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The following letter is from the Division of Finance at the Newburgh Enlarged City School District. It is directed to all taxpayers within the district.

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Dear Taxpayer:

     The change in your taxes is a result of either a change in your property’s assessed value, a change in the New York State Office of Real Property Services (NYSORPS) equalization rate or, a reduction in your STAR exemption amount. None of these factors are controlled by the School District.

     The total amount of taxes needed to fund the school budget for the 2009-2010 school year, as reflected in your tax bill, is $60,061 higher than last year due to the passing of the additional bus proposition by the voters of the district. This amount represents a very slight increase of 6/100th of a percent (.06%) in the total taxes needed.

     There will be a public presentation by NYSORPS at the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 7:00 PM to explain the taxation process.

     If you have questions regarding your assessed values, please contact your local Assessor’s office. For questions regarding the equalization rates, please contact NYORPS. For questions regarding your STAR exemption, please contact your local legislator.

Thank you,
Michael Pacella
Assistant Superintendent, Finance