Friends of the LYNN PAC · 97 like this
13 hours ago near Lynn · Lori, I think maybe you need a little background before jumping in here! I was at the beginning and end of the meeting, taking time out to go to a parent's meeting for TECH FOOTBALL. Trippy even used MELISSA'S phone to call me as we got our wires crossed about meeting up.
I was in the meeting at the beginning. In fact I was the first one there since I was down that way holding my sign. When FRANCES, the PAC LIAISON came to unlock the doors I put my sign away in a black plastic bag because I was not there to be political. I was there as a parent. I am not stupid, it was politically smart to be there but my EGO isn't so big as to be the main reason. ALMOST/
I never got introduced as a candidate. No one was. No LSC member was there either. MELISSA came in after the main intros were done. DALENE came in as I was going to the football meeting so I personally did not witness that exchange.
The meeting was informal and informational and it was not intended to be confrontational or combative.
Had ...MELISSA BEEN THERE FROM THE BEGINNING. She might have asked some specific questions about the new reading program that the middle schools have. That is her issue and she does know a lot. Of course that wouldn't have made the GRANDSTANDS.
I have been with the PAC a few years, even serving as TREASURER and on the BOARD. I did not like the way the PAC was being run. I thought it was too stuffy and the kids got lost in the strict formalities of ROBERT'S RULES. As a voting BOARD member, I joined MELISSA in a coup to oust the sitting chair, He got wind and resigned so no vote was necessary/. MELISSA was anointed to take over the group.
I got parental obligations that made it impossible to attend the meetings last year. I know letters from LPS were left unanswered and finally SHAWN and LISA stepped up when it became clear MELISSA was not going to. I think her new job caused her to have some time constraints but don't quote me on that.
Anyway even though I couldn't attend the meetings, I did try to give them positive promotional pieces in line with the direction SHAWN was trying to take the group. Also I realized I can be a lightning rod and I didn't want the positive strides the group was trying to make to be damaged from stray shots at me.
About last night, I believe there is nothing in the by-laws that would have prohibited the candidates from being introduced. I go to these sort of things a lot and I see it all the time. But you know what..........?
THERE'S NOTHING THAT SAYS THEY HAVE TO BE EITHER!
Stan, it was not necessary to give a background on the meeting, at least not for my benefit. I never questioned anything about what did or did not take place at the meeting, nor did I believe or state that I thought the candidates should or should not be introduced. I also never stated what I thought was in or not in the bylaws. In fact,I have no idea what the bylaws even are because I have never seen them, which is why I asked the very simple question, "Where can I find the PAC bylaws?" I tagged you in the conversation and thought you should put the post on your blog because I could not believe the inappropriate behavior and comments by some members of this group. The students of Lynn deserve better from the people who are suppose to be representing them. It is clear to me why the group is so poorly run and faces so many issues and conflict, but hey what do I know, I am just an instigator ;)
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you do and why you do it. I did the same thing. The background info was not provided for you alone. Everybody needs all the facts to make the right decisions.
DeleteOmg....now I see why you people dont have constructive jobs in society
ReplyDeleteEvidently you don't either if you have the time to be following this.
DeleteFunny all of Melissa Romanello's comments were deleted
ReplyDeleteLaurie You are an instigator, You just want to stir the crap pot...It's over and done with...Let it be..I'm sure there must be something else to chase...Remember, if you stir the crap pot, your going to come out smelling of crap
DeleteAh, yet another anonymous voice in the crowd. Clearly based on Shawn's comments below, it is not over and done with for some people and it appears I am not the one instigating and wanting to 'stir the crap pot' I think the whole issue is absurd, but as long as people keep talking about it, the more outrageous things will get (as is evident by Shawn's comment below) Facebook is a public social media outlet. If a person or group such as Friends of Lynn PAC have a public facebook page, they should expect and be able to handle all comments made by the public. If they thought a comment was inappropriate, all they had to do and should have done was delete it. If they have personal issues with people, they should handle those issue like adults, and certainly not on the group's facebook page.
DeleteThose must have been interesting comments from Melissa for her to delete them. Afraid it will affect her campaign. Maybe she should learn to think before speaking. Now that would help her campaign.
DeleteIt's okay about Melissa's comments, I converted her the whole thing to a pdf file, also her FB postings of inappropriate content. I already called the Lynn Item and they want to get there hands on it as it will make a great story. I think I may forward it to LynnHappens too. It would make for a great piece.
ReplyDeleteShawn, you are better at this computer stuff than me. Everything was up when I first posted it. I guess I should have pdf'ed it/
DeleteI think the citizens of Lynn need to see those kinds of things, they need to see her true character. If she can't handle herself appropriately in conversations within groups, we don't need individuals like that on the School Committee. Appears she only went to the meeting to promote herself, so inappropriate.
DeleteI wasn't going to comment, but since Shawn has everyone believing Melissa was the one who made inappropriate comments, I felt I had to. It was actually the members of PAC and non-members like Shawn, who made inappropriate comments. While Melissa did continue to respond and probably should not have, she did not say anything rude or inappropriate. PAC made such an inappropriate comment about Melissa and other parents, that they deleted it a few moments later. (Some of us also have copies of the conversation, including this deleted comment, which I am sure Shawn's version does not include) If PAC really thinks they did nothing wrong or inappropriate, why did they delete the entire post off their Facebook page? If they believed it was only Melissa who made inappropriate comments, they would not only have kept the post on their site, but they would be sharing it everywhere, including here. Shawn obviously has it out for Melissa for whatever reasons, and he is using social media to vent these issues because she is running for school committee. Shawn is not even a resident of Lynn, so I don't know why he is even involved in the first place.
DeleteMaybe someone should share the "original and unaltered" message thread with Cheryl Mennino in Special Education and even Dr. Latham. If the PAC is a group that is in fact a "subcommittee" of the School Committee and represent our special education parents then they should know what transpired.
DeleteI have already sent the thread to all the LSC candidates. They all have copies except for Stanley and Melissa. Check out the Lynn Item Mon or Tues. And I already sent it the Mayor and the super.
ReplyDeleteDid you send the thread before or after you deleted the extremely rude and inappropriate comment left by the PAC? And just what do you hope to accomplish? Melissa didn't say anything rude or inappropriate, your friends did, as did you. What you may accomplish is showing the parents of Lynn how childish and inappropriate the PAC group is. I have already heard parents talking about it after reading your post. Sorry to say Shawn, but it was not Melissa they were talking about, it was you and the group. It is hilarious to me that you actually think the school committee members, mayor or the superintendent have any authority regarding this. John Ford called one of the most loved and respected principals in the city a f-ing a@%hole and f-ing disgrace at a public school committee meeting and on live TV. Do you really think anyone is going to care that Melissa defended herself against your attacks on facebook? You are no longer a resident of Lynn....move on!
DeleteLet sleeping dogs lie/ I am not sure what anyone is talking about what was said, nothing will happen. You are right worse things have been said. This is clearly about more than what transpired that night. By keep defending Melissa's honor only ends up backfiringand generating more publicity.
DeleteGeez, I don't think I actually said anything derogatory about no on, but my daughter calls me saying there's talk.
ReplyDeleteI will say this. Shawn defended this Nation for 24 years and came home to do better things. It was Shawn and the current pack that revitalized the relationship between the LYNNPAC and the Lynn Schools. He is a Combat Veteran of multitude wars and conflicts. He came back to Lynn to start something GREAT for Lynn. Just because he had to move due to his job does not make him an outsider now. He has done more with the LYNNPAC then previous chair people. And knowing him personally, he will come back to help at any time. Shawn is not running for LSC, his record speaks for itself, I am not sure if Melissa's does. I wish Shawn would have stayed, he would have been a great politician. You never know, he might just move back here.
ReplyDeleteHe could get a post office box
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