Pawling Central School District

Business Services

The role of the Business Office is to provide financial support services to our educational program and to safeguard District assets. We are responsible for all the financial data and reporting for the District. We develop and monitor the budgeted expenses and revenues, administer payroll and benefits for both employees and retirees, and facilitate the bidding and purchasing of all the goods and services utilized throughout the District.

Our mission is to provide the most efficient and economical financial support service to our students, staff and community. Business Office departments include Payroll, Purchasing, Treasurer, Accounts Payable, and Tax Collection. Additional departments that report to the Assistant Superintendent for Finance are Transportation, Buildings and Grounds, and Food Services.

We invite you to contact the following office staff for assistance as needed:

2026 Open Enrollment Period Information - for Coverage Starting July 1, 2026

The Open Enrollment period for the 2026-2027 school year runs from April 20, 2026 through May 12, 2026. During this time you may:

enroll in a flexible spending account**
enroll in a dependent day care account**
add, drop or change your health insurance plan
add or drop eligible dependents on your health insurance plan
add or drop your dental/vision plan
add or drop eligible dependents on your dental/vision plan

You must submit a form to the business office if you are planning on doing any of the items listed above. If you are not making any changes to your health or dental/vision plan, you do not need to take any action. Your existing coverage will automatically continue.

**FSA and dependent day care forms must be submitted each year. They do not automatically carry over into the next year.
Any changes will be effective July 1, 2026. Enrollment forms are included here.

If you are eligible for a health insurance buyout and you are planning to take advantage of this benefit you must fill out and submit a form indicating so by June 1, 2026. In order to receive the buyout you must provide a copy of your health insurance card as proof that you have alternate health insurance coverage.

Health insurance buyout forms must be processed through SchoolFront.

Freedom Of Information Requests

Please submit requests subject to the Freedom of Information Act to our records access officer, Marianne Heslin.

Requests may be sent via US Mail to:

Pawling Central School District

515 Route 22

Pawling, NY 12564

Requests may also be sent via email to:

heslinm@pcsdny.org

Health insurance is available to employees based on the terms of their collectively bargained agreements or individual employment contracts. Plans are available as follows:

DEHIC EPO Select - available to members of CSEA, PCT, PAA, CSAA, and to COA and M/C employees
DEHIC ALT PPO - available to members of PCT, PAA and to COA employees
DEHIC HA PPO - available to members of CSEA and CSAA
Wellpoint - available to Medicare-eligible Retirees only
- Wellpoint Enrollment Guide 2026
General Health Insurance Information
Dental/vision insurance is available to employees based on the terms of their collectively bargained agreements or individual employment contracts. Plans are available as follows:

CSEA Employee Benefit Fund
- available to members of CSEA
- enrollment is done through the business office
- CSEA Dental Enrollment FormOpens in a new browser tab
PCT Welfare Benefit Fund
- available to members of PCT and PAA
- enrollment is done through PCT
Guardian Dental and Davis Vision
- available to members of CSAA, and to COA and M/C employees
- enrollment is done through the business office
This benefit is administered through The Preferred Group and must by designated each year during open enrollment.

Flexible Benefit Plan Brochure

Medical FSA
- $200 annual minimum for 2025
- $3,400 annual maximum for 2025
Dependent Day Care
- $7,500 maximum for 2025 ($3,750 if married, filing separately)
RFP for Universal Pre-K for 26-27 - due by 6/10/26

RFP for Washington DC Class Trip 2025-2026 - due by 10/28/25

RFP for Superintendent Search Services - due by 8/8/25

External Audit RFP - due by 2/6/24

RFP for Legal Services - due by 12/18/23

Universal Pre-K RFP 23-24 Reissued - due by 5/24/23

Universal Pre-K RFP 23-24 - due by 4/21/23

Before After School Program RFP - due by 4/27/23

Contact: Joyce Recinos

recinosj@pcsdny.org

845-855-4657
Info-Tax Online

Town of Pawling Property Tax Info

Pawling Central School District Tax Collection

Contact: Joyce Recinos, School Tax Collector

recinosj@pcsdny.org

845-855-4657

We now offer three payment methods:
1. 1. M&T Bank is only accepting payments by mail. Payments may be sent as indicated below:
  - For regular US Mail delivery use this address:
    - Pawling CSD c/o M&T Bank
    - PO Box 2486
    - Buffalo, NY 14240-2486
  - Or
  - For overnight mail delivery use this address:
    - Pawling CSD c/o M&T Bank
    - Lockbox 2486
    - 626 Commerce Drive
    - Amherst, NY 14228
  - DO NOT SEND ANY PAYMENTS TO M&T BANK AFTER OCTOBER 31, 2025.
  - They will be returned to you.
2. Credit Cards and E-checks will be accepted online at Info - Tax Online
3. A drop box will be available at the PCSD District Office located at 515 Route 22, from 9 AM to 3 PM on school business days, through October 31, 2025. Payment may be made by check or money order.
  - Receipts, if requested, will be mailed after the payment has been processed.
  - Cash payments will only be accepted by appointment. Call 845-855-4657 to schedule an appointment in advance.
ANY OTHER CORRESPONDENCE SHOULD BE SENT TO:

Pawling Central School District, ATTN: Joyce Recinos - Tax Collector, 515 Route 22, Pawling, NY 12564

NOTE: Post office postmarks are acceptable as proof of payment. Postage meter postmarks are not.

Full Payments are due without penalty by September 30, 2025. Full Payments with an additional 2% penalty included will be accepted from October 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025. All balances not received by October 31, 2025 are turned over to the County. The County will then bill you and an additional penalty will be added.

Installment Payments:

First Installment Payments are due by September 15, 2025.

Second Installment Payments will be billed and collected by the County at any time up to March 15, 2026. Please DO NOT send second installment payments to the school district. We are unable to accept them and they will be returned.

FAQ
1. How Do I get a copy of my tax bill?
  - You may visit Info-Tax Online to print a copy of your tax bill or receipt. Choose Pawling from the list of municipalities, then in the search box for taxpayer enter last name only, then click on search button.
2. How do I get a copy of a paid receipt?
  - Receipts are mailed to homeowners who request one once payment is processed. If you need a copy of your receipt, please visit Info-Tax Online and follow the instructions above.
3. What if my mortgage company pays my taxes?
  - You can still use Info-Tax Online to verify payment, however if your payment is not shown, you will need to direct your questions to your mortgage company or bank.
4. How do I change the address where my bill is sent?
Please contact your local Assessors Office:

Beekman: 845) 724-3361

Dover: (845) 832-3188

East Fishkill: (845) 226-6353

Patterson: (845) 878-6500

Pawling: (845) 855-3244
1. How do I enroll in the STAR program?
To enroll in STAR, you will need to visit the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance website at www.tax.ny.gov/star or you may call (518) 457-2036 between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM on weekdays.
1. When is the last day I can pay my school taxes?
  - First Installment Payments must be postmarked no later than September 15th.*
  - Full Payments without Penalty must be postmarked no later than September 30th.*
  - Full Payments with a 2% Penalty must be postmarked no later than October 31st.*
    - Only Post Office postmarks will be accepted, no postage meters.
2. What do I do if I disagree with my assessment? Please visit the NYS Department of Tax and Finance at:
Real Property Home
1. How do I find out about and settle any back taxes I may owe?
You will need to contact the Commissioner of Finance as follows:

Dutchess County

http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/Finance/FNIndex.htm

Putnam County

Department of Finance

9. How do I change the escrow bank on my tax bill?

Please call Dutchess County Real Property Tax Office at (845) 486-2140.

10. When will I receive the STAR Reimbursement?

STAR credit checks will be mailed by NYS beginning in early September and will continue through the following weeks. Please visit Department of Taxation and Finance for more information.
In the event of a student injury please contact the school nurse immediately.

Student Accident Claim Instructions

Pawling Student Accident Claim Form
The New York State Education Department Office of Counsel have provided us with a Question and Answer page on their website to address concerns regarding the Solicitation of Charitable Donations from School Children.
Please take a moment to visit the link below. If you have any questions please contact the central office of your school or the business office.
Questions and Answers on Solicitation of Charitable Donations from School Children | Office of Counsel (nysed.gov)

Beekman:	845) 724-3361
Dover:	(845) 832-3188
East Fishkill:	(845) 226-6353
Patterson:	(845) 878-6500
Pawling:	(845) 855-3244

Business Services

Business Services

Marianne (Mimi) Heslin

Janet Heubel

Yvette Rivera

Richard Chang

Joyce Recinos

2026 Open Enrollment Period Information - for Coverage Starting July 1, 2026

Health Insurance Information

Dental/Vision Insurance Information

FSA/Dependent Day Care Information

Tax Levy & Budget Information

Bid/RFP Opportunities

School Tax Information

Audited Financial Statements

Student Accident Information

Fundraising and Charitable Donations

2023-2024 Budget Information

Archived Budget Information