confidently state, at this time, we are not going to move forward on this proposed noise ordinance unless, and I stress unless, significant modifications are made to address the concerns we heard last night and a general consensus is arrived at which addresses the concerns of ALL our residents. ), is pretty basic stuff from a management standpoint, but there is a lot of healing that the district needs to address with members of the community. Secondary Education Social Science, M.A. 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. Not just on a local level, but on a national and global level as well. I am a retired New York City detective, formally assigned to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Joint Terrorism Task Force, Northern District of New York, which includes Ulster County.I read with interest today, the Kingston Daily Freemans article regarding the local campaign for district attorney.