School Board Transparency — Sunlight on Board-Union Contract Negotiations: "School Board Transparency"
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Others are fighting the good fight on similar grounds
New blog worthy of watching.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Fedko's Skylights has an upload button -- but it isn't working for me
High School Sports - Carlynton A page exists at WPXI and Fedko to allow for the posting of photos and videos for Carlynton. The buttons do not work for me, today. But, here is a photo.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Sports, Lies and Videotapes
At the August 21st school board meeting, Carlynton school board directors agreed to circulate to the public and interested groups all proposed facilities use policy changes prior to any board discussion and vote.
But once again, without notice to the public, the board pushed through a new policy at the very next meeting on Sept. 4.
Once again, the administration told the public there was no scheduled vote on the policy and no publicly available documents for review prior to the meeting.
Once again the board ignored the public's previous input on what would be best for the kids.
Once again, they misled the public about their intentions.
Once again, they slap outrageous rents to parent-run and funded sports clubs that go below 85% Carlynton residents or a $200/year fee to non-resident kids participating in those clubs, whichever is greater.
And once again, they patted themselves on the back for "being fair to the taxpayers".
Oh, and they exempted from the new policy their pet programs that have few if any Carlynton kids.
Apparently, use of facilities by resident sports programs without paying outrageous fees is unfair to district residents, but use of the same facilities by non-sports group for free is totally fair to everyone.
That's the ill-logic of Brown, Schirippa, DiPietro, McCartney, Wolkowiak and Hughans.
Relive the entire assault on the democratic process perpetrated by Carlynton's own Gang of Six with the the only publicly available video of the events:
But once again, without notice to the public, the board pushed through a new policy at the very next meeting on Sept. 4.
Once again, the administration told the public there was no scheduled vote on the policy and no publicly available documents for review prior to the meeting.
Once again the board ignored the public's previous input on what would be best for the kids.
Once again, they misled the public about their intentions.
Once again, they slap outrageous rents to parent-run and funded sports clubs that go below 85% Carlynton residents or a $200/year fee to non-resident kids participating in those clubs, whichever is greater.
And once again, they patted themselves on the back for "being fair to the taxpayers".
Oh, and they exempted from the new policy their pet programs that have few if any Carlynton kids.
Apparently, use of facilities by resident sports programs without paying outrageous fees is unfair to district residents, but use of the same facilities by non-sports group for free is totally fair to everyone.
That's the ill-logic of Brown, Schirippa, DiPietro, McCartney, Wolkowiak and Hughans.
Relive the entire assault on the democratic process perpetrated by Carlynton's own Gang of Six with the the only publicly available video of the events:
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Carnegie Teenager Killed In Car Crash - News Story - WPXI Pittsburgh
Bad news.
Carnegie Teenager Killed In Car Crash - News Story - WPXI Pittsburgh Family and friends mourn the death of a Carlynton High School senior who died in a car crash Labor Day.
Alyssa Boff, 17, was well known for her involvement in color guard and plays.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Parents Speak Out En Mass
At the August 21, 2008 Carlynton School Board meeting, about 50 parents appeared to express their displeasure at the new policy and the directors who thrust it upon the public.
In Part 1 ( http://blip.tv/file/1197712), Director Sharon Wilson expresses her disappointment at the new policy and the negative impact it has had on the Carlynton Community already.
In Part 2 ( http://blip.tv/file/1198858), the directors discuss the policy. Some admit that the policy that they voted in favor for was not the policy they intended to impose on the people. They express an openness to revising some of the components.
In Part 3 ( http://blip.tv/file/1199491), angry parents express their displeasure with the directors and tell of the detrimental effect this policy has had on youth sports, including:
o disbanding of some programs
o increased fees for residents
o increased volunteer requirements for resident parents
o house sales falling through
o loss of business sponsorship for Carlynton clubs
In the end, the only thing the directors agreed to was to revoke the $100/quarter non-resident fee IF a group falls below 90% and must pay rent. They agreed to reconsider further amendments at a future meeting and allow the public time to comment on any proposed changes prior to any vote.
Finally, a piece of democracy in action!
In Part 1 ( http://blip.tv/file/1197712), Director Sharon Wilson expresses her disappointment at the new policy and the negative impact it has had on the Carlynton Community already.
In Part 2 ( http://blip.tv/file/1198858), the directors discuss the policy. Some admit that the policy that they voted in favor for was not the policy they intended to impose on the people. They express an openness to revising some of the components.
In Part 3 ( http://blip.tv/file/1199491), angry parents express their displeasure with the directors and tell of the detrimental effect this policy has had on youth sports, including:
o disbanding of some programs
o increased fees for residents
o increased volunteer requirements for resident parents
o house sales falling through
o loss of business sponsorship for Carlynton clubs
In the end, the only thing the directors agreed to was to revoke the $100/quarter non-resident fee IF a group falls below 90% and must pay rent. They agreed to reconsider further amendments at a future meeting and allow the public time to comment on any proposed changes prior to any vote.
Finally, a piece of democracy in action!
Sunday, August 3, 2008
One director tells us how it is.....
“To think that limiting the debate on the issue would have somehow changed the outcome of the board’s vote is wrong.”
So says Carlynton director Patty Schirripa in a statement she circulated regarding her decision to push through the new facilities policy.
That's right - with less than 12 hours notice to the other directors, little board discussion, no public review or discussion, an absent director, and the overriding of standard board policies and procedures, Mrs. Schirripa is certain the outcome of the vote would have been no different than if the board had followed its usual procedures.
Does she know something we don't?
Read her entire statement here:
http://fixpa.wikia.com/wiki/Response_to_Schirripa_Message
Just be aware that it is filled with new misinformation.
Are we not surprised?
So says Carlynton director Patty Schirripa in a statement she circulated regarding her decision to push through the new facilities policy.
That's right - with less than 12 hours notice to the other directors, little board discussion, no public review or discussion, an absent director, and the overriding of standard board policies and procedures, Mrs. Schirripa is certain the outcome of the vote would have been no different than if the board had followed its usual procedures.
Does she know something we don't?
Read her entire statement here:
http://fixpa.wikia.com/wiki/Response_to_Schirripa_Message
Just be aware that it is filled with new misinformation.
Are we not surprised?
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