May 2021
Fishers Island Union Free School District 78 Greenwood Road, PO Box 600, Fishers Island, NY 06390 This budget proposal reflects the educational and operational needs of the Fishers Island School for 2021-2022. This budget was once again crafted to be responsive to the health, educational, and fiscal needs of our community during these most unprecedented times. Thank you for your continued support of our students. This year proves that our beloved island can do anything with a shared commitment towards a common goal and continued care for one another. In your service, Christian Arsenault, Superintendent/Principal
Budget Vote Info: Budget Hearing Tuesday, May 11, 2021 6:00 p.m.
History of FI School Tax Levy
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7.18% increase since FY2014 (.8% average annual increase) 3,350,000
3,050,000
Budget Vote Tuesday, May 18, 2021 2:00-8:00 p.m.
2,900,000
Fishers Island Community Center
3,200,000
2,750,000 13-14
14-15
15-16
16-17
17-18
18-19
19-20
20-21
21-22
Proposed Tax Levy Increase (FY2021-FY2022): 2.19% Proposed Annual Budget Increase (FY2021-FY2022): 2.66%
History of FI School Annual Budgets
Contact Info:
3,750,000
Christian Arsenault, Superintendent/Principal c.arsenault@fischool.com (631) 788-7444 ext.: 13
3,600,000 3,450,000 3,300,000 3,150,000 13-14
14-15
15-16
16-17
17-18
18-19
19-20
20-21
21-22
Jim Eagan, Business Manager j.eagan@fischool.com (631)788-7444 ext.:14
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Expenditures
Components
FY2021B
FY2022B
General Support
$635,549
$643,569
Benefits
$272,924
$181,298
Administrative
$908,473
$824,867
$1,880,692
$1,941,659
$622,982
$772,280
$2,503,673
$2,713,939
$207,325
$189,444
Transportation
$8,200
$8,142
Building R&M
$21,809
$10,000
Capital
$237,334
$207,586
$3,649,481
$3,746,392
Instructional Benefits Program Operation of Plant
Total Expenditures
Revenues State Aid/ BOCES 8.0%
Tuition 2.8%
Rental Tower .2%
FY2022B Tax Levy…………………….……..…...$3,334,828 State Aid/BOCES…………….………....$298,150 CT Student Tuition 4-12………..…….$105,380 Rental Tower……………………..……..…..$8,034 Tax Levy 89.4%
Total...……………………….…..$3,746,392
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Important Information
Absentee Ballots Any qualified voter may request an absentee ballot before Tuesday, May 11th. Voters can request a ballot by sending an email to the District Clerk (Leslie Tombari) at districtclerk@fischool.com. Absentee Ballots must be received by the District Clerk prior to 5:00pm on the day of the election in order to be canvassed.
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus characterthat is the goal of true education.
Voter Requirements • • •
Citizen of the United States Legal Resident* on or before April 18, 2021 18 years old on or by May 18, 2021
*Proof of Residency (requires one of the following): • • •
Voter name appears on the Fishers Island Election Roll from the Suffolk County Board of Elections A driver’s license with a Fishers Island address A non-driver New York State identification card with a Fishers Island address.
NOTE: Having voted in previous FIUFSD election(s) does not in and of itself qualify a person in a current election.
– Martin Luther King, Jr. Propositions for Your Consideration
Proposition #1: Shall the following resolution be adopted, to wit: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Fishers Island Union Free School District #, Fishers Island, New York, be and is authorized to expend the sum of $3,746,392 for the 2021-2022 school year set forth in the estimate of General Fund appropriations, and hereby is authorized to levy the necessary tax, therefore. Proposition #2: Shall the following resolution be adopted, to wit: RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Fishers Island Union Free School District #4, Fishers Island, New York, be and is authorized to collect on behalf of the Fishers Island Library Association $51,000 for use of and by the Fishers Island Library Association, and is hereby authorized to levy the necessary tax therefore. Two members of the Board of Education, to serve three-year terms (July 1, 2021-June 30, 2024): William Bloethe _____________________ (Write-In Candidate) _____________________ (Write-In Candidate) Page 3 of 4
Class of 2021 2019
Class of 2021
Board of Education
Jamie Doucette, President j.doucette@fischool.com William Bloethe, Vice President wr.bloethe@fischool.com Thomas Shillo, Member t.shillo@fischool.com Robin Toldo, Member r.toldo@fischool.com Matthew Edwards, Member m.edwards@fischool.com
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