• Welcome to the Highland Central School District's Business Office

    We aim to provide the information the Highland Central School District faculty and staff need. The Business Office is here to support the faculty, staff, and students of the Highland Central School District. 

    Our Team:

    Lindsay Eidel      School Business Administrator

    • Marci Schmitt            Accounts Payable               (845) 691-1019
    • Tera VanAmburgh     District Treasurer                 (845) 691-1017
    • Marci Schmitt            Tax Collector                       (845) 691-1054
    • Sandra LoweMarx     Benefits Manager               (845) 691-1007
    • Julie Nardi                 Payroll                                 (845) 691-1006

    Highland Taxpayer Info. Here  

    If you are looking for the use of any of the Facilities, please click this link.
    Business Office - Frequently Asked Questions

    Q: If my pay is wrong, who do I contact?
    A:  After first checking with your department’s support staff to confirm that your time sheet was sent to payroll prior to the deadline, you can contact  - Julie Nardi  x1006 

    Q:  If the main office staff did not get a check/stub for me this week when that is the normal location for my check to be sent?
    A:  Contact  - Julie Nardi x1006

    Q:  If the number of my sick/personal/vacation days are wrong on my pay stub?
    A:  Contact Carly Jacobsen – X 1014

    Q:  If I want to increase the number of deductions for tax purposes?
    A:  Contact  - Julie Nardi x1006. (The District cannot offer advice on how you complete these tax forms, so plan to speak with your personal tax consultant.)

    Q:  I would like to set up a direct deposit – who shall I send the completed on-line form to?
    A:  Contact - Julie Nardi x1006

    Q:  I have a question about the health insurance plans available to me?
    A:  Your labor unit’s contract references your base health insurance plan; however, other options are available and can also be accessed on the district’s website under “health insurance rates”.   Please contact Sandra LoweMarx x1007 for more detailed information.         

    Q: I want to add a family member to my health insurance?
    A:  You need to complete a health insurance change form.   Please contact - Sandra Lowe-Marx x1007 and state which plan you currently participate in, so she can forward the correct document to be completed.

    Q:  I am retiring and want to “close out” and submit a claim for unused sick/vacation day?
    A:  Once you’ve worked your last work day, Carly Jacobsen x1014 provides your final unused attendance balances to payroll to process any contractual payments due you.  This is normally done in the payroll following your final pay.