There is too much going on with the August 13 agenda to have it all in one post, so I thought I would break it up into parts. Here's Part 4....Joint "Field" Agreement.
Joint Field Agreement Revision and Extension with Municipality and YSA – The Municipality and the YSA have been in discussion with the District concerning revision of the current agreement to account for fewer fields in play as a result of the construction at the high school. Also in discussion is the possible extension of the Joint Field Agreement for a six month period through the end of this calendar year recognizing that there are fewer fields for the youth sport groups to use. The proposed changes will be reviewed with the Board at the meeting.
First of all, it is the Joint Maintenance Agreement, not Joint Field Agreement. Extending the agreement for a six month period, as I interpret it, means extending the expired contract six more months. I am confused by their logic. If there are fewer fields for the youth sports groups to use, why are we extending it? And what about that minor detail called the $30,000 fee?
That and who enters into an agreement with someone who stiffed them for years?
ReplyDeleteYep sure I can see my bank doing that. Sure Mr. Jones you missed or didn't pay 44 of your 48 month car payments. We'll let you keep it another six months and mums the word about any exchange of money. We'll change it from a car loan to a transportation agreement to throw people off track!
We need to get as man people as possible to show and video this sham. Then send it to both Matt Smith and Raja and demand they publicly issue their opinion. If they want to "represent" us in Harrisburg, then they need to explain just how they intend to do so.
ReplyDeleteAnd to the point made above, it is a maintenance agreement, meaning it deals with the effects of field use. It is not designed as use management. So once again, either the school board can't read and is totally incompetent, or they're being intentionally deceptive. Given what's happened in the last three years, it's tough to discern which one it is.
All those documents and phony right to know request answers and the board members are asleep at the switch. Don't take school board to serious guys, the deadbeat athletic supporters are depending on you squandering cash.
ReplyDeleteMatt Smith is useless too.
I spoke with Matt Smith about this and it appears that this is out of his jurisdiction. I don't know if that will change when he becomes senator. I sure hope so, because this is like a recurring nightmare.
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Oh, baloney. out of his "jurisdiction"? No. Not buying it. The last time I checked the legislature in this state makes or amends law. they could certianly tackle the issue of out-of-control school boards. he needs to state his position on this. He can't represent the South Hills and have no position on schools?? His answer also leads me to ask, just what the heck IS in his "jurisdiction"?
ReplyDeleteMatt Smith claims:
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I'm working hard in our state Capitol and at home to make government work for you and our community."
If the school district is using state education funds to cover YSA contribution shortfalls then it damn well is his jurisdiction! Another bullish*t politician protecting HIS behind to move up the political ladder.
He's not making sure government works for you and I.
Send your emails to mhsmith@pahouse.net and let him know how you feel about the YSA and the school district's involvement. Just a heads up though...a link to this article is still on the district's home page from June 12, 2012. Mt. Lebanon School District Honored by State House on 100th Anniversary
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That's right... Matt knows who's buttering his bread.
ReplyDeleteThe school district gets more federal money then state money- why not buzz Murphy?
ReplyDeleteBecause Murphy has no sway with state law, genius.
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ReplyDeleteThat's absolutely not true.
The State pension contribution on behalf of the District (50% of its total) is more than 5 times what MTLSD gets in federal contributions. And that's just for the pension.
I'll bet that the municipality has not discussed renewal or extension of the Joint "Field" Agreement with either the YSA or the district. The district cannot even get the correct name of the agreement right must less discuss its content or history of failures on the part of both the YSA and district.
ReplyDeleteYes, by all means buzz Murphy too!
ReplyDeleteI would think though the the PA Dept. of Education is the primary overseer of school district operations and that would fall under our state representative's and senator's (we no longer have one) jurisdictions.
Can't get the name of the agreement right!!!
ReplyDeleteOnce again the school administration has "exceeded expectations" in their incompetency. I guess if "exceeding expectations" is the only parameter in deciding pay raises then we're not paying these people enough.
7:44 if what you say is true (and it's not) why isn't Posti going after Obama/Washington like she is bashing Corbett/Harrisburg? Washington cut it's funding to schools under his administration.
ReplyDeleteIt's time to stop drinking the kool-aide or at least leave the alcohol out before attending your kids next soccer game.