The Southampton School District, and others in the surrounding area, could be strapped for cash in 2010 if New York State education aid payments do not come through in the coming months.
Governor David Paterson is delaying payments to school districts, explained Southampton Superintendent of Schools Dr. J. Richard Boyes. Mr. Paterson is withholding 10 percent of the December payment of regular state aid, or about $16,000, Assistant Superintendent for Business Maria Smith said recently.
The governor is also withholding 19 percent of the January payment of the School Tax Relief (STAR) property tax exemption, Ms. Smith said. The withheld STAR payment for Southampton totals $76,000, she added.
Dr. Boyes said the district can weather the delayed payments with ease—if they are only temporary delays. But Mr. Paterson has not said whether the... more
Governor David Paterson is delaying payments to school districts, explained Southampton Superintendent of Schools Dr. J. Richard Boyes. Mr. Paterson is withholding 10 percent of the December payment of regular state aid, or about $16,000, Assistant Superintendent for Business Maria Smith said recently.
The governor is also withholding 19 percent of the January payment of the School Tax Relief (STAR) property tax exemption, Ms. Smith said. The withheld STAR payment for Southampton totals $76,000, she added.
Dr. Boyes said the district can weather the delayed payments with ease—if they are only temporary delays. But Mr. Paterson has not said whether the... more
