Makeyenko control equals disaster for your kids!

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MAKEYENKO DEFENDS USING HIS INFLUENCE TO WIN JOBS FOR
OTHERS

Published on December 18, 2000
Author: ***MARGARET HAMMERSLEY
News Staff Reporter
© The Buffalo News Inc.
Lackawanna School Board member John Makeyenko, who is also chairman of the city's Democratic Committee, makes no bones about it: He helps "qualified" people get jobs at many different governmental levels.

"I've helped out many people in the school district," said Makeyenko. "Some are my friends. Some I knew politically. Some I didn't know, but they had the qualifications. If you don't have the qualifications, you're not going to get a job from John Makeyenko." School Superintendent Monica Kole, in an unusual move, told the board publicly last week that hiring should be free of politics if the Lackawanna schools are to rise from a published rating of 96 among 98 Western New York districts. (Buffalo is at rock bottom).
"Everybody here is related to everybody," Kole said later.
Makeyenko agrees.
"If they do a family tree in our school district, and I'm talking from the day it started, there are a lot of people related to one another," he said. "But you ain't going to see no Makeyenkos."
Makeyenko, now in his second full term as a board member, ran last year's successful mayoral campaign of John J. Kuryak. He was elected city Democratic chairman three months ago.
Before he became Democratic chairman, and before a turnover on a bitterly divided School Board, there was a hint to him that good jobs were available to his relatives, Makeyenko said.
"I refused to put my family on the payroll," he said. "I've had many offers."
His brothers and sisters have good jobs, but there were times -- during the Our lady of Victory Hospital layoffs, for instance -- when a job might have been attractive, he said.
Three board members are current or former employees of the Lackawanna Police Department. The board's appointee as school attorney, Carl Morgan, is a former Lackawanna police lieutenant. Their relatives who are employees include:
Susan M. Motyka, a teacher's aide, hired after her husband Kenneth, a police complaint writer, was elected to the board.
Jackie Piotrowski, teacher's aide, hired after election of her father, Edward Piotrowski, retired police lieutenant.
Carolyn Friend, cafeteria monitor, on the payroll prior to election of her relative, School Board member Robert Friend, a Lackawanna detective.
John Kozak, hired last year as an English teacher and let go, is the son of former School Board member Diane Kozak.
Now teaching with the Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Kozak said he really wanted to work in his hometown and worked actively with the students in extracurricular activities.
The state Education Department has ordered the board to place him on a preferred eligibility list.
"Being a Lackawanna resident and a graduate of St. Bonaventure with a 4.0 grade average, I could do a service for my Lackawanna community," he said. "Unfortunately, I was one of many political casualties."
Makeyenko said relatives can get caught in the middle in School Board disputes and he would not want that to happen to his. He said he is one of the few that has no kin in jobs but he is not averse to recommending school job candidates, provided they are qualified.
"If they want positions in the school district, city, state, county, I'll go to bat for them," he said.
Board member Nancy Parker said she is aware that some relatives hold school posts.
"I don't see a problem as long as they are doing their job," she said.
Parker said Lackawanna has a great board, a great new superintendent in Monica Kole, and now, a great future.
Two months ago the board reinstated Lackawanna residency as a job requirement, a policy Makeyenko strongly backs.
Makeyenko notes that he personally does not have a lot of friends who are certified teachers and that the schools do not produce many students who become teachers. He would like to see that change.
"That's why I want to have residency," he said. "If we're going to pay a teacher $50,000 a year in 10 years, I want to see them own a home in Lackawanna. The only way we're going to attract young families is by hiring people and making them live here."
A former Golden Gloves champ and Marine, Makeyenko is in the odd position of recommending others for jobs when he does not have a paid position himself. After three herniated disks, he is on Social Security disability.
"I live on $705 a month," he said.
The divorced father of two owns a house in Bethlehem Park that he bought at a tax sale. Neighbors include his parents and two of his six siblings. Three months ago he was elected city Democratic chairman.

BILL WIPPERT/Buffalo News
Lackawanna School Board member John Makeyenko, here in Bethlehem Park near his home, says that nepotism should have no place in the district's hiring practices.


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TEST TAKERS VYING FOR CAFETERIA MANAGER JOB

Published on October 12, 2001
Author: ***MARGARET HAMMERSLEY - News Staff Reporter
© The Buffalo News Inc.
Twenty-one applicants, who believe they know their way around a kitchen, are signed up to take the civil service test for cafeteria manager of the Lackawanna School District at 9 a.m. Saturday in the Senior Citizens Center, 420 Martin Road.

Among them is Frank Gable, who has held the post on a provisional basis for a year. Gable friend John Makeyenko, now School Board president, tried unsuccessfully to persuade the Lackawanna Civil Service Commission to eliminate the test and allow the position to be appointive.
Makeyenko, also chairman of the Lackawanna Democratic Committee, said that in about three months, Civil Service will provide a list of the test takers, ranked by their test scores. The board will offer the job to one of the top three.
"Who knows who is going to be on the list in the top three?" said Makeyenko.
On a related front, a pending shortfall in the school lunch program will go to the voters in a referendum Nov. 20, with the School Board asking for the right to transfer $60,000. The proposition appears on the same ballot as a request for an additional $800,000 bond for the planned elementary school.
Former School Board member Diane Kozak questions whether part of the school lunch shortage results from the 1999 appointment of Gable as head cook.
"Part of the $60,000 is a $10,000 shortfall that came when Makeyenko's board majority gave the head cook job to Frank Gable," she said.
Gable lost the head cook job when arbitrator James R. McDonnell ruled that Sandra Mach should receive it. McDonnell awarded back pay to Mach, a sum she recollects as about $10,000.
The decision handed down by McDonnell expressed disapproval of Makeyenko's attempt to help Gable.
"This arbitrator finds that John Makeyenko's interference in the hiring process not only violates the contract but puts grave doubts on his motives," McDonnell said.
Gable moved up when the better job of cafeteria manager opened up last year, and he was appointed provisionally.
Kozak questions whether more effective food service management could have avoided the $60,000 shortfall. School District Senior Accountant Sameh Masry said a surplus that carried the program for several years now is running out.
Masry said the school lunch program took in revenues of $840,681 last yearbut cost $913,141. He said the cost figure includes all salaries and benefits. Seeking a transfer now will help him hold the line on next year's school budget, Masry said.
"It is done now so I do not have to increase next year's budget," he said.
Masry and Makeyenko say they do not know whether the payment to Mach is reflected in the shortfall.
Besides the $60,000 transfer, the board referendum seeks the right to sell $800,000 in bonds to meet the additional costs on what was originally planned as a new $13.1 million school. General contractor bids came in $900,000 above estimates, Masry said.
Action on the $800,000 will determine whether the new building includes an auditorium, Makeyenko said.
e-mail: mhammersley@buffnews.com

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PARENTS LASH OUT AT SCHOOL BOARD

Published on February 15, 2001
Author: ***MARGARET HAMMERSLEY
News Staff Reporter
© The Buffalo News Inc.
Lackawanna parents did not need the missing microphone to make their feelings clear to four Board of Educations members responsible for paying a lawyer $225 an hour in taxpayer money to investigate the new school superintendent.

Their voices, mostly in support of Superintendent Monica Kole, were loud and clear Wednesday although the public address system usually provided for public comment was absent. "Nobody has given her a chance," said parent Anne Wrodarczyk. "You don't like what she is trying to do to get rid of your political garbage".
Although each board member had a personal microphone, the device usually available to speakers had disappeared. The name plate of every board member was in place, but the one that usually rests before Kole was not provided.
Arthur Gill addressed himself directly to the board vice president, John Makeyenko, blaming him for giving a job to a friend and costing the schools thousands of dollars when an aggrieved cook won an arbitration.
"We, the taxpayers, want to thank you for that," said Gill.
"You're welcome," replied Makeyenko, chairman of the Lackawanna Democratic Committee.
"Stop the frivolous spending, stop the ridiculous accusations, stop the political retaliation and focus on the educational needs of our children," said Judy Faircloth.
Makeyenko took issue with a parent's claim that children must share biology books, holding up a paper that he said shows Lackawanna spends 14 percent more than the state allows for such books.
"It's right here, baby," he yelled through his microphone.
When parents sought to respond, board President Kenneth S. Motyka shouted them down through his microphone, saying their 3-minute limit was up.
When Motyka tried to cut off Joseph DiCenzo, saying his time was up. The First Ward resident triumphantly held up an egg timer.
"No, they are not up," yelled DiCenzo, as the crowd applauded. "This next election is going to be the greatest turnout you have ever seen."
The terms of Motyka and M. Elaine Mandy end this school year and an election will be held May 15 to decide who will serve new three-year terms.
"Tell us about the California trip," DiCenzo challenged.
The pending five-day trip to San Diego of three board members and Hamburg attorney Carl W. Morgan, who represents the board, was not openly discussed. However, Morgan, when asked outside the meeting, confirmed the trip. Morgan will accompany Mandy, Makeyenko and Robert T. Friend to the annual meeting of the National School Boards Association.
Judy Faircloth, noting that high school clocks have not worked properly in three years, asked how the four board members can spend $225 an hour to investigate undisclosed allegations against Kole but cannot repair clocks.
Motyka responded that spending must come from funds assigned for specific purposes.
Denise Brill said the money that will go to attorney John M. Curran, hired as special counsel for the investigation, would be better spent to hook school computers to the Internet and provide students with college-level advanced placement classes.
At one point, Makeyenko defended his position as a public servant.
"We don't get no money," he said. "We get nothing but aggravation from people. (We) enjoy helping people."
In response, laughter filled the crowded high school cafeteria where the meeting was held. A parent shouting from the back of the room suggested that he could dance instead. Makeyenko in the past has publicly confirmed that, to make money, he appeared some years ago as an almost nude dancer at a party for teachers.
"I'd be happy to," said Makeyenko, who says his sole income is disability. "I make $750 a month."
Patty DiVito said money going to the Kole probe and other board investigations does nothing to help children's education.
In a related matter, the board, over DiCenzo's objections, voted to eliminate 18 polling places, leaving only a total of six, for a saving of $6,000.
Parent Mohamed Albanna urged the board to keep the past level of polling places, rescind the hiring of the investigating lawyer, and support Kole's recommendation to join the Board of Educational Services to save money on special programs.
"Can you explain to me about BOCES?" asked Makeyenko. "I don't know a lot about it."
Motyka called time on Albanna, who held up DiCenzo's egg timer to claim he had not reached the limit.
The deadline for joining BOCES is June 30, an administrator said.
In other action, the board appointed Francis J. Michaels Jr. as supervisor of building and grounds.

DEREK GEE/Buffalo News
Angry parents Anne Wrodarczyk and Joseph DiCenzo, deprived of a microphone during a tumultuous Lackawanna School Board meeting, blast board Vice President John Makeyenko and shout their support for Superintendent Monica Kole.


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CHAIRMEN OF PARTY NOW HEAD BOARD

Published on July 3, 2001
Author: ***MARGARET HAMMERSLEY - News Staff Reporter
© The Buffalo News Inc.
The two men who head the Lackawanna Democratic Party now also head the Lackawanna School Board, with its almost $27 million budget and more than 200 faculty jobs.

In the annual reorganization meeting Monday, the board named John Makeyenko president and Skay Abdallah vice president. They are chairman and vice chairman, respectively, of the city Democratic Party. Makeyenko was board vice president last year. The board also increased its legal contingent from five lawyers to six lawyers and a law firm. It raised the salary of staff attorney Carl Morgan, who earned $53,000 annually a year ago, to $61,000.
Richard S. Juda was reappointed attorney for special education, at a salary of $31,500, plus benefits. He is the only lawyer to receive benefits. Arc J. Petricca was renamed sexual harassment officer at $5,000.
Attorney Charles Myzel, board negotiator at $15,000 for the past school year, was replaced by two lawyers and a law firm.
"There are five contracts (expired) right now," said Makeyenko.
Negotiations with unions will be divided among Antonio Savaglio, clerks and nonprofessionals, $16,500; Santo Campanella, nurses and administrators, $16,500; and Damon & Morey, teachers, $20,000.
"Last year, I was asked to negotiate for all five (contracts)," Myzel said.
The appointments of the lawyers drew comment after the meeting from citizens not allowed to speak during the session.
Former board member Diane Kozak said the board is now headed by the city's Democratic chairman and vice chairman and has tapped a law firm, Damon & Morey, that includes county Democratic Chairman G. Steven Pigeon.
Joseph DiCenzo, a citizen who studies public budgets, noted the $150,500 the board voted in salaries for lawyers is $5,000 more than in the recently passed budget for that purpose.
"When the board encourages voters to pass a budget, they always say, 'Do it for the kids,' " DiCenzo said.
The board also:
Rescheduled its meeting times for board and work sessions, from the second Monday and second Wednesday of the month, respectively, to the third Monday and third Wednesday. The new meeting days begin in August.
Mohamed Albanna, pointing out that the third Monday is also the meeting date for City Council, urged the School Board to avoid a conflict.
Makeyenko said the board's meeting dates were changed to give Superintendent Paul Hashem more time to prepare. He did not rule out further changes in the meeting schedule.
OK'd a travel policy, despite the protests of new board member Robert Lohr, who objected to the board's allowing members to travel to conferences across the country without any requirement to report back in open session on expenditures or what they did.
He said the practice appears to conflict with the board travel policy approved in 1996.
Makeyenko urged that the board first approve the policy, then determine if it conflicts with the 1996 policy.
"We can act on this and have Mr. Morgan check the policies," he said.
Revised the rules for public comment at regular meetings, allowing five speakers to comment at the start of the meeting and five speakers at the close. Each speaker would be allotted three minutes.
To speak, residents have to sign up before the opening of a regular meeting. Public comment is not allowed at other meetings.

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[mnb811]

Seems like the Board President Makeyenko was paying these certian lawyers a ton of money long before the current majority decided to pay a LAW FIRM $180 an hour. Are you kidding me. Talk about a waste of money! All of these guys needed a piece of the pie for what? The amount they spent then still doesn't come to what they spend now.Talk about politics this thing reeks. Traveling to conferences without reporting on conference and expenditures during an open meeting shows a lack of accountability!:mad:

[literal]

WOW- this thread is crazy.

I am not sure what the point is....(other than bashing a board member). School board members are elected by the people and once in, they are each one of seven votes. Deals are MADE EVERYWHERE on school boards because they need each other's vote/support. Lackawanna is no different than every other school district. Lackawanna just gets more publicity!

Right or wrong, that is a fact. If any one member gets "control", remember- it takes a number of peers to agree to give a person that control. My only concern is that all work toward good and be for the kids. That has NEVER been the case because in order to focus on the children, sacrifices will have to be made that involve CUTTING STAFF, REQUIRING ACCOUNTABILITY and
being WILLING TO MAKE DECISIONS NOW THAT WILL CHANGE HOW THINGS OPERATE! Leadership in the schools (Superintendent) and on the board(President) should be working together to make some radical changes now to prepare for what will be coming in the next two years...it will get worse and the Board (at that time) will be left with the dirty work of cutting even more jobs across all areas.

Isn't it strange that all other districts are laying off large numbers and Lackawanna isn't? Once again, here we go with the Bethlehem Steel saga...it will never happen to us. Is there no one out there bold enough to do the right thing?

[mnb811]

Number one it is not bashing a board member it is his record. His record of intimidating fellow members, not listening to parents and definately not changing a thing. He is about jobs jobs and more jobs. Once again why would you want to have someone who has been on this board for years along with Mr. Miller who is PART OF THE PROBLEM. Same old Same old nothing will change with these guys. Haven't we already been down this road? Time to get people not connected to CITY HALL in office. Do you really think Makeyenko is just one guy with one vote. He will have Rozwood, Leonetti, Miller, Friend and himself making the same stupid decisions down the same old path of jobs/politics instead of doing what is right for our children. You of all people should know what he is all about. You tried to change things and he shut you down. I agree with a lot of your posts but seriously this guy has been in office since the nineties and hasn't changed his thinking one bit. What makes you think he has any intention of doing it now? The city hall controlled people will never ever put the children first and never have because they need the jobs and patronage to stay in power simple as that. This district is nothing but a job service for political parties.They could care less about educating your children because if they did it would have changed a long time ago.

[youcangohome]

Number one it is not bashing a board member it is his record. His record of intimidating fellow members, not listening to parents and definately not changing a thing. He is about jobs jobs and more jobs. Once again why would you want to have someone who has been on this board for years along with Mr. Miller who is PART OF THE PROBLEM. Same old Same old nothing will change with these guys. Haven't we already been down this road? Time to get people not connected to CITY HALL in office. Do you really think Makeyenko is just one guy with one vote. He will have Rozwood, Leonetti, Miller, Friend and himself making the same stupid decisions down the same old path of jobs/politics instead of doing what is right for our children. You of all people should know what he is all about. You tried to change things and he shut you down. I agree with a lot of your posts but seriously this guy has been in office since the nineties and hasn't changed his thinking one bit. What makes you think he has any intention of doing it now? The city hall controlled people will never ever put the children first and never have because they need the jobs and patronage to stay in power simple as that. This district is nothing but a job service for political parties.They could care less about educating your children because if they did it would have changed a long time ago.

Do you EVER write the truth? Makeyenko and Miller served together on the board for one year. Hold up only the middle finger on your right hand. That's one. Or count how many friends you have. ooops, that's less than one.

[mnb811]

Do you EVER write the truth? Makeyenko and Miller served together on the board for one year. Hold up only the middle finger on your right hand. That's one. Or count how many friends you have. ooops, that's less than one.

Bashing me again. Reading comprehension must not be taught in Lackawanna. I never said they served on the board together I said the both were on the board before. Learn how to read or comprehend please!Otherwise keep to yourself and go home. All you people ever do is bash someone with a different opinion.John has been on this thing forever off and on. Miller has been on the board to. Nothing will change because they have been there and done that.

[lackawanna #1]

Number one it is not bashing a board member it is his record. His record of intimidating fellow members, not listening to parents and definately not changing a thing. He is about jobs jobs and more jobs. Once again why would you want to have someone who has been on this board for years along with Mr. Miller who is PART OF THE PROBLEM. Same old Same old nothing will change with these guys. Haven't we already been down this road? Time to get people not connected to CITY HALL in office. Do you really think Makeyenko is just one guy with one vote. He will have Rozwood, Leonetti, Miller, Friend and himself making the same stupid decisions down the same old path of jobs/politics instead of doing what is right for our children. You of all people should know what he is all about. You tried to change things and he shut you down. I agree with a lot of your posts but seriously this guy has been in office since the nineties and hasn't changed his thinking one bit. What makes you think he has any intention of doing it now? The city hall controlled people will never ever put the children first and never have because they need the jobs and patronage to stay in power simple as that. This district is nothing but a job service for political parties.They could care less about educating your children because if they did it would have changed a long time ago.
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He can run on his record as a board member, he did last year and won, get over it!

[lackawanna #1]

You idiots sit here and bash every elected official in this city. There is one thing you forget, the majority of the public non political persons like these people. How the hell do you think they got in office you idiot! Go ahead and keep offending everyone, that works well when trying to win an election!
1 day left of this non sense, then you can move on to bashing the next election!

[andreahaxton]

OH Please Stop---YOUR Nose is growing by the second!

Except in my case --- The Politicians attacked me personally AND,
1. " The City" spent over $25,000 of tax dollars in 2008 to come after me about my building. Drive around the City and look at all the buildings, especially the burned out one since 2003 on Holland, A sweetheart deal is currently cooking for that one.

2. Bashing?!!?? HAHAHA! Too Funny! Am I missing something here?


I have tried 3x now to no avail to wave the white flag.
At least all of us who try to help out of the goodness of our heart, say to you-----We Are NOT Responsible for the Mess the City is in--YOU ARE!

So take credit where credit is due.

****The People ""LIKE THE PEOPLE IN OFFICE""****?? Try some are wannabees and others are fearful of their assessments, retaliation, and plain old SICK of their lies and greed. They are the "Silent Majority" who are so turned off from the dirty poli-tricks that they do not even come out to vote.

Not only is your nose growing, you better make your doorways larger to fit your head through.





Insanity Quotes


Some are born mad. Some remain so. :D
Author: Samuel Beckett

Like men condemned to thunderbolts, Who, ere the blow, become mere dolts.
Author: Samuel Butler (1)
Source: Hudibras (pt. III, canto II, l. 565)

Much madness is divinest sense To a discerning eye; Much sense the starkest madness. 'Tis the majority In this, as all, prevails Assent, and you are sane; Demur,--you're straightway dangerous, And handled with a chain. :rolleyes:
Author: Emily Dickinson
(1891 ed.)

For those whom God to ruin has designed He fits for fate, and first destroys their mind. :(
Author: John Dryden


There is a pleasure, sure, In being mad, which none but madmen know!
Author: John Dryden


Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. :eek:
Author: John Dryden


The alleged power to charm down insanity, or ferocity in beasts, is a power behind the eye.
Author: Ralph Waldo Emerson
Source: Essays--Conduct of Life--Of Behaviour

But the devil when he purports any evil against man, first perverts his mind. :([Lat., At daemon, homini quum struit aliquid malum, Pervertit illi primitus mentem suam.]
Author: Euripides


But when Fate destines one to ruin it begins by blinding the eyes of his understanding. :p

[gibbsgal]

BLAH, BLAH, BLAH.....SHUUUUT UP #1 Lackawanna Loser! Shut up already, we know your head is stuck up makeyenko's ass. Shut up!

[gibbsgal]

The divorced father of two owns a house in Bethlehem Park that he bought at a tax sale. Neighbors include his parents and two of his six siblings. Three months ago he was elected city Democratic chairman.

What happened to the father of the year? Forget about your first born when you spoke?

[youcangohome]

Bashing me again. Reading comprehension must not be taught in Lackawanna. I never said they served on the board together I said the both were on the board before. Learn how to read or comprehend please!Otherwise keep to yourself and go home. All you people ever do is bash someone with a different opinion.John has been on this thing forever off and on. Miller has been on the board to. Nothing will change because they have been there and done that.

Learn how to write and then we can comprehend.

[youcangohome]

oh please stop---your nose is growing by the second!

Except in my case --- the politicians attacked me personally and,
1. " the city" spent over $25,000 of tax dollars in 2008 to come after me about my building. Drive around the city and look at all the buildings, especially the burned out one since 2003 on holland, a sweetheart deal is currently cooking for that one.

2. Bashing?!!?? Hahaha! Too funny! Am i missing something here?


I have tried 3x now to no avail to wave the white flag.
At least all of us who try to help out of the goodness of our heart, say to you-----we are not responsible for the mess the city is in--you are!

So take credit where credit is due.

****the people ""like the people in office""****?? Try some are wannabees and others are fearful of their assessments, retaliation, and plain old sick of their lies and greed. They are the "silent majority" who are so turned off from the dirty poli-tricks that they do not even come out to vote.

Not only is your nose growing, you better make your doorways larger to fit your head through.





Insanity quotes


some are born mad. Some remain so. :d
author: Samuel beckett

like men condemned to thunderbolts, who, ere the blow, become mere dolts.
Author: Samuel butler (1)
source: Hudibras (pt. Iii, canto ii, l. 565)

much madness is divinest sense to a discerning eye; much sense the starkest madness. 'tis the majority in this, as all, prevails assent, and you are sane; demur,--you're straightway dangerous, and handled with a chain. :rolleyes:
Author: Emily dickinson
(1891 ed.)

for those whom god to ruin has designed he fits for fate, and first destroys their mind. :(
author: John dryden


there is a pleasure, sure, in being mad, which none but madmen know!
Author: John dryden


insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. :eek:
Author: John dryden


the alleged power to charm down insanity, or ferocity in beasts, is a power behind the eye.
Author: Ralph waldo emerson
source: Essays--conduct of life--of behaviour

but the devil when he purports any evil against man, first perverts his mind. :([lat., at daemon, homini quum struit aliquid malum, pervertit illi primitus mentem suam.]
author: Euripides


but when fate destines one to ruin it begins by blinding the eyes of his understanding. :p

i, i, i, i, i, i, i,

[andreahaxton]

political machine

In U.S. politics, a political organization that controls enough votes to maintain political and administrative control of its community. The rapid growth of cities in the 19th century created huge problems for city governments, which were often poorly organized and unable to provide services. Enterprising politicians were able to win support by offering favours, including patronage jobs and housing, in exchange for votes. Though machines often helped to restructure city governments to the benefit of their constituents, they just as often resulted in poorer service (when jobs were doled out as political rewards), corruption (when contracts or concessions were awarded in return for kickbacks), and aggravation of racial or ethnic hostilities (when the machine did not reflect the city's diversity). Reforms, suburban flight, and a more mobile population with fewer ties to city neighbourhoods have weakened machine politics. Famous machines include those of William Magear Tweed (New York), James Michael Curley (Boston), Thomas Pendergast (Kansas City, Mo.), and Richard J. Daley (Chicago). See also civil service.

For more information on political machine, visit Britannica.com. Britannica Concise Encyclopedia. Copyright © 1994-2008 Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

The $1,000,000 question is: Who is the real boss hog in Lackawanna?

The ones on the front lines are not the brightest bulb on the string---they take the hits, and walk around like a peacock with the power they think they have, BUT....

I know how it works and that is why I am politically black-balled, "Because I won't PLAY BALL with the crooks who have raped OUR good City of the money that should have been spent on the City and things for the People who live in it." I fight for THE PEOPLE and the politicians fight me/us.

Knowledge is Power! Power is Knowledge---We KNOW, they Pow!

Who is the Director, it is not John John, they just use him for the battles because that is the level he plays on.:(

[andreahaxton]

The Armor of God

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Spiritually Dressed For Success
Pr 20:18 (NIV) Make plans by seeking advice; if you wage war, obtain guidance.


The purpose of this Bible Study is to consider and meditate on the Scriptural meaning of each piece of the armor of God, so that we might stand firm in the battles of life.
Eph 6:10-17 (NIV) ...Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armour of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled round your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

No matter what the outcome tomorrow, God has a plan. I just put my Armour on and show up.
I bless my enemies and ask mercy for your hard-hearts.

[mnb811]

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He can run on his record as a board member, he did last year and won, get over it!

He is the problem. His record of threats and intimidation is on record. The only reason why he won was his cronies and friends voted him in. 3 percent turnout whooppiiie!!! Have this thing in November he'd get his ass kicked to the curb.

[gibbsgal]

You idiots sit here and bash every elected official in this city. There is one thing you forget, the majority of the public non political persons like these people. How the hell do you think they got in office you idiot! Go ahead and keep offending everyone, that works well when trying to win an election!
1 day left of this non sense, then you can move on to bashing the next election!

Intimidation!!!!

[literal]

In fairness to the person here who has his own thread....

I have never known John to be in any way hurtful to children. When it came to the needs of the "kids" in the district, I NEVER met with his resistance. Let's be clear on that. He would move mountains to get votes to help kids.

Now as far as staff and political stuff....that may be different. That is business that was handled very differently and of course, too heavily handed politics. In the end, we all have to live with our own conscience.

It has always been my HOPE that things will change... I will NOT give up on that hope!

[gibbsgal]

Real fair to his OWN children.......

Divorced father of two? Ummmmm, he has THREE children. Easy to forget about the first born? How fair is that?????

[literal]

Real fair to his OWN children.......

Divorced father of two? Ummmmm, he has THREE children. Easy to forget about the first born? How fair is that?????

It wasn't long ago that John showed me a picture of his son in Florida. He had that picture on the bulletin board in his office. He WAS proud to show and share. I also know he visits etc.

John has re-married his second wife. Whatever their life, THEIR BUSINESS!!!!
John may have his faults (like ALL of us) but he certainly has good things too!
It's no fun always focusing on what's wrong with everyone......

[lackawanna #1]

By the way Johns first son lives here in Lackawanna!

[gibbsgal]

Still does NOT explain his ignorance............

[mom3boys]

LACKAWANNA :):):):):)

Candidates: (Elect 2) Lisa Friend, 1,320; Ronald Miller, 1,225; Laurent Swanson, 899; Catherine Panczkowski, 785.

Budget: $44 million, up 4.22 percent. Yes, 1,301; no, 784.

[andreahaxton]

Cath, when did you say we are going to have our Victory party?

I know God pulled you and Laurent out of the den for a reason, we must trust him.

This is not meant to offend anyone at all, I truly wish everyone well and pray they will help Lackawanna Schools pull up.


Did "I" say Party? "I'll" bring the green bean casserole---no sorry, I burned it at Christmas, I'll bring the cheese.:D

[literal]

Gee, I hear Congratulations are in order for John Makeyenko who was voted in Board President. Carl Morgan is back as attorney.........WOW!!!!!
Annette Iafallo survived as board clerk...now that is some amazing politics!

[gibbsgal]

Isn't Makeyenko they very person who came after you as Superintendent? WOW---you aren't kidding.....amazing politics????? Talk about a bunch of sellouts!! You people disgust me. What the hell ever happened to integrity in your city??? Think that left when the Steel Plant closed! Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice shame on me!!!

[literal]

Isn't Makeyenko they very person who came after you as Superintendent? WOW---you aren't kidding.....amazing politics????? Talk about a bunch of sellouts!! You people disgust me. What the hell ever happened to integrity in your city??? Think that left when the Steel Plant closed! Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice shame on me!!!

And your point is what? All I said is the FACT he was (1) ELECTED (voted in by his community), (2) VOTED IN AS PRESIDENT and (3) WAS GIVEN CONTROL by his fellow board memebrs. Is any of that incorrect? I was not there to vote but if I was, yes, I would have voted for him. Did I say he was perfect? Shall I "HATE" him because of what was in 2000? That would be stupid! I have no bitterness. I only have to ACCOUNT for ME, no one else.

I hope he uses his power for GOOD. Yes, I DO BELIEVE he is capable of that....and, I wish him the BEST.

[gibbsgal]

My point is that he stuck a knife in your back!! I guess he also assisted in removing it too! Double edged- two faced= Lackawanna school board president.

[mnb811]

And your point is what? All I said is the FACT he was (1) ELECTED (voted in by his community), (2) VOTED IN AS PRESIDENT and (3) WAS GIVEN CONTROL by his fellow board memebrs. Is any of that incorrect? I was not there to vote but if I was, yes, I would have voted for him. Did I say he was perfect? Shall I "HATE" him because of what was in 2000? That would be stupid! I have no bitterness. I only have to ACCOUNT for ME, no one else.

I hope he uses his power for GOOD. Yes, I DO BELIEVE he is capable of that....and, I wish him the BEST.

Thought you wanted politics out of the schools??? Problem is this tool is the biggest political problem in the district.

Elected by whom the machine no one shows up for school board elections. This city has the clique/machine to turn out the vote.

Given control by who? No one else wanted the job because they do not want the BS that goes with it. You forgot to mention his enforcer rejoining him Capt. Miller. In alot of people's opinion a police officer has no place on ANY board city or school due to the intimidation and conflict of interest factors. God knows this stuff happens right here in this city. Problem is most of the people it happened to have no balls to stand up to them and instead become part of the gang that did them in. Like yourself. That is why I have a lot more respect for Ms. Haxton than any of the others.....She's not afraid to stand up for her beliefs unlike the others who cave in and assimulate into the group of people who want them to do whatever they want for themselves and their cronies rather than doing what is right for the citizens and taxpayers they are supossedly representing!

[Dragonldy]

I know I don't want police in my kids school.I was told that parents were afraid of the terrorist and asked for the police to be there.Searching teenage girls must be special fun for some of the lucky guys on the force.I suppose that's why it's called a force huh.That will teach them.Those lumpy things they keep rubbing are really bombs,forget about the mental trama it might cause.We all had it happen to us and look how great we turned out right?

[literal]

Thought you wanted politics out of the schools??? Problem is this tool is the biggest political problem in the district.

Problem is most of the people it happened to have no balls to stand up to them and instead become part of the gang that did them in. Like yourself.

WOW. I have not sold out to anyone. Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.

I have not spoken to John in years and quite frankly it is of no concern to me what he does. But the anger and bitterness I read on this thread is of more concern. I believe in HOPE. I spent a whole career working with kids people called "bad." They were not bad. Given their circumstance in life we might be called the same thing. Someone has to change the camera lens to see things differently....get a new angle. NOT ALL ANGLES ARE BAD. Can we afford to give up on each other?

Too much time is spent on John. What are YOU doing in your own little corner of the world to make a it a better place?

[gibbsgal]

It wasn't long ago that John showed me a picture of his son in Florida. He had that picture on the bulletin board in his office. He WAS proud to show and share. I also know he visits etc.

Insanity? Do you not remember this quote? It wasn't long ago.....so how long ago was it?? You were in his office. Quite trying to use reverse psychology and your double talk to say absolutely NOTHING! You were sniffing for a job since at least 2007, guess he got you again.......

[literal]

Insanity? Do you not remember this quote? It wasn't long ago.....so how long ago was it?? You were in his office. Quite trying to use reverse psychology and your double talk to say absolutely NOTHING! You were sniffing for a job since at least 2007, guess he got you again.......

Yes, I was in his office at the Recreation Center in the 1st ward when I was with someone else from the 1st ward (who is on regular here) who was using the exercise equipment.
Oh, I think that I say plenty and sorry I never went looking for any job.........but, think what you want!

He is probably reading your comments and laughing out loud!

[mnb811]

WOW. I have not sold out to anyone. Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.

I have not spoken to John in years and quite frankly it is of no concern to me what he does. But the anger and bitterness I read on this thread is of more concern. I believe in HOPE. I spent a whole career working with kids people called "bad." They were not bad. Given their circumstance in life we might be called the same thing. Someone has to change the camera lens to see things differently....get a new angle. NOT ALL ANGLES ARE BAD. Can we afford to give up on each other?

Too much time is spent on John. What are YOU doing in your own little corner of the world to make a it a better place?

You said it perfectly with your quote:

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.

Problem is John and his like have been running their little fiefdom and employment agency for more than a decade now. We only had new people and new leadership for 3 years and his people did everything in their power to discredit,intimidate and humiliate the NEW people or should I say OUTSIDERS. The problem is this guy is just out for himself and his buddies could care less about the schools and their piss poor ratings.It is all about keeping your job. Got to play ball or your out demoted or worse.They blame the ratings on the "bad" kids ,arab kids and poor parenting skills of parents.But the reality is that after a decade of NO leadership and unwillingness to TRY something different on his part our schools are still on the bottom because of POLITICAL reasons. Now that is what you call insanity!!!!:eek:

[mnb811]

I know I don't want police in my kids school.I was told that parents were afraid of the terrorist and asked for the police to be there.Searching teenage girls must be special fun for some of the lucky guys on the force.I suppose that's why it's called a force huh.That will teach them.Those lumpy things they keep rubbing are really bombs,forget about the mental trama it might cause.We all had it happen to us and look how great we turned out right?

That is another lame excuse.Terrorists? LOL Like I have been saying the school district is just an employment agency for a select few. I could put a VERY VERY VERY good reason why the district should have replaced the police officers with private security but I am afraid to ruin the names of the good honest officers on the force. The truth never gets published and when someone puts out the truth in this city they call it slander. Go figure. Your on the right track though.

[mnb811]

Heard Ernie Leonetti resigned from school board Monday. Let the Makeyenko sham games begin!!!! You get the school board you deserve when you don't go out and vote!!!!

[literal]

WOW! If that is true then the Board can have anyone they want fill the seat until the next election May 2011.

I hear there are several lay offs including Bynarski.....Nothing yet in the posted Board minutes on the Lackawanna City School District website.

[mnb811]

WOW! If that is true then the Board can have anyone they want fill the seat until the next election May 2011.

I hear there are several lay offs including Bynarski.....Nothing yet in the posted Board minutes on the Lackawanna City School District website.

Since we just had an election it should be Laurent Swanson but he isn't a good ol boy!!! Or is he?

[mnb811]

How can you have layoffs if the positions are already budgeted and we voted on the budget? No layoffs were in it. Another lie!

[dickypotpie]

Boy reading some of your post makes me wonder. First you complain about good ole boys wasting money. They make some cuts to save the tax payers some money and your still complaining....Make up your mind....

[mnb811]

Wow you laid off 4 or 5 people that didn't support you at election time. Pretty impressive. In a 44 million dollar budget you can't layoff anyone else? Teacher's aides should be pared down to like 15 from the current 30plus. There are way to many in the district. You guys can't do that because its all your friends and family right??? Lol Every other district laid off a lot more people.This is just politics as usual! Stop with the BS "We got to save money excuse." I could cut that budget down to 35million in an hour!

[dickypotpie]

You talk a good game. Why dont you run for office and then make all the cuts you want. Its easy to talk about it on this site but get on the streets and run for something and maybe you might convince some of us. I dont agree with all the things that go on in this city but it's like that in all city's and town's. Just read some of the posts in cheektowaga, sloan,hamburg,etc.
The the difference is you know all the players in Lackawanna. Same groups and everytime a new name wants to run they get sucked right in to the cycle
of LA. politics.

[literal]

The board can appoint ANYONE THEY WANT to a vacated position. It does not have to be the next person in line with the highest votes at election time, though some do that.
Ernie was (in my opinion) wrong to resign after being elected by the people. He should have sat out his term ......but, that is his choice and his business.

Layoffs are in proportion to the number of school employees so, some districts laid off more because they have more employees. However, Lackawanna's employee numbers are WAY TOO HIGH for the number of students they serve. PERIOD. There should have been 2 administrators cut, 5 teachers and 8 aides, 2 secretaries and then of course another 4-5 maintenance. Layoffs are long overdue and shame on all board members over the years that just kept giving jobs away! These unfortunate people really need their jobs.That is only the start. This should be reviewed again in the Spring 2011 with more layoffs given the state of the economy. We shall see what the board minutes show as soon as they are posted...sure takes a LONG TIME for these minutes to be posted!!!!

Positions can be budgeted for but the district is NOT HELD TO filling and maintaining those positions. The board has to have flexibility to make sound decisons as information becomes available and the district's financial circumstances change.

I wonder how long Sam Masry will stay as Business Manager? Why can't the district find a qualified replacement?

[Dragonldy]

Some of the teachers aids are college students,I think they volunteer.

[andreahaxton]

Thanks go out to Omar Saleh for listening to Mr. Joe Dicenso about going after the Windmill money portion for the Lackawanna Schools. Mr. Saleh took all the info to Mrs. Brynarski and the Board got the Attorney they hired before Mr. Morgan to get the money due the Schools ----WHICH should have been done in 2005 BUT something shady transpired at the time on the part of the City who purposely left the Lackawanna School District and Erie County out of getting their share of the Windmill assessment payments channeled properly.
Thank You for getting the contract done! Maybe our KIDS WON'T HAVE TO PEDDLE CANDY BARS THE FORST DAY OF SCHOOL NOW, OR WILL THEY?

Mr. Masry got a one year contract last night for I believe $7500/month and another employee got the "temporary" job position of Maintenance Mechanic.

Do you have to go to school and have proper credentials to be a mechanic?:rolleyes:

[youcangohome]

Thanks go out to Omar Saleh for listening to Mr. Joe Dicenso about going after the Windmill money portion for the Lackawanna Schools. Mr. Saleh took all the info to Mrs. Brynarski and the Board got the Attorney they hired before Mr. Morgan to get the money due the Schools ----WHICH should have been done in 2005 BUT something shady transpired at the time on the part of the City who purposely left the Lackawanna School District and Erie County out of getting their share of the Windmill assessment payments channeled properly.
Thank You for getting the contract done! Maybe our KIDS WON'T HAVE TO PEDDLE CANDY BARS THE FORST DAY OF SCHOOL NOW, OR WILL THEY?

Mr. Masry got a one year contract last night for I believe $7500/month and another employee got the "temporary" job position of Maintenance Mechanic.

Do you have to go to school and have proper credentials to be a mechanic?:rolleyes:

More of your misinformation. I was at last nights meeting and I don't remember you going into executive session with the board about the windmills. So you, like the rest of us, have no idea who negotiated what or which board members are responsible, if not all of them. What I do remember is you talking on your cell phone after being asked to turn it off. Classless as always. Talking about how you are for the taxpayer, but you're not one.
They said the orginal offer was 300,000 something, but MR.MORGAN, MR. KORACH and MR.MASREY negotiated the offer to 600,000 plus. Of course, you didn't want to hear that, did you? Do the city a favor, pay your taxes, shut up and go away. Or just go away.

[mnb811]

More of your misinformation. I was at last nights meeting and I don't remember you going into executive session with the board about the windmills. So you, like the rest of us, have no idea who negotiated what or which board members are responsible, if not all of them. What I do remember is you talking on your cell phone after being asked to turn it off. Classless as always. Talking about how you are for the taxpayer, but you're not one.
They said the orginal offer was 300,000 something, but MR.MORGAN, MR. KORACH and MR.MASREY negotiated the offer to 600,000 plus. Of course, you didn't want to hear that, did you? Do the city a favor, pay your taxes, shut up and go away. Or just go away.

Your totally insane and clueless. It was the law firm that you retreads fired.Thanks to the previous board majority for accomplishing this!! So you can go home and stay there. John the gopher didn't do a thing about it and wouldn't because it would rob cash from his city buddy Norm. Mr. Morgan was clueless because the work was already done for him by the previous law firm. He stole and took the credit so you can go home and jump under the covers or better yet lock yourself in the basement and stay there and keep paying higher taxes so your friends can keep robbing it.Thieves!!

Wonder how the temporary mechanic can do the job since he has all kinds of human rights violations against him. That alone disqualifies him along with his other non qualifacations. The only thing he has is that he is John's buddy. Can you say lawsuit once again boys and girls. Great display of incompetant leadership. Once again the taxpayers will foot the bill.

[mnb811]

The board can appoint ANYONE THEY WANT to a vacated position. It does not have to be the next person in line with the highest votes at election time, though some do that.
Ernie was (in my opinion) wrong to resign after being elected by the people. He should have sat out his term ......but, that is his choice and his business.

Layoffs are in proportion to the number of school employees so, some districts laid off more because they have more employees. However, Lackawanna's employee numbers are WAY TOO HIGH for the number of students they serve. PERIOD. There should have been 2 administrators cut, 5 teachers and 8 aides, 2 secretaries and then of course another 4-5 maintenance. Layoffs are long overdue and shame on all board members over the years that just kept giving jobs away! These unfortunate people really need their jobs.That is only the start. This should be reviewed again in the Spring 2011 with more layoffs given the state of the economy. We shall see what the board minutes show as soon as they are posted...sure takes a LONG TIME for these minutes to be posted!!!!

Positions can be budgeted for but the district is NOT HELD TO filling and maintaining those positions. The board has to have flexibility to make sound decisons as information becomes available and the district's financial circumstances change.

I wonder how long Sam Masry will stay as Business Manager? Why can't the district find a qualified replacement?

1) Ernie was always about Ernie and his precious health insurence. He got it at the last meeting so he quit. See we told you so!

2) Sam Masry will be there forever at this rate. When you do not show up for the Superintendent search interviews making the whole process a farce word gets out pretty quickly what a disfunctional district Lackawanna is and how politics plays a part in everything this board does. Who in their right mind will want to work with morons who have no personal accountabilty whatsoever. These morons ruin it for the GOOD people in this district who really care. The morons give everyone a bad name.

[mnb811]

You talk a good game. Why dont you run for office and then make all the cuts you want. Its easy to talk about it on this site but get on the streets and run for something and maybe you might convince some of us. I dont agree with all the things that go on in this city but it's like that in all city's and town's. Just read some of the posts in cheektowaga, sloan,hamburg,etc.
The the difference is you know all the players in Lackawanna. Same groups and everytime a new name wants to run they get sucked right in to the cycle
of LA. politics.

I might just run and rip off Palidino's slogan in the process cause I am mad as hell and I am not going to take this BS anymore!!!!

By the way read the previous articles on this thread because history sure is repeating itself!!!!!

[mnb811]

Some of the teachers aids are college students,I think they volunteer.

Keep the volunteers and dump some of the others. Check out www.seethroughny.com and see the salaries we pay compared to others. Also not all our teachers aides are listed on here for some reason. Also check out the names it is a family tree of Lackawanna Politics. The real reason why they won't be touched.

[mnb811]

First of all you know nothing about me. Bitter ? Stupid? Negative? I guess in your eyes 98 out of 100 must be positive. I imagine when John makes the district hit 100 out of 100 its going to be like winning the mega millions to you. LOL Go home already please. The Truth hurts pretty bad don't it. You really can't be that blind if so then your the stupid one.The record is dismal and has been for years under John please read the articles they don't lie.

PS I hear his old punching bag Moytka is replacing Ernie. Figures. Another cause continuing the problems. Only in Lackawanna do people who created the problems still get hired.

[gibbsgal]

Want me to pull up the buffalo news article about punching bag motyka!!

[gibbsgal]

More of your misinformation. I was at last nights meeting and I don't remember you going into executive session with the board about the windmills. So you, like the rest of us, have no idea who negotiated what or which board members are responsible, if not all of them. What I do remember is you talking on your cell phone after being asked to turn it off. Classless as always. Talking about how you are for the taxpayer, but you're not one.
They said the orginal offer was 300,000 something, but MR.MORGAN, MR. KORACH and MR.MASREY negotiated the offer to 600,000 plus. Of course, you didn't want to hear that, did you? Do the city a favor, pay your taxes, shut up and go away. Or just go away.

They didn't negotiate squat! Weren't miller and makeyenko on the board when the windmills first came to Lackawanna? First and second phase of the windmills and never pursued $ that was due to the school. Mrs. Bryniarski and her administration pushed the windmill company for the schools fair share of money long overdue them!

[mnb811]

Want me to pull up the buffalo news article about punching bag motyka!!

Do we really want to embarass these morons some more?? I really wonder how much more truth they can take. They can't stand the exposure. Ms. Haxton was really on to these guys. The more they spew the deeper they dig their hole.:eek:


PS There is more to the Leonetti deal. The hole got covered up pretty deep. I wonder if they can cancel that health insurence?

[Dragonldy]

Keep the volunteers and dump some of the others. Check out www.seethroughny.com and see the salaries we pay compared to others. Also not all our teachers aides are listed on here for some reason. Also check out the names it is a family tree of Lackawanna Politics. The real reason why they won't be touched.



Thank you for that website link and yes having volunteers is good for both the student and the school.The student gets college credits for working and gains experience working with children,it's nothing but win for everyone involved.
Hope there's enough to go around lol.Maybe some of the local High school students can pitch in at the elementary schools too?

Art,music instruction? Give them credits and better resumes for the work.

[gibbsgal]

Can you name the board member who's son was arrested at Darien Lake for pot? Hmmmm

[mnb811]

I know you all too well .You crave power but have none. You point fingers but are too cowardly to go face to face. You think your better and smarter than everyone else, but really your below average so you just spread rumors and lies to make up for your inferiority. You don't have the guts to run for office and try to change things ( most likely because everyone hates you and you wouldn't have a chance), but you put down those that do. Poor loser and poor winner as well. Probably have a relative in jail, addicted to drugs, (or both), but it's somebody else's fault.
As far as trhe truth, I haven't seen it from you yet. Probably never will cause it doesn't fit your neagtive attitude and bitter personallity. Yep, I know you..

Wow you couldn't be further from the truth. The stuff I put out there becomes true and can be verified. Your head is still stuck up someones butt and can't get out to see the light. You owe your job to John no doubt.

Everything said AGAINST you fools in your eyes is slander even if it is true.

Someone puts out a yellow letter says Ernie wants a full time job with benifts for his wife and you call it slander.

Then at the very very very first meeting your new majority has you give him what he wants. That's not slander now right thats the truth.


The real reason why Ernie turned on the previous majority was because they wouldn't do this favor for him. He constantly whined, cried and threw tantrums and got nowhere with them because they believed in governing the district with intergrity and honesty and doing what is best for the kids. Any chance you guys had to accomplish the same was thrown under a speeding locomotive at the very very very first meeting your new majority held on July 1st when you gave this guy what he wanted from the very very very first day he ran.

How does he return the favor? He quits at the very next meeting. Yep he was for the kids. Your still stuck up someones butt really far because you still can't see!!!

[gibbsgal]

Two words... Normie Polanski. Paychecks for both miller and makeyenko. Your city screwed your school district! You need to get more often and listen to how your city reacts ( the average person) to those three names.

[mnb811]

More of your misinformation. I was at last nights meeting and I don't remember you going into executive session with the board about the windmills. So you, like the rest of us, have no idea who negotiated what or which board members are responsible, if not all of them. What I do remember is you talking on your cell phone after being asked to turn it off. Classless as always. Talking about how you are for the taxpayer, but you're not one.
They said the orginal offer was 300,000 something, but MR.MORGAN, MR. KORACH and MR.MASREY negotiated the offer to 600,000 plus. Of course, you didn't want to hear that, did you? Do the city a favor, pay your taxes, shut up and go away. Or just go away.

Really something with your so called misinformation. You just said they were.

The reality is that the previous majority asked the law firm they hired to handle this as soon as they fired Rick Juda because he wouldn't do it because he probably was told not to. Seems like they got it done and your boys are trying to steal the credit. Everyone knows they do not do anything but smile for the Front Page in some self promoting article.:eek:

That 180bucks an hour we spent on that" Law Firm" sure paid us taxpayers back. How much are Morgan and Juda going to give us back!

[lackawanna #1]

Really something with your so called misinformation. You just said they were.

The reality is that the previous majority asked the law firm they hired to handle this as soon as they fired Rick Juda because he wouldn't do it because he probably was told not to. Seems like they got it done and your boys are trying to steal the credit. Everyone knows they do not do anything but smile for the Front Page in some self promoting article.:eek:

That 180bucks an hour we spent on that" Law Firm" sure paid us taxpayers back. How much are Morgan and Juda going to give us back!

Why didnt the 180 /hr law firm sign the contract then, oh they were to busy digging up dirt to try to bring Leonnetti up on some bull**** charges, thats how they operate, isnt the first time, or second or third for that.
The current board majority has gotten more done for the community in 15 days than the last board in three years, now your going to throw mud again!

nothing is ever enough for you sour puss attention getters. Its ben 15 days, give it a break, and they have saved hundreds of thousands of dollars already!

[gibbsgal]

So leoneti resigned because of some bull$%#% charges? The plot thickens! If they are such bull$&%#, why resign? I am waiting to see what job he lands!

[mnb811]

Why didnt the 180 /hr law firm sign the contract then, oh they were to busy digging up dirt to try to bring Leonnetti up on some bull**** charges, thats how they operate, isnt the first time, or second or third for that.
The current board majority has gotten more done for the community in 15 days than the last board in three years, now your going to throw mud again!

nothing is ever enough for you sour puss attention getters. Its ben 15 days, give it a break, and they have saved hundreds of thousands of dollars already!

More like cost us millions.......keep reading.....
.Lackawanna School Board OKs Windmill Plan

Six new windmills may be on the horizon for the old Bethlehem Steel site.

The Lackawanna Board of Education last week approved a payment-in- lieu-of-tax agreement that would pay the school district more than a half million dollars over 15 years for two new windmills the company behind the project plans to erect in Lackawanna.

The company, First Wind, in January acknowledged its plans to add two more windmills in Lackawanna and four on the Hamburg side of the Bethlehem site.

While the project is tax exempt, the company would pay the Lackawanna School District a total of $525,000 over 15 years, or $35,000 a year, according to the agreement the School Board approved unanimously.

A phone call to First Wind was not returned.

Lackawanna Mayor Norman L. Polanski said the School Board’s approval is good news for the project.

“I’m very excited, because I want to see these windmills going in and that was the tie-up,” Polanski said of the School Board’s contract.

First Wind offered the city 15-year PILOT payments of $451,000 for the two new windmills, the mayor said. The county would receive about $288,000, he said.

The school district, however, originally was seeking more than the company was offering, Polanski said.

“To be honest with you, [the company] said the schools were being ridiculous,” the mayor said. “The schools were demanding $1.6 million

total — for the two windmills. That’s just not going to happen. It would kill the project.”

Now, with the school district on board, the mayor hopes the city also will be signing a PILOT agreement soon.

“Basically, I told [company officials] the last time we met in my office, I didn’t care if the schools got a little more than the city,” the mayor said. “I just wanted this thing to move.”

The new towers will be about 240 feet tall, and with the blades, the windmills will be about 400 feet tall—the same as the eight turbines currently along the Lackawanna shoreline. The city receives $100,000 a year in payments for the eight windmills currently operating, Polanski said.

As for the four new windmills on the Hamburg side, the town and Frontier Central School District will split most of the payments received for those turbines.

Hamburg Supervisor Steven J. Walters has said First Wind has agreed to payment in lieu taxes of $10,000 for each megawatt generated by the four turbines.

e-mail: jrey@buffnews.com

A couple things here:

1)We should have recieved the 1.6million as it was for all the windmills including the ones Norm stiffed the district on the first go around.

2) Norm's influence on the new board and its lawyers is apparent.Settled really quick because he wanted it DONE!!!

3) To be honest with you 1.6million over 15years isn't a lot of money. It was a starting point to get maximum tax dollars for the taxpayer. 525 grand over 15years /35 grand a year is what we will be getting. That will be blown in 5minutes or given away in some lawsuit.

4) Youcangohome is the one with the so called MISINFORMATION. Once again the Buffalo News confirms it!

[mnb811]

Why didnt the 180 /hr law firm sign the contract then, oh they were to busy digging up dirt to try to bring Leonnetti up on some bull**** charges, thats how they operate, isnt the first time, or second or third for that.
The current board majority has gotten more done for the community in 15 days than the last board in three years, now your going to throw mud again!

nothing is ever enough for you sour puss attention getters. Its ben 15 days, give it a break, and they have saved hundreds of thousands of dollars already!

They got more done alright:

1) Cost district 1 million on windmill thing.


2) Gave Ernie's wife a job with health insurence.

3) Gave John's best buddy Dave Stan a job as maintenence mechanic.

4) Fired a law firm that specializes in SCHOOL LAW and hired 2 political hacks that interpet the law the way Norm/John want rather than by the way the law was intended. Which will cost us millions in the long run.

Ernie Leonetti has no "personal responsibility" for anything he does in your eyes apparently. It is always someone elses fault. What is he going to do next blame his parents for his stupidity? Karma is a bitch isn't it.:p

[mnb811]

[QUOTE=lackawanna #1;661419]Why didnt the 180 /hr law firm sign the contract then, oh they were to busy digging up dirt to try to bring Leonnetti up on some bull**** charges, thats how they operate, isnt the first time, or second or third for that.


They were trying to get maximum dollars for the taxpayer. Once again the Buffalo News confirms. It also confirms what we have been saying all along a vote for Miller/Friend was a vote for Norm and his gopher John to be in control of the schools.

[mnb811]

More of your misinformation. I was at last nights meeting and I don't remember you going into executive session with the board about the windmills. So you, like the rest of us, have no idea who negotiated what or which board members are responsible, if not all of them. What I do remember is you talking on your cell phone after being asked to turn it off. Classless as always. Talking about how you are for the taxpayer, but you're not one.
They said the orginal offer was 300,000 something, but MR.MORGAN, MR. KORACH and MR.MASREY negotiated the offer to 600,000 plus. Of course, you didn't want to hear that, did you? Do the city a favor, pay your taxes, shut up and go away. Or just go away.

MISINFORMATION at its finest!!! 1.6million was the original offer Buffalo News and Norm confirm it. Saleh and Byrnarski took the lead on this from day one.

[andreahaxton]

**Early 2004 "Team Polanski" took charge and the Lackawanna City Council waived the residency law to allow Mr. Juda to become the Lackawanna City Attorney.
**September 2005 Mr. Juda resigns as Lackawanna City Attorney to become the Lackawanna School District Attorney and the "team" hires Mr. Petricca as the new/old (was City Attorney in the 1990's) Attorney.
**The Council votes on the two page City of Lackawanna Windmill agreement on:

December 19, 2005
Regular session of the Lackawanna City Council met in the Council Chambers, Council President Ronald R. Spadone presiding. The meeting was preceded by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Spadone

Meeting called to order/Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call: Present: Kozub, Jaworski, Schiavi, Estrada, Spadone

Dept. Heads: Present: Law, Pub.Works, Pub.Saf., Rec

Excused: Adm. & Fin.


Steel Winds Agreement
• To: City Council

Attached is an agreement between Steel Winds LLC and the City of Lackawanna. I am asking that the Council waive the rules at the next Council meeting to allow the mayor to enter into the agreement.

MAYOR NORMAN L. POLANSKI, JR.

Moved by Jaworski, seconded by Estrada to grant request.

Yeas: Kozub, Jaworski, Schiavi, Estrada, Spadone. Carried.
************************************************** ***************
No talk ever about the Lackawanna School Sytem OR County of Erie share of money due them because they equally as well as the City are mandated to receive payments for also being the "taxing jurisdictions". :mad:

Just the Facts.

Joe did not stop asking why not-----!

[andreahaxton]

Facts!

Back in 05' or 06' Miller made a motion to table a motion brought by Chudzik to hire an outside attorney to investigate and pursue legally Windmill money portion due the Lackawanna School System on TWO separate occasions! Facts.

Like any settlement negotiations the larger amount sought by the past Board started high with the hopes of attaining the large amount long over-due OUR schools.
In comes the Party boys and because the city players who need the windmill money to fill critical city budget gaps, called in a marker on this one to get it moving actually for the city behind the scenes. The city boys tell the school board ducks how loud or soft to quack so the NEW Board softly quacked and quickly sealed the deal at a fair but could have held out for more if they ............
SO ---the new board settled quickly for much less than they should have and once again the taxpayers/children will never reap the true bounty of the Windmill money. :(

I am sure OUR poor kids will be peddling the streets again and I will again eat about 10 candy bars early September.

I saw new School Attorney consulting the Windmill rep during executive session last Thursday. And the new School Attorney for years receives a paycheck from the City of Lackawanna too.
Who was the City negotiating for from the beginning?? The People OR the Windmill Co.?:rolleyes:

[andreahaxton]

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Jim Courtney
Mayor Norman Polanski has has cut two deals involving windmills in Lackawanna.
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The city of Lackawanna and its school system stand to benefit financially from an agreement with the company that eventually will erect 18 more windmills on the former Bethlehem Steel site.

But peace and harmony hardly describe the way the city and school district worked together to get to this point.

The developer, in this case BQ Energy, must either pay taxes to municipalities and school districts or sign agreements to pay a sum in lieu of taxes, or negotiate separate payment schedules.

At issue is an earlier agreement between BQ Energy and the city that leaves the schools out of a 15-year payment plan. That still does not sit well with Paul Hashem, superintendent of schools at the time the deal was negotiated.

He felt, and still feels, the district was deliberately left out of negotiations when Lackawanna Mayor Norman Polanski signed the original Steel Winds deal.

The controversy began with the eight wind turbines occupying the grounds of the abandoned steel mill. Steel Winds I generates up to 20 megawatts of electric power and per the original agreement, signed Dec. 19, 2005, developer BQ Energy pays Lackawanna - the only benefactor of the agreement - $100,000 tax-free every year for 15 years.

A second, tentative agreement signed by BQ this past spring with the city - and this time including the Lackawanna City School District - could pay the city an additional $162,000 a year, once construction begins. The school will get $130,000 annually.

The second agreement will not change any provisions of the first Steel Winds deal, leaving the city as sole benefactor of that contract.

David Bradley chairs the engineering committee for Wind Action Group, an education and advocacy group geared toward maximizing wind energy in Erie County. Of Polanski's ability to negotiate wind deals for the city, Bradley said, "He did well for himself."

Hashem, who retired Feb. 5, said Polanski could have done a better job negotiating for the community had the schools been a party in the talks. Steel Winds I would have benefited the school district, Hashem maintains.

"We could have gotten into an agreement where funds could have helped us get a reading or math teacher," he said. "The problem was the school district had an interest in this, but was not made aware of the negotiations.

"I feel very strongly the city breached an ethical issue, not notifying all municipalities. The school district should have been made aware, to share in the agreement."

Of the original agreement, Hashem said, "The Steel Winds people said they expected the city and the school district to be included, and were disappointed both were not."

Paul Curran, managing director of BQ Energy, negotiated Steel Winds I and Steel Winds II payment agreements. He declined comment when asked to recall his or his company's reaction to the school district being excluded from the first voluntary payment agreement.

"We negotiated an agreement with the city, honored that agreement and are happy with it," he said.

Lackawanna mayor: 'Nobody wanted in'
"The district has to express an interest," said Polanski. "Our first deal with the eight windmills, nobody came and said they wanted in. So the deal I struck was for the city. Once construction started, the school and county were out of luck in demanding revenues."

"The mayor is not being forthright," said Hashem, when told of Polanski's comments. "When they did that first set of negotiations, the school district didn't know they were negotiating with Steel Winds. I believe they did that (to avoid sharing) money with the school district, and that was wrong. This was a really underhanded deal, a deliberate way of excluding one of the partners.

"My understanding when (then-district attorney Carl) Morgan looked at the real property law and researched it ... there wasn't anything we could do," Hashem said. "It was a done deal. We were screwed and that was it."

A call to interim school Superintendent Fred Wille was not returned.

According to Section 487 of the real property tax law, energy systems such as solar or wind are tax-exempt for 15 years. It also states local jurisdictions (such as school districts) may require solar or wind energy systems to enter a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) contract. When the district opted out of the exemption from taxation on Nov. 15, 2006, it legally secured its place in negotiations for Steel Winds II.



Read more: Wind turbine deal spins up controversy - Business First of Buffalo

[youcangohome]

Facts!

Back in 05' or 06' Miller made a motion to table a motion brought by Chudzik to hire an outside attorney to investigate and pursue legally Windmill money portion due the Lackawanna School System on TWO separate occasions! Facts.

Like any settlement negotiations the larger amount sought by the past Board started high with the hopes of attaining the large amount long over-due OUR schools.
In comes the Party boys and because the city players who need the windmill money to fill critical city budget gaps, called in a marker on this one to get it moving actually for the city behind the scenes. The city boys tell the school board ducks how loud or soft to quack so the NEW Board softly quacked and quickly sealed the deal at a fair but could have held out for more if they ............
SO ---the new board settled quickly for much less than they should have and once again the taxpayers/children will never reap the true bounty of the Windmill money. :(

I am sure OUR poor kids will be peddling the streets again and I will again eat about 10 candy bars early September.

I saw new School Attorney consulting the Windmill rep during executive session last Thursday. And the new School Attorney for years receives a paycheck from the City of Lackawanna too.
Who was the City negotiating for from the beginning?? The People OR the Windmill Co.?:rolleyes:

Fact: MIller not on the board in '05. Believe he was elected in '06
Fact: Miller & Makeyenko in minority, so they must have made a valid point to get it tabled. Something you don't want to mention because it doesn't help your cause. Chudzik had the votes (5) if his argument was valid. Obviously, it wasn't.
Fact: Nothing you print is 100% of what happened. Just what suits you and those you try to discredit. PAY YOUR TAXES AND GO AWAY!!!!!!

[mnb811]

If Byrnarski and Saleh were so instrumenal, why didn't it get done under their reign? Why was the vote 6-0 this time? You blamed Makeyenko, Miller and co. for it not getting iit done when they were in the MINORITY, but now that they're in the majority they get no credit according to you. But you're not a angry, bitter, prejudiced person, are you?..No...just an arrogent jerk. BYE BYE



Groundwork started under previous board and law firm. You said the current board made a deal better than the 300grand that the previous board did. You said the current board increased it to 600 grand. Reality is the previous board was trying to get 1.5million dollars. The new board settled for 500 grand because Normie wanted it settled. Truth is the new board cost us 1million dollars.What does that make you? a person full of MISINFORMATION. They get no credit from me when they cost us 1 million dollars by listening to Norm. Sorry!

[mnb811]

What the hell are you talking about you IDIOT...1.6 mil was the schools DEMANDS according to the paper, not the offer. 300,000 was the OFFER according to the contract read at the meeting. Morgan and Masrey got 600,000 plus.
The News never gets anything wrong, do they? They' weren't even there. Didn't they report your best friend Miller was retired? You really are the king of rumors and lies. Congratulations, You've managed to beat out Gibbsgal and Andrea, so you are the best at something.

Lol caught again and you got to spin your BS. They demanded 1.6 you got 525 not 600 plus.

[mnb811]

Fact: MIller not on the board in '05. Believe he was elected in '06
Fact: Miller & Makeyenko in minority, so they must have made a valid point to get it tabled. Something you don't want to mention because it doesn't help your cause. Chudzik had the votes (5) if his argument was valid. Obviously, it wasn't.
Fact: Nothing you print is 100% of what happened. Just what suits you and those you try to discredit. PAY YOUR TAXES AND GO AWAY!!!!!!

Fact: You continue to have reading comprehension problems.


She said " back in 05 OR 06." Which means she wasn't sure what year. Wasn't specific on the year but apparently she was close.

[mnb811]

I know you all too well .You crave power but have none. You point fingers but are too cowardly to go face to face. You think your better and smarter than everyone else, but really your below average so you just spread rumors and lies to make up for your inferiority. You don't have the guts to run for office and try to change things ( most likely because everyone hates you and you wouldn't have a chance), but you put down those that do. Poor loser and poor winner as well. Probably have a relative in jail, addicted to drugs, (or both), but it's somebody else's fault.
As far as trhe truth, I haven't seen it from you yet. Probably never will cause it doesn't fit your neagtive attitude and bitter personallity. Yep, I know you..

LOL funny stuff really shows how clueless you really are.:D

[youcangohome]

Lol caught again and you got to spin your BS. They demanded 1.6 you got 525 not 600 plus.

Hey ..they got 600 plus. Ask omar. you don't know crap

[youcangohome]

Fact: You continue to have reading comprehension problems.


She said " back in 05 OR 06." Which means she wasn't sure what year. Wasn't specific on the year but apparently she was close.

Still wrong on most of her 'facts'

[youcangohome]

[QUOTE=mnb811;661644]LOL funny stuff really shows how clueless you really are.:D[

Shows how close i really am

[youcangohome]

I apologize for the implied use of vulgarities and have asked that they be removed. I've sunk to the level of mnb811 and for that, I am sorry

[mnb811]

Umm! I don't use vulgarities.Which makes me better than you.

[andreahaxton]

Fact: MIller not on the board in '05. Believe he was elected in '06
Fact: Miller & Makeyenko in minority, so they must have made a valid point to get it tabled. Something you don't want to mention because it doesn't help your cause. Chudzik had the votes (5) if his argument was valid. Obviously, it wasn't.
Fact: Nothing you print is 100% of what happened. Just what suits you and those you try to discredit. PAY YOUR TAXES AND GO AWAY!!!!!!

I am doing my best like many Americans to stay afloat. What do you mean by "Just what suits you"????
Do I have some kind of diabolical plan to---what??!! What suits me?
As far as discrediting someone---I certainly do not have to do that, they do a fine job of it themselves!
I found last Thursday's Board meeting very amusing when the School employees viciously yelled at me and Joe D. When all we do is speak up for the children and taxpayers! Your nastiness tells me exactly where all of your gangs priorities are and where they are NOT.

It is too bad some of you are too immature to realize how you are acting-----why are some of you so consumed with hate? Maybe you and need to change your panties up to another size.

I have no reason to lie, I have nothing to feel guilty about or shame about any of my actions.
I recently had someone close to a...... tell me that they pray for me daily because they know the battle against the cruel corrupt machine in this City.
I just learned yesterday about "the white envelope" passed in some one's bar,between .....for jobs and job promises. And if you gave a thick enough envelope you got your " card ". So sad.
I did not give OUR City a bad reputation by being poor and unable to pay my bills due to lack of work.

May God keep the windows clean in your glass house, make sure you use the right stuff so they don't streak----I pray for you and all my enemies daily.

I am just one woman, if I was not convicting people with the truth, I know from all my years of dealing with people-----I would not be personally persecuted and attacked.

I offered the olive branch a few times and you haters refuse to calm down and just work together for the good of the Schools and City.
I do not have time for baby games-----
I seek knowledge and the truth speaks for itself. Case Closed.

[cath829]

Don't get nasty youcangohome I see you are replying

[toms]

don't get nasty youcangohome i see you are replying

she's back...................cath829 (aka gibbsgal)

[cath829]

Never left..........just watching you!! Be careful!

[gibbsgal]

Heh Cath829, why do they think I am you? I guess City Hall doesn't care what they really do with all the tax dollars they are wasting trying to figure out who people are. Maybe they should use their time more wisely and figure out why their city looks like S%@% instead of wasting time here.

[cath829]

You assume way too much toms, way too much!

[cath829]

I don't know gibbsgal but I find it pretty funny. I bet his head hurts! Lol!

[cath829]

Lackawanna#1 is gearing up now

[gibbsgal]

she's back...................cath829 (aka gibbsgal)

LMFAO! Keep guessing. The best part of your guessing game is that I am closer to you than you think.

[lackawanna #1]

I am doing my best like many Americans to stay afloat. What do you mean by "Just what suits you"????
Do I have some kind of diabolical plan to---what??!! What suits me?
As far as discrediting someone---I certainly do not have to do that, they do a fine job of it themselves!
I found last Thursday's Board meeting very amusing when the School employees viciously yelled at me and Joe D. When all we do is speak up for the children and taxpayers! Your nastiness tells me exactly where all of your gangs priorities are and where they are NOT.
It is too bad some of you are too immature to realize how you are acting-----why are some of you so consumed with hate? Maybe you and need to change your panties up to another size.

I have no reason to lie, I have nothing to feel guilty about or shame about any of my actions.
I recently had someone close to a...... tell me that they pray for me daily because they know the battle against the cruel corrupt machine in this City.
I just learned yesterday about "the white envelope" passed in some one's bar,between .....for jobs and job promises. And if you gave a thick enough envelope you got your " card ". So sad.
I did not give OUR City a bad reputation by being poor and unable to pay my bills due to lack of work.

May God keep the windows clean in your glass house, make sure you use the right stuff so they don't streak----I pray for you and all my enemies daily.

I am just one woman, if I was not convicting people with the truth, I know from all my years of dealing with people-----I would not be personally persecuted and attacked.

I offered the olive branch a few times and you haters refuse to calm down and just work together for the good of the Schools and City.
I do not have time for baby games-----
I seek knowledge and the truth speaks for itself. Case Closed.

Dear Andrea, you are such a liar,and now I seen it first hand, I was sitting in the back of the auditorium and I finally got to see your **** show first hand. You were not viciously attacked, You and Joey made incorrect statements as usual and you were responded to by the gentlemen that you made the statements to. At no time did they raise thier voice, They mereley proved you wrong when you stated that Mr. Bryniarski was a licensed electrician in Lackawanna and they responded to you that you did not know what your talking about and come to find out they were correct. Instead of staying in your seat like everyone else you had to grandstand and try to get attention by going and sit on the stage and face the audience next to Joey while he tried to belittle us by calling us all greedy while pointing at all of us. Then to make a so called phoine call to Patty Bryniarski when all phones were suppose to be turned off. Then you decided to attack Mrs. Friends character and got into an argument with her husband(who is not a school employee)and he proved you wrong also! You are ignorant to most facts,and just dont care to research them before you talk, you just seek attention! More blah blah blah is what comes out of your mouth. You have two ears and one mouth ,so why dont you start listening twice as much as you talk and maybe someday someone will take you bs serious again! Doubt it!

[gibbsgal]

For someone who states Mrs. Haxton seeks attention, you sure pay enough attention to her on this site. She sure can hit your nerve. She must be on to something if certain people keep giving her attention. No need for her to seek, you give!

[mnb811]

Dear Andrea, you are such a liar,and now I seen it first hand, I was sitting in the back of the auditorium and I finally got to see your **** show first hand. You were not viciously attacked, You and Joey made incorrect statements as usual and you were responded to by the gentlemen that you made the statements to. At no time did they raise thier voice, They mereley proved you wrong when you stated that Mr. Bryniarski was a licensed electrician in Lackawanna and they responded to you that you did not know what your talking about and come to find out they were correct. Instead of staying in your seat like everyone else you had to grandstand and try to get attention by going and sit on the stage and face the audience next to Joey while he tried to belittle us by calling us all greedy while pointing at all of us. Then to make a so called phoine call to Patty Bryniarski when all phones were suppose to be turned off. Then you decided to attack Mrs. Friends character and got into an argument with her husband(who is not a school employee)and he proved you wrong also! You are ignorant to most facts,and just dont care to research them before you talk, you just seek attention! More blah blah blah is what comes out of your mouth. You have two ears and one mouth ,so why dont you start listening twice as much as you talk and maybe someday someone will take you bs serious again! Doubt it!

Why do you have to be liscensed in Lackawanna to do anything?? As long as your liscensed by the state you should be good enough. Another way this city runs good buisness people out of town!!!!

[mnb811]

she's back...................cath829 (aka gibbsgal)

Are you serious?? I thought I was Cathy?? Everyone on here must be Cathy in your stupid eyes.

[toms]

are you serious?? I thought i was cathy?? Everyone on here must be cathy in your stupid eyes.


you cant seem to answer anything on this blog without your name calling...........could be you are the stupid one....

[cath829]

Same could be said about you and the way you have dissed Andrea in the past

[DennisMulqueen]

you cant seem to answer anything on this blog without your name calling...........could be you are the stupid one....

I think you trash people on here pretty good to.

[lackawanna #1]

Why do you have to be liscensed in Lackawanna to do anything?? As long as your liscensed by the state you should be good enough. Another way this city runs good buisness people out of town!!!!

Stop protecting her, she stated that he was a licensed electrician in Lackawanna. He is not! And as far as being licensed by the state,after checking he is not that either! She was not attacked , merely prove wrong again!

[mnb811]

Stop protecting her, she stated that he was a licensed electrician in Lackawanna. He is not! And as far as being licensed by the state,after checking he is not that either! She was not attacked , merely prove wrong again!

Like I said who cares?? Why are you so infatuated with Byrnarski and Haxton. So Ms. Haxton assumed he was and she was wrong.Better question would be is the new maintence mechanic qualified for the job?? The answer is NO.

[lackawanna #1]

Like I said who cares?? Why are you so infatuated with Byrnarski and Haxton. So Ms. Haxton assumed he was and she was wrong.Better question would be is the new maintence mechanic qualified for the job?? The answer is NO.

First off not infatuated with anyone,and Ms. haxton did not assume, she made a very bold statement and argued with people that Mr. Bryniarski was a licensed electrician. Who cares about Bryniarski or the new maintenance mechanic, that wasnt the post, the post was Ms. Haxton said she was attacked by school employees and I seen it first hand that she wasnt. She continues to make false statements and your mad cause she was called out on it and proven wrong!

[literal]

I think the REAL question to be asked is why are there no taxpayers raising a fuss over the way the school spends their money? WHY do TAXPAYERS keep appropving a budget that is way out of line with the size of the district (# of students and per cost per student)?

Given the sad state of our economy, the high poverty in Lackawanna and the political stronghold....how is it no one can say NO to spending? Should Sam Masry get $7,500 per month? Should school attorney Carl Morgan get $90,000 and special education attorney Rick Juda get $27,000? WOW!! What EXACTLY are the children getting for this money spent?????

I am hopeful though that Superintendent Korach will do his best to try to correct some of the ills that are wearing the district and its people down.

[mnb811]

[QUOTE=lackawanna #1;664316]First off not infatuated with anyone,and Ms. haxton did not assume, she made a very bold statement and argued with people that Mr. Bryniarski was a licensed electrician. Who cares about Bryniarski or the new maintenance mechanic, that wasnt the post, the post was Ms. Haxton said she was attacked by school employees and I seen it first hand that she wasnt. She continues to make false statements and your mad cause she was called out on it and proven wrong![/QUOTE

So she was wrong on this one. I am not mad people make mistakes.BTW I see how you avoided my other question. Is the person hired as a temp for maintenance mechanic qualifed for the job??

[mnb811]

I think the REAL question to be asked is why are there no taxpayers raising a fuss over the way the school spends their money? WHY do TAXPAYERS keep appropving a budget that is way out of line with the size of the district (# of students and per cost per student)?

Given the sad state of our economy, the high poverty in Lackawanna and the political stronghold....how is it no one can say NO to spending? Should Sam Masry get $7,500 per month? Should school attorney Carl Morgan get $90,000 and special education attorney Rick Juda get $27,000? WOW!! What EXACTLY are the children getting for this money spent?????

I am hopeful though that Superintendent Korach will do his best to try to correct some of the ills that are wearing the district and its people down.

No one ever sees the actual budget. Thats why.Maybe the Front Page should put it out there??

[NBuffaloResident]

No one ever sees the actual budget. Thats why.Maybe the Front Page should put it out there??

Have you requested a copy?

[Linda_D]

Have you requested a copy?

Of course not. It would mean that he would have get off his butt and go down to the school offices and poor over a 100-400 page document if he wanted to see the detailed budget.

By law, budgets of public entities like school districts have to make their budgets available to the public.

[mnb811]

Of course not. It would mean that he would have get off his butt and go down to the school offices and poor over a 100-400 page document if he wanted to see the detailed budget.

By law, budgets of public entities like school districts have to make their budgets available to the public.

How would you know?? I have it along with the city budget but it should be out there for the public to see. Most people will not pay for it. Linda don't assume anything. You know how the old saying goes.

[NBuffaloResident]

How would you know?? I have it along with the city budget but it should be out there for the public to see. Most people will not pay for it. Linda don't assume anything you know how the saying goes.

So, scan it, and post a link here. How is this difficult?

WNYRes said that if I had evidence of some wrong doing, he would put it up on the front page of the site. I'm positive, he would do the same for you. Just ask.

So, ball is in your court now.

[mnb811]

Sounds like a plan problem is I don't have a scanner. Will find someone who does.Then post it on here.

[andreahaxton]

Dear Andrea, you are such a liar,and now I seen it first hand, I was sitting in the back of the auditorium and I finally got to see your **** show first hand. You were not viciously attacked, You and Joey made incorrect statements as usual and you were responded to by the gentlemen that you made the statements to. At no time did they raise thier voice, They mereley proved you wrong when you stated that Mr. Bryniarski was a licensed electrician in Lackawanna and they responded to you that you did not know what your talking about and come to find out they were correct. Instead of staying in your seat like everyone else you had to grandstand and try to get attention by going and sit on the stage and face the audience next to Joey while he tried to belittle us by calling us all greedy while pointing at all of us. Then to make a so called phoine call to Patty Bryniarski when all phones were suppose to be turned off. Then you decided to attack Mrs. Friends character and got into an argument with her husband(who is not a school employee)and he proved you wrong also! You are ignorant to most facts,and just dont care to research them before you talk, you just seek attention! More blah blah blah is what comes out of your mouth. You have two ears and one mouth ,so why dont you start listening twice as much as you talk and maybe someday someone will take you bs serious again! Doubt it!


First, you must be somewhat hard of hearing if you think that the gang was not yelling, but who cares---it is all of you against me and Joe D. You will all stick together like .......do.

WHO are you? Tell me WHO you are and I will gladly discuss the loud confrontation with you face to face. In the back of the auditorium? I remember who was there but which school connected person are you?

Actually, I really do not care what you think and how much you want to bash me----if YOU were not in some way connected to a current or wannabe paycheck to the School-City-or LMHA I might be able to have a decent, common understanding conversation with you.

Obviously you are hot because you feel threatened by the truth of nepotism without having the proper credentials or people skills. Period.

The average Citizen understands how much I care about the education of OUR kids and that some Board member only care about their extended "Family & Friends Plan" in order to broaden their political base. They use the kids as a shield and talk a good talk in order to hold their power base, but the reality is that we have consistently been rated at the bottom of all the WNY school districts going on two decades now for a distinct reason.

Employment is more important to some board members than education. Kids will learn if they have caring teachers and staff to the best of their ability.
Mrs. King always said, "Every Child Will Learn". Where did this philosophy go?
Why I just heard Nate Hare CEO of Community Action Organization of Buffalo, state this morning that before, I believe maybe 1986 or so, that Buffalo teachers after receiving tenure did not have to have an assessment evaluation for "25" years!
Does Lackawanna have this policy too? Why some may be retired before they even need to be evaluated. Maybe it is a State thing?!



Next---Ok, you guys got me on a technicality.

He did not take " The City of Lackawanna Licensing Exam ".........BUT!--- He is a Journeyman Electrician with many years of experience and ALL the proper paperwork.
Being licensed in Lackawanna only means he paid the money to take a test in order to be " allowed " to do work in the City of Lackawanna. He chose not to do this for his own reasons.

His Father was an excellent Master Electrician .......so I concede and do apologize for my unintentional mix-up.


WHO did you assume I called .....who? Do you have my phone tapped? Or do you have x-ray glasses? Who did I call?---If anyone, I might have been just checking to see if you were paying attention to the important meeting, OR me! Ha Ha--got ya!

Now, let us discuss the credentials/resume' of the newly appointed " Maintenance Mechanic ".

And your spelling skills.:rolleyes:

[mnb811]

Notice how they avoided the resignation of a member question also? Great media coverage on that by the way. I have seen or heard nothing. I guess that happens when you resign your position to try to eliminate/cancel a state investigation of your despicable actions.

Where's the media coverage on this? Going on 2 weeks now....

[NBuffaloResident]

Sounds like a plan problem is I don't have a scanner. Will find someone who does.Then post it on here.

Office Depot: $0.10 per page.

I also bet, if you were to ask WNYRes, he would be willing to let you drop it off and he'd scan and upload.

[mnb811]

Thanks for the info will do.

[andreahaxton]

Notice how they avoided the resignation of a member question also? Great media coverage on that by the way. I have seen or heard nothing. I guess that happens when you resign your position to try to eliminate/cancel a state investigation of your despicable actions.

Where's the media coverage on this? Going on 2 weeks now....

He got a job for his wife July 2009 and after working 9 mo the Board was forced to fire her by law because she was related to a Board member. Then he gets her another job in July 2010, a " retroactive " job for his wife and he BAILS from being on the Board! What's up with the whole thing and the timing of his resignation from the Lackawanna School Board?
I personally would have never elected a quitter. Or if I knew it was only about fattening his own house he would not have gotten my backing!

Obviously they used us to get him elected. Pathetic.

I as many did, worked very hard for him to get elected to the Board and he resigns?

We would like to know why and we deserve an honest answer. The only other time I saw this was when a Board member punched another Board member. Did he punch someone?:rolleyes:

Why did he even run for office?--just to get the wife a job? Can't she get her own? Doesn't he work? I thought he was some kind of lawyer.

[youcangohome]

He got a job for his wife July 2009 and after working 9 mo the Board was forced to fire her by law because she was related to a Board member. Then he gets her another job in July 2010, a " retroactive " job for his wife and he BAILS from being on the Board! What's up with the whole thing and the timing of his resignation from the Lackawanna School Board?
I personally would have never elected a quitter. Or if I knew it was only about fattening his own house he would not have gotten my backing!

Obviously they used us to get him elected. Pathetic.

I as many did, worked very hard for him to get elected to the Board and he resigns?

We would like to know why and we deserve an honest answer. The only other time I saw this was when a Board member punched another Board member. Did he punch someone?:rolleyes:

Why did he even run for office?--just to get the wife a job? Can't she get her own? Doesn't he work? I thought he was some kind of lawyer.

As always you've printed incorrect 'facts'. His wife was given a job in 2008 by Bryniarski, Sanders and Saleh as reward for Mingarelli. Re-hired in 2009 by the same group, so they either thought she did a good job or it was political patronage. Doesn't matter. Why did it take 9 months? Wasn't it was 9 months when Leonitti would no longer go along with Bryniaski's agenda.
There is no such thing as a 'retroactive' job in the school so what are you talking about. try doing some homework before you print your misinformation. Lackawanna #1 was right, that's why you get no respect.
As far as helping elect a quitter, how about the drug addict you tried to get elected in 2009. You talk out both sides of your mouth. As I've said before, whatever suits your agenda and those you try to discredit. The only one you discredit is yourself.
Finally...Look up the word narcicist. Your picture should be next to the definition

[toms]

he got a job for his wife july 2009 and after working 9 mo the board was forced to fire her by law because she was related to a board member. Then he gets her another job in july 2010, a " retroactive " job for his wife and he bails from being on the board! What's up with the whole thing and the timing of his resignation from the lackawanna school board?
I personally would have never elected a quitter. Or if i knew it was only about fattening his own house he would not have gotten my backing!

Obviously they used us to get him elected. Pathetic.

I as many did, worked very hard for him to get elected to the board and he resigns?

We would like to know why and we deserve an honest answer. The only other time i saw this was when a board member punched another board member. Did he punch someone?:rolleyes:

Why did he even run for office?--just to get the wife a job? Can't she get her own? Doesn't he work? I thought he was some kind of lawyer.

she had the job, before her husband ran for school board...get your facts straight.

[mnb811]

she had the job, before her husband ran for school board...get your facts straight.


Ernie's wife was his girlfriend at the time she was internal claims auditor. Was excellent at her job. After Ernie was elected they got married in Las Vegas I believe. When Ernie got to his very very first meeting the first thing he wanted was a fulltime job with health insurence for his new wife. The old majority said no it wouldn't look good but they did increase her hours after realizing they could use her more since the job was only part time. Ernie still wasn't happy kept screaming that" HE NEEDS HEALTH INSURENCE!" He cried to everyone about it eventually pissing people off. Eventually Juda was replaced by the law firm and they went over every single thing in the district to correct mistakes. That is when Ernie wife's job became an issue. Under state regulations she couldn't hold it if an immediate family member was on the school board. A husband is an immediate family member so... Ernie was told to resign or his wife would be fired.He refused to so his wife was fired.
When the new majority took over at their very very first meeting they fired the previuos law firm hired Juda and Morgan then hired Ernie's wife back. Then in the aftermath of the meeting Ernie being Ernie did something.

So when is Ernie's resignation story coming out?

[sunflower]

Yes, when IS the Leonetti resignation story going to get out?

[mnb811]

Probably trying to come up with some good excuse for his poor behavior. Truth is there isn't any.

[cath829]

So does anyone really know why Mr. Leonetti resigned? Is there another position available for him?

[sunflower]

Here is a letter to the ediitor that appeared in the FRONT PAGE the year Kevin Rozwood was named School Board President (2007):


As we start another school year, I would like to take a moment to comment on last year, particularly on an incident involving some of my union members.

It's no secret that some of my union members have been subject to bullying by others in the district. I must stress that the union and School Superintendent (Paul Hashem) have worked together and tried to repeatedly to iron out these issues. Despite our efforts, the problems escalated.

As a result, Board of Education members approved an investigation into the incidents by a neutral third party. However, it appears as if some board members are not united in their desire to end these problems so we can focus again on what is most important: the children.

As the investigation moves forward, I would hope that the board, the administration and CSEA could work together on policy changes, rather than continuing to place blame.

Board of Education members should not use their positions to carry out a vendetta or seek revenge. Sitting on the Board of Education is an honor that should not be taken lightly. The end goal - bettering our children and our school system - should never be forgotten.

I am confident that this year, with Mr. Kevin Rozwood as president of the Board of Education, the Lackawanna School District will continue to move forward and make progress as we strive to be the best we can be."
(signed: Peggy Clifford, President, CSEA)

-----

VOTERS: And what happened to that investigation? Was anyone punished or reprimanded or fired? And did the bullying, the revenge and the vendettas STOP?

And WHY DID LEONETTI RESIGN? Why is this being swept under the rug and silenced?

[mnb811]

There are several reasons why he resigned but one of the reasons is because it is too embarassing to him and others. This city has a large Yemenite community and what he did say about them was not very nice. Plus he promised to retaliate against them because they didn't get enough votes from the community in the school board election this past May. Since everyone in office and politics in this city seems to love this guy they would be guilty by association.Wouldn't look very good would it?

These guys have been intimidating and doing things to people for years and getting away with it they know how to put the kibosh on any investigation. I am certian he was told to resign to kill the states investigation into his behavior therefore keeping it out of the public eye. Seriously why would he care about resigning. He got what he wanted all along a fulltime job with benifits for his wife!!!

[literal]

So does anyone really know why Mr. Leonetti resigned? Is there another position available for him?

Oh Lord, let's hope that this is NOT true......

[mnb811]

Boy reading some of your post makes me wonder. First you complain about good ole boys wasting money. They make some cuts to save the tax payers some money and your still complaining....Make up your mind....

Seems funny here now. If they were making these cuts to save money. Why did they hire two of their buddies as custodians to replace the three maintenance people that weren't for them at the school board elections. I thought John wasn't about politics and intimidation. Yeah right. Nice hire for coach also by the way. LOL this city is something else.

[vincenzo]

How about Makeyenko and company putting a woman who never worked a single day as a teacher or principal and actually used to be a computer repair tech before coming to the district into the position of Middle School Principal.
And how about Makeyenko and company putting Billy Delmont's niece who was a teacher and substitute principal in charge of federal programs and getting a $20,000 raise on top of it!
Let me guess John that was in the kids best interest right?!
LMFAO!!!

[mnb811]

If its about jobs, its in John's best interest. If its about actually doing something for the kids forget about it. The little crumbs they throw out to the kids and the taxpayer are an insult to the children and the taxpayers of this city.

[literal]

How about Makeyenko and company putting a woman who never worked a single day as a teacher or principal and actually used to be a computer repair tech before coming to the district into the position of Middle School Principal.
And how about Makeyenko and company putting Billy Delmont's niece who was a teacher and substitute principal in charge of federal programs and getting a $20,000 raise on top of it!
Let me guess John that was in the kids best interest right?!
LMFAO!!!

IF this is true, do not blame John. Only a Superintendent can make a recommendation to the Board for a vote. John may have wanted it...but, the Superintendent put it on the agenda for the vote. Where is that Superintendent's integrity? Sad story.....The Board has no power other than voting. They CANNOT make a Superintendent put anything on the agenda. Once it is on the agenda...the BOARD HAS TOTAL POWER!

[youcangohome]

Don't pay attention to their lies and misinformation, Literal. The cowards hide behind screen names and attempt to discredit people who actually do something to help the community. Just jealous.

[cath829]

Literal, this is the scenario as I see it. I may be wrong, but I highly doubt it. John did not have the votes to give Mr. Korach more money when first appointed Superintendent. I believe that Mr. Korach had attorneys discussing his Contract with the district and they "settled" on the current dollar amount UNTIL John had control of the Board. John and company are "dangling" $ in front of Mr. Korach to do what John wants. You, of ALL people know what happens when you do NOT play ball with John and Company; they get rid of you!! Mr. Korach was on the job, what about 2 weeks and then they remove people as a "consolidation" and then hire the 2 people John wanted under a new heading?. This is all factual information that was going around during the elections. The whole city knew what John had planned. I call it political retribution and YES, I blame John and company. Like I said, this whole deal was floating around Lackawanna during the election process. SOMEONE brought this idea to Mr. Korach and of course the carrot dangling in front of him is the position and/or $. Do you actually believe that Mr. Korach had this all planned by himself? Most people in this city are in some serious turmoil over how the current Board is functioning. This person now hates this person and so on. Sad part is, these are the people that stood by John BELIEVING in his word and the promise of jobs. I have known John for over 20+ years and I wouldn't believe a word that comes out of his "chew laced" mouth as far as I could spit or as far as he could for that matter! Am I the only person in this city that has no fear of this sucker punching egotistical maniac??

As far as what vincenzo posted: Isn't it ironic as to who the District hired??? More political patronage!

[gibbsgal]

Lackawanna people know what is going on. Heck, outsiders know the game these people play. You summed it up perfectly cath! Political patronage! Welcome to Lackawanna!

[youcangohome]

As I stated. just jealous. The victor hires his/her supporters. Nothing wrong with that as long as they're qualified. You would have done the same thing Cathy, so don't get rightous because you have a problem with John

[cath829]

No I would not have hired any supporters - that would have made me just like him! Supporters does not equal qualified. Supporters are not the best choice for children! John is not concerned about the children just jobs as he has proven over and over again!

[cath829]

Don't pay attention to their lies and misinformation, Literal. The cowards hide behind screen names and attempt to discredit people who actually do something to help the community. Just jealous.


Are you saying that vincenzo's post isn't true? How was the community helped? Please explain.

[cath829]

As I stated. just jealous. The victor hires his/her supporters. Nothing wrong with that as long as they're qualified. You would have done the same thing Cathy, so don't get rightous because you have a problem with John

Please see the bold in your post. How was John the victor? He wasn't even running. You are so full of BS your eyes are brown!

[vincenzo]

Don't pay attention to their lies and misinformation, Literal. The cowards hide behind screen names and attempt to discredit people who actually do something to help the community. Just jealous.

You are wrong. Cowards hide their Jeeps!!!! LOL!!!

[mnb811]

Don't pay attention to their lies and misinformation, Literal. The cowards hide behind screen names and attempt to discredit people who actually do something to help the community. Just jealous.
Help the community actually do what??? Give jobs to friends and family who are not qualified. What about getting that LOW LOW School ranking to the middle of the pack without all the bs politics!

[mnb811]

As I stated. just jealous. The victor hires his/her supporters. Nothing wrong with that as long as they're qualified. You would have done the same thing Cathy, so don't get rightous because you have a problem with John

People like you are scum you don't layoff people and change job titles to bypass rules then hire your buddies in their place only because they think different politically. It stinks to high heaven when you do it. Atleast admit the truth why you did it from the start. Either way you guys are a bunch of classless bastards.

[mnb811]

You are wrong. Cowards hide their Jeeps!!!! LOL!!!

Notice how he or she avoided the jeep thing?? That is how you know its true. Got to babysit this guy 24/7. God knows what else he will do next!

[mnb811]

IF this is true, do not blame John. Only a Superintendent can make a recommendation to the Board for a vote. John may have wanted it...but, the Superintendent put it on the agenda for the vote. Where is that Superintendent's integrity? Sad story.....The Board has no power other than voting. They CANNOT make a Superintendent put anything on the agenda. Once it is on the agenda...the BOARD HAS TOTAL POWER!

John controls all the puppets over there just like the mayor controls all the puppets in city hall. Seems like the later is losing control especially from what I saw last night! Now that was totally hilarious.

[urajoke]

How about Makeyenko and company putting a woman who never worked a single day as a teacher or principal and actually used to be a computer repair tech before coming to the district into the position of Middle School Principal.
And how about Makeyenko and company putting Billy Delmont's niece who was a teacher and substitute principal in charge of federal programs and getting a $20,000 raise on top of it!
Let me guess John that was in the kids best interest right?!
LMFAO!!!

You need to get your facts straight before you post misinformation! Yes, she is related to Mr. Delmont BUT she has also been a teacher in the district for over 16 years and then was promoted to Assistant Principal of the district's 21st Century Grant Program (not a substitute principal). She worked there for 2 years and then was promoted to principal of federal programs. Seems to me that she did it the right way and worked her way up the ranks!

[dickypotpie]

MNB you need to get over John. Almost every post you put up is about him.
Did he slap you around once before cause its getting pathetic. You blame him for everything but the weather. How about the teachers teaching being a reason for our rankings. Board member dont instruct. They hire and fire. But to teach in this state you need certifications by the state education board.
So dont blame John for our rankings blame the Administers and teachers. LOSER..... Get over it. Elections are over.

[literal]

Literal, this is the scenario as I see it. I may be wrong, but I highly doubt it. John did not have the votes to give Mr. Korach more money when first appointed Superintendent. I believe that Mr. Korach had attorneys discussing his Contract with the district and they "settled" on the current dollar amount UNTIL John had control of the Board. John and company are "dangling" $ in front of Mr. Korach to do what John wants. You, of ALL people know what happens when you do NOT play ball with John and Company; they get rid of you!! Mr. Korach was on the job, what about 2 weeks and then they remove people as a "consolidation" and then hire the 2 people John wanted under a new heading?. This is all factual information that was going around during the elections. The whole city knew what John had planned. I call it political retribution and YES, I blame John and company. Like I said, this whole deal was floating around Lackawanna during the election process. SOMEONE brought this idea to Mr. Korach and of course the carrot dangling in front of him is the position and/or $. Do you actually believe that Mr. Korach had this all planned by himself? Most people in this city are in some serious turmoil over how the current Board is functioning. This person now hates this person and so on. Sad part is, these are the people that stood by John BELIEVING in his word and the promise of jobs. I have known John for over 20+ years and I wouldn't believe a word that comes out of his "chew laced" mouth as far as I could spit or as far as he could for that matter! Am I the only person in this city that has no fear of this sucker punching egotistical maniac??

As far as what vincenzo posted: Isn't it ironic as to who the District hired??? More political patronage!

Just loved this post and I couldn't stop laughing because your story probably IS the correct one! Makes me remember the days when Motyka would make the agenda with John expecting me to just go along. Poeple have sent me all of the news articles during my term and I just threw them in the garbage. Not interested in going back in time. But, if I tried to hire the right person, they amended my recommendation on the floor and put in their own person. Someday they can tell their story to the God who knows what they did.... So it continues and that is why LA will always be at the bottom of all school districts. Here in Sarasota County Florida school board members are paid about $40,000 a year each. Imagine what price they pay for that paying job!!!!

[vincenzo]

You need to get your facts straight before you post misinformation! Yes, she is related to Mr. Delmont BUT she has also been a teacher in the district for over 16 years and then was promoted to Assistant Principal of the district's 21st Century Grant Program (not a substitute principal). She worked there for 2 years and then was promoted to principal of federal programs. Seems to me that she did it the right way and worked her way up the ranks!

Never said she wasn't qualified.Seems making her the MS principal would have been the logical course of "working her way up the ranks".Why wasn't she?
Maybe because "someone" on the board wanted to see the other woman fail by putting her into a position that she had no experience in.Don't most school principals "work their way up the ranks" by first being assistant principal?
This other woman was previously in charge of both federal programs AND technology.Delmonts niece comes along and just takes over federal programs and then gets a nice fat $20,000 raise on top of it!!!
Is this really "working her way up the ranks" or "the right way"? Sounds more like putting in for an early retirement compliments of Uncle Billy and Makeyenko!!!

[literal]

As I stated. just jealous. The victor hires his/her supporters. Nothing wrong with that as long as they're qualified. You would have done the same thing Cathy, so don't get rightous because you have a problem with John

They are NOT all qualified. John and I locked horns when he insisted I hire a Math teacher who had C's and D's on his transcript in MATH and that was for the courses he was going to teach? Are you kidding me? I liked the person but that is NOT A GOOD HIRE! Time has passed and he got tenure but if you talk to parents and colleagues... he is NOT the sharpest tool in the box! Just a friend of John and a coach...

[mnb811]

[QUOTE=literal;677407]They are NOT all qualified. John and I locked horns when he insisted I hire a Math teacher who had C's and D's on his transcript in MATH and that was for the courses he was going to teach? Are you kidding me? I liked the person but that is NOT A GOOD HIRE! Time has passed and he got tenure but if you talk to parents and colleagues... he is NOT the sharpest tool in the box! Just a friend of John and a coach...[/QUOTE


John hired/voted on atleast 65percent of the teachers the district has. Now you wonder why we can't get the rankings out of the bottom. Bad hiring equals low rankings. The buck stops with the school board and their hires. John hired/ voted to hire the teachers he is to blame for the low scores. Furthermore he has been on this board several times and that all adds up to more votes than anyone else on the board when it comes to teachers. It is his fault. Case Closed.

[mnb811]

[/COLOR]QUOTE=dickypotpie;677284]MNB you need to get over John. Almost every post you put up is about him.
Did he slap you around once before cause its getting pathetic. You blame him for everything but the weather. How about the teachers teaching being a reason for our rankings. Board member dont instruct. They hire and fire. But to teach in this state you need certifications by the state education board.
So dont blame John for our rankings blame the Administers and teachers. LOSER..... Get over it. Elections are over.[/QUOTE]


Who hires the teachers and the administrators!!! John and his puppets!!!! You even admit he hires them so he is to blame for the low rankings. It all starts at the top. Patronage = incompetence. Are you that clueless!!!

[FroMan]

Makeyenko is a moron. Haxton is off her rocker. Polanski's son used to **** in the school pool. How bad can it get?