Friday, October 28, 2011

Board meeting not broadcast this week

The weeks when the Board meeting are not broadcast are often the meetings people may be most interested in seeing. For example, Wednesday's meeting came right after a heavily attended public hearing, and included the vote for a raise for the superintendent.

20 comments:

Anonymous said...

when they say no broadcasting meaning there be nothing to talk about other than that you can go and GOOGLE Broad/Gates stream live to hear meeting just JOKING!!!! remember the dist is in a budget crissis meaning broadcasting cost money another thing we can do is have board meetings for a twenty minute time frame save on gas and electric why waste utilities if we can't see and hear the meeting

Anonymous said...

There were three cameras in action (red lights on, cameras were operating) at the Legislative Meeting on Wednesday night.

Were those gentlemen who were filming being paid? By whom? And Why, if there is no broadcast? Interesting?
As a matter of fact there were comments addressed to the "viewing public" from Board members.

Other interesting topics were the Westinghouse discussion and vote, the Northside H. S. situation, and Public Hearing responses with L. Fischetti's questionable responses to questions.

Are you sure there will be no broadcast on Saturday and Sunday at 3:00 PM?

Anonymous said...

I posted this last week.

http://purereform.blogspot.com/2011/10/how-we-got-where-we-are-part-xxix-april.html

Second response. Not even on PPS tube

Questioner said...

No monthly school enrollment updates; no PSSA info until published by the State; missing broadcasts. What is going on?

Anonymous said...

Did Lane get a raise?

South Hills Stan said...

Technology Director focused on the Xerox contract that is 3x as expensive as the bid pricing they had before.

Anonymous said...

4:47: Yes. The vote was 8 to 1.

Anonymous said...

It is shameful she would accept a raise.

Anonymous said...

The Superintendent attempted not to accept it. This will have to be worked out with the solicitor as it was voted into action by the Board.

Anonymous said...

Smoke and mirrors --twist my arm to take it. The Board needs their heads examined.

Anonymous said...

It coud be refused.

Questioner said...

Nope, no broadcast on Saturday either. Different programming than what was on Friday, but no PPS.

Anonymous said...

There has got to be an explanation for this. It could be that the meetings have become so dull and predictable that the ratings don't support continued broadcasting. LOL.

Anonymous said...

Again, three camera men and cameras filmed the entire meeting. So there is film/tape available somewhere.

Anonymous said...

I could be wrong, but I believe that others at Bellefield also got bonuses during this last board meeting. Upwards of 15K. INSANE!

Anonymous said...

Are the meetings supposed to be broadcast or is it a choice? Is there anyone we can call that cares? ( press?)

Annette Werner said...

When I asked the parent hotline last year the response was that it was up to the TV station, which could preempt PPS programming at any time. No explanation why the station would preempt a recent meeting to show for example a city awards program from 6 months earlier. This past week I emailed to the city channel but received no response.

Anonymous said...

I called the parental hotline today and they had no idea, i was shuffled to 3 other departments which ended me up at mr. campbells voice mail. I didn't bother leaving a message.

suburban girl said...

The mantle of secrecy is insane in this city--believe it or not, library boards are open meetings in the suburbs, and in Bethel Park- a district that has had its share of strikes and animosity- school board meetings are delivered on facebook-- and not just to BP residents-- anyone who happens to "friend" them gets the board meeting on Youtube.

Anonymous said...

"I could be wrong, but I believe that others at Bellefield also got bonuses during this last board meeting. Upwards of 15K. INSANE!

November 1, 2011 9:46 AM"

Sadly I heard this too. I am hoping it is incorrect! They just got raises in March.