tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post3810191013148378759..comments2023-08-24T05:24:51.011-04:00Comments on PURE Reform: Comments about layoffsQuestionerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04349071186140766778noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-6731669984808820452011-07-02T11:20:41.263-04:002011-07-02T11:20:41.263-04:00And remember, they (BOE/PPS and PFT) are still wri...And remember, they (BOE/PPS and PFT) are still writing/rewriting (to fit whatever they want it to fit) the 5-year teachers' contract. Or rather should I say that the BOE/PPS is writing the contract and the PFT will just sign off on it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-13187571220464827892011-06-30T21:28:24.492-04:002011-06-30T21:28:24.492-04:00That contract almost seems impossible.That contract almost seems impossible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-84157275452587129782011-06-29T06:48:37.983-04:002011-06-29T06:48:37.983-04:00To Anonymous June 29, 2011 1:08 AM
I agree, we ne...To Anonymous June 29, 2011 1:08 AM <br />I agree, we need to get out from hiding behind our computers and take action. All this sitting around complaining is not getting rid of any one at the BOE just lets us get stuff off our chest. We need to take action.omgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-51284073190059912822011-06-29T01:08:45.180-04:002011-06-29T01:08:45.180-04:00I am not an employee of the BOE and my heart goes ...I am not an employee of the BOE and my heart goes out to the dismissed employees and the ones who are left to carry the work load of the now dismissed or reassigned employees. What I want to know is did Lisa Fischetti have her paws in the reorganization? If so we are in trouble. How many of the Directors at the Bellefield office lose their jobs, how many of them benefitted from the pay increase that was handed out just before our new Governor announced his proposed budget cuts in education? Most of the public, parents and real worker bees at the Bellfield building have been kept in the dark about the ridiculous decision making of the administrators. The public and our children are the victms of this massacre and I think it's time that we DEMAND accountability and very likely some heads of the Board members and Dr. Lane. it's shame that Mr. Roosevelt is not here to take his just punishment too. I am watching the systematic dismantling of our great educational system and the real looser are our children who are being cheated out of a quality quality educational system.<br /><br />On another note, I read over the Board minutes dated June 22, 2011 and I was appalled at some of the contracts that were approved. As an example, the is the contract that was given to Anita K. Ravi who entered a contract to work as a consultant for the Empowering Effective Teachers Plan and Social Studies transition support at a daily rate of $1200.00 PER DAY or $6000.00 PER WEEK FOR A PERIOD OF <br />JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012 for a 60 day period for a total amount of $72,000. What in GOD's name justifies this amount of money being spent on 60 days of work? These are my tax payer dollars and we tax payers need to start reading the minutes and demanding ACCOUNTABILITY!!<br />HOW WAS THIS CONTRACT BIDDED AND WHAT PREVENTS THIS WOMAN FROM COMING BACK AND REQUESTING THAT THE CONTRACT HAS COST OVER RUNS.<br />This is just one of the glearing contradictions that i am having with the so called budget deficit when I see these kind activities taking place. We are surrounded colleges that could have provided these types of studies and a lot less the cost...<br />It is time that we, the public begin to get involved and start demanding that answers.<br /><br />I guess your asking "Who am I?" I am a ticked offed parent, taxpayer and a researcher who is going to start a rally to make these so called administrators and elected board members accountable for this mess. I will be making my dissatisfaction known by any means necessary. <br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />$6 <br /><br /> becauseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-72891313865207020682011-06-28T22:45:26.077-04:002011-06-28T22:45:26.077-04:00So they/he gets rid of all of the telephone repair...So they/he gets rid of all of the telephone repair people and then sends an email that if there is a problem with a phone to contact an outside company. WTF!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-79183975894166812462011-06-27T19:01:38.324-04:002011-06-27T19:01:38.324-04:00Would it be Mr. Islet is a delegate on the great c...Would it be Mr. Islet is a delegate on the great city schools council which did consulting work for the district under Roosevelt's tenure?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-84365277406452761952011-06-27T07:00:25.149-04:002011-06-27T07:00:25.149-04:00It has been said but never proven that Mark Roosev...It has been said but never proven that Mark Roosevelt obtained for Mr Isler himself a lucrative consulting contract. People would be even less aware of contracts to Mr. Isler's friends, and he could always make the argument that the friends were best for the job; rules about bidding for work should have had some impact in this area (maybe something to look at as the board reviews its policies).Questionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04349071186140766778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-45708934114929157532011-06-26T23:46:29.352-04:002011-06-26T23:46:29.352-04:00As a long time tax payer I am appalled at the fisc...As a long time tax payer I am appalled at the fiscally mismanaged actions of the School Board,the pasa Superintendent, Mark Roosevelt and now the current Superintendent Linda Lane. <br />Mr. Roosvelt left this district in shambles which tax payers will be paying for years to come and the Board bought all of his lame brain ideas without so much as a clue of the long term impact that his hair brain decisions would have on our students, parents, teachers and hard working employees. He perpetrated a ponsie scheme and got away before his house of cards collasped all because he had the Roosevelt name! Wow we were lambs being led to the slaughter house...<br /><br />Next lets look at the wasteful spending of the Board: 1. Has anyone asked about all the contracts that have been let since Mr. Roosevelt and Dr. Lane has let out with no competitive bids? The tax payer are clueless about the duplication of contracts that could have been done by the very people who are educators who work at the Board. We are talking about millions of dollars with no accountablity 2. Are you aware of the number of contracts that Bill Isler has played a role in securing for his friends and business cohorts? 3. What about all of the Broad hires who came in making in access of $80,000 per year because of a deal struct by the former Superintendent? 4. Did any of them lose their high paid positions in the layoff? 5. Has anyone done an audit of the quality of the Charter Schools and has a report been prepared for the tax payers to review? 6. The Board should be sued by the parents whose children are forced to endure the abuse of incompetence of Board and the Bellfield administrators who are as responsible for this mess as Mr. Roosevelt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-39177091649131341672011-06-26T21:59:57.280-04:002011-06-26T21:59:57.280-04:00What computer/technical person considers themselv...What computer/technical person considers themselves overpaid at PPS other than the unqualified one? I found the overpaid comment regarding the disgruntled current employee really odd.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-12651229256598445032011-06-26T14:28:52.030-04:002011-06-26T14:28:52.030-04:00To anon 10:34
You wrote: "Stop making excuse...To anon 10:34<br /><br />You wrote: "Stop making excuses. If you're that miserable make a change for yourself."<br /><br />I was not affected by these layoffs, but I'm telling you, respectfully, that you are being too harsh.<br /><br />Many folks are stuck in their present situations. With family obligations, they simply cannot afford to go out searching for other work.<br /><br />And there is no use trying to change things from within. If you speak up at the PPS, you just make a target of yourself.<br /><br />So all they can do is report their situations.<br /><br />And I for one feel they deserve to be listened to, not belittled or second-guessed.Just Passing Bynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-14363415388702991232011-06-26T14:10:28.411-04:002011-06-26T14:10:28.411-04:00Regarding the lay off of those who pose issues for...Regarding the lay off of those who pose issues for he District...a few years back the Central Office staff was required to participate in multiple professional development sessions (at what I am sure was a substantial cost) that focused on the topic of "Robust Dialogue." Whatever happened to that? Questioning and the exchange of ideas and suggestions is NOT welcome at the Board.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-76127682550898610252011-06-26T11:53:11.501-04:002011-06-26T11:53:11.501-04:00i like Mr. Burgie. He had kids in school and unde...i like Mr. Burgie. He had kids in school and understood what was needed to support technology in schools. He departed too soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-17848339304474570782011-06-26T10:34:35.453-04:002011-06-26T10:34:35.453-04:00Hello again, Anonymous 2:54 here. What I meant by...Hello again, Anonymous 2:54 here. What I meant by grow a pair and do something is: Get over your self pity and go find another job or school. We have all been over-paid and coddled to the point where we've become afraid of the "real world". Stop making excuses. If you're that miserable make a change for yourself. Obviously PPS doesn't care about the employees or the students. Get over it and move on. And no, I'm not Campbell, or Lippert, or a Pella. <br /><br /> Mark Campbell is my boss, I was hoping he would be gone by now, I was wrong. He's done way too much damage in his short time here, and I think he'll be here for a while so it's time to move on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-71477802530995248132011-06-26T10:29:16.259-04:002011-06-26T10:29:16.259-04:00Prinicpals are being moved ouyt to make room for n...Prinicpals are being moved ouyt to make room for newly minted PELAS- it is veiled in moved someone else into the position-- then THAT person's position becomes a PELA slot-- much like the CRIs who were promised jobs--PELAs must be placed...they a "heeled, scripted and ready"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-3283901925199302782011-06-26T10:14:00.963-04:002011-06-26T10:14:00.963-04:00Facaros was principal at Schenley and a good admin...Facaros was principal at Schenley and a good administrator worth keeping around (esp. with all these inexperienced PELAs). However, with the district loathe to let ago of PELAs, an experienced administrator like Facaros is put on "special assignment" in roles that don't necessarily play to her strengths.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-31598692506355495622011-06-26T09:48:15.894-04:002011-06-26T09:48:15.894-04:00Mark Brentley needs a blog. He asked for a copy o...Mark Brentley needs a blog. He asked for a copy of the previous superintendent's contract and will get it "forthwith." (6-24-11 BOE meeting)<br /><br />He is not always right about things, but he asks questions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-37445641963798214382011-06-26T09:35:23.362-04:002011-06-26T09:35:23.362-04:00Anon 8:35, go back through the history of "ho...Anon 8:35, go back through the history of "how we got where we are."<br /><br />These new positions are being created to make sure that no PELA is left behind.<br /><br />Can you see through the shell game?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-91610471311589803862011-06-26T08:35:59.495-04:002011-06-26T08:35:59.495-04:00In the current board minutes here are some transfe...In the current board minutes here are some transfers without change of salary - Viola Burgess, principal Allegheny Elem. to principal on special assignment, school performance, educational equity. Sophia Facaros, principal Schenley to principal on special assignment. Heath Bailey (a PELA), principal on special assignment Milliones, to same title at Westinghouse. He was also the same title at Allderdice before. And there are more. Why are these people moved around on "special assignments" and paid big bucks? Why aren't they let go? Do we really need all these "special assignments?"<br /><br />Also, a settlement and release agreement involving a M.R., a district employee, was approved. Is this just some random M.R. I wonder?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-86171651132288747392011-06-26T03:12:41.562-04:002011-06-26T03:12:41.562-04:0010:11
" Also, if you the "disgruntled em...10:11<br />" Also, if you the "disgruntled employee that you claim to be, why don't you grow a pair and stand up for what YOU believe is wrong with the District"<br /><br />Thank you for pointing out the obvious. I think this is a fake employee. It is probably a PELA, Campbell, or Lippert.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-91892842734022419032011-06-25T22:38:34.586-04:002011-06-25T22:38:34.586-04:00Pittsburgh Public is top heavy, cut the people doi...Pittsburgh Public is top heavy, cut the people doing all the dirty work making $23,000 a year but keep Administrators making over $100,000 a year. Then add the number of head principals in one building by 3 or 4 Principals. Why does it take so many Principals to run a building but they can't afford support staff. May be one of them can empty the trash cans at lunch time since there will not be enough custodians to do it. Or may be one of them might actually have to speak to an upset parent since they cut the clerks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-41896708887912550272011-06-25T22:11:45.044-04:002011-06-25T22:11:45.044-04:00To anonymous that recommends that we "grow a ...To anonymous that recommends that we "grow a pair". It's easy to have that mindset when you are still employed. Also, if you the "disgruntled employee that you claim to be, why don't you grow a pair and stand up for what YOU believe is wrong with the District. Oh that's right you are STILL employed so I am sure after this weeks position cuts you will be keeping your head down so that you can still afford to send child to private schoolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-83884105151985952162011-06-25T21:56:42.762-04:002011-06-25T21:56:42.762-04:002:54. If the parent is a newly unemployed PPS pare...2:54. If the parent is a newly unemployed PPS parent, if they "grow a pair" will that give them the finances needed for private school tuition? Finding a new job quickly is not easy.<br /><br />You don't seem very empathetic nor sincere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-87045157859228922552011-06-25T21:43:16.619-04:002011-06-25T21:43:16.619-04:00Anon 2:54 I have called the district, I was active...Anon 2:54 I have called the district, I was active in my PTO, I volunteered, I expressed my concerns over and over. Nothing changed. We are now spending what we saved for a college fund to send our child to private school. I have no idea what we are going to do in High school. <br /><br />When we left the district last year not one person asked why. It is hard to "do something" when nobody cares.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-37821092560770356072011-06-25T19:32:43.433-04:002011-06-25T19:32:43.433-04:00Still amazed by the way employees were "dismi...Still amazed by the way employees were "dismissed" - without warning, told to pack immediately and vacate the building...emails shut down without warning, no time to say goodbye to colleagues and friends for MANY years. Sure, they offered counseling services between the hours of 10 and 4 - great if you were told early enough to get your office packed up and out the door by then....feeling very bad for those who were incredibly valuable and productive but made to feel like criminals in the end.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49258804305307213.post-62401688816527424552011-06-25T14:54:29.382-04:002011-06-25T14:54:29.382-04:00So, a forum for disgruntled employees/parents to c...So, a forum for disgruntled employees/parents to complain about how bad PPS is?<br />I too am a disgruntled employee and even though I have not lost my job my department took a huge hit.<br />Instead of complaining to the people that will agree with me, I will take it upon myself to find another job (hint, hint).<br />As for the angry parents, send your kids to private school, that's what I did. Sheesh, grow a pair and quit complaining and do something about it!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com