For this post only

I have been asked to accept comments for 2019 predictions. I am not crazy about the idea because there have been some horrible comments submitted in the past. I will be vigilant when approving comments.

I wasn't off by much

My Predictions for 2018 post wasn't off by much.

Jan Klein retired. Craig Grella's next door neighbor came to the rescue.

Timmy is finally working for a change, without a bonus this year.

The School District has become more transparent which translates to less Right To Knows filed. The municipality? Well, they are less transparent than ever. No contract/proposal was ever posted for Tony DeNicola's "sharpshooting."

Ethics complaint finalized - guilty but not enough to issue fines.

Capital Campaign was shut down.

News that Susan Morgans is retiring in three months.

I'm not making any more predictions, because Mt. Lebanon is cleaning house. Here is to a transparent and accountable Mt. Lebanon in 2019.

Happy New Year.

OMG, she's retiring in March!!!

What's in a slogan? Exploring the mysterious mottos of 5 Pittsburgh-area communities

A Community with Character

Mt. Lebanon, Allegheny County

In 2001, Mt. Lebanon leaders created a 17-minute video to promote the community and its school district. The video needed a title, and “A Community with Character” fit the bill.

“I honestly — I just made that up,” said Susan Fleming Morgans, the municipality’s public information officer. “I’m sure nowadays things wouldn’t be so informal. I’m sure it would now be a six-month long project. You’d have to involve the whole staff and all the elected officials.”

Despite the informality, the name stuck.

“It seemed to me we have a lot of character among the people in our community … who volunteer their time to make it a better place to live,” Morgans said.

Several factors led to Morgans’ idea for the phrase. First, the district’s elementary schools had recently launched a character education program. Second, the community had formed its first historic preservation board, aimed at taking pride in the area’s various housing styles from bungalows to Tudors.

It’s also a neutral slogan that can be infused with many meanings.

Maybe a resident likes the town’s sidewalks, welcoming neighbors, dog-friendly vibe, or nature — “maybe that’s something you think gives our community character; you can take from it what you will,” Morgans said.

The phrase is used on marketing materials, such as the community’s website, paperwork for new residents, and magazines.

“What does character mean? It means something different to everybody, but it’s always good,” Morgans said. “I’m retiring in March, so maybe that will be my legacy: Mt. Lebanon, a community with character.”

Merry Christmas!

Show me the numbers.

Mt. Lebanon commissioners approve budget, sharpshooting program

Please show me where the deer/car collision reports are. Where is the deer "management" proposal/contract for 2019? It has always been posted before the commissioners voted to approve it.

http://mtlebanon.org/2114/Deer-Management-Information

This place is so corrupt.

Mike Zmijanac hired as Seton LaSalle football coach

Mike Zmijanac hired as Seton LaSalle football coach

Mt. Lebanon football coach Mike Melnyk "resigns"

It appears that Brian McFeeley and John Grogan thought that Mike Melnyk should rethink his future at Mt. Lebanon High School.

Mt. Lebanon football coach Mike Melnyk resigns

At the time of this post, there were three comments, all agreeing that the parents were to blame.

Looking for deer "management" on the municipal website? Good luck!

After searching for the link to Mt. Lebanon's deer "management" program, I finally did a search. Sure enough, it was hidden on December 5, 2018. To find it, go to  

1. Home >
2. Services
>
3. Administration
>
4. Official Documents>
5. Deer Management Information>
6. Historical Deer Management Information

Whew! That was easy. There is no information about Tony DeNicola's proposal for killing up to 75 deer for no more than $59,605. Such a bargain!!! Want to hear more about this deer killing sale, go to tomorrow evening's commission meeting where you will hear Craig Grella (the guy who is afraid of deer) read this action item on the agenda. We go through this exercise every year. Nothing is posted on the municipal website. No car crash reports. No proposals.  No documentation whatsoever.

Last year, we spent $1352.81 per deer killed in Mt. Lebanon. 57 deer were killed. If DeNicola kills 57 deer next year, it will only cost taxpayers $1045.70 per deer. Remember, Tony told us that it would only cost us about $200-$300 per deer, while sterilization would cost much, much more.

Read about it here: https://lebocitizens.blogspot.com/2018/03/are-you-sitting-down-135281-per-deer.html

Baby, Just GO Outside UPDATED

Being totally out of touch and filled with hate, I bring you this updated version of a Christmas classic.




Update December 10, 2018 5:21 PM To show how I got with the program, here is a list of more politically incorrect Christmas songs that need to be banned.



1. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus: subjecting minors to softcore porn

2. The Christmas Song: Open fire? Pollution. Folks dressed up like Eskimos? Cultural appropriation

3. Holly Jolly Christmas: Kiss her once for me? Unwanted advances

4. White Christmas: Racist

5. Santa Claus is Coming to Town: Sees you when you’re sleeping? Knows when you’re awake? Peeping Tom stalker

6. Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Everyone telling you be of good cheer? Forced to hide depression

7. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Bullying

8. It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas: Forced gender-specific gifts: dolls for Janice and Jen and boots and pistols (GUNS!) for Barney and Ben

9. Santa Baby: Gold digger, blackmail

10. Frosty the Snowman: Sexist; not a snow woman

11. Do You Hear What I Hear: blatant disregard for the hearing impaired

12. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas: Make the yuletide GAY? Wow, just wow

13. Jingle Bell Rock: Giddy up jingle horse, pick up your feet: animal abuse

14. Mistletoe and Holly: Overeating, folks stealing a kiss or two? How did this song ever see the light of day?

15. Winter Wonderland: Parson Brown demanding they get married…forced partnership



Oh my!!! Look at all the hate we have been singing about all these years!!!

One very determined troll

As of November 8, 2018, I changed the settings on Lebo Citizens to No More Comments. On Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 6:22 PM, I missed a call dialed from the Mt. Lebanon Library. I was out and didn't hear my cell ring. When I came home, there was a call on my caller ID, also from Mt. Lebanon Public Library, at 6:23 PM.

No messages were left on either phone. I didn't think anything of it, until I opened my email this morning.

From:	Blogger Contact Form <no-reply@blogger.com
Subject:	[Lebo Citizens] New message received.
Date:	Sun, Dec 9, 2018 7:36 am

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Your post on Dec 4 perfectly illustrates how out of touch and filled with  

hate you are.

Regards,

December 4 | Blahblah@gmail.net

Note: This email was sent via the Contact Form gadget on  

https://lebocitizens.blogspot.com

This is one, very determined troll. Obviously, I offended a Mt. Lebanon Public Library employee. Wow!

Gee, who could that be? Perhaps the Community Engagement Coordinator of Mt. Lebanon Public Library and potty-mouthed school board commenter, Beth "Shit Show" Evans.

Is there a gift wrap more appropriate for this offensive gift tag?

https://www.npr.org/2018/12/05/673770902/baby-it-s-cold-outside-seen-as-sexist-frozen-out-by-radio-stations

Meanwhile, at Mt. Lebanon Public Library:

Am I the only one offended by this?

Am I the only one offended by this?

This is in the Teen Section of Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

Congratulations to

Mike Riemer, school board president, and Sarah Olbrich, school board vice president! I think last year was one of the school board's best years in a very long time.

No drama this year. Remember the disgraceful comment session from residents last year? Glad it was peaceful this year.

Congrats to our school board! Did you ever think I would say that? 😉

What do you do when... UPDATED

you had a bad experience with a local business and it is virtually impossible to leave a bad review? I was taken off their mailing list, blocked on Facebook, and my reputation was smeared. Since I was blocked on Facebook, I couldn't leave a review.  I went on Yelp. I left a well thought out review (not a rant and even complimenting when credit was due) on Yelp, only to have them get it removed from Yelp. The Yelp legal department called it, "a conflict of interest," citing that I was a former employee. Sorry, Yelp, I was never an employee. 

Only rave reviews are left, some by relatives of employees.  Other positive reviews are given by sympathetic customers who listen to the sob stories.  Shouldn't the public have the right to read ALL reviews, both good and bad? We are talking about purchases that are worth thousands of dollars.

Going to the Better Business Bureau is not an option. They have been reported to the BBB through the years - not by me, but by others. 

My money is no good there. Oh yeah. They are always on the Mt. Lebanon tax lien list every year.  Even the IRS is after them. All public information and well documented. They may think that they won, but you can't keep treating your best customers like crap. It does catch up to you, sooner or later.

Update December 2, 2018 9:28 AM There is legislation which supports consumer rights and the integrity of critical feedback about products and services.

Yes, You Can Post That Negative Online Review, Says Congress

It's not as complicated as it looks.

Don't let this scare you.

I made it all the way to the end of the flow chart, but it did cost $7000 for the PA Supreme Court to tell me that they wouldn't hear the Petition for Allowance of Appeal. We don't have the Right To Know where lethal weapons are being discharged on Mt. Lebanon private properties. 

Lamb didn't sign

In threat to Pelosi, 16 Dems say they’ll back new leadership

U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, D-18, Mount Lebanon, who won the new 17th Congressional District seat on Nov. 6, did not sign the letter, although he has expressed his opposition to having Pelosi serve as Speaker. A Lamb spokeswoman said Monday that nothing had changed, noting that Lamb has repeatedly stated after the election that he would not vote for Pelosi in caucus or in a House floor vote.

Uptown Parking Meters

Mt. Lebanon will not be enforcing the parking meters on Thanksgiving, Black Friday nor Small Business Saturday. The garages will be managed on a regular schedule.

The Municipality will also be rolling out the "Courtesy Ticket Program" beginning Monday, December 10th and that will carry on till Wednesday, January 2nd. Customers are extended a 'grace period' of one hour after a meter expires as a Holiday courtesy. A green courtesy ticket is issued on expired meters that inform the driver of the bonus. After the one hour a standard ticket would be issued (i.e. with a fee).

All you need is a bachelor's degree in ANY subject

Have a bachelor's degree in ANY subject? You can join the team to provide the best education possible for each and every student!

Lebo Youth Field Hockey Fundraiser

This was their fundraiser last year.  Unwanted Paint Disposal ~ November 4th & 11th
and The best fundraiser ever - going on now and next week!

No more comments

You may have noticed a drop in comments in the past couple of months. I have not been accepting most of the ones submitted. The haters are having a field day here.

It is ending now.

Closurer?

Latest LeboAlert.

Don't forget to see how much is budgeted for the Public Information Office for 2019. Budget sessions scheduled are listed here. http://mtlebanon.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=871

After the election

Update November 7, 2018 7:00 AM

Oh my!

The Post-Gazette endorses Keith Rothfus. Keith Rothfus for Congress: The PG endorses Rothfus in 17th District

Wouldn't you know it? I switched parties so that I could vote for Ray for PA He was the only candidate who was against AR-15, the weapon of war. Conor Lamb ran an ad where he was firing an AR 15 and the voiceover was "Conor still loves to shoot."

I would love to know what his position is with assault weapons now. Robert Bowers used an AR-15, all purchased legally, at the Tree of Life Synagogue.

The Post-Gazette is also endorsing Scott Wagner. 145 comments of name calling followed the editorial.

The haters will come out of the woodwork for this one. And I don't care.

The first responders are heroes in my book. Thank you, Mr. President and First Lady for coming to Pittsburgh and thanking them. They deserved it.

This is what USC is doing.UPDATED

We live in a school district where the superintendent laughed when he heard about swastikas drawn in Washington Elementary playground mulch. This is what Upper St. Clair is doing.

From: Upper St. Clair School District <tvojtko@uscsd.k12.pa.us>
Date: Sun, Oct 28, 2018, 4:06 PM
Subject: USCSD: School counselors available
To: Upper St. Clair Families

Dear Upper St. Clair Families:

Our region, our nation, and the world are stunned by the horrific event that occurred Saturday morning at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill. For our families that have been affected directly or indirectly, please know we are here for you.

As adults, it is challenging to find the right words in the face of such adversity. Imagine how difficult it can be for our children. Below please find several resources for talking with children about tragic events.

• Talking with Children about Tragic Events, The National Center for Grieving Children & Families
• Talking to Children About Tragedies & Other News Events, American Academy of Pediatrics
• How to talk to children about difficult news, American Psychological Association

I hope these are helpful to you as we try to move forward together, while supporting our Jewish community and those who have been impacted by this senseless and unimaginable violence. Please know that our school counselors are here to help if your child shows any signs of distress.

Tomorrow and Tuesday are scheduled professional development days for district staff, with no school scheduled for students. However, school counselors will be in the buildings and available if your child needs them prior to returning to school on Wednesday. A full listing of the district’s school counselors, including contact information, is provided below. If you are unable to reach your child’s counselor directly, please contact the main office for assistance. 

We offer our deepest sympathy to those who have been affected by this tragic event. As always, our district staff will be there to support our students.

Sincerely yours,

Dr. John T. Rozzo
Superintendent of Schools

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School Counselors

Baker Elementary
Kristin Rose: 412-833-1600, ext. 4010  |  krose@uscsd.k12.pa.us

Eisenhower Elementary
Amy Miller: 412-833-1600, ext. 8010  | amiller@uscsd.k12.pa.us

Streams Elementary
Leslie Smirniw: 412-833-1600, ext. 6010  |  lsmirniw@uscsd.k12.pa.us

Boyce Middle School
Amy Antonio, 5th Grade Counselor:  412-833-1600, ext. 5011  |  aantonio@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Tonia Autieri, 6th Grade Counselor:  412-833-1600, ext. 5010  |  tautieri@uscsd.k12.pa.us

Fort Couch Middle School
Jace Palmer, 8th Grade Counselor:  412-833-1600, ext. 3011  |  jpalmer@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Lauren Madia, 7th Grade Counselor:  412-833-1600, ext. 3010  |  lmadia@uscsd.k12.pa.us

Upper St. Clair High School 
(click here for counselor assignments)
Jennifer Kirk: 412-833-1600, ext. 2403  |  jkirk@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Jerry Malarkey: 412-833-1600, ext. 2401  |  jmalarkey@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Thomas Marquis:  412-833-1600, ext. 2406  |  tmarquis@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Gordon Mathews:  412-833-1600, ext. 2402  |  gmathews@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Kristin Pardini:  412-833-1600, ext. 2404  |  kpardini@uscsd.k12.pa.us
William Rullo:  412-833-1600, ext. 2400  |  brullo@uscsd.k12.pa.us

Update October 29, 2018 3:40 PM

In Response to the Tree of Life Shooting: Community Resources

Letter to Parents from Dr. Timothy Steinhauer

Susan Morgans and John Hayes, you disgust me.

Susan Morgans and John Hayes, you disgust me. In your article, New regulation expands the role of ‘public’ hunting for suburban deer 

Municipal spokeswoman Susan Morgans said the community kerfuffle has calmed since the deer-reduction policy was enacted, and deer numbers seem to be dropping in parts of Mt. Lebanon. There have been no hunting-related shooting incidents related to the program, she said.

"Community kerfuffle," Susan? You beat us into submission. We have given up. We filed Right To Knows. You cited us. You took us to court. We have shared photographs of hunting-related incidents. We have had protests. We were harassed for walking through parks. We have gone to court. We tried to use facts. We tried to be logical. We feared for our lives and you call it kerfuffle? Despicable.

John Hayes, you call yourself "Outdoors Editor." Please. Why don't you just admit that you are the mouthpiece for the PA Game Commission? You write:

The municipality won a court challenge that attempted to force its commissioners and controlled-hunt organizer to reveal the names of participating hunters and property owners.

For your information, what I was challenging was the right to know WHERE lethal weapons were being discharged, so that people like me with PTSD, could avoid those areas. But evidently, $7,000 later, we don't have that right. Parks remain open during hunting season as well as culling . And now, as you so gleefully like to bring up Mt. Lebanon every chance you can, the public will be shooting in our parks. Thanks, John. You are a real piece of work.

Deer blood and fur on Safe Walking Route

These photos were taken this morning around 8:00 AM. Lots of blood on Washington Road, heading north, just before the light at Castle Shannon Blvd. Definitely the result of bow killing. This is horrible on so many levels!

Deer blood and fur in library parking lot.

Close up of blood on sidewalk on Mellon’s safe walking route.

From opposite direction. Note that all this blood is within the school zone.

Deer blood and fur in library parking lot.

Blood on Washington Road—from the parking lot steps, dwindling down just before the traffic light at Castle Shannon Blvd.

Announcements currently on the School District website

MTLSD appeals PA Office of Open Records' Final Determination

On April 17, 2018, Josephine Posti submitted a Right To Know to the school district, asking for "all electronic communications, including text messages, between and among school directors between December 2017 and March 2018 regarding support for or against the District's capital campaign or its rebranded effort titled "Lebo Gives."

The District partially denied Josephine Posti's request, so Josephine appealed to the PA Office of Open Records.

On August 24, 2018, the OOR issued a Final Determination. Posti's appeal was denied in part and granted in part.

MTLSD wants the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas to reverse the OOR Final Determination for the following reason:

Electronic communications sent among less than a quorum of the District's school board members on their personal devices and accounts are not records of the District.

I wish I could download the document. Here is the link to the petition.
https://dcr.alleghenycounty.us/Civil/CaseSearchByCaseNumber.aspx?CasID=SA-18-000773

So cool, Mike!

If the name Mike Suley sounds familiar, it is because he spoke many times before the Mt. Lebanon commission concerning the "Newcomers Tax." Mike, a former Mt. Lebanon resident, was the former manager of Allegheny County's Office of Property Assessments and wrote letters to the editor about the unfair practice. But his impactful letter writing began as early as 1969, when he wrote to President Richard Nixon, then-U.S. Sens. Richard Schweiker and Hugh Scott, and Astronaut Neil Armstrong. Suley felt that the Apollo 11 crew should plant an American flag on the moon. Neil Armstrong agreed and the rest is history! 

Scott resident part of first Lunar Landing history

MLRC, how many do you have lined up?

Next year is an important year for electing school board directors. There are five seats (the majority) opening up in the next MLSD school board election. The only Republican (Al Frioni) on the school board was appointed, not elected. The Republicans, however, did vote for Elaine Cappucci, a Democrat whose ticket included two Republicans.

Mt. Lebanon Democrats have five, solid candidates lined up for next year's Primary. Already. Mt. Lebanon Republicans, how many do you have lined up? Do you have any? You might want to start thinking about that. No rush.

Meanwhile,
Predictions getting better for Lamb as House Democrats poised to make gains in PA

School Safety & Security Conversation-October 24

From: "Dr. Timothy Steinhauer" <noreply@mtlsd.net>
Date: October 17, 2018 at 4:25:39 PM EDT
To: Mt. Lebanon Parents
Subject: School Safety & Security Conversation-October 24

Dear Mt. Lebanon Parents,

I would like to invite you to a School Community Conversation on School Safety and Security on October 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. I will be joined by MLPD Chief Aaron Lauth to continue the conversation we began last spring. Since then, we have taken additional steps to improve safety and security in our schools.

The Mt. Lebanon School Board recently dedicated $1M to address additional infrastructure needs identified through MLPD’s Safety Audit of our schools. Those recommendations will be used as a guide to prioritize safety and security upgrades throughout the District. I will share an overview of those plans.

I will also share the District's multi-layered approach to support the mental health and well-being of our students. I know that supportive and caring schools where children feel emotionally connected are ultimately safer schools.

Evidence-based strategies that support safe and secure school environments combined with a clear focus on student mental health and well-being guides our work. As a critical partner in our efforts, I invite you to be part of this ongoing conversation on October 24. The event will be recorded and available for view on the District’s website and Channels 19/33.

Sincerely,


Timothy J. Steinhauer, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

No more 6% increases for Timmy

Last night, the school board unanimously approved a five year contract for Timmy.

Here is his new contract.
https://www.mtlsd.org/uploaded/District/Contracts/District_Superintendent_Contract_101518.pdf

ARTICLE IV. COMPENSATION

 4.0 Salary. The Superintendent's salary shall be increased by 3% to $224,357 per annum commencing July 1, 2019. In the second year of the contract and each year thereafter the Superintendent's compensation, if adjusted, will be adjusted pursuant to Section 4.2 hereof. Salary shall be payable pursuant to the School District's standard payroll schedule and procedures including any required withholding. 

4.1 Fringe Benefits. In addition to the foregoing salary, the Superintendent shall receive all of the benefits, including postretirement benefits, set forth in Exhibit "A" hereto, which is made a part hereof. 

4.2 Salary Adjustments. Any adjustments in the Superintendent's salary during the term of this Contract shall be deemed an amendment to this Contract provided, however, that such adjustments shall not be construed as either creating a new contract between the School District and the Superintendent, or in any manner extending the anticipated termination date of this Contract. At no time shall the annual salary of the Superintendent be decreased during the term of this contract. Additional compensation or increase in the Superintendent's annual salary shall be determined by the Board pursuant to performance evaluations conducted each year. If the Board determines that the Superintendent has met the mutually agreed to performance criteria described in Section 3 above, 8 then the Superintendent's salary shall be increased by three (3%) percent effective as of the first day of the contract year following the year reviewed. 

In addition to any increase in base salary, the Board may, in its discretion, award additional compensation in the form of a bonus if it determines that such bonus is appropriate in light of all factors deemed relevant by the Board including the Superintendent's performance with regard to student academic performance, or other Board identified goals or focus areas.


For comparison: Current contract and Amendment to current contract

If only...

Referendum for County Children's Fund on ballot

Source: Allegheny County Children's Fund Initiative

Ballot Question

“Shall the Allegheny County Home Rule Charter be amended to establish the Allegheny County Children’s Fund, funded by Allegheny County levying and collecting an additional 0.25 mills, the equivalent of $25 on each $100,000 of assessed value, on all taxable real estate, beginning Jan. 1, 2019, and thereafter, to be used to improve the well-being of children through the provision of services throughout the county including early childhood learning, afterschool programs and nutritious meals?”

Test Emergency Alert Today at 2:18 PM

http://time.com/5400574/presidential-alert-donald-trump-fema/

Galleria Art Show

Petras to be next MLPD Deputy Chief of Police Operations Division

From Administrative Report No. 39:

I remember speaking with Paul Petras four years ago at the June 12, 2014 informational turf meeting that was held at Mellon Middle School. In an email from Susan Morgans to Andrew McNitt, Petras was assigned to the meeting. In case there was to be any shouting at the meeting, he was to escort them out of the building.

It is sad how Mt. Lebanon wastes the talents of our MLPD. Coleman McDonough was asked to patrol corn before becoming Police Superintendent of Allegheny County.

Duane Fisher was riding a bike issuing friendly warnings to jaywalkers before leaving to serve as police chief of Allegheny Township, and Petras was charged with ushering out shouting residents.

#WalkAway Campaign

I'm curious. Any thoughts or comments about this group?

"www.walkawaycampaign.com - The #WalkAway Campaign is a true grassroots movement. It is a video campaign movement, dedicated to sharing the stories of people who can no longer accept the current ideology of liberalism and what the Democratic Party has become. Some left long ago. Many of us have recently been “red-pilled”. Some here have wanted to leave for some time, but have feared the consequences they might suffer from friends or family if they walk away.

This group is here to encourage and support those on the left to walk away from the divisive tenets by allowing people to share their stories, or watch the video testimonies and read the posts of others who have walked away.

But this campaign also serves another very important purpose. For far too long, the left has controlled the narrative in this country in news and media while the “silent majority” on the right have done what they always do- remained silent. The left has been allowed for so long to reinforce the narrative that everybody on the right is a bigot, a racist, a homophobe, a misogynist, etc. But the left has become so extreme, it’s now time to fight back. I want people on the right to use their voices and tell the world the truth about who they are. Please make a video telling everyone what it means to be a conservative in America. What your values really are. Tell minorities on the left who have been told their whole lives that they are not welcome on the right because of the bigotry and hatred of the people on the right that they are welcome. That there is a seat at the table on the right for everybody.

This is a movement of patriots of all walks of life- men, women, black, brown, white, straight, LGBTQ, religious, non-believers, who share something very important in common... WE ARE AMERICAN and we will not surrender our country! "

Holy Cross Church Fall Food Fair

McDonalds closing for two weeks

Starting this Monday, McDonalds on Mt. Lebanon Blvd. will be closed for remodeling.

A First! Superintendent Goals at the Start of the School Year!

This School Board just amazes me! Not only did they hire a new business director, come clean on the Century of Excellence Capital Campaign fiasco, have a new teachers' contract, Timmy's 2018-2019 goals were established at the beginning of this school year! His 2017-2018 goals were not published until after Mike Riemer became president in January 2018!

For the first time, the Superintendent Goals (saved in Google Docs) actually pertain to learning and not construction. WOW! Who would have thought?

For all of you who got your toes wet

You may have read my June 25 post, Please help our neighbors in need UPDATED 6/27/18 when Mt. Lebanon Magazine asked for OUR help. Mt. Lebanon Magazine's June 25 Facebook post asking for our help

For all of you who got your toes wet from the June 20 flooding, there will be a presentation and discussion tonight at 6:45 PM in the Commission Chambers, 710 Washington Road. 

Geletko will replace Klein UPDATED

Mt. Lebanon School Board hires new business director


Robert Geletko will succeed Janice Klein in December as business director.

Update September 26, 2018 7:54 AM

School Board Approves New Business Director

At the September 17, 2018 School Board meeting, the Board approved Robert F. Geletko as the new business director of the Mt. Lebanon School District. Prior to Mt. Lebanon, Mr. Geletko served as the Connellsville Area School District Assistant to the Superintendent for Finance and Operations and Board Treasurer. His experience includes finance positions at Penn Hills, Bethel Park and Baldwin Whitehall school districts. Mr. Geletko's start date is December 1, 2018.

Mr. Geletko has a bachelor's degree in finance from California University of Pennsylvania and a master's in education (School Business Leadership) from Wilkes University.

Ms. Jan Klein, current business director, plans to retire at the end of 2018.

Personnel report Rev. 0901718 Salary is $120,000 a year.

Fisher Leaving MLPD

Allegheny Township has a new police chief. 

Supervisors Monday appointed Duane Fisher, 46, to head the township’s police department. 

Fisher served on the Mt. Lebanon Police Department for over 20 years after starting his career in Jackson Township, York County. 

He graduated from the Indiana (Pa.) University police academy at Shippensburg University and holds a bachelor’s degree. Fisher has a masters in strategic leadership from Mountain State University in Beckley, W.V. 

Fisher replaces John Fontaine who retired in January. 

Most recently, Fisher was an administrative lieutenant for Mt. Lebanon where he commanded the support services division. He supervised the community policing unit, the records management unit and staffing, among other duties. 

“I look forward to getting back to work as a police officer,” Fisher said. “Jackson Township is similar to Allegheny Township.” 

Fisher will oversee a department with eight other full-time officers and four part-timers who patrol the 35-square mile township. 

Fisher has been serving as a consultant to the police department since May. He will assume his new post on Sept. 23. 

“I’m looking forward to working with the people here,” said Fisher. “It’s going to be a great time.” 

Sgt. Dan Uncapher has been the officer-in-charge since Fontaine’s departure.

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://triblive.com/local/valleynewsdispatch/14069931-74/allegheny-township-has-a-new-police-chief&ct=ga&cd=CAEYAioTNDg3NzA0MjUzNzE0MzY0MzgxOTIaMWE0ODRmZjgzN2E4OWJhOTpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNHYwd3h1GzAfJCGm9bo6Z8awNtuJA

Teachers’ Contract Ratified

Dear Mt. Lebanon Parents,

At meetings held on September 11, 2018, the Mt. Lebanon School Board and the Mt. Lebanon Education Association ratified a 5-year Collective Bargaining Agreement for our District teachers.  Mt. Lebanon Board President, Mike Riemer and Peter Bouvy, President of the Mt. Lebanon Education Association released the following statement.

“We are pleased that the Association and School District were able to reach a 5-year Collective Bargaining Agreement that provides continued superior education for the students of the Mt. Lebanon School District and ensures a positive working environment for our teachers while maintaining fiscal accountability for the taxpayers of the School District.”

The agreement term is July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2023.  The 5-year average cost is 3.9%, which includes the built-in costs carrying over from the former agreement and is consistent with the financial parameters set by the Board.  The agreement provides teachers with additional preparation opportunities during the work day, minimizes teacher absences during the student day and ensures that the Mt. Lebanon School District will continue to provide a premier education program for its students while offering a collaborative work environment for its teachers.

Sincerely,

Timothy J. Steinhauer, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

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On the Sports Advisory Board Agenda for tomorrow: