Thursday, January 31, 2013
MTLSD Preliminary Budget Posted
School Board Approves Prelimary Budget for 2013-2014
At the January 21, 2013 Regular School Board meeting, the School Board approved the Preliminary Budget, as required by the State, for the 2013-2014 school year, in the amount of $84,469,784. The 2013-2014 Preliminary Budget is available for public view and will be presented for approval at the February 18, 2013 Board meeting. The School Board directed the administration to apply for exceptions to the Index limit under Act 1 of 2006 as further refined under Act 25 of 2011.
The Final Budget for 2013-14 will be voted on by the Board in May. Over the next few months, the School Board and administration will discuss a wide range of budget issues in order to set the millage rate for 2013-2014. Information, including budget documents and videos of budget discussions, will be posted on this website.
http://www.mtlsd.org/District/Budget/default.asp
A case for traditional math
Letters to editor/South
January 31, 2013 5:59 am
/ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
A case for traditional math
Mt. Lebanon parents who have been raising issues about the elementary math program this year have concerns regarding content in the program, namely the late and sparse treatment of traditional algorithms in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and of traditional methods of computation with rational numbers (fractions).
The concerns are not about the methodology of teaching math in those classrooms, which is currently using a guided inquiry type approach framed by the sole use of TERC Investigations. This program incorporates positive improvements to the math classroom: problem solving, context and multiple strategies to analyze and discuss problems. However, traditional algorithms are not among those many strategies until fourth and fifth grades, and the students are therefore using less efficient algorithms (processes) to complete those problems for many years before advancement in the concepts can be achieved.
All of the positive aspects of the TERC Investigations program (conceptual foundations, group discussions, problem-solving strategies, mathematical thinking, mathematical literacy and positive disposition) can be incorporated into the teaching of traditional algorithms and fraction computations that include finding common denominators. Significant mathematics exist in the traditional algorithms and fractions, and these standard strategies can be used to extend the conceptual understandings of our students -- even in second and third grades. The avoidance of these traditional procedures until fourth and fifth grades serves no purpose in securing a conceptual understanding of mathematics, but does ensure that these traditional procedures are not the primary or fluent method of computation in problem solving for our students.
Regardless of future career choices as adults, the significant learning and education gained through both creative and enjoyable problem-solving tasks are no more important than the significant skills and training gained through mastering efficient procedural tasks.
Our students deserve a complete education in math, and with the positive elements of the TERC program, they can certainly rise to the challenge of mastering the traditional basics with a true understanding of the concepts behind them.
KRISTIN HAGINS
Mt. Lebanon
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-south/letters-to-editorsouth-672824/
January 31, 2013 5:59 am
/ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
A case for traditional math
Mt. Lebanon parents who have been raising issues about the elementary math program this year have concerns regarding content in the program, namely the late and sparse treatment of traditional algorithms in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and of traditional methods of computation with rational numbers (fractions).
The concerns are not about the methodology of teaching math in those classrooms, which is currently using a guided inquiry type approach framed by the sole use of TERC Investigations. This program incorporates positive improvements to the math classroom: problem solving, context and multiple strategies to analyze and discuss problems. However, traditional algorithms are not among those many strategies until fourth and fifth grades, and the students are therefore using less efficient algorithms (processes) to complete those problems for many years before advancement in the concepts can be achieved.
All of the positive aspects of the TERC Investigations program (conceptual foundations, group discussions, problem-solving strategies, mathematical thinking, mathematical literacy and positive disposition) can be incorporated into the teaching of traditional algorithms and fraction computations that include finding common denominators. Significant mathematics exist in the traditional algorithms and fractions, and these standard strategies can be used to extend the conceptual understandings of our students -- even in second and third grades. The avoidance of these traditional procedures until fourth and fifth grades serves no purpose in securing a conceptual understanding of mathematics, but does ensure that these traditional procedures are not the primary or fluent method of computation in problem solving for our students.
Regardless of future career choices as adults, the significant learning and education gained through both creative and enjoyable problem-solving tasks are no more important than the significant skills and training gained through mastering efficient procedural tasks.
Our students deserve a complete education in math, and with the positive elements of the TERC program, they can certainly rise to the challenge of mastering the traditional basics with a true understanding of the concepts behind them.
KRISTIN HAGINS
Mt. Lebanon
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-south/letters-to-editorsouth-672824/
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Snowball Dance Expectations
This letter was sent out to parents more than a week ago. The annual Snowball Dance will be held on February 9, 2013.
From: Mr. Brian R. McFeeley, Principal-Mt. Lebanon HS [mailto:noreply@mtlsd.net]
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 12:00 PM
To: Parents/Guardian
From: Mr. Brian R. McFeeley, Principal-Mt. Lebanon HS [mailto:noreply@mtlsd.net]
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 12:00 PM
To: Parents/Guardian
Subject: Message From Mt. Lebanon HS - Snowball Dance Expectations
[Attachments to this email can be found by clicking on the links at the bottom]
Dear Parents/Guardian:
Our students and staff have been working hard on final preparations for the annual Snowball Dance on Saturday, February 9th. As I communicated with you in October, several changes will be in effect for this dance and future dances to help ensure a safe, welcoming, and behaviorally appropriate dance setting for all of our students. These changes are being made after many discussions with the high school administration, students, and teachers.
Attached is a dance expectations and permission form that is required to be reviewed and signed by each student and his/her parent prior to the purchase of a ticket. No ticket will be sold to a student without submission of this completed form. (Additional copies of this form are available in the Activities Office, the Attendance Office, and Entrance C-28.) I ask that you review the expectations on this form with your son or daughter if they plan to attend the dance. Tickets will be available for purchase in the Activities Office beginning Wednesday, January 23.
In particular, I would like to bring your attention the following expectations and procedures:
-Dance agreement and permission form must be completed before a ticket may be purchased.
-Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.
-Students must enter the dance by 9pm.
-Students will be permitted to leave the dance at anytime, but will NOT be permitted to re-enter. (Parents will NOT be notified if a student leaves the dance early. This is the same practice that occurs at athletic and other extra-curricular events.)
-Drugs, alcohol, weapons, tobacco and any other illegal and/or dangerous contraband are not permitted.
-Portable breathalyzers will be on site and may be used.
-All backpacks, bags, and purses will be searched prior to entry. All students will be required to empty their pockets prior to entry.
-Inappropriate, sexually explicit dancing including grinding and back to front dancing is prohibited. Students will be immediately removed from the dance and sent home. NO warnings will be given.
-Any student who violates any of the rules/expectations at the dance may not be permitted to attend any future dances during their tenure at Mt. Lebanon High School.
On behalf of the high school administration and faculty, we appreciate your continued support.
Sincerely,
Brian R. McFeeley
Principal
Attachment: http://ndrive.mtlsd.org/file/?mjlso
[Attachments to this email can be found by clicking on the links at the bottom]
Dear Parents/Guardian:
Our students and staff have been working hard on final preparations for the annual Snowball Dance on Saturday, February 9th. As I communicated with you in October, several changes will be in effect for this dance and future dances to help ensure a safe, welcoming, and behaviorally appropriate dance setting for all of our students. These changes are being made after many discussions with the high school administration, students, and teachers.
Attached is a dance expectations and permission form that is required to be reviewed and signed by each student and his/her parent prior to the purchase of a ticket. No ticket will be sold to a student without submission of this completed form. (Additional copies of this form are available in the Activities Office, the Attendance Office, and Entrance C-28.) I ask that you review the expectations on this form with your son or daughter if they plan to attend the dance. Tickets will be available for purchase in the Activities Office beginning Wednesday, January 23.
In particular, I would like to bring your attention the following expectations and procedures:
-Dance agreement and permission form must be completed before a ticket may be purchased.
-Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.
-Students must enter the dance by 9pm.
-Students will be permitted to leave the dance at anytime, but will NOT be permitted to re-enter. (Parents will NOT be notified if a student leaves the dance early. This is the same practice that occurs at athletic and other extra-curricular events.)
-Drugs, alcohol, weapons, tobacco and any other illegal and/or dangerous contraband are not permitted.
-Portable breathalyzers will be on site and may be used.
-All backpacks, bags, and purses will be searched prior to entry. All students will be required to empty their pockets prior to entry.
-Inappropriate, sexually explicit dancing including grinding and back to front dancing is prohibited. Students will be immediately removed from the dance and sent home. NO warnings will be given.
-Any student who violates any of the rules/expectations at the dance may not be permitted to attend any future dances during their tenure at Mt. Lebanon High School.
On behalf of the high school administration and faculty, we appreciate your continued support.
Sincerely,
Brian R. McFeeley
Principal
Attachment: http://ndrive.mtlsd.org/file/?mjlso
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Capital Projects Schedule
Thanks to Steve Feller for his prompt response.
Hi Ms. Gillen:
Last night you asked about the anticipated time schedule for projects included in the $4.8 million bond issue approved at the end of 2012. Our target dates are:
1) Swimming Pool Renovation
Hire architect Jan. 2013
Finalize bid documents June 2013
Award contract Aug. 2013
Start work Sept. 2013
Re-open pool May 2014
2) Golf Course Improvement (holes 4 & 5)
Finalize bid documents April 2013
Award contract July 2013
Start work Sept 2013
3) Park improvements and leaf storage
The schedule is not known at this time and it will depend on future decisions by regulatory agencies and the Commission.
All borrowed funds will be used within three years
Thanks.
Steve Feller
Hi Ms. Gillen:
Last night you asked about the anticipated time schedule for projects included in the $4.8 million bond issue approved at the end of 2012. Our target dates are:
1) Swimming Pool Renovation
Hire architect Jan. 2013
Finalize bid documents June 2013
Award contract Aug. 2013
Start work Sept. 2013
Re-open pool May 2014
2) Golf Course Improvement (holes 4 & 5)
Finalize bid documents April 2013
Award contract July 2013
Start work Sept 2013
3) Park improvements and leaf storage
The schedule is not known at this time and it will depend on future decisions by regulatory agencies and the Commission.
All borrowed funds will be used within three years
Thanks.
Steve Feller
Joint Maintenance Agreement - The Next Generation
Previously on "The Joint Maintenance Agreement," our commissioners cautiously extended the JMA. The extension was not executed. Enter Starfleet Command. No executions or violations occurred. Dr. Tim "Bones" Steinhauer, and Youth Sports standby Stacey Franklin finally executed the document. The JMA expired on December 31, 2012.
Stardate 90682.78 (January 28, 2013 for all the non trekkies) Captain Kluck (no disrespect, Matt - just going with the theme) announced that the Klingons, a.k.a. School Board would not accept any of the terms as presented.
Bottom line is that there is no Joint Maintenance Agreement for 2013.
P.S. School Board, beware the "Wrath of Khan."
Stardate 90682.78 (January 28, 2013 for all the non trekkies) Captain Kluck (no disrespect, Matt - just going with the theme) announced that the Klingons, a.k.a. School Board would not accept any of the terms as presented.
Bottom line is that there is no Joint Maintenance Agreement for 2013.
P.S. School Board, beware the "Wrath of Khan."
Friday, January 25, 2013
Investigating TERC Investigations
May 21, 2007, the Mt. Lebanon School Board approved TERC Investigations, based on the recommendation of math curriculum supervisor, Mr. Greg Wensell. Mt. Lebanon School District Elementary Math Curriculum (K-5) Frequently Asked Questions
A Letter to Parents Announcing the Reorganization from Dr. Steinhauer was sent April 5, 2011. At the April 18, 2011 School Board meeting, Dr. Steinhauer announced that Greg Wensell, the Supervisor of Mathematics was replacing retiring principal, Mike Schnirel at Jefferson Elementary School. http://bloglebo.blogspot.com/2011/04/school-board-approves-first-steps-of.html
Less than three months later, Wensell joined South Fayette July 5 as principal of grades three, four and five. South Fayette school plan wins township approvals
Sample of teaching materials and homework sheets
(from http://investigations.terc.edu/index.cfm)
How Far From 100?
Photos of actual Mt. Lebanon homework papers
Saving the best for last
A 3rd grade student explains how to solve a "hard" addition problem using the TERC/Investigations method she learned in school.
Sports Advisory, JMA, and other goodies
Mt. Lebanon is looking for residents to fill two vacancies on Dave Brumfield's new Sports Advisory Board. There are two at-large positions available. For more information visit Sports Advisory Board vacancies
According to the Monday, January 28, 2013 Discussion Session Agenda, the Joint Maintenance Agreement is up for discussion. The JMA extension expired last month. The big question is "Did the YSA pay up?" The starting time for the Commission Discussion Session is 6:30 PM.
Additionally, a Skateboard Ordinance and a Residential electricity broker will be discussed.
Skateboarding is illegal everywhere in Mt. Lebanon. There is no 21 Club for kids cited for skateboarding.
I have been asking the Commission for two years now if residents could get a group rate from an electricity broker. It can be done, but turf and deer management have been higher priorities. We could save money on our electric bills instead of constantly shopping for electricity suppliers.
Also planned is a review of the President/Vice President selection process. A heads up. There is no rotation, except Vice President to President. See Something is up UPDATED
Don't leave at the end of the Discussion Session. More fun is planned at the Commission meeting. The agenda includes a proposal to direct the proper municipal officials to solicit proposals and conduct two deer surveys in 2013; the first to be conducted in February, or as early as possible, and the second to be conducted in November. See Something is up UPDATED concerning deer.
According to the Monday, January 28, 2013 Discussion Session Agenda, the Joint Maintenance Agreement is up for discussion. The JMA extension expired last month. The big question is "Did the YSA pay up?" The starting time for the Commission Discussion Session is 6:30 PM.
Additionally, a Skateboard Ordinance and a Residential electricity broker will be discussed.
Skateboarding is illegal everywhere in Mt. Lebanon. There is no 21 Club for kids cited for skateboarding.
I have been asking the Commission for two years now if residents could get a group rate from an electricity broker. It can be done, but turf and deer management have been higher priorities. We could save money on our electric bills instead of constantly shopping for electricity suppliers.
Also planned is a review of the President/Vice President selection process. A heads up. There is no rotation, except Vice President to President. See Something is up UPDATED
Don't leave at the end of the Discussion Session. More fun is planned at the Commission meeting. The agenda includes a proposal to direct the proper municipal officials to solicit proposals and conduct two deer surveys in 2013; the first to be conducted in February, or as early as possible, and the second to be conducted in November. See Something is up UPDATED concerning deer.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Updated List of High School Change Orders
Remember this picture? The yacht is called "Change Order" and the dinghy is named "Original Contract." This photo came to mind as I was updating the change order list over on this blog's side bar.
Dan Remely mentioned at last night's meeting (which was televised this evening) that "the blogs" have lists of numbers for change orders. Just numbers, with no explanations given. In the small space that is available, that is all I can do. I post the agendas which provide the explanations. Dan spoke of a detailed list that will be on the School District website. When he questioned the availability of that list, President Cappucci replied that the list has not been developed. So I guess we are just stuck with a list of numbers.
Dan Remely mentioned at last night's meeting (which was televised this evening) that "the blogs" have lists of numbers for change orders. Just numbers, with no explanations given. In the small space that is available, that is all I can do. I post the agendas which provide the explanations. Dan spoke of a detailed list that will be on the School District website. When he questioned the availability of that list, President Cappucci replied that the list has not been developed. So I guess we are just stuck with a list of numbers.
Two items were tabled last night. The total so far is $1,086,711.65. To my knowledge, the insurance company has not reimbursed us for the damaged high voltage line. I am counting on our math professionals to please check my math.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Those "math professionals" can't do math UPDATED 6x
The TERC Petition currently shows there is a minimum of 272 concerned parents interested in the Mt. Lebanon School District math program. I say minimum because a few signatures show two parents signing together. There are also anonymous signers which may have multiple signatures. So what do the "math professionals" do? They schedule a math presentation for the Jefferson Middle School Library.
Even though I have not been to any school board meetings in their new location, I went to Jefferson Elementary and Junior High (now called Jefferson Middle School) and know that the JMS Library is much smaller than the High School Library. I think I figured out the problem. The "math professionals" can't do math.
From the District home page,
Starting this month, there will be presentations at the Regular School Board meetings on curriculum and programs." Coincidentally," there will be an overview of the math curriculum tonight. The "math professionals" are so confident that they are providing the best education possible to each and every student, there couldn't possibly be more than the six parents who initially met with the School District attending this presentation. Since 650 parents showed up for the elementary school Math Night, wouldn't that be an indication that the venue needs to change? 272+ concerned parents signed the petition. Lebomathfacts.org is urging parents to attend so that they can to evaluate the information for themselves. Please visit their website. It is excellent.
If the room is too small to handle the number of attendents, keep in mind that parents have the right to move the meeting to another location or to reschedule the presentation.
Update January 22, 2013 12:45 PM Presentation by Mt. Lebanon Parents for a Balanced Math Curriculum representatives
Copy of MTLSD presentation is not available.
Update January 22, 2013 3:49 PM Mt. Lebanon School District K-12 Mathematics Program has just been added to the District website.
Update January 23, 2013 2:00 PM Mt. Lebanon teachers defend math program by Nick Lewandowski, writer for The Almanac (saved in Google Docs)
Update January 23, 2013 8:54 PM Video of K-12 Mathematics Program Presentation
Update January 23, 2013 11:02 PM Some parents say elementary math system used by Mt. Lebanon neglects basic skills by Matt Santoni, staff writer, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Update January 24, 2013 8:32 AM Facet of elementary math cirriculum fractions some Mt. Lebanon parents by Harry Funk, freelance writer, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (saved in Google Docs)
Even though I have not been to any school board meetings in their new location, I went to Jefferson Elementary and Junior High (now called Jefferson Middle School) and know that the JMS Library is much smaller than the High School Library. I think I figured out the problem. The "math professionals" can't do math.
From the District home page,
Curriculum Presentation at School Board Meeting
Starting this month, there will be presentations at the Regular School Board meetings on curriculum and programs. This month, an overview of the K-12 mathematics curriculum will be presented.
Starting this month, there will be presentations at the Regular School Board meetings on curriculum and programs." Coincidentally," there will be an overview of the math curriculum tonight. The "math professionals" are so confident that they are providing the best education possible to each and every student, there couldn't possibly be more than the six parents who initially met with the School District attending this presentation. Since 650 parents showed up for the elementary school Math Night, wouldn't that be an indication that the venue needs to change? 272+ concerned parents signed the petition. Lebomathfacts.org is urging parents to attend so that they can to evaluate the information for themselves. Please visit their website. It is excellent.
If the room is too small to handle the number of attendents, keep in mind that parents have the right to move the meeting to another location or to reschedule the presentation.
Update January 22, 2013 12:45 PM Presentation by Mt. Lebanon Parents for a Balanced Math Curriculum representatives
Copy of MTLSD presentation is not available.
Update January 22, 2013 3:49 PM Mt. Lebanon School District K-12 Mathematics Program has just been added to the District website.
Update January 23, 2013 2:00 PM Mt. Lebanon teachers defend math program by Nick Lewandowski, writer for The Almanac (saved in Google Docs)
Update January 23, 2013 8:54 PM Video of K-12 Mathematics Program Presentation
Update January 23, 2013 11:02 PM Some parents say elementary math system used by Mt. Lebanon neglects basic skills by Matt Santoni, staff writer, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Update January 24, 2013 8:32 AM Facet of elementary math cirriculum fractions some Mt. Lebanon parents by Harry Funk, freelance writer, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (saved in Google Docs)
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Remely is in
Way to go Republican Committee. You are consistently supporting the wrong people, in my opinion. Dan Remely beat John Schnatterly 44 - 29.
This is good news in a way. This means that Dan Remely will not be running for school board. Yay!
John, seriously this was a close call. There are 29 Committee members who think you are the better candidate. Certainly, there are many more in this District who believe that. Don't give up. Maybe the Republican Committee will wise up and select you the next time around. It will be here before you know it.
This is good news in a way. This means that Dan Remely will not be running for school board. Yay!
John, seriously this was a close call. There are 29 Committee members who think you are the better candidate. Certainly, there are many more in this District who believe that. Don't give up. Maybe the Republican Committee will wise up and select you the next time around. It will be here before you know it.
Friday, January 18, 2013
Wanna blog?
Latest Lebo Alert
This is an important notice from LeboALERT.
Are you an "expert" who would like to be a mtl Lifestyle blogger? Or do you
know someone? Check out http://lebomag.com/9247/wanna-blog/
This is an important notice from LeboALERT.
Are you an "expert" who would like to be a mtl Lifestyle blogger? Or do you
know someone? Check out http://lebomag.com/9247/wanna-blog/
Wanna Blog?
More articles by Susan Fleming Morgans » Written by: Susan Fleming Morgans
We’re planning to launch a Lifestyle blog on this website in late spring—if we can find about 20 people with plenty of know how and the same amount of community spirit. (And of course, they’ll need to know how to write; previous blogging experience is a plus.) Our blog will not deal in controversial local or national issues—there are plenty of blogs for that—and in keeping with our website policy, it will not be a place to express political opinions or to criticize the opinions of other residents. There will be no anonymous comments, and our moderator (an mtl staff member who also moderates several blogs for the New York Times) will not allow any incivility to hit the digital page. And we don’t want people promoting their own businesses either, although we might consider a business owner, if the focus is on the subject matter not the business.
So basically what we’re looking for is enthusiastic writers—not necessarily experts but people who are very knowledgeable about things than can enhance the Mt. Lebanon experience and our lives in general—people of various ages, high school kids to retirees, who can come up with posts about 250 words in length between two and four times a month. (Oh, and we want them to like Mt. Lebanon and to volunteer to blog for free—that’s the community spirit part.)
Here is an overview of some of the subjects we’d like bloggers to comment on: travel, continuing education opportunities, books and film, home improvement, historic preservation, DIY projects, pets, new technology, gardening, landscaping, architecture, conservation, sustainability, new products, cooking, dining, shopping, entertainment, family fun, camps, fun stuff for tots, tweens and teens to do, fashion, health trends, fitness, weight management, cooking and local sports.
Whew! That’s a long list, and we’re open to other ideas, too.
We have a couple of terrific writers whose names you will recognize already lined up, but we need more. If you’re interested, please call or email smorgans@mtlebanon.org, 412-343-3780.
Nailed it!
In my post, Fake budget will be posted soon I predicted that "soon" is District Speak for one month's time. Monday's School Board Agenda dated January 21, 2013, which was posted today,
(2) Preliminary Budget: RESOLVED, That the Board approves the preparation of a Preliminary Budget for the 2013-2014 school year, in the amount of $84,469,784. Such budget is to be made available for public view and presented for approval at the February 18, 2013, Board meeting. The Board directs the administration to apply for exceptions to the Index limit under Act 1 of 2006 as further refined under Act 25 of 2011 as may be permitted.Is it real? Is it fake? Will we ever know? Notice how "as further refined under Act 25 of 2011" was added to the resolution? I linked Act 25 of 2011 for all to read.
Transplant a success!
The cover of this week's The Almanac features family friend Geri Whalen along with her sister, Dana Christner in the article, Sister act. A follow up Almanac story, Sisters' kidney transplant a success (Saved in Google Docs), Terri Johnson updated Geri's condition.
Geri's "super kidney" as she likes to call it, started working immediately. Please consider attending a fundraiser to be held this Thursday. The fundraiser is to help with expenses not covered by medical insurance beginning at 5 p.m. Jan. 24 at Del’s Bar and Ristorante in Bloomfield. There is a $10 cover charge with appetizers and pasta bar, organized by another sister, Jennifer LaBella. For more information on the fund raiser, call 412-860-8805. Or email me at EGillen476@aol.com and I will pass it on to the committee.
To make a contribution in Geri's honor, please click on the links in an earlier Lebo Citizens post, Local Sisters Organize Fundraiser To Help Pay For Transplant Surgery . Thank you!
Geri's "super kidney" as she likes to call it, started working immediately. Please consider attending a fundraiser to be held this Thursday. The fundraiser is to help with expenses not covered by medical insurance beginning at 5 p.m. Jan. 24 at Del’s Bar and Ristorante in Bloomfield. There is a $10 cover charge with appetizers and pasta bar, organized by another sister, Jennifer LaBella. For more information on the fund raiser, call 412-860-8805. Or email me at EGillen476@aol.com and I will pass it on to the committee.
To make a contribution in Geri's honor, please click on the links in an earlier Lebo Citizens post, Local Sisters Organize Fundraiser To Help Pay For Transplant Surgery . Thank you!
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Police to start walking through Lebo schools UPDATED
Mt. Lebanon police officers will begin unannounced, random walk-throughs of schools in the Mt. Lebanon School District, the superintendent told parents in an email Wednesday.
The uniformed officers will be on normal patrol, so the service will not cost the district anything extra, district spokeswoman Cissy Bowman said.
"We are very fortunate to have a positive working partnership with the Mt. Lebanon Police Department and look forward to this increased presence in our schools," superintendent Timothy Steinhauer said.
The walk-throughs come as part of a district-wide review of safety and security procedures, he said.
"As always, our priority is to maintain a safe school environment for our students and staff," Mr. Steinhauer said.
Following the Newtown, Conn. shootings in mid-December, the superintendent immediately launched a review of the district's safety and security procedures, processes and training, Ms. Bowman said.
The committee conducting the review will meet at the end of the month to decide if any other changes are necessary, she said.
The uniformed officers will be on normal patrol, so the service will not cost the district anything extra, district spokeswoman Cissy Bowman said.
"We are very fortunate to have a positive working partnership with the Mt. Lebanon Police Department and look forward to this increased presence in our schools," superintendent Timothy Steinhauer said.
The walk-throughs come as part of a district-wide review of safety and security procedures, he said.
"As always, our priority is to maintain a safe school environment for our students and staff," Mr. Steinhauer said.
Following the Newtown, Conn. shootings in mid-December, the superintendent immediately launched a review of the district's safety and security procedures, processes and training, Ms. Bowman said.
The committee conducting the review will meet at the end of the month to decide if any other changes are necessary, she said.
Police to begin unannounced, random walk-throughs of Mt. Lebanon schools
Update January 17, 2013 9:15 AM Dr. Steinhauer's email to parents
Update January 17, 2013 9:15 AM Dr. Steinhauer's email to parents
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Tree stands in McNeilly Park
It was brought to my attention yesterday that a tree stand, which is used for hunting, was spotted in McNeilly Park. I reported that to a commissioner yesterday. I didn't contact MY commissioner due to her passion for killing deer. The police located two tree stands this morning in McNeilly Park. It was confirmed by Public Works, about an hour ago, that the tree stands have been removed. Thanks to all for your quick response concerning this matter.
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