Superintendent calls for closing an elementary school - Spectrum News 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. 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. The role is critical. Lisa Cutten is a Certified Public Accountant with 35 years of experience in government auditing. There were more than 68,000 drugoverdosedeaths reported in2018. 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. In her spare time she provides day care, positively shaping the minds of the babies who will be our future generation. Jobs that will enable our children and grandchildren the opportunity to live and raise a family here. Saugerties school budget vote result misleading - PressReader I joined the PTA and subsequently served on the District Governance Committee to get more involved in my childrens school and this has led me to get more involved in larger district issues. A response will only keep it alive and it does not deserve a response. 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. Helpful tips, tricks, and answers to FAQs can be found on this resource page. BestWebsiteRank . We need to look out for and take care of the, . A School Board needs to be transparent with their intentions and communications. 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. 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. We were accompanied by several staff members. I have questioned elected and political officials and considered plausible connections indicating behind-the-scene deals. Theyre still not funded where they need them to be, we know that, he said. Any public statements which I made were attributed the proper level of credence. I am asking all of the Saugerties residents in Legislative District 2, to get out and vote for Al Bruno. Keeping a balance between conservation and the economy. Samantha Gallup (216 votes), Vincent Arcuri (190 votes), Jacob. Not otherwise ineligible to vote under Election Law Section 5-106. 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. What if a contractor bills the county twice? Its either all or nothing. Mary has been involved in the following: Served as the chairperson for the Ulster County Social Services and Public Safety Committees. Lets correct that trend. ortunately an earlier motion to approve a chiller, for an additional $500,000, was pulled from the agenda when I wrote an email to the board with concerns to identify where the funding would come from, potential permissive referendum requirements, segmentation of a capital project and our own procurement policy requirements. So I say to Keith, a hard working tree guy, and all those who were present, give us a chance, dont rush to judgement and PLEASE dont take down those welcome to friendly Saugerties signs just yet. 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? Although repurposing Mt. 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. Paul Andreassen is indeed ready to finish his commitment to our town boardbut from the chair where he will serve us best. Mr. Shabazz was an advocate for the revolutionary tactics employed by the Black Panther Party, a radical organization known for violence and hatred toward law enforcement. 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! (Mahatma Gandhi 1869-1948). On call 24 hours a day, Mike is dedicated to the safety of all residents and businesses in his District. Voters in the district will determine the fate of the budget on Tuesday, May 17 with polls open at all four 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. The candidates response to the concern raised as a result of his campaign mailer, seems to be more than disingenuous. 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. Friendly Saugerties is becoming less and less friendly as some have voiced in a recent town board meeting. 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. (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. We dont have many options, the superintendent said, noting, as he has throughout the budget process, that Saugerties has the lowest spending per pupil in Ulster County. 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. You cannot rely on grants. Some in Saugerties outraged following now-canceled English assignment Berechnungsingenieur fr Insassensimulation/Gesamtsystemanalyse 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 Get this The Kingston Daily Freeman page for free from Monday, January 31, 1966 , N. Y.. MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 31, 1966 Mavone Assails Mayor on Sewer Tax, Borrowing The Republican city chairman . This is absolutely essential for the well being of our children and our community. 9301 Why? Ed Gaddy and Hal Brilliant, Conservative Party chairs of Ulster and Dutchess Counties, respectively, deliver a message regarding the S.A.F.E. I urge my Town of Saugerties neighbors to vote for Paul Andreassen for Town Supervisor. 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. The most recent budget proposal still needs to be approved by the voters. . 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D Day. First, Id like to thank the League of Women Voters, for hosting a candidates forum, debate on Friday October 18, at the senior center. SCSD website accessibility guidelines. 4- Since the age of 17, Mike has been a volunteer member of Cedar Grove Fire Company. I had a lot of people in the community speak to me before the ballot came out, and they were very anxious to get the ballots because they were concerned about their kids education and said they were going to both positively on the budget. 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. Secretary to the Business Official/District Clerk 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. 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. . This investigation brought the JTTF to the City of Kingston, New York. We must use technology in a way that actually reduces our total carbon footprint, not just ones that are feel good programs. I appreciate that he was honest with us right up front stating that hes in this to represent the people, not the party.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. Teacher transfers have been announced, and principals locations will be shared in the coming days. , 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. The district is not responsible for facts or opinions contained on any linked site. The ice arena project is approved. 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. 27. 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. We have to take the money out of politics at every level. 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. I will propose legislation that requires all pharmacies to have permanent drug disposal containers. 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. Without them we become nothing more than a transient community with a short-term view of the future. 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.. Six vie for three seats on Saugerties School Board 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. Its not fair to the district taxpayers, many of them who are seniors and fixed incomes have frankly had enough. So it's important that as a town and a town government, we publicly acknowledge, support and recognize these companies as vital to our economy and to our longevity. That alone is twice the size of the total voter turnout for the 2018-2019 budget and board election, which had 574 ballots submitted . George Pataki [view here]Lee Zeldin Conversation with Tucker Carlson (FoxNews) [view here]Zeldin and Molinaro are interviewed by Laura Ingraham (10-18) [view here]Lee Zeldin on Greg Gutfeld show (FoxNews) [view here]Greg Kelly on Kathy Hochul and Lee Zeldin [view here]Rob Schmitt (Newsmax) interviews Michael Henry [view here]Joe Pinion's Jurassic States of America video ad [view here]Michael Henry crime video ad [view here]Lee Zeldin interview on shooting [view here]Joe Pinion at The Breakfast Club [view here]Lee Zeldin and Alison Esposito [view here]Langworthy on Bail Reform [view here]Joe Pinion's comments to Maria Bartiromo (FoxNews) [view here]Lee Zeldin with Martha McCallum of Fox News [view here]Marc Molinaro on "Fight to Win Back the House" (Newsmax, 10-04-22) [view here]Mike Molinaro, video ad [view here]Laura Ingraham interviews Att'y General candidate, Michael Henry (FoxNews, Sept. 22, 2022) [view here]Greg Kelly interviews Lt. Under Roberts Rules of Order (the bible of running a meeting), when someone abstains, it is neither a yes vote nor. ", 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. 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.. Im Paul Andreassen, Saugerties Town Councilman, and Im running for Town Supervisor. I couldnt get over the way this young man conducted himself an absolute gentleman. Incidentally, I requested one thing: a clerk of the works be assigned to this project. As an example of what it takes to really develop a project in the town of Saugerties, Tony Montano spent a year going through the Planning Board to get an approval. Devoted to citizens and causes, his sights are set on a bright future for the Town of Saugerties. One of the district goals is all students be at or above grade level when they leave grade 3, he said. There are people who feel disenfranchised by the process, or who felt the process was rushed, or are simply sad that their neighborhood school is closing. Great job, Sawyers! Under her care all of my daughters were well prepared for kindergarten. 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.Stan ODellSaugertiesFive Great Reasons to Vote for Mike Ivino for Saugerties Town Council1- Mike is not only a lifelong resident of Saugerties, he also wants to retire in Saugerties. 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. Currently, he is also serving as a Commissioner and Lieutenant. In her spare time she provides day care, positively shaping the minds of the babies who will be our future generation. There was marginal planning and little budgeting for the ice arena. In order to vote you must be: A citizen of the United States 18 years of age or older The SCSD will hold a budget hearing at Saugerties High School on Tuesday, May 10. 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. We do have an obligation to be fiscally responsible, but were also adding a tremendous amount of programming, Reinhardt said. Mayor's race under cloud of allegations | Greene County He is ready to be supervisor and stop the duplicitousness, patronizing, lack of transparency, the ignoring input of board members and catering to the special interests of the few, and to manage the town the way it should be managed for all people. Business Official With his common sense approach Al will bring a refreshing and much-needed breath of fresh air to the Ulster County legislator. Town Councilman Snow Day #4. With earning a seat on the School Board I would strive to keep the line of communication open with the parents and stakeholders of the community; listening to concerns will benefit the students. We can not let this go any further. 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. As for the ice arena criticism aimed at my candidacy for supervisor because I abstained from the vote, its all they seem to have. a no voteits not a vote at all. Watch for the overruns, added and hidden expenses. I encourage everyone who can to vote for her. 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. We are working hard to make this site easily accessible for all persons with disabilities. 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. 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). Saugerties Public Library The Conservative Party is the only political party that states its support of the Second Amendment in its platform. 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. An elementary school summer reading program and what would have been a new half-day kindergarten position were cut from the original proposal, decreasing spending by $51,000. This work is now underway and will result in reduced electricity and heating costs. School Calendar - Saugerties Senior High School Marion Elementary school, but I believe the hardest work is yet to unfold. The Tioga Tigers, ranked number one in the state in D-II, will see four wrestlers compete for New Also on the ballot were three uncontested seats on the Board of Education, with incumbents Susan Gage earning 2,920 votes and Krista Barringer 2,522 votes. The concerned citizenry turned into a grass roots movement to demand that the town board think again. 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. As we move beyond COVID and the budget shortfall, Id like to be able to support the students, families and district by being a part of the forward momentum and focus on student success, safety and emotional well-being. We should not and will not politicize this issue. He is destroying the newly-paved 212 highway where his trucks enter and leave the roadway. 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. While it was asked of the previous candidates, it was not one of the questions to the prospective Legislators. 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). 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. Not just on a local level, but on a national and global level as well. Often talked about, but rarely done. Ive known Paul Andreassen for more than forty years and I can honestly tell you that he is a unique and exceptional individual. 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. Theres nothing new in that. The building aid decrease is due to the final payments on previous facilities projects in the district. She has been the daycare provider for my three daughters. How can we generate employment opportunities, revenue streams and a long-term strategy for sustainability, supportability and, perhaps most important for us taxpayers. | also got to meet Mr. Karolys first hand. Funds, which are scarce everywhere, should not be lopsidedly provided to other already oversized departments. Eight 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. Some files and features on this site require Adobe Reader or Adobe Flash Player to view. Marion area. This is absolutely essential for the well being of our children and our community. However I hope you can join me and my candidacy to become the next Town Supervisor and support my running mate for Town Board, Centerville/Cedar Grove Fire Commissioner. 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.. 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. I believe the most pressing issue the district is facing currently is the closing of one elementary school. 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. The budget passed by a more than 1,200-vote margin in Wallkill. 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. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday. Pat Ryan now supports her candidacy. . I want to see all students succeed! 20 Robert Avenue Elmont, NY Investment Property | Real Estate Investing need for more manpower. We must do this while, maintaining and creating living wage jobs. I call upon the current town board members to visit the shelter in order to see for themselves the unhealthy situation. 3- Mike is a small business manager. I count myself fortunate that I learned to know a dedicated public servant committed to hard work and integrity. Board of Education - Saugerties Central School District )It is more than apparent that the candidate and Mr. Shabazz are known to one another. I see an inordinate amount of attention and resources given in certain areas while many worthy areas are marginally funded or outright neglected. jstamour@saugerties.k12.ny.us School Business Official Jane St. Amour has been closely monitoring market volatility, especially around electric and heating oil expenses. Preview: Saugerties School Board trustee and budget vote As he finished his statement, to much applause (first amendment at its best), it was clearly the defining moment of the night for me and summed up the entire mood of those present. It also appears that Mr. Shabazz is wearing a large Black Panther Party lapel pin as seen in the photo below. 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. Some files and features on this site require Adobe Reader or Adobe Flash Player to view. Then, after denying Paul Andreassen an equal opportunity to vie for the Democrat endorsement through the process, negative letters began to appear in the Saugerties Times, again from the same current and former Democrat leaders, criticizing Paul for petty nonsense. and DARE programs; reach out events to Boys & Girls Clubs; school groups, and scouts. This page is maintained by SCSD according to the web publishing guidelines of Saugerties Central School District. SCSD website accessibility guidelines. I feel strongly that Mike Ivino will be one of the best town board members weve had in many years. All while balancing the needs of our community with revenues and expenses. of 2017, before running for the town board, I offered to chair a committee of like-minded professionals to research the feasibility of a permanent structure to house the ice arena and its ancillary spaces that could be used year-round. I live and pay taxes here too.. of State Codes Division, and currently teaches the course at Columbia-Greene Community College. SCSD website accessibility guidelines. Costly improvements that put the town in any debt or fiscal stress warrants additional scrutiny not less.
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