tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post2340725800237246260..comments2023-07-10T08:28:51.479-04:00Comments on Lebo Citizens: Was: The nonsense is NOT stopping. Now: The Timmy Ticket UPDATEDUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-39464568797352326992017-03-25T10:29:00.430-04:002017-03-25T10:29:00.430-04:00Anybody remember this post?
Apparently Dr. S'...Anybody remember this post?<br /><br />Apparently Dr. S's sentence is --- Gimme money, a whole lotta money!<br /><br />https://lebocitizens.blogspot.com/2012/09/what-is-his-sentence.html?m=1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-53148890732184777192017-03-25T09:33:54.967-04:002017-03-25T09:33:54.967-04:00All that was approved the month before Elaine Capp...All that was approved the month before Elaine Cappucci resigned because her son was interviewing with Timmy for the teaching/coaching positions.<br />ElaineLebo Citizenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07936908236243700005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-13774360888180472952017-03-25T09:30:28.732-04:002017-03-25T09:30:28.732-04:00Nothing, 8:14 AM. Did you read his amended contrac...Nothing, 8:14 AM. Did you read his amended contract that the Timmy Ticket approved? <br /><br />http://www.mtlsd.org/uploaded/District/Contracts/MTL_Supt._Amendments_to_Contract_6.20.16.pdf<br /><br />His amended contract states that if Timmy <i>meets</i> the performance criteria, he gets a raise of <b>5.5%</b> this year, a bonus, AND (this year) <b>3%</b> of his base salary in the form of a tax deferred supplement to an approved retirement plan of Timmy's choice!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />OMG!!!!!<br />ElaineLebo Citizenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07936908236243700005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-89838752689630218162017-03-25T08:14:36.388-04:002017-03-25T08:14:36.388-04:00So what did Steinhauer do to deserve such generous...So what did Steinhauer do to deserve such generous raises, additional vacation time, and bonus?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-58864780035447262462017-03-24T19:08:56.667-04:002017-03-24T19:08:56.667-04:00Brought to you by Cappuci, Birks and Remley! The h...Brought to you by Cappuci, Birks and Remley! The highest paid superintendent around. Only the city of Pittsburgh pays higher. <br /><br />Steinhauer, who previously served as principal of Upper St. Clair High School and assistant superintendent of the North Allegheny School District, is focused on sifting through the district’s performance data in an effort to see where improvements can be made. The district is gathering MAP — Measure of Academic Progress — data from the students throughout the year in order to gauge how well they are learning long before the PSSA tests are given. With that data in hand, the principals and supervisors are then setting goals to improve achievement.<br /><br />“All (the schools) have a goal to improve student achievement on the PSSA,” Steinhauer said. “That’s the overall goal, but it gets more specific. We ask them to develop action plans to spell out their map for how they are going to achieve that goal.”<br /><br />Another goal that Steinhauer has set is to use the Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance Excellence, a national framework that helps to improve efficiency and effectiveness in teaching.<br /><br /><b>Steinhauer expects test scores to start improving right away.</b> THEY HAVE NOT!!!!!!!!<br /><br />“We anticipate seeing results next year,” he said. “That’s what the district brought me in to do, to improve student achievement.” <b>EPIC FAIL</b><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-82090399457312887562017-03-23T18:23:40.081-04:002017-03-23T18:23:40.081-04:00I hope Lebo Citizens readers spread the word about...I hope Lebo Citizens readers spread the word about the Timmy ticket. Timmy might want to have an exit strategy.<br />ElaineLebo Citizenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07936908236243700005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-69410123208586682272017-03-21T10:21:42.679-04:002017-03-21T10:21:42.679-04:00Interesting MTLSD info from Allegheny Institute in...Interesting MTLSD info from Allegheny Institute in 2012.<br /><br />Based on the audited financial report available on the District’s website, from 2002 through 2011 enrollment fell from 5,616 to 5,268 (-6%). Over the same period full-time equivalent employee headcount rose 3.5 percent. The categories of supervisory and student services personnel were both up 16 percent while instruction and support/administration are up 2.5 percent and 1.6 percent, respectively. <br /><br />Astonishingly, the audited data show fringe benefits have jumped from $6.4 million to $13.9 million (114%) during the 2002-11 period, pushing the ratio of fringe benefits to salaries in the District from 20 percent to 34 percent in 2011. If the $1 million grievance settlement is awarded the fringe benefits to salaries ratio will almost certainly rise even further. Total outlays climbed 42 percent over the period, boosting per pupil expenditures by 52 percent. Note that from 2006 to 2011, SAT scores were flat, although still well above state and national averages.<br /><br />Will the District raise property taxes? Been there and done that. Notwithstanding the County assessment freeze that was touted as a way to curb property tax increases, audited financial data show that after reducing the property tax rate from 20.76 mills to 18.12 in the 2002-03 year, Mt. Lebanon school tax millage rate was raised every fiscal year since except for 2007-08 and 2011-12. For 2011-12 the tax rate is set at 26.63 mills, almost 50 percent higher than the 2002-03 rate. By comparison, the average Allegheny County school district rate for this year is just over 23 mills according to the Pennsylvania Department of Education.<br /><br />All the above is very, very interesting especially in light of Dr. Steinhauer's recent comments about trying to reduce tax increases.<br /><br />"Mr. Steinhauer said nearly 90 percent of the district’s expenses are tied to mandatory spending, such as teacher salaries and benefits.<br />While the student population has grown this year by about 1.7 percent, the staff has been reduced by 3 percent."<br /><br />Perhaps the 3% staff reductions should have been made years ago if the AI's numbers are accurate!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-42584794413136284512017-03-20T10:07:11.940-04:002017-03-20T10:07:11.940-04:00http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2010...http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/stories/2010/05/03/daily48.html<br /><br />"Steinhauer expects test scores to start improving right away."<br />“We anticipate seeing results next year,” he said. “That’s what the district brought me in to do, to improve student achievement.”<br /><br />This article is from 2010. Did he improve student achievement? Did the change warrant lavish pay increases and bonuses?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-22592297987462311262017-03-20T09:20:26.792-04:002017-03-20T09:20:26.792-04:008:11 are you seriously going to argue that our Sup...8:11 are you seriously going to argue that our Super or teachers aren't expensively?<br />If we gave Dr. Steinhauer a 3% raise instead of 6% and no bonus and he chose to leave the district would fall apart.<br />It's not like we're asking the well compensated Super to work for nothing!<br />If he were to bolt that would pretty much tell us how committed he is to educating our kids.<br /><br />I'm sure you'll bring up the search cost to find a new Super as a justification for Dr. S's lavish compensation. I'd hope that either one of his Assistant Superintendent are competent enough to step up to fill the position!<br />Remember it wasn't that long ago we had ONE Super and ONE Assistant and enrollments were much higher.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-47430858381499825772017-03-20T08:58:40.784-04:002017-03-20T08:58:40.784-04:008:11 no one is saying that teachers and administr...8:11 no one is saying that teachers and administrators provide a valuable service, so knock off the spin. A lot of teachers in private and parochial schools do as well and do it for a lot less money, benefits and smaller pensions. So knock off the BS, kids from these private institutions perform just as well or sometimes even better than those going through the public schools.<br />As far as expendabilty, tell us, when has the district suffered from the retirement of exodus of a superintendent or teacher? The school district survives because parents/taxpayers demand that it does.<br />The debate here is whether the board is spending more than the community can afford.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-67130720419536194402017-03-20T00:52:06.659-04:002017-03-20T00:52:06.659-04:00If we vote for the Timmy Ticket, Cappucci, Remely,...If we vote for the Timmy Ticket, Cappucci, Remely, and Birks will see that Timmy gets another increase, bonus, and another contract extension. Guaranteed! We hear for months how the board is looking at ways to cut the budget, buying less paper, increasing student fees, blah, blah, blah. After the budget is passed in May, then we hear that Timmy gets his obscenely generous increase and merit pay just weeks later. Every damn year. Sorry, 8:11 PM, Timmy is NOT important to the community. We can do without him. He know it. That is why he has Remely running with Democrats, Cappucci running while people are crying "Nepotism!" and Birks saying that they did not seek the Democratic endorsement. It isn't about the kids, is it? What a crew!<br />ElaineLebo Citizenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07936908236243700005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-81137795500598738242017-03-19T22:08:46.165-04:002017-03-19T22:08:46.165-04:008:11 PM - You built a nice straw man out of my com...8:11 PM - You built a nice straw man out of my comments, as usual. Try reading what I wrote again, and this time be sure to parse the sentences correctly. And don't worry about my kids - that's my job! They will have absolutely no problem getting into the college of their choice. None. <br /><br />PublisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-89603728138042877882017-03-19T20:13:19.624-04:002017-03-19T20:13:19.624-04:0012:28, you need to wake!
Millions of people lost ...12:28, you need to wake!<br /><br />Millions of people lost jobs, lost pensions, lost healthcare or are paying huge increases in premiums, out-of-pocket and deductibles. These cuts have been felt by doctors, paramedics, fire fighters, nurses, caregivers and in and on.<br /><br />Why should educators been immune to any reductions or slow downs?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-48517172483966747252017-03-19T20:11:11.292-04:002017-03-19T20:11:11.292-04:00Publis, I'm sure your kids will get into a fin...Publis, I'm sure your kids will get into a fine academic institution with their Kahn certificate. That's the problem with many commenters, you think our teachers are just expendable. That they can be replaced with extra help websites. Obviously the police and firefighters perform valuable tasks, that's not what was meant in the original comment. In addition, reductions in staff could also mean not hiring a replacement for a teacher who has retired. Mt. Lebanon does not really fire many staff due to budget, they just raise classroom sizes by not hiring a teacher for every single one who leaves. Don't overreact and think that I meant to diss the work of the hard-working, life-saving individuals in the community. Was just trying to highlight how important our teachers and administrators are to the community. They are more than a salary. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-24648835558249607632017-03-19T18:33:39.459-04:002017-03-19T18:33:39.459-04:00Publis, great perspective!
The municipality and sc...Publis, great perspective!<br />The municipality and school district could save quite a bit of money without impacting the kids' education by combing the two PIO offices like USC.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-30217404302776824462017-03-19T18:10:55.489-04:002017-03-19T18:10:55.489-04:00And while my dander is up, 12:28 PM, if you think ...And while my dander is up, 12:28 PM, if you think the district is "providing the most important service in the community" I'd suggest you think again. Would you prefer to go 90 days without school in session, or 90 days without police or fire protection; or public works; or trash collection - not to mention 90 days without water, electricity or gas? My kids could sail through 90 days without going to school because my kids have access to alternative forms of education, many of which are FREE (think Kahn Academy)! Besides, Mt. Lebanon teachers don't have a problem denying the community "important services" when they strike for higher pay and benefits!!<br /><br />PublisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-7120793639380602462017-03-19T16:05:19.831-04:002017-03-19T16:05:19.831-04:0012:28 PM - "a little break on the taxes"...12:28 PM - "a little break on the taxes"?..."slash salaries and benefits"? Since when is a reduction in the RATE of INCREASE a "break?" Also, define "slash!" It's just like the district baton twirlers to use hyperbole and gross exaggeration to create a straw man in order to knock him down. You must be Remely or a district employee! <br /><br />PublisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-60118682663037427022017-03-19T15:40:13.528-04:002017-03-19T15:40:13.528-04:0012:28, which would you say provides the "most...12:28, which would you say provides the "most important service in the community?<br />Dr. Steinhauer's raise, his bonus, the extra week of vacation or his private bathroom or this 3% of staffers let go while student enrollment rose 1.7%?<br /><br />As one of my favorite teachers used to say, "please show your work to prove how you came to your conclusion!" Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-17645398239807243122017-03-19T14:02:24.892-04:002017-03-19T14:02:24.892-04:00Apparently 12:28, even Dr. Steinhauer disagrees wi...Apparently 12:28, even Dr. Steinhauer disagrees with you.<br /><br />"Mr. Steinhauer said nearly 90 percent of the district’s expenses are tied to mandatory spending, such as teacher salaries and benefits.<br />While the student population has grown this year by about 1.7 percent, the staff has been reduced by 3 percent."<br /><br />If these people are "providing the most important service in the community" why did Steinhauer reduce staff by 3%?<br /><br />It appears you should take your thoughts up with him!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-53454613330080333812017-03-19T13:40:13.719-04:002017-03-19T13:40:13.719-04:00Seriously, 12:28 PM? I wouldn't consider Timmy...Seriously, 12:28 PM? I wouldn't consider Timmy as someone providing the most important service in the community. Granted, Timmy is a first responder when it comes to pizza lunches, photographing programs of high school plays, bathrooms and shiny water fountains. He also risked his life while wearing a hard hat for photo ops of the high school project, but I would consider police officers, paramedics, and fire fighters as those who provide the most important service in the community. Some would say that Public Works provides the most important service in the community, while others would think it is the Public Information Officer, but Timmy? Ugh, I don't think so.<br />ElaineLebo Citizenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07936908236243700005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-7211495480682992212017-03-19T12:28:23.315-04:002017-03-19T12:28:23.315-04:00So to give Lebo residents a little break on their ...So to give Lebo residents a little break on their taxes, we should slash the salaries and benefits of the people providing the most important service in the community? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-65342016400536605392017-03-19T06:04:49.686-04:002017-03-19T06:04:49.686-04:00Here's a perfect example of why we need to get...Here's a perfect example of why we need to get rid of the Timmy Team.<br /><br />In a recent PG article "Mission for Mt. Lebanon schools: Lower property tax increases" ---- "Mr. Steinhauer said nearly 90 percent of the district’s expenses are tied to mandatory spending, such as teacher salaries and benefits."<br /><br />Mandatory spending? Six percent raises for him, big bonuses, extra vacation time? Is that really mandatory?<br /><br />According to Hillary during the past election ""I know a lot of Americans are angry about the economy, and for good cause," Clinton said. — "Americans haven’t had a raise in 15 years." Politifact, February 11, 2017<br /><br />Further in the "Politifact" article they agree with Clinton's claim by writing "Using this measure, wages are up slightly since 2000. That’s a raise, but it’s a pretty modest one of 2 percent over the past 15 years."<br /><br />So if the Superintendent and Board are truly looking for ways to lower property tax increases, why don't they lead by example?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-2187874100846191142017-03-18T15:57:40.922-04:002017-03-18T15:57:40.922-04:00Why is a RTK your solution for everything? What, y...Why is a RTK your solution for everything? What, you're going to get a hold of young adults' resumes for a social studies position and then decide if Cappucci was the most qualified? I'm sure the LC readers will be able to do that objectively after reading these comments. Also, you can't submit a RTK for in person interviews, which i'm sure are a big part of applying for a teaching job. Maybe if you all are so interesting in checking out applications, you should just become a superintendent. I'm sure it is an easy job to obtain especially in such a failing school like Mt. Lebo. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-16181558725882666492017-03-16T14:52:14.404-04:002017-03-16T14:52:14.404-04:00Are you sure about that, 2:29 PM? Have you tried? ...Are you sure about that, 2:29 PM? Have you tried? Resumes from job applicants have been available through govt. agencies every time we submitted RTKs. If you have time, after contacting the rat lady at the Health Dept., why don't you submit a RTK for those resumes?<br />Elaine Lebo Citizenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07936908236243700005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2395310382514169324.post-2900677740999402602017-03-16T14:29:49.081-04:002017-03-16T14:29:49.081-04:00I doubt anyone could get those records. I am sure...I doubt anyone could get those records. I am sure MTLSD would claim personnel issue. However the candidates that did not get the position teaching History are not MTLSD Personnel.!! Perhaps the records can be obtained thru a Right TO KNOW??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com