From: Mr. Concerned Resident
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 11:36 AM
To: Jan Klein
Subject: double counting
Ms. Klein,
At Tuesday’s school board meeting a Mt. Lebanon taxpayer, Bill Matthews, discussed what he felt was double counting properties that were currently under appeal and as a result of this there was a $36 million difference.
Was Mr. Matthews accurate in his thinking?
I would like to obtain the documents that show the $214 pertaining to current appeals and compare for myself to see if these properties were double counted. Do I need a right to know request to obtain these documents?
Thank you,
Concerned Resident
Mt. Lebanon, PA
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 11:36 AM
To: Jan Klein
Subject: double counting
Ms. Klein,
At Tuesday’s school board meeting a Mt. Lebanon taxpayer, Bill Matthews, discussed what he felt was double counting properties that were currently under appeal and as a result of this there was a $36 million difference.
Was Mr. Matthews accurate in his thinking?
I would like to obtain the documents that show the $214 pertaining to current appeals and compare for myself to see if these properties were double counted. Do I need a right to know request to obtain these documents?
Thank you,
Concerned Resident
Mt. Lebanon, PA
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From: Jan Klein [mailto:JKlein@mtlsd.net]
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 11:46 AM
To: Mr. Concerned Resident
Cc: Dr. Timothy Steinhauer
Subject: RE: double counting
Mr. Concerned Resident
The numbers Mr Mathews referenced are county reports and you may obtain them directly from the county. We also have copies which you may request through RTK. The forms are on our website.
Note that the reports were used to ESTIMATE potential reductions in assessment in a proposed budget document. Those numbers and other projections of revenue change frequently as updated information becomes available and will change again before our final budget is approved by the Board next month.
From: Jan Klein [mailto:JKlein@mtlsd.net]
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 11:46 AM
To: Mr. Concerned Resident
Cc: Dr. Timothy Steinhauer
Subject: RE: double counting
Mr. Concerned Resident
The numbers Mr Mathews referenced are county reports and you may obtain them directly from the county. We also have copies which you may request through RTK. The forms are on our website.
Note that the reports were used to ESTIMATE potential reductions in assessment in a proposed budget document. Those numbers and other projections of revenue change frequently as updated information becomes available and will change again before our final budget is approved by the Board next month.
Respectfully,
Jan
Janice Klein
Director of Business
Mt. Lebanon School District
7 Horsman Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
412-344-2098 (office)
412-559-9310 (cell)
Jan
Janice Klein
Director of Business
Mt. Lebanon School District
7 Horsman Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
412-344-2098 (office)
412-559-9310 (cell)
I prefer the errors of enthusiasm to the indifference of wisdom - Anatole France
From: Mr. Concerned Resident
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 12:05 PM
To: Jan Klein
Cc: Dr. Timothy Steinhauer
Subject: RE: double counting
Jan,
Thank you for your reply, I appreciate the information.
With your explanation on estimates which I know will fluctuate between now and then, are you answering my question as to whether Mr. Matthews was accurate in his statements that there was evidence of double counting of properties that were in the appeal process?
Let me ask again…was Mr. Matthews accurate in his thinking and numbers by coming to a conclusion that double counting of properties currently under appeal existed when Mt. Lebanon created their current budget?
Thank you Jan,
C.R.
From: Jan Klein [mailto:JKlein@mtlsd.net]
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 3:05 PM
To: Mr. Concerned Resident
Cc: Dr. Timothy Steinhauer
Subject: RE: double counting
I do not verify Mr Mathews’ numbers.
Respectfully,
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2014 3:05 PM
To: Mr. Concerned Resident
Cc: Dr. Timothy Steinhauer
Subject: RE: double counting
I do not verify Mr Mathews’ numbers.
Respectfully,
Jan
Janice Klein
Director of Business
Mt. Lebanon School District
7 Horsman Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Director of Business
Mt. Lebanon School District
7 Horsman Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
412-344-2098 (office)
412-559-9310 (cell)
I prefer the errors of enthusiasm to the indifference of wisdom - Anatole France
7 comments:
Hell, she still didn't answer the specific question - you're dealing here with Klein-speak. "I do not confirm...." does not mean what you think it does. She just does not confirm someone else's analysis as a matter of course, and she would not devote the time or effort to find and correct her error. If she felt he was actually wrong, she would have made it clear with her typical "I do not agree..." or more likely "he's wrong !".
Or is it... Damn I've been caught now how do I get the morons to forget about it.
Only a handful of people have successfully challenged this passive-aggressive tactic over the years, superintendents included. The budgeting process is said to be fluid and dynamic and too complicated for most to comprehend. Few have the time, expertise or authority to enter this particular arena with success. Rest assured, An exit strategy is always ready should it be needed. Good luck!
I don't think it's over yet. Cappucci, Timmy & Klein may very well rue the day.
Nothing unusual to report. Everything is typical for this time of year.
We have some unusable equipment such as manual typewriters and kilns for sale if anyone is interested in them.
Why would she verify Mr. Mathews' numbers when she doesn't verify her own.
A budget is a statement of principles. Thus, the Mt Lebanon budget illustrates that the school district fails to attend to detail.
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