Devoted to citizens and causes, his sights are set on a bright future for the Town of Saugerties. Jane St. Amour I think it is important to seek more financial transparency and explain the complications of budgetary decisions in laymans terms. Nicole Roskos questions why Paul Andreassen would not finish his remaining term on the Board and compares his length of service to Fred Costello's. It is the governance side of a school district. Saugerties SHS Media Center May 16, 2023 Budget Vote & Election of BOE Members 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM "Cahill Elementary School Morse Elementary School Mt. Senator candidate) interview (Newsmax, Sept. 1, 2022) [view here]Marc Molinaro Rally at Saugerties Beach (August 20, 2022) - Video-1, The Crowd [view here]Marc Molinaro Rally at Saugerties Beach (August 20, 2022) - Video-2, Marc's speech [view here]Marc Molinaro Rally at Saugerties Beach (August 20, 2022) - Video-3, The Crowd [view here]Marc Molinaro, U.S. 3- Mike is a small business manager. 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? I have observed firsthand the hard work and willingness to give of himself for the community he was raised in. The challengers as they will appear on the ballot are Scott Polston, Randi Kelder, Danielle Carter, Christine Bellarosa, Vincent McLaughlin and William Ball. There are currently lawsuits seeking to overturn the act, which is known to have been passed in the dead of night with a message of necessity. The Conservative Party gubernatorial candidate has promised that he will repeal this bill, which greatly impinges on the Second Amendment. | call on our current town board and its officials who can stop this or at least make sure it is properly and safely regulated, to keep the pressure on and make this a priority for the health and safety of our town and its residents. ", The Conservative Party and the Rifle and Pistol Association of New York State Join Together for the Second Amendment [, The Conservative Party and the Rifle and Pistol Association of New York State Join Together for the Seond Amendment. ), 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. This page is maintained by SCSD according to the web publishing guidelines of Saugerties Central School District. 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. | 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. She has been the daycare provider for my three daughters. Superintendent Reinhardt said the specificity of the additional staff came from the public and meetings of the Governance Committee. 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. Meeting begins at 6:30PM (meet the Board at 6:00PM) Link to Virtual Meeting: 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. Therefore, he has a keen understanding of the unique needs of small business owners. Not just on a local level, but on a national and global level as well. The concerned citizenry turned into a grass roots movement to demand that the town board think again. 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. Arguably, over the last two decades, town boards could have planned better for infrastructure and capital improvement projects. While my background is in business and finance, my mother was a teacher for 30 years, and Im hopeful that I would be able to blend my business experience with my interest in making our schools some of the best in the state by supporting the improvements that our Superintendent and principals have already begun. As a retired New York City Detective assigned to JTTF and one of the arresting officers of Mr. Shabazz, it seems that the people of Ulster County at large and members of Ulster County law enforcement should demand more of their district attorney. I am a taxpayer who will work for all taxpayers with integrity, honesty, and common sense.Albert Bruno, Candidate for Ulster County Legislature, District 2Saugerties, Re: Lisa Cutten (Comptroller)Cutten for ComptrollerI hope voters of all parties are following the race for Ulster County Comptroller.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. NY Senate District 41. The spending plan, revised from a $42.1 million proposal narrowly defeated by voters in May, would increase the tax levy by 3.3 percent over the current school year. Residents of the Riverhead Central School District will vote tomorrow on whether to adopt a $169.7 million operating budget for the 2022-2023 school year during the annual budget vote tomorrow. Keeping a balance between conservation and the economy. 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. I encourage everyone who can to vote for her.Marie ShultisHurley, Re: Al Bruno (Legislator, District 2)Support Al BrunoI am asking all of the Saugerties residents in Legislative District 2, to get out and vote for Al Bruno.Al is a lifelong resident of Saugerties and has devoted countless hours to extensive Community Service. The proposed budget also provides support to address academic and mental health challenges brought on by the pandemic. For planning purposes, a good overview of the major events held in Saugerties (e.g. The majority of information on our site is available in HTML format that can be deciphered by screen readers. The district is not responsible for facts or opinions contained on any linked site. The majority of district budgets (across New York) passed, so is he going to say, Well, you have money now, so we can take from state aid? Why? 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. Currently, he is also serving as a Commissioner and Lieutenant. Rhau said about 12 teaching positions and 12 teaching assistant positions would eliminated under austerity. I feel that if you are looking for a representative that truly has no other interest in being our Town Councilman other than working for the good of his community, Mike Ivino is our choice. She also recognizes the problems and issues communities in Ulster County face with drug addiction. Join me in voting for Al Bruno for Ulster County Legislator! Board members are not administrators, but their most important responsibilities as a Board include creating a shared vision for the community, supporting a healthy school culture, developing a budget for approval, and the hiring and evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools. This investigation brought the JTTF to the City of Kingston, New York. 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. (845)247-6520 Ext. Ranking. Under Roberts Rules of Order (the bible of running a meeting), when someone abstains, it is neither a yes vote nor. They are our future. I see an inordinate amount of attention and resources given in certain areas while many worthy areas are marginally funded or outright neglected. 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. Subject: Thoughts on a town board meeting. Our family encourages you & yours to join us in supporting Mike Ivino for Saugerties Town Council. Please see our Website Accessibility Guidelines for more information. I have observed firsthand the hard work and willingness to give of himself for the community he was raised in. Ed Gaddy and Hal Brilliant, Conservative Party chairs of Ulster and Dutchess Counties, respectively, deliver a message regarding the S.A.F.E. The Capital Project approved by voters in December 2020 is progressing. significant revisions to the current proposal, exemptions for those who need to make a living in the rough and tumble world of construction, trucking and the like (myself and my family included) and only if there is a consensus among the people of Saugerties to pursue this endeavor. The building aid decrease is due to the final payments on previous facilities projects in the district. She has caught people bilking Ulster County and brought them to justice. 982 talking about this. Have you been searching for a unique piece of artwork for the house? I feel strongly that Mike Ivino will be one of the best town board members weve had in many years. Ulster Votes; New York State. 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. Newcomer Timothy Wells will join the School Board having picked up 2,493 votes to fill a seat left open when Damion Ferraro decided not to seek reelection. 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. The transparency and professionalism of the current board and administration is inspiring. It reveals why, in spite of the large number of Democrats who wanted to vote for Paul Andreassen and Mike Ivino or at least wanted them on the ballot, Mike and Paul were denied any opportunity to appear on a ballot and thus were unable to fight for the nomination:Mike Ivino responds: I had conversations with Lanny (Walter, Dem Chair) that led to nowhere. The backbone, the base. At the elementary level, the district is hoping to add one full-time librarian, one full-time reading instructor and one full-time teacher in grades 5-6. How do you see the role of the School Board? On the local level, Mike will be making affordable home ownership a priority for all. Out of the running for board seats were. Saugerties superintendent calls for closing an elementary school. Now it is a constant worry that we have a steady stream of trucks running 212 and tight backroads everyday and this may happen again and we will have to deal with it. I dont shun people. Adds robotics kits for Junior High School students. Paul is a former Navy Seabee, photojournalist, building contractor, home inspector, building consultant and senior building official in four municipalities and state codes instructor at the NYS Dept. This District administrative team and the Board of Education have worked tirelessly to be good financial stewards, and the proposed budget adheres to those principles, says Reinhardt. Not otherwise ineligible to vote under Election Law Section 5-106. There has been some discussion with the Mayor and several of the trustees; Don Hackett, Terry Parisian and Vince Buono and several Ulster County legislators about consolidation. We all need to become much more diligent in not only the waste we produce, but how we dispose of it. 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. 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Teacher transfers have been announced, and principals locations will be shared in the coming days. This presents absolutely unsanitary and unhealthy conditions for both the animals residing there and the staff working there. He is currently the Chairman for the Saugerties Assessment Board of Review, Chairman of the Saugerties Ethics committee and he sits on the Transportation Advisory Committee. Our family encourages you & yours to join us in supporting Mike Ivino for Saugerties Town Council.Sincerely,Amy, Jesse, Jeremy & Justin DiCesareSaugerties, Re: Mary Wawro (Legislator, District 1)Wawro For LegislatureI would like to strongly recommend Mary Wawro for re-election to her current position in the Ulster County Legislature District 1. I see the role of the board that it sets policy and sets the annual budget to which the district must operate under. Act." Lets start with Saugerties. Its going to take a lot of work to get a handle on this, but its work in willing to do for the betterment of our community. The district has been very public about its financial crisis and recently closed an elementary school to alleviate the financial burden. I'm in a position to have spent much time contemplating such a law. I rest my case. Marion students and organizing meet-and-greet-style events to explain the new K-6 three-building configuration that will be in effect in September. 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. I believe the role of the school board is to help make decisions for the school district that encourages an equal education for all students. The SCSD will hold a budget hearing at Saugerties High School on Tuesday, May 10. 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. . 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. 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. 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. 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. I wanted to run for school board primarily because I have a young child coming through the district (starting Kindergarten next year), and I want to be involved in making sure that the children are the main priority when making decisions. Paul made it quite clear, from the day that he announced, that he would seek the endorsement from all political parties because it is his intention to represent, not just those from specific parties. What was generally accepted as "good legislation" almost always acknowledged an objective standard for defining "unreasonable" noise. Saugerties Central School District I have attended almost every school board meeting and Town Hall meetings during the past school year and hope to be able to have a more active role as an advocate for our children and teachers. That does not bode well for those who were beating the . Location: 310 Washington Avenue Ext. 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. Maybe 76% of those who voted approved of it, but that certainly does not . See the new courses in the box in the sidebar! 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. 4- Since the age of 17, Mike has been a volunteer member of Cedar Grove Fire Company. We do have an obligation to be fiscally responsible, but were also adding a tremendous amount of programming, Reinhardt said. My wife Donica and I were thrilled to send our five children through the Saugerties School system, having been graduates ourselves. She has been the daycare provider for my three daughters. Devoted to citizens and causes, his sights are set on a bright future for the Town of Saugerties. The Adirondack record-Elizabethtown post. Crispin Kott was born in Chicago, raised in New York and has called everywhere from San Francisco to Los Angeles to Atlanta home. I support my husband Al Bruno for Ulster County Legislator! Why is Mr. Karolys still operating the way he is? Tom King, president ofthe New York State Rifle and Pistol Association of New York State("NYSRPA"), recommends that voters cast their votes on the Conservative line on November 4. Time to clean up your act Karolys! At the secondary level, they are looking to add a language teacher, a teaching assistant with a focus on special education and two full-time teachers with a focus on business and technology. process that has been taken away from them and that they will see through all these phony, negative attacks against Paul Andreassen. I will work hard towards solving the current crisis of disposal. This money would be there if we needed it to accomplish everything that we set out to accomplish with this capital project if pricing came in in a way that would allow us to do it right away.. And now, last but not least, the opponents, calling Paul out for abstaining on a vote was a very cheap and totally unfair shot at Paul. 2- As a first time home buyer in Saugerties, Mike is painfully aware of the burden of high taxes. The budget passed by a more than 1,200-vote margin in Wallkill. The recommendation was madeduring an August 7th meetingbetween Tom King and Michael Long, New York State Conservative party chairman. There is also a shortage of teacher substitutes as well as all non-instructional substitutes. The Districts electric rates are currently locked in through participation in an energy cooperative, which has resulted in stable usage costs. We have seen Mary attend many events brining these issues front and center, most recently at the Ryans Run fundraiser in Kingston. 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. Socially Im slightly to the left on social issues and a little more than slightly to the right on government spending. Helpful tips, tricks, and answers to FAQs can be found on this resource page. Some documents are in Adobe PDF format. Now, more than ever well need a competent Comptroller who has the training and experience of detecting governmental waste and fraud. Voters on May 17 opposed the initial budget proposal by a 15-vote margin, 1,419-1,404. Before deciding on who youll vote for in November, visit the candidates for Comptrollers face book and campaign sites. We all need to become much more diligent in not only the waste we produce, but how we dispose of it. The board will not revisit this issue without. When elected Town Supervisor, as Ive done as a councilman, | will continue to work for and answer only to the people. Show spanned two days and provided the basis for a subsequent concert film. Other increases include a 26.3 percent rise in technology costs to $1,467,294; a 10.35 percent increase in Board of Education and central administration costs to $1,807,826; and an 8.82 percent increase in sports and extracurricular expenses to $608,009, which is partly down to the addition of athletic chaperones. He became a volunteer fireman approximately eight years ago and along with being on many committees with in his fire company, he has held the position of secretary, lieutenant and was recently elected as a captain for the year 2020. 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. The current proposal contains no such objective standard. I fully support government helping those in need, but I expect it to be done efficiently and effectively. The budget proposal includes a local tax levy increase of 2.18 percent, or $867,742, bringing the total to $40,631,060. Commack Union Free School District $ 214,645,326 budget passed Yes - 2,392 No - 815 Proposition 2 to decrease transportation limits in grades 3 through 5 from mile to a mile, passed Yes - 2,376 No - 814 Candidates, two seats Steven Hartman - 2,277 Pauline Fidalgo - 877 Justin Varughese - 2,247 Christopher Jurkovic - 893 If I am elected supervisor, all Town construction projects will go through a rigorous planning process and will be transparent. The worst part is hes filling our ecosystem with unidentified material that could be harmful to everyone. Some files and features on this site require Adobe Reader or Adobe Flash Player to view. It is also to oversee the budget and to establish what the spending needs might be. This project will either be additional flooring work at Riccardi Elementary School or work inside and outside of Cahill Elementary School. The Board of Education develops the budget to align the district resources to improve achievement. Paul is a member of the Ulster County Industrial Development Agency and liaison to the Historic Preservation Commission, Sewer and Water Advisory Board, Diaz Ambulance, Tourism Committee, Ethics Committee, Planning Board, Zoning Board, Building Department and Water and Sewer Department. I am proud to support Al Bruno so please, get out and vote for Al on November 5, 2019. This is a recipe for selective enforcement, which is typically frowned upon by the courts. I count myself fortunate that I learned to know a dedicated public servant committed to hard work and integrity. Join me in voting for Al Bruno for Ulster County Legislator!Lisa BrunoSaugertiesBruno will work for all taxpayersFirst, Id like to thank the League of Women Voters, for hosting a candidates forum, debate on Friday October 18, at the senior center. You dont have to go to public places, and with the pandemic and everything else thats going on people worried about ensuring that their kids education was in place.. The proposed budget is $110,249 LESS THAN the current years budget. The same people who had so vigorously encouraged him to run two years ago, have now turned their backs on him and in the process have turned theirs back on their very own party members as well. First, Id like to thank the League of Women Voters, for hosting a candidates forum, debate on Friday October 18, at the senior center. 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. If you are unable to access these PDF files with your screen reader or have any other accessibility issues, please contact us and we will do our best to provide you with a different format. Currently, he is also serving as a Commissioner and Lieutenant. 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.. Yes, he is 25 years old but it is time for new ideas as Saugerties enters the 2020s. But state aid overall will fall by $1,365,999, or 5.8 percent, over the 2021-22 total of $23,537,616. 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.

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