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Thursday, June 30, 2016
MAYOR MISSING, MAYBE OVERBORED
Tonight was an important school committee meeting and the JUDY abandoned this ship of state of the city. Seems she was somewhere in the Mediterranean. I can't say for sure where her actual locatiom was, I think my GPS is broken.
Sure everybody has a right to take a vacation. I barely remember the concept. One of the perks of being poor, Rumor has it, the trip was a graduation present for her daughter. Nice. This present came with a lesson of irresponsibility, a shirking of responsibility to 15,000 students, teachers, and other LPS employees. Me, I got a used Bronco that my Uncle painted and my parents and my brother reupholster the interior and otherwised tricked it out. A flagman (who was actually) called it a little doll house.
Almost a year and a half later I would roll that Bronco over a 50' embankment and be thrown out of it with a fallen log impeding my forward progress. The custom padded quilted velvet headeboard probably saved my life. But I digress as I tend to do.
Especially in light of the fact, that there has been all this turmoil surrounding the NET SCHOOL SPENDING, I strongly think a different date could have been chosen, I know these things have to be planned way in advance but still have timed it better.
THE JUST REWARDS PRINCIPAL
They better get a firm handle
And quickly
Of the evergrowing scandal
Cause others do see.
From a thousand miles away
I do hear
Of the games people play
When they think no one can hear.
How can we trust
$132 million for a new school
All for the price of lust
We are being played for a fool.
Now my house may be made
Of glass it is true
For my crimes I have paid
Now karma comes to you.
And quickly
Of the evergrowing scandal
Cause others do see.
From a thousand miles away
I do hear
Of the games people play
When they think no one can hear.
How can we trust
$132 million for a new school
All for the price of lust
We are being played for a fool.
Now my house may be made
Of glass it is true
For my crimes I have paid
Now karma comes to you.
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
FUN FROM THE CROWD
Not only does this project parallel with what we are trying to accomplish with the HIGHLANDS COALITION it also is a prime example of using crowdfunding like LSC member JARED NICHOLSON envisioned.
But in full disclosure MARY KAY has been a friend since 4th grade and her husband BOB is a was my high school chemistry lab partner. BOB grew up to be a lawyer (Don't be too shocked I was friends with a FUTURE lawyer) and a MAYOR (will the coincidences never stop) of BRIDGEPORT, WV. Maybe there is a conflict of interest or some other ETHICAL incumberance but hey - "It's MY blog".
But in full disclosure MARY KAY has been a friend since 4th grade and her husband BOB is a was my high school chemistry lab partner. BOB grew up to be a lawyer (Don't be too shocked I was friends with a FUTURE lawyer) and a MAYOR (will the coincidences never stop) of BRIDGEPORT, WV. Maybe there is a conflict of interest or some other ETHICAL incumberance but hey - "It's MY blog".
WHO SAYS I'M THE FUNNY ONE?
Probably the last meeting of the school year. Budget will likely be approved. I can't help myself I got to laugh at the IRONY of it all.
On the agenda is both a PICKERING PROGRESS report on building a NEW school and a DRUG policy (what's the difference between alcohol and a drug?) Given the police report. . .
June 30, 2016 | 6:30 PM
On the agenda is both a PICKERING PROGRESS report on building a NEW school and a DRUG policy (what's the difference between alcohol and a drug?) Given the police report. . .
June 30, 2016 | 6:30 PM
LIQOUR, LIES AND VIDEOTAPE
Here's how the events did unwind.
Rights of privacy did combine
With a willingness for ignorance to stay execution
So now we must struggle with a solution.
For those with our kids we trust,
Hold to a higher standard we must.
Allegely video evidence does exist
Of something of a tryst.
With an arrest we'll be charged to investigate
Of a new school, what's our fate?
Rights of privacy did combine
With a willingness for ignorance to stay execution
So now we must struggle with a solution.
For those with our kids we trust,
Hold to a higher standard we must.
Allegely video evidence does exist
Of something of a tryst.
With an arrest we'll be charged to investigate
Of a new school, what's our fate?
THE ART OF HEALING
The above picture has both a sad and beautiful story all at once. The mural painted by students at RAW ARTS adorns the left-hand side wall as you go into the cafeteria. Painted to honor a former student who passed from cancer, it provides a more powerful testimony than just planting a tree.
Monday, June 27, 2016
LYNN'S OWN RUSHMORE
The busts of these three CITY COUNCILMEN, HONG NET, BRIAN LA PIERRE, RICH COLLUCCI, and also DAN CAHILL (who is missing from this picture) are set to be carved in stone at HIGH ROCK PARK for their exemplenary and even extraordinary work.
It was unclear at press time if Joe Gill would be standing in for DAN CAHILL when it comes time to pose.
FINDING A COMMUNITY IN KIPP
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| PAINTED and DONATED by a KIPP parent |
Tonight a Highlands Coalition meeting was held at KIPP ACADEMY. Although for years HICO opposed the construction of KIPP for it would lead to the destruction of the "community school" at nearby FORD SCHOOL, a representative of LPS. Well here we are at the end of another school year and the destruction is almost complete. Funny thing is it's mostly been an inside job, Personal grudges and petty politics have driven about a third of the staff to flee the school and some twenty or so programs offering educational and social enrichment have been eliminated.
Now KIPP not FORD is the "community school", unfortunately due to the nature of a charter school, it's a "gated" community and not necessarily representative of its location. Still, we are where we're at and thanks to cost saving measures the MAYOR (who I might add did NOT sign the same resolution against lifting the CAP on CHARTER SCHOOLS that the rest of the LSC did) the other PUBLIC school would require a substantial fee to hold a meeting. KIPP gave use the use of the cafeteria FREE OF CHARGE, Hard to beat that price.
The meeting was very well attended, thanks in large part due to outside interest stirred up as a result over staffing of COOK STREET PARK over the summer and to a lesser extent over a [romised discussion over the NET SCHOOL SPENDING alleged deal. Both matters were somewhat resolved and chronicled in this blog. Still, I know that I for one was hoping for a little elaboration. It just didn't seem to make it on the agenda. Now I didn't stay for the whole meeting but I saw SETH ALBUM from LYNN HAPPENS recording so I figure I can go back and catch what I missed. There is no argument there were a lot of people there including LT. BROWN from the LPD, a resentative from ISD, three city councilors, HONG NET, BRIAN LAPIERRE, RICH COLLUCCI, and aide JOE GILL representing council President/state representative DAN CAHILL.
Good things and lots of them are happening in the HIGHLANDS. Be active and be a part of the solution.
COOK STREET PARK WILL BE STAFFED THIS SUMMER!
PICKERING PRINCIPAL'S PRINCIPLES PROFILED?
Police Log – Week of May 30 – June 5, 2016
Police Log – Week of May 30 – June 5, 2016
June 6, 2016
For Date: 06/05/2016 – Sunday
0017 Initiated – MOTOR VEHICLE STOP Arrest(s) Made
Location/Address: [NEY 973] US POST OFFICE – PLEASANT ST
Unit: 508 Patrolman Shawn M Eaton
Unit: C4 Sergeant Jason A Kohan
Refer To Arrest: 16-206-AR
Arrest: RITTERSHAUS, KEVIN B
Address: 67 MOUNTWOOD RD SWAMPSCOTT, MA
DOB: 06/11/1966
Charges: OUI LIQUOR
NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE
Location/Address: [NEY 973] US POST OFFICE – PLEASANT ST
Unit: 508 Patrolman Shawn M Eaton
Unit: C4 Sergeant Jason A Kohan
Refer To Arrest: 16-206-AR
Arrest: RITTERSHAUS, KEVIN B
Address: 67 MOUNTWOOD RD SWAMPSCOTT, MA
DOB: 06/11/1966
Charges: OUI LIQUOR
NEGLIGENT OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE
All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.
TECH TAKES ON COLLEGE
This summer from July 25 - August 5 a seminar of sorts will be held for LVTI Seniors to help them navigate the next steps in their academic journey. Attendees will learn the following.
- How to write a college essay.
- Learn how to use Naviance in the college application process.
- Have speakers from colleges and universities tell you what they look for in an applicant.
- Take prep classes for ACT and SAT.
- Make a Common Application account and start your college applications.
- Go on college field trips.
Get more info or go ahead and sign up, contact Mrs. Toomey at toomeyh@lynnschools.org
For those of you who want to sign up for text reminders send a text to 81010 or @ltvi2017.
A WORD FROM JEN (several actually)
Saugus native Jen Migliore is running for 9th Essex District State Representative this fall. Here she shares her positions on some of the most pressing issues in public K-12 education including the charter school cap and the Chapter 70 funding formula.
Sunday, June 26, 2016
Saturday, June 25, 2016
STUDENTS, SHARKS, AND FIREWORKS
Students, teachers and others from CALLAHAN ELEMENTERY SCHOOL were treated to an awesome display of fireworks after a convincing 8-0 win over visiting MARTHA'S VINEYARD SHARKS last night at historic FRASER FIELD, Thanks to WAYNE ALARM of LYNN, fans get a show after every Friday home game!
OLD TRUCKS AND OLD SCHOOLS
Students from CALLAHAN ELEMETERY SCHOOL got to participate in pre-game activities before the NORTH SHORE NAVIGATORS convincing win over the MARTHA'S VINEYARD SHARKS. Everyone got treated to the appearance of WAYNE ALARM'S (sponsor of the FIREWORKS for every Friday night home game) 35 FORD truck.
Have I ever told you that my brother used to drive us to class at WESST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE in an ORANGE and BLACK (school colors) 54 FORD truck? We called it BOBBY in honor of WVWC mascot, the BOBCAT. See I've have a history of having relationships with mascots.
Friday, June 24, 2016
STERILIZING HISTORY
Maybe I should apologize for the poor video quality and the fact I haven't got it rotated right but I won't. We never really have the ability to tinker with or rewrite history, I know, it doesn't stop people from trying. Kind of like what has been happening at FORD SCHOOL lately.
First it was the painting over of the mural the students painted outside on the wall in front of the ramp leading up to the school. The one that BOTH of my kids had a hand in painting.
Then it was the REMOVAL of the NASA banner. One that marked FORD SCHOOL as one of a handful of schools across the nation that bore that distinction. A lot of people think this was part of a sterilization process to ensure there is no remenants left of the past administration while others would argue it was just a continues assault on science.
Stuck somewhere in the that timeline of destruction of memories was the cancellation of the school talent show. Some may also argue that its ending had to do with the increased emphasis on time on learning. Ha, to that I say what are we learning. I guess if we don't like the past we can just edit it out of our memories.
TRIPPY'S TALENT SHOW
NOT ME, I WANT TO REFLECT ON NOT REACT TO.
First it was the painting over of the mural the students painted outside on the wall in front of the ramp leading up to the school. The one that BOTH of my kids had a hand in painting.
Then it was the REMOVAL of the NASA banner. One that marked FORD SCHOOL as one of a handful of schools across the nation that bore that distinction. A lot of people think this was part of a sterilization process to ensure there is no remenants left of the past administration while others would argue it was just a continues assault on science.
Stuck somewhere in the that timeline of destruction of memories was the cancellation of the school talent show. Some may also argue that its ending had to do with the increased emphasis on time on learning. Ha, to that I say what are we learning. I guess if we don't like the past we can just edit it out of our memories.
TRIPPY'S TALENT SHOW
NOT ME, I WANT TO REFLECT ON NOT REACT TO.
NURSE DOTTIE DELIVERS
Below is a photo I should have taken of Nurse DOTTIE tossing out the first pitch but both my eye and my camera leave a lot to be desired so I did what any red-blooded, spineless journalist would do, "I stole someone else's work!".
DOTTIE will be missed at FORD SCHOOL. I have many memories of her taking care of both my kids. About a third of the faculty are transfering out of FORD SCHOOL. It's lost it's sense of community. I guess it's a good time to go! Best of luck on retirement!
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| FORD SCHOOL family on the field before the NAVS game |
Thursday, June 23, 2016
MAKING A PITCH FOR RETIREMENT
Retiring after 22+ years NURSE DOTTIE from the FORD SCHOOL threw out the first pitch. I tried to get a picture but honestly it didn;t turn out too well so I decided to use the "painting" effect in order to try and pass off the lack of focus and blurrines as an artistic expression.
Well, I will try to do better with some more posts tomorrow. It's kind of late tonight.
Well, I will try to do better with some more posts tomorrow. It's kind of late tonight.
DOES THE MAYOR ABUSE CHILDREN?
Now that we know a deal exists that forgives $9 millon of the city's obligation to its most innocent, vulnerable citizens (You know the ones that are here legally and still can't vote-the students) we can talk a little bit now about the negotiators. Let's start with the MAYOR.
Look at this statement to the ITEM via the GLOBE,
You would think Lynn’s mayor, Judy Flanagan Kennedy, would be trying to whip that excitement up again. But she has simply rolled over, telling the Lynn Daily Itemshe’d never ask the state to reverse a decision. “If I want to have a say in how the state budget gets spent, maybe I should run for governor,” she said, utterly abdicating her duty. (She’s had no similar compunction about seeking a say in federal immigration policy. Perhaps she’s running for president.)
I guess this kind of neglect is just par for the course. I wonder if she knows a 51 A can be filed for child neglect? Food for thought, "It doesn't even have to be true to be filed. Once filed the state is obligated to investigate those charges. So in the big picture one charge would have 15,000 counts. Chew on that for a while.
Look at this statement to the ITEM via the GLOBE,
You would think Lynn’s mayor, Judy Flanagan Kennedy, would be trying to whip that excitement up again. But she has simply rolled over, telling the Lynn Daily Itemshe’d never ask the state to reverse a decision. “If I want to have a say in how the state budget gets spent, maybe I should run for governor,” she said, utterly abdicating her duty. (She’s had no similar compunction about seeking a say in federal immigration policy. Perhaps she’s running for president.)
I guess this kind of neglect is just par for the course. I wonder if she knows a 51 A can be filed for child neglect? Food for thought, "It doesn't even have to be true to be filed. Once filed the state is obligated to investigate those charges. So in the big picture one charge would have 15,000 counts. Chew on that for a while.
LORI LEARNS ALGORITHMS
Lori D'Amico
Interesting that this popped up in my memory from a year ago because the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education just approved a settlement to forgive half of the city of Lynn's net school spending debt. The city of Lynn had a net school spending deficiency of about $17 million. This is $17 million that should have been spent on things like the following:
Student instructional services, materials and equipment
Student support services; including health services, food services and school security
Student activities; including athletics, performance groups and clubs
Operation and routine maintenance of school facilities and equipment
Extraordinary maintenance of school facilities
The Mayor and other city and school elected officials aggressively petitioned the state for over a year to have the $17 million debt forgiven. If these individuals took even a fraction of the time and energy they spent on evading their financial responsibilities on ensuring educational funds were properly handled and appropriated, this situation could have been avoided. Instead, the 16,000 plus students attending public school in Lynn are forced to bear the devastating consequences of losing $8 million in funding. Therefore, while the individuals sitting in offices on Bennett Street continue to receive exorbitant raises, the students and teachers are forced to attend school in old, crumbling buildings and overcrowded classrooms that lack basic educational necessities, and students are expected to learn and succeed in such poor learning environments.
GIVING THANKS
mariacarras2003 Cc: jcerulli@lynnma.gov; Jared Nicholson; john.e.ford@state.ma.us; donnacoppola@mail.com; lorraine.gatelyschoolcommittee@gmail.com; patti7761@hotmail.com; lathamc@lynnschools.org; pcaron@lynnma.gov; Lynn Teachers Union; cfofinance@doe.mass.edu
Maria,
It is I that owe you a deep debt of gratitude. After
everyone from the Mayor, the Superintendent, and even DESE officials refused to
answer my direct question for a show of proof for the existence of this
agreement for almost a year, it was once you openly confronted the Mayor at a
publicly televised meeting that any tangible evidence was produced.
I might add when it was produced it only validated what I
had been saying all along. That was the fact LPS had been allowed, illegally I
might add, to operate in fiscal limbo for an extended period of time.
Thanks again for your valiant work on behalf of the students
and their parents.
Sincerely,
Stan
Sent from Mail for Windows 10
Hi
Stanley,
I am
pleased to inform you that I received
a letter from The School departments with a great
information regarding the proposed plan to address net school
spending deficiencies that the city sent to DESE with a plan
to appropriate $2,233,53 fiscal year 2016 through 2019
in addition to that fiscal year 's Net School Spending requirement
set forth in Section 260.
Thank
you Stanley for keeping me focus
Maria
Carrasco
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
I LOVE TO GET LETTERS FROM MARIA
An email from LSC member MARIA CARRASCO
IT WAS MARIA'S INSISTENCEAT A LSC MEETING ABOUT SIX WEEKS AGO ON RECEIVING FROM THE MAYOR THAT THERE WAS I BELIEVE FINALLY SOME ACTION ON THIS MATTER. OH YEAH, THERE WAS THE ATTORNEY GENERAL THING.
Hi
Stanley,
I am
pleased to inform you that I received
a letter from The School departments with a great
information regarding the proposed plan to address net school
spending deficiencies that the city sent to DESE with a plan
to appropriate $2,233,53 fiscal year 2016 through 2019
in addition to that fiscal year 's Net School Spending requirement
set forth in Section 260.
Thank
you Stanley for keeping me focus
Maria
Carrasco IT WAS MARIA'S INSISTENCEAT A LSC MEETING ABOUT SIX WEEKS AGO ON RECEIVING FROM THE MAYOR THAT THERE WAS I BELIEVE FINALLY SOME ACTION ON THIS MATTER. OH YEAH, THERE WAS THE ATTORNEY GENERAL THING.
WHICH LAWS DO WE IGNORE TODAY?
Everybody knows me to be a peace-loving guy. I don't look for no trouble. Still I can't help but scratch my head a little when I found out that the DESE approved the use of Title 70 funds to pay for the new portable classrooms at TRACY. The crazy rules in the Foundation budget doesn't normally allow such capital expenditures. Considering the drastic shape most of LPS's schools are in along with a growing student population left the DESE with little choice.
The other option is thaat if LYNN was treated like every other school district, they would have to TAKE OVER the whole school district because the city of LYNN would go belly up if a strict enforcement of the existing laws were to be enforced.
The funny thing is that I was at a meeting where the DESE wanted the LSC to approve how the city's repayment payment was spent BEFORE the actual repayment plan was actually approved. This of course was alittle fiscal tom foolery usually reserved for backdating field trips to nature's classroom. I feel pretty sure some illegal lack of fiduciary practices are going on but nothing will ever come of it. Why, you ask?
Because there are consequencences to actions and little to none for inaction.
JUST CHANGES THE LAWS ALREADY, DON'T KEEP IGNORING THE ONES YOU DON'T LIKE.
The other option is thaat if LYNN was treated like every other school district, they would have to TAKE OVER the whole school district because the city of LYNN would go belly up if a strict enforcement of the existing laws were to be enforced.
The funny thing is that I was at a meeting where the DESE wanted the LSC to approve how the city's repayment payment was spent BEFORE the actual repayment plan was actually approved. This of course was alittle fiscal tom foolery usually reserved for backdating field trips to nature's classroom. I feel pretty sure some illegal lack of fiduciary practices are going on but nothing will ever come of it. Why, you ask?
Because there are consequencences to actions and little to none for inaction.
JUST CHANGES THE LAWS ALREADY, DON'T KEEP IGNORING THE ONES YOU DON'T LIKE.
SQUEAKY WHEELS AND BACKROOM DEALS
Mary Audley Cc: jcerulli@lynnma.gov; Jared Nicholson; john.e.ford@state.ma.us; donnacoppola@mail.com; Maria Carrasco; lorraine.gatelyschoolcommittee@gmail.com; patti7761@hotmail.com; pcaron@lynnma.gov; DanielFCahill@gmail.com; tyoung@lynnma.gov; Brian.LaPierre@lynnma.gov
Good morning Mary,
Thank you for responding to my letter and offering
suggestions for direction. My point in asking for the said document was to
verify its existence. I have recently learned that a June 9, 2016 letter was
sent from Commissioner Chester of the DESE granting approval retroactively.
While the fact it was done so in such a questionably llegal
way is a little problematic, at least we can move forward down a more
constructive path.
Thank you for your time and effort.
Sincerely,
Stan
Sent from Mail for Windows 10
From: Mary Audley
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 3:41 PM
To: Stanley Wotring
Subject: RE: Net School Spending Agreement
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 3:41 PM
To: Stanley Wotring
Subject: RE: Net School Spending Agreement
Hi
Stanley,
I
do not have a copy of the requested document. It is my understanding that
Peter Caron, the Chief Financial Officer, would have the document you are
requesting. He can be reached at pcaron@lynnma.gov
or 781-586-6702. I have forwarded your request to him.
Mary
Audley
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
THE WRECK OF THE NSS DEAL
My eyes have seen the coming of the deal
No explanation for the 9 million dollars they did steal
Still happy for what little we did get
An explanation? On that I wouldn't bet.
No explanation for the 9 million dollars they did steal
Still happy for what little we did get
An explanation? On that I wouldn't bet.
DONE DEAL DELIVERED DELICATELY
No doubt a direct response from the constant pressure that has been put on by me and a few others it has been revealed to me that there is in fact a letter of acceptance of the repayment schedule for the accepted NSS debt of the $8 Million which was really $17 Million.
Sadly there was no explanation for the Magic of the Math just a line or two of blind acceptance.
However I'm not going to start an argument about the "fairness" of this deal (Not now at least). No, I just glad to know of proof of its existence even if it was dated in June, almost a year after it was supposed to exist.
Sadly there was no explanation for the Magic of the Math just a line or two of blind acceptance.
However I'm not going to start an argument about the "fairness" of this deal (Not now at least). No, I just glad to know of proof of its existence even if it was dated in June, almost a year after it was supposed to exist.
WHEN IT COMES TO PLAY, WE DON'T
With a devotion
To promotion
I am happy to proclaim
that Cook Street Park
Will be staffed once again.
You are right to be a little wary
Cause lack of participation
Could make it temporary.
So now I be saying it loud
We are definitely going to need a crowd.
To promotion
I am happy to proclaim
that Cook Street Park
Will be staffed once again.
You are right to be a little wary
Cause lack of participation
Could make it temporary.
So now I be saying it loud
We are definitely going to need a crowd.
A PARTY OVER THERE
jcerulli@lynnma.gov; Jared Nicholson; john.e.ford@state.ma.us; donnacoppola@mail.com; Maria Carrasco; lorraine.gatelyschoolcommittee@gmail.com; patti7761@hotmail.com Cc: Thomas Iarrobino; DanielFCahill@gmail.com; Thomas Iarrobino; tyoung@lynnma.gov; Brian.LaPierre@lynnma.gov; Lynn Teachers Union
Dear Mayor and other members of the Lynn School Committee,
A community meeting will be held on June 27, 7 pm at KIPP
Academy to discuss the supposed agreement with the DESE to resolve the city’s
NSS accrued debt. You are cordially invited. A public information request has
already been made under the Freedom of Information Act to produce said
document.
Hopefully I will have it by then and this can be a short
meeting. If not I have been advised by both the Attorney General’s Office and
the Secretary of States office to elevate the level of complaint to the
Secretary of State’s Public Records Division. The Attorney General’s office
even went so far as to suggest filing a complaint with the National Civil
Right’s board in Washington and provided me with a contact.
This should be a simple matter and I am only looking for
simple answers.
Sincerely,
Stan
A LITTLE PROOF PLEASE
maudley@lynnma.gov Cc: lathamc@lynnschools.org; jcerulli@lynnma.gov
Dear Ms. Audley,
It is my understanding that the city hall mail system may
have been down which would allow for the opportunity for my request to have
been lost. I am sending you a copy in case it did. I figure it must have as you
are always prompt in your response.
Anyway, there is a community meeting scheduled to be held on
June 27, 7 pm at KIPP to discuss among other things this supposed agreement
between LPS and the DESE regarding the resolving the accrued debt pertaining to
the Net School Spending debt. If you could provide a copy of this agreement,
the meeting would go much more smoothly. Thanks.
Sincerely,
Stan
Sent from Mail for Windows 10
From: Stanley
Wotring
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 3:15 PM
To: maudley@lynnma.gov
Subject: Net School Spending Agreement
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 3:15 PM
To: maudley@lynnma.gov
Subject: Net School Spending Agreement
Dear Ms. Audley,
Having been in contact with both the Civil Rights Division
of the Attorney General’s office and the Public Records Division of the
Secretary of States office I have been instructed on the proper channels to
apply for what I believe to be a public record. The record I am requesting
would be a copy of any alleged agreement between the city of Lynn and the Dept.
of Elementary and Secondary Education whereby a $17 million debt was
satisfactorily mitigated to a just over $8 million debt to be paid back in four
yearly installments.
Numerous requests have been made to the Mayor and other
officials to provide proof of its existence and details about how the debt was
reduced. There must be some signed contract or other supporting documents
verifying its existence. My dealings with you have always been courteous and
quite professional. I do not anticipate anything different.
Do be advised though I have been advised of my appeal
options and I will not hesitate to use them if necessary. Unfortunately getting
to the bottom of this supposed transaction has been a long and tiring ordeal.
Sincerely,
Stan
781 715-5614
Sent from Mail for Windows 10
Monday, June 20, 2016
IRONY NOT LOST ON ME
I can't help but laugh a little at the irony of what's about to play out. You see we are about to have over the LACK OF TRANSPARENCY in regards to the NET SCHOOL SPENDING SAGA and the POLITICS OF PLAYGROUND PICKING is being held at KIPP ACADEMY at 7 PM on JUNE 27.
The funny thing is that KIPP is one of those so-called dreaded CHARTER SCHOOLS that suck funds from what some people refer to as the REAL public schools. All the LSC except for one and all the CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS signed a resolution OPPOSING lifting the CAP on CHARTER SCHOOLS potentially draining millions more dollars from the budget of LPS.
However the meeting has to be held there because the "PUBLIC" schools charge a fee to hold a community meeting. A measure initiated by the one LSC member who DID NOT sign the OPPOSITION PROCLAMATION. That would be the MAYOR.
Her replacing public school union workers with a private scab cleaning outfit has effectively pretty much curtailed building usage, Now you would think that all would make the MAYOR in the pro-CHARTER SCHOOL camp and she might be. Still she remains silent about everything. TYPICAL.
The funny thing is that KIPP is one of those so-called dreaded CHARTER SCHOOLS that suck funds from what some people refer to as the REAL public schools. All the LSC except for one and all the CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS signed a resolution OPPOSING lifting the CAP on CHARTER SCHOOLS potentially draining millions more dollars from the budget of LPS.
However the meeting has to be held there because the "PUBLIC" schools charge a fee to hold a community meeting. A measure initiated by the one LSC member who DID NOT sign the OPPOSITION PROCLAMATION. That would be the MAYOR.
Her replacing public school union workers with a private scab cleaning outfit has effectively pretty much curtailed building usage, Now you would think that all would make the MAYOR in the pro-CHARTER SCHOOL camp and she might be. Still she remains silent about everything. TYPICAL.
A MEETING I MUST MAKE
Stan,
FYI
City Hall email is back as of today.
I have received your emails on NSS and Ward 4 summer park
programming. I share your frustrations on both matters.
We will be holding a neighborhood meeting on Monday June
27th at 7pm at KIPP Academy when residents can voice their concerns and make
their case for more parks.
Thanks,
Brian
Brian LaPierre
Lynn City Councilor At-Large
617 974-1243 cell
781 598-4000 office
Lynn City Hall, Council Office, 4th Floor
3 City Hall Sq.
Lynn, MA 01903
TECH ALUMNI AWARD(ED)S
Why does this sort of thing continually happen? This time it was the LTVI ALUMNI'S turn. Once again the LSC was asked to approve something that had already happened (on the previous night), the presentation of awards..
I guess I can understand a little calendar confusion. I mean you take Easter. There's a three month window when that little bunny might pop up.But graduation is more like Christmas in that it comes at roughly the same time every year and if you are going to take the time to present AWARDS, well they ought to be timely.
Oh well, I'm just glad to get what we got.
I guess I can understand a little calendar confusion. I mean you take Easter. There's a three month window when that little bunny might pop up.But graduation is more like Christmas in that it comes at roughly the same time every year and if you are going to take the time to present AWARDS, well they ought to be timely.
Oh well, I'm just glad to get what we got.
Saturday, June 18, 2016
MONEY LAUNDERED IN THE HOOD
The LYNN BUSINESS ED FOUNDATION served once again as OFFICIAL money launderer to the LYNN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. This time once again they helped filter some cash into LPS coffers. This time it was $6,619.80 from the DORIS L. BENZ TRUST for the purchase of iPads for teachers at the HOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
SOMETIMES PEOPLE READ MY STUFF
Good morning Stanley,
I just noticed you've re-posted my Item-Live article on your site.
If you would like, I'd be more than happy to send you a campaign video once I've completed shooting it for you to upload to your site.
Also, I've attached a brochure which you are more than welcome to post.
Candidate for Sheriff of Essex County
Thank you for your support!
For additional information contact:
Committee to Elect Mark E. Archer
6 Saunders Road
Lynn, MA 01904
Lynn, MA 01904
Friday, June 17, 2016
Fwd: LAST DAY AT ST. PIUS
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From: lynn.school.watch@gmail.com
Date: Jun 17, 2016 11:46 AM
Subject: LAST DAY AT ST. PIUS
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From: lynn.school.watch@gmail.com
Date: Jun 17, 2016 11:46 AM
Subject: LAST DAY AT ST. PIUS
To: <stanleywotring.watch@blogger.com>
Cc:
UNSTAFFED PARKS IN THE HIGHLANDS
jcerulli@lynnma.gov; DanielFCahill@gmail.com; Brian.LaPierre@lynnma.gov; william.trahant@lynnma.gov; richard.colucci@lynnma.gov; hong.net@lynnma.gov; buzzy.barton@lynnma.gov; donnacoppola@mail.com; Maria Carrasco; Jared Nicholson; john.e.ford@state.ma.us; lorraine.gatelyschoolcommittee@gmail.com; patti7761@hotmail.com
Dear Mayor, Lynn City Council members and members of the
Lynn School Committee,
It saddens me to learn that despite having multiple
playgrounds in the neighborhood and being one of the most densely populated
areas in the city, that every park in the Highlands was left unstaffed for the
summer. Hopefully the fact that it is a poorer, more immigrant population did
not weigh into this tragic decision.to rationalize your decision
This travesty is made all the more alarming given the
instability in the management of Ford School personnel and the total lack of
any summer programs from the Lynn Public Schools. Where will the kids go?
Undoubtedly bad behavior of the neglected children will increase which you will
then use in a perverse way to rationalize your decision.
Sorry, there is no justice in discrimination.
Hopefully this absence was just an oversight and now that it
has been brought to your attention, you will work collectively to rectify the
situation.
Sincerely,
Stan
COPPOLA CROWNED
Congrats go to my good friend, former co-worker, and occasional chauffeur, LSC member DONNA COPPOLA for being tapped one of the SHOE CITY LIONS CLUBS'S "WOMEN OF THE YEAR". Sorry I had to steal this photo but hey I was at a 13 inning NAVIGATORS game.
KEEP FIGHTING FOR THE KIDS!
Alice O'Neil Challenger Little League Celebrity Banquet - JUNE 18
Dinner buffet from Italian Old Tyme Cuisine, DJ-Karaoke, Raffles including a Dustin Pedroia signed jersey, and Dancing..
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