Business Office Mission

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:

Assistant Superintendent for Finance/Benefits

Marianne (Mimi) Heslin

(845) 855-4661

heslinm@pcsdny.org

District Treasurer

Janet Heubel

(845) 855-4601

heubelj@pcsdny.org

Payroll

 Yvette Rivera (845) 855-4606

riveray@pcsdny.org

Accounts Payable

Richard Chang

 (845) 855-4660 accountspayable@pcsdny.org

Purchasing and Tax Collection

Joyce Recinos

(845) 855-4657

 recinosj@pcsdny.org

 

2025-2026 Open Enrollment Period Information

The Open Enrollment period for the 2025-2026 school year runs from May 1, 2025 through May 22, 2025. 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, 2025.

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, 2025. 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. 

Enrollment and opt-out forms are included here.

Enrollment Form - Preferred Group FSA etc 2025-2026.pdf

Enrollment Form - DEHIC - Fillable.pdf 

Opt-Out Form - PCT 2025-2026.pdf 

Opt-Out Form - CSEA 2025-2026.pdf 

Opt-Out Form - CSAA 2024-2025.pdf

Opt-Out Form - Management Confidential 2025-2026.pdf

 

Health Insurance Information

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 

General Health Insurance Information

Dental/Vision 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

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

FSA/Dependent Day Care Information

This benefit is administered through The Preferred Group and must by designated each year during open enrollment.

Medical FSA

  • $200 annual minimum for 2025
  • $3,300 annual maximum for 2025

Dependent Day Care

  • $5,000 maximum for 2025 ($2,500 if married, filing separately)

2023-2024 Budget Information

Archived Budget Information

Tax Levy & Budget Information

 

 

Bid/RFP Opportunities

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

 

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

 

Audited Financial Statements

Student Accident Information

In the event of a student injury please contact the school nurse immediately.

 Student Accident Claim Instructions.pdf 

 Pawling Student Accident Claim Form.pdf 

 

 

 

Fundraising and Charitable Donations

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)

 

 

 

School Tax Information

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

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 NOVEMBER 1, 2024.

They will be returned to you.

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, for check payments only. 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, 2024.  Full Payments with an additional 2% penalty included will be accepted from October 1, 2024 to November 1, 2024.  All balances not received by November 1, 2024 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, 2024.

Second Installment Payments will be billed and collected by the County  at any time up to March 15, 2025. 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.

  1. 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. 

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

        6. When is the last day I can pay my school taxes?

  1. First Installment Payments must be postmarked no later than September 15th.*
  2. Full Payments without Penalty must be postmarked no later than September 30th.*
  3. Full Payments with a 2% Penalty must be postmarked no later than November 1st.*

               *    Only Post Office postmarks will be accepted, no postage meters.

  1. What do I do if I disagree with my assessment? Please visit the NYS Department of Tax and Finance at:

https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/

  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 (845) 486-2025

Putnam County

http://www.putnamcountyny.com/finance/  845-808-1075

        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 www.tax.ny.gov for more information.