Meet the Candidates Night

Meet the Board of Education Candidates on Monday, May 10, 2021 right before the Board of Education meeting begins.  The three candidates (four seats are open) will say a little about who they are and why they are running for a seat on the School Board. The candidates are Jessica Deister, Joanne Boyd, Rick Keller Coffey.  Please join us via Zoom.  The link may be found on the home page and click on red circle.

2021-2022 In-Person Budget Vote & Board of Education Election Information

Vote Date:  May 18, 2021, Webutuck High School Gym, Polls open Noon–9:00 pm

Webutuck Central School Budget 2021-2022

Legal Notice for School Budget

Please note:  Anyone who comes to a district building must follow the current COVID-19 Safety guidelines (wear an appropriate face mask, maintain social distance) and comply with any other rules for presence on School District property.

VOTING

A qualified voter is one who is (1) a citizen of the United States of America, (2) eighteen (18) years of age or older, and (3) resident within the School District for a period of thirty (30) days preceding the annual vote and election.  The School District may require all persons offering to vote at the budget vote and election to provide one form of proof of residency pursuant to Education Law section 2018-c.  Such form may include a driver's license, a non-driver identification card, a utility bill, or a voter registration card.  Upon offer of proof of residency, the School District may also require all persons offering to vote to provide their signature, printed name and address.

BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTION

There are four (4) seats open on the Board of Education at-large; two (2) for three-year terms, commencing July 1, 2021 and expiring on June 30, 2024 to fill the vacant seats of incumbent board members, Nikki Johnson, and Rick Keller Coffey, one (1) to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Jay Newman whose term shall expire on June 30, 2023, and one (1) to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Steve Abad whose term shall expire on June 30, 2022. 

ABSENTEE BALLOTS

All registered voters on the Dutchess County Board of Elections Permanent Absentee list will automatically be sent an absentee ballot.  All others who wish to vote via absentee ballot must submit an Absentee Ballot Application to the District Clerk in order to be issued an Absentee Ballot.  

If you need an Absentee Ballot, you may pick up an application in the District Office located in the Webutuck High School, Download Absentee Ballot Application Here, or call the District Clerk at (845) 373-4100 Ext. 5506.

Absentee Ballot applications must be received by the District Clerk not more than thirty (30) and at least seven (7) days prior to the election and vote, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election and vote if the ballot is to be personally picked up by the voter or the voter’s designated agent set forth on the application. Absentee Ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the election and vote, May 18, 2021.

MILITARY VOTER BALLOTS

Military voters may request an absentee ballot application from the District Clerk and submit the application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military ballot application by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for ballot application or ballot. Military ballot applications must be received in the Office of the District Clerk by mail by no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2021.  No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is returned by mail and received in the office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on election day.

NOMINATING PETITIONS

Nominating petitions are due in the District Office no later than Monday, April 19, 2021 at 5:00 pm with at least twenty-five (25) signatures of qualified voters of the district.  We encourage candidates to obtain more than 25 signatures to ensure that petitions include at least 25 valid signatures.

Board of Education member qualifications are as follows:

• Must be able to read and write.

• Must be a qualified voter of the district; that is, a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age or older, and not adjudged to be incompetent.

• Must be and have been a resident of the district for a continuous and uninterrupted period of at least one year immediately preceding the election.

• May not have been removed from any school district office within the preceding year.

• May not reside with another member of the same school board as a member of the same family.

• May not be a current employee of the school district.

• May not simultaneously hold another incompatible public office.

 If you have any questions, about the vote or the voting process, please contact Tracy Trotter, District Clerk at (845) 373-4100 Ext. 5506. 

The Board of Education meeting calendar has had recent changes.  Please note the following dates:

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 7pm via Zoom

May 12, 2021 7pm via Zoom (was May 3) Budget Hearing

2020-2021 Calendar Days Update for Webutuck Staff and Families

2020-2021 Calandar Days Update for Webutuck Staff and Families Spanish

Plans for Student Testing

Plans for Student Testing -Spanish

Message from the Superintendent

Travel Protocol for Parents-Staff 3/18/21 

Travel Protocol for Parents-Staff 3/18/21 Spanish

What Do I Do If My Child Feels Sick

 ¿Qué hago si mi hija se siente enferma?

Should My Child Come to School If They Traveled Out of State?

STAFF- Every morning, all employees must answer the COVID Screener and have their temperature taken at the kiosk at the entrance to the buildings. The COVID screener is available online at https://entry.neric.org/webutuck

COVID-19 Information and Resources

(How to handle child's illness, latest updates and more)