One reader left a comment asking who is ultimately responsible for the school budget. More information on the Hyde Park Central School District is available on the HPCSD website: http://classrooms.hydeparkschools.org/webpages/hpcsd_boe/
The Board of Education is described on the website as follows:
The Board of Education consists of seven unsalaried, uncompensated individuals who are elected by the community for staggered three-year terms. Under the Education Law of NYS, the Board is a corporate body responsible for the education of students who attend the schools of the district; for the preparation of the annual budget; for district adherence to state law and State Education Department regulations; for the establishment of policies; and for the adoption of regulations concerning the conduct of the public schools. The Superintendent of Schools, is charged witht he administration of Board policies.
The Board policy on public participation at meetings specifies that district residents or employees may publicly address the Board. Non-residents may do so in writing through the District Clerk. If a speaker wishes to present materials, they should be given to the Clerk for
distribution. Written communication can be addressed the Board at the following address:
HPCSD Board of
Education
PO Box 2033
Hyde Park, NY 12538-8033
The Board of Education members are elected, however, this election does not receive the attention it deserves as these indviduals are responsible for policies, procedures and preparing the annual budget, which conists of approximately 70% of the total tax bill that residents pay. Please see the below calender for more information on the 2012-2013 budget.
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