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. The district did not immediately release vote counts for winning candidates for three Board of Education seats carrying three-year terms. The transparency and professionalism of the current board and administration is inspiring. Reinhardt has given the school board three consolation plans to consider. Some files and features on this site require Adobe Reader or Adobe Flash Player to view. I would like to strongly recommend Mary Wawro for re-election to her current position in the Ulster County Legislature District 1. 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 will work hard towards solving the current crisis of disposal. There is no better way to get young people involved in politics than to actually vote for one. He then laid out his vision. I'm in a position to have spent much time contemplating such a law. Students in Jamie Temple's Grade 2 class at Cahill Elementary School were treated to a surprise guest during the Pick a Reading Partner (PARP) Challenge. Time to clean up your act Karolys! Polls will be open from noon to 9 p.m. at the districts four elementary schools. Provides Chromebooks to expand our 1.1 technology program. I dont shun people. I understand that we have to balance the needs of our community and ensure a school system that is child-centered, with a healthy and supportive culture (for employees and children) to grow and learn. All while balancing the needs of our community with revenues and expenses. 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. 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. I appreciate that he was honest with us right up front stating that hes in this to represent the people, not the party. On a final note, Keith Hughes, who spoke adamantly and eloquently against the law, visibly frustrated, made a very moving statement, to the town, and in particular to Fred and myself, to remove the Welcome to Friendly Saugerties signs at the entrances to the town on the Glenerie side and. How do you see the role of the School Board? So, instead Paul Andreassen ran for town councilman and received overwhelming support from the Democrat, Conservative and Independence Parties. Act. 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. I live and pay taxes here too.. She has been Comptroller of Poughkeepsie and Fishkill, and Treasurer of the City of Kingston. On Election Day, November 5, please vote for Mike Ivino either on lines B,C, F, or G. After attending the Forum in Saugerties last evening I am writing this letter in support of Mike Ivino, for Town Councilman. 1988; College: College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA B.A Economics/Accounting, 1992, Occupation: Controller, Whitney Strategic Services LLC. 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. Theres nothing new in that. One that will keep Saugerties and Ulster County, a viable place to call home, for generations to come. saugerties school budget vote. Incidentally, I requested one thing: a clerk of the works be assigned to this project. Why has this issue gotten as far as it has? Yet the Town Board, responsible for the Towns taxpayer. I would like to bring my nearly 30 year financial experience to the school board. Any public statements which I made were attributed the proper level of credence. The impact this could have on surrounding properties will be long-lasting and devastating to the environment. Expands electives by adding two secondary STEAM/Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers, along with STEAM/CTE classes. 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. It is more than apparent that the candidate and Mr. Shabazz are known to one another. The Rolling Stones went on after a vivacious James Brown and later called it one of the biggest mistakes of their career.Additional performers included The Supremes, The Beach Boys, Chuck Berry, Marvin Gaye, and others. Climate change is a very real problem. Ft. 2022 All rights reserved. Im willing and able to listen to all sides of an issue and make a decision based of facts. Saugerties School Board of Education Meeting 2nd Tuesday of Each Month. The proposed budget reflects a 2.36 percent tax levy increase and meets the New York State Tax Cap formula criteria for a simple majority voter approval. He took great pride in his belief that his mere presence intimated members of the local police agencies. On the local level, Mike will be making affordable home ownership a priority for all. Since the passage of the Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act (ironically called the S.A.F.E. Mary has been involved in the following: Served as the chairperson for the Ulster County Social Services and Public Safety Committees. We can not let this go any further. I would like to have a positive impact on the school board for the student community. 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 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. Paul and staff fought against many hazardous environmental quagmires to the satisfactory conclusion of shutting down both the Shott Mining operation and The American Candle Factory. Five Great Reasons to Vote for Mike Ivino for Saugerties Town Council. Investment property in Elmont, NY. 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. This was accomplished through $1.18 million in staff reductions, some through retirements, along with federal pandemic-relief funding. The proposed tax levy increase is at the maximum allowable under the state mandated cap for the district. ), 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. s article regarding the local campaign for district attorney. Check Out the New Student Clubs Supported by the Proposed Budget, New Courses for Students Supported by the Proposed Budget. Weatherization at Riccardi, Cahill, Mt. 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? | took some time on a rainy Sunday last week to look at each of Mr. Karolys sites hes been filling with nasty material. 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.Mary recognizes how important it is to get help to those who are struggling with addiction as well as to provide Narcan trainings to the friends and family of those addicted. Currently, he is also serving as a Commissioner and Lieutenant. Senator candidate, Joe Pinion (Newsmax, Sept. 14, 2022) [view here]Lee Zeldin crime ad [view here]GOP chairman Langworthy's virtual press release regarding absentee ballots (Sept. 12, 2022) [view here]Kathy Hochul's "Get out of Town remarks" (Newsmax, Sept. 3, 2022) [view here]Joe Pinion (U.S. We should not and will not politicize this issue. 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. 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. For health and safety reasons alone dollars should be allocated to the Saugerties Animal Shelter. 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. On call 24 hours a day, Mike is dedicated to the safety of all residents and businesses in his District.5- Mike Ivino is a registered Independent. Im willing to bring this to the school board if elected. 4- Since the age of 17, Mike has been a volunteer member of Cedar Grove Fire Company. Samantha Gallup (216 votes), Vincent Arcuri (190 votes), Jacob. Voters on May 17 opposed the initial budget proposal by a 15-vote margin, 1,419-1,404. 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. She also recognizes the problems and issues communities in Ulster County face with drug addiction. During the presentation, St. Amour identified various district reserves and estimated fund balance, particularly a capital reserve of $1,022,482. They are our future. 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. Cutten can and will do the best job for us as our Comptroller. Ive known Paul Andreassen for more than forty years and I can honestly tell you that he is a unique and exceptional individual. Theyre still not funded where they need them to be, we know that, he 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? Two years ago Paul Andreassen (Independence Party) was approached by many individuals, including both current and former political party leaders, all of whom encouraged him to run for the town supervisor position. 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 and should have been brought up earlier. I would like to have a positive impact and a caring and understanding one. His passion for politics makes him the right candidate for the job! A healthy, transformative school district culture has to address this. Secondary Education Social Science, M.A. 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. 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. 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 previous capital projects. 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. 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. 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. Albert Bruno, Candidate for Ulster County Legislature, District 2. She has been the daycare provider for my three daughters. I would like to state publicly, I will do everything in my power to pass effective legislation that will help the victims of addiction including providing additional funding for treatment centers, and professional assistance. There has been much discussion about equity for all of our students and it will be important to ensure that this occurs K-12 as our elementary students who make up 50% of our enrollment are being asked to bear the brunt of the financial sacrifice. The Conservative Party is the only political party that states its support of the Second Amendment in its platform. We must use technology in a way that actually reduces our total carbon footprint, not just ones that are feel good programs. First is the closure of Mount Marion and the overall impact it will have on the district and the other is the need to control spending without cutting teachers and other programs for students. I can only hope to be a voice in ensuring that all children will have an opportunity for a good education. Please find enclosed an important message from Mr.Reinhardt. I decided to run because of many policy decisions the current school board made with very little to no input from the students, parents, staff and the general public. (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. I see an inordinate amount of attention and resources given in certain areas while many worthy areas are marginally funded or outright neglected. To access documents, you will need thefree Adobe Reader. Look for Mikes name on the Independent, Republican and Conservative lines. What started out as a good faith approach to craft a common sense law to appease the residents of Saugerties who have experienced noise concerns of varying degrees over the years, and the apparent lack of enforcement by the police due to any significant noise ordinance, the public spoke and the board got an earful. The conditions there are abhorrent. Lets correct that trend. 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. The Conservative Party is the only political party that states its support of the. Between last months projection and last weeks presentation, the drop was around $3,000 less than anticipated. | also got to meet Mr. Karolys first hand. School Business Official Jane St. Amour has been closely monitoring market volatility, especially around electric and heating oil expenses. 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. which I am doing at this time. The districts budget last went to a second vote in 2003, when voters adopted a revised proposal. 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.Nancy SchaufflerWoodstockVote for CuttenI am one of the many Ulster County voters that doesnt belong to a political party. He is committed to developing an economic climate where small businesses can thrive. Despite the decrease in the budget from the current year, the proposed budget preserves all existing student programs (including several that were added during the current school year), while providing new opportunities for student extracurricular programs, a librarian at each school building, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) Career and Technical Education electives, new microscopes and scales for High School science courses, robotics kits for Junior High students, technology server upgrades, and devices to expand our 1:1 technology program. For planning purposes, a good overview of the major events held in Saugerties (e.g. I have known Mary for over 20 years. [read]The Conservative Party and the Rifle and Pistol Association of New York State Join Together for the Second Amendment [read], Re: Paul Andreassen (Supervisor)Andreassen: Dedicated public servantEight years ago when I had the audacity to think I could be a building inspector, then Town of Saugerties Building Inspector Paul Andreassen took it upon himself to mentor and train me. Investment property in Elmont, NY. Have you been searching for a unique piece of artwork for the house? When asked Ill give my reasons for why the lack of budgeting for these things such as the infrastructure needs and the lack of planning puts the town in fiscal jeopardy. She's the Democrats candidate for the Board, along with Democrat candidate, Fred Costello, and Paul and Fred are vying for the supervisor position. The district is not responsible for facts or opinions contained on any linked site. Al is no nonsense individual who is committed to one thing and that is anything that he decides to take on. 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. Just who is Nicole Roskos? 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! that states that I said four of the five Town Board members are involved in real estate, which is troubling given the amount of tax foreclosures in the town. Pat Ryan now supports her candidacy. Now, more than ever well need a competent Comptroller who has the training and experience of detecting governmental waste and fraud. Is a member of various environmental & education programs. and DARE programs; reach out events to Boys & Girls Clubs; school groups, and scouts. 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. We have to take the money out of politics at every level. With that said, I ask all registered voters, no matter which party, if any, that you are affiliated with, to give Mike Ivino the opportunity to represent each and every one of us and to prove what he can do for Saugerties. 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. What if a contractor bills the county twice? The nation is currently experiencing a paper shortage, and food suppliers are reluctant to bid on items used in the school meal program because of price volatility. Act." Along with this Mike has been on the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Centerville Fire District for the past two years. Id also like to clarify one point, and bring up one that wasnt addressed at all. In December of 2020, the voters approved an Energy Performance Contract (EPC) to make upgrades that will generate energy efficiencies over time. Now in private correspondence he is referring to it as an issue not worth the time.. There was marginal planning and little budgeting for the ice arena. This is absolutely essential for the well being of our children and our community. These matters take forever to adjudicate and filling the gallery with cheerleaders won't alter the outcome in any way. NYSRPA is engaged in legislation and political awareness campaigns in New York. This project will either be additional flooring work at Riccardi Elementary School or work inside and outside of Cahill Elementary School. This work is now underway and will result in reduced electricity and heating costs. #saugerties high school #saugerties #saugerties central school district #math workbook pdf grade 1 #math sprints grade 3 #ansonia high school #ansonia ct . 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. The current supervisor and another sitting councilwoman have had 15-years each on the board to plan for infrastructure and capital improvement projects and it appears that there was no plan in place or little budgeting for the ice arena. 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. SCSD website accessibility guidelines. Why? If you are an advocate of the 2nd Amendment and the Constitution then vote on the Conservative line (Row C), the only political party to have spoken out in support of the Second Amendment and the entire Constitution.
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