School Resource Officer and Village Justice Court
Resolutions authorizing school resource officer contracts with the Red Hook Central School District and governing village justice court administration including associate justice appointments and payment processing.
Synthesis written as-of 2026-07-31. A time-bounded clause in this rule expires on 2027-04-05
In force, by year of last update
2025
SRO Contract Authorization — Mayor Signing Authority
The Mayor is authorized to execute a contract with the Red Hook Central School District for the Police Department to provide School Resource Officer services. This is the current operative authorization for SRO services.[8]
2024
Abolition of Office of Village Justice
The Office of Village Justice, together with the Acting Village Justice, Court Clerk, and all supportive services, is abolished upon the expiration of the current term ending April 5, 2027, subject to permissive referendum. The resolution takes effect upon expiration of the referendum period or upon a referendum vote supporting abolition.[7]
2023
Court Clerk — Rebecca Kent Appointment and Rate
Rebecca Kent was promoted to the position of Court Clerk with a 2% salary increase from $21.53 to $21.96 per hour, effective November 3, 2023, in recognition of her additional responsibilities.[6]
Court Consultant — Kathy Fell Transition
Kathy Fell was transitioned from employment to an hourly consultant status, as needed, effective November 3, 2023.[6]
Temporary Court Clerk — Seymone Rosenberg Rate
Seymone Rosenberg was hired as a Temporary Clerk in the Court office at $15.00 per hour, effective November 2023.[6]
2017
GovPayNet Online Fine Payment Authorization
The Village Justice Court is authorized to set up and utilize GovPayNet (Government Payment Services, Inc.), a web-based third-party payment service, enabling defendants to pay court fines online, subject to counsel approval of the participation agreement. The system creates no cost or liability to the Village; fees are incurred solely by the defendant.[2]
History · superseded or expired
2023
Associate Village Justice — Thomas Mansfield Reappointment
Thomas Mansfield was reappointed as Associate Village Justice from September 2022 through April 30, 2023. Term expired April 30, 2023.[5]
2022
SRO Contract Authorization — 2022 (Mayor Signing Authority)
The Mayor was authorized to sign the SRO contract with the Red Hook Central School District contingent on School Board approval, per resolution dated September 12, 2022. Superseded by the 2025 SRO contract authorization.[4]
2020
SRO Contract — February 2020 to June 2021
The SRO contract between the Red Hook Police Department and Red Hook Central School was approved and updated for the period February 2020 to June 2021 with increased hours. Expired June 30, 2021.[3]
2011
Beth Imperato SRO Appointment
Beth Imperato was appointed as a part-time police officer and School Resource Officer in the Red Hook School System in 2011. Superseded by subsequent SRO contract authorizations.[1]
Source resolutions
- [1]2011-08-19Beth Imperato police appointment
- [2]2017-04-20Authorization For Village Justice Court To Utilize GovPayNet (Government Payment Services, Inc.)
- [3]2020-02-10SRO Contract Approval with Increased Hours
- [4]2022-09-12Authorize SRO contract with Red Hook Central School District
- [5]2023-01-09Reappoint Associate Village Justice Thomas Mansfield
- [6]2023-11-02RESOLUTION MAKING VARIOUS PERSONNEL CHANGES TO THE COURT OFFICE
- [7]2024-11-04Resolution to Abolish the Office of Village Justice
- [8]2025-02-27School Resource Officer Contract with Red Hook Central School District
Synthesized from the chronological history of these resolutions. Each clause shows the year it was last established or amended. The text is a reading aid — for legal force, consult the source resolutions and the Village Code.