Another setback for the youth of Morrisville. Big thumbs down to the administration and the board for not letting these kids participate. Looks like "stay on track" is keeping kids off the track.
Track team facing hurdles
By: GEMA MARIA DUARTE AND MANASEE WAGH
Bucks County Courier Times
Morrisville teenagers just want to run.
But a recent independent move by a local coach to organize high school track tumbled because of a dispute over a signature.
Currently, 27 students from the high school and the Bucks County Technical School are eager to participate in the upcoming Dec. 10-11 meets under the supervision of Kevin McClease, who said he would coach them if the Morrisville High School principal or the athletic director were to sign a membership application to the Track and Field Coaches Association of Greater Philadelphia Inc.
The signature would prove that competing students attend Morrisville High School, and are athletically and academically eligible to compete, said Rich Swanker, executive secretary and treasurer of the coaches association.
But the situation is more complicated than just getting one signature, said Acting Superintendent William Ferrara.
Signing the dotted line would make the group a Morrisville High School sports team, and therefore the district would be responsible for it, Ferrara said. But in this case, the district itself never initiated the organization of a track team, he said. Instead, all the effort came from an outside source, namely McClease.
"If we were to start a track team, we would look at all the different aspects of starting it, such as student interest, how it would benefit the school, the funding," Ferrara said. "There are certain procedures we would have to follow. Then the board would have to approve it."
Plus, the district would want to register a new track team with the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, not the coaches association, said Ferrara. The athletic association governs most of the high school's sports teams, except bowling. Those sports include football, coed soccer, cheerleading, field hockey, boys and girls basketball, baseball, girls softball and cross-country.
The coaches association has been around about 48 years, but Morrisville never has participated. About 100 Philadelphia area schools are members of the coaches association, which follows the athletic association guidelines, said Swanker.
McClease believes the district is just giving excuses for not signing the form. He and about 20 students made their voices heard at November's board meeting when they pleaded for the signature during public comment. Before attending the meeting, McClease couldn't get returned phone calls from district officials, he said.
He expects even more interested students after the football season is over, including his own kids. Participants can be from ninth grade through 12th grade.
McClease has interest from sponsors to support team expenses, including Novacare and Parx Casino, but they're pulling out because the district never signed the form.
Area parents, such as Annemarie Rivera, also wanted to have the form signed. Her son plays football for the high school and is looking forward to joining track.
"I don't understand why they would deny him. You have your football team and everything else. Certain kids can't get into colleges without athletic scholarships. Anything that can help my son, I'm all for it, but this is discouraging," Rivera said.
Ferrara reiterated Friday that the district can't sign a form for a group that wasn't organized by district officials. He wouldn't say whether or not Morrisville School District is planning to form a track team, given the interest.
"We're not saying we're not going to pursue it. We're just saying that we're not pursuing it at this time," he said.
Gema Maria Duarte can be reached at 215-949-4195 or gduarte@phillyBurbs.com. Follow Gema on Twitter at twitter.com/deadlineduarte. Manasee Wagh can be reached at 215-949-4206 or mwagh@phillyBurbs.com. Follow Manasee on Twitter at twitter.com/manaseewagh.
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Monday, December 6, 2010
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Election day is just 2 days away
Election day is now just 2 days away. On November 3. we the people of Morrisville will have the chance to make a change. We have the chance to send a message to the stay on trackers that WE THE PEOPLE of Morrisville do not condone, nor do we appreciate the behavior and politics of the stay on trackers. We can send a message to the rest of the county and state that we are ready to prosper and revitalize this great town. We the people can send a message to the stay on trackers that their time is done in Morrisville politics. They have not served us well(or even at all).
This blog was started after we found out that the Save the Morrisville School Blog was not going to be updated after the May 19 primary. We felt the need to document the actions of the school board majority, and give the community a forum to express their views and opinions regarding our school district and other happenings in the boro. Because the community was being "tuned out" at monthly school board meetings this blog has given and will continue to give the community an opportunity to voice their opinions. We (with the help of others in the community)have been able to document since May the inappropriate actions of the SOT team. If you are still undecided and think that SOT is right for you and Morrisville, go back through the older posts, read the comments. After reading you will see an open and shut case against SOT.
We have strived to provide the citizens of Morrisville with the truth. SOT relies on lies, deceit, misinformation, double standards, cronyism, and bully tactics to get their message out. This is not the way to run a school district or a town. Take a look around you, take a look at the town when your driving to work. What do you see? Do you want to stay on this same track? The answer clearly is NO.
On Nov 3 cast your vote for the future of Morrisville. We need leaders that will act with integrity, and communicate openly with the public.
The Morrisville Pride candidates have run an amazing campaign. Through all the lies that have been thrown at them they have weathered the course and chose not to sling mud back and forth with their opponents. That says alot about these guys. They deserve a chance to bring PRIDE back to Morrisville. They deserve a chance to right the many wrongs that SOT have created.
On Nov 3 do not be intimidated by the stay on trackers and their small band of supporters. You have a right to vote. If the person opening the curtain for you tells you who to vote for, tell him it's wrong and he and his judge of elections will be reported. Any and all info coming from the SOT camp at this point is a desperate attempt to mislead the public and hang on to what power they have left.
Vote with PRIDE on Nov 3. Vote for the future of Morisville!!
BECK
MILLER
JENKINS
STONEBURNER
WARD 1
ROOKSTOOL
WARD 3
DAVIS
KERNER
WARD 4
CICERO
MAYOR
SCHELL
This blog was started after we found out that the Save the Morrisville School Blog was not going to be updated after the May 19 primary. We felt the need to document the actions of the school board majority, and give the community a forum to express their views and opinions regarding our school district and other happenings in the boro. Because the community was being "tuned out" at monthly school board meetings this blog has given and will continue to give the community an opportunity to voice their opinions. We (with the help of others in the community)have been able to document since May the inappropriate actions of the SOT team. If you are still undecided and think that SOT is right for you and Morrisville, go back through the older posts, read the comments. After reading you will see an open and shut case against SOT.
We have strived to provide the citizens of Morrisville with the truth. SOT relies on lies, deceit, misinformation, double standards, cronyism, and bully tactics to get their message out. This is not the way to run a school district or a town. Take a look around you, take a look at the town when your driving to work. What do you see? Do you want to stay on this same track? The answer clearly is NO.
On Nov 3 cast your vote for the future of Morrisville. We need leaders that will act with integrity, and communicate openly with the public.
The Morrisville Pride candidates have run an amazing campaign. Through all the lies that have been thrown at them they have weathered the course and chose not to sling mud back and forth with their opponents. That says alot about these guys. They deserve a chance to bring PRIDE back to Morrisville. They deserve a chance to right the many wrongs that SOT have created.
On Nov 3 do not be intimidated by the stay on trackers and their small band of supporters. You have a right to vote. If the person opening the curtain for you tells you who to vote for, tell him it's wrong and he and his judge of elections will be reported. Any and all info coming from the SOT camp at this point is a desperate attempt to mislead the public and hang on to what power they have left.
Vote with PRIDE on Nov 3. Vote for the future of Morisville!!
BECK
MILLER
JENKINS
STONEBURNER
WARD 1
ROOKSTOOL
WARD 3
DAVIS
KERNER
WARD 4
CICERO
MAYOR
SCHELL
A response to the Pat Pordash guest opinion
Well written Janet! Great job!
From the BCCT:
Move forward: Vote as if our future depends on it
By: GUY PETROZIELLO
Bucks County Courier Times
Regarding the letter, "Accessible and flexible" by Pat Pordash:
The Morrisville Democratic Club is community based and has a proven record of bipartisanship in working toward the betterment of the Morrisville community. The current election is another example of the party's ability to work with all people, not just Democrats.
The Democratic Club learned that Marlene Burns had dropped out of the tax collector's race from a notice she posted in the Courier Times. Even so, voters can still vote for the seat on the Democratic ticket. This seat would then become an appointment position in January 2010 by the newly elected borough council. Pat Pordash is a candidate but is not the only option.
Pordash never contacted the Democratic Party about running for re-election. There was no petition filed with the county to suggest that she intended to run as a Democrat or to run at all. There was no glitch. In the May primary election, Pordash could have been on the Democratic ballot but chose to be a write-in.
In her article, Pordash calls Marlene Burns her "opponent." I find this to be the sad situation: Two people want to hold the same position and all of a sudden one is referring to the other as the opposition. It doesn't have to be this way. Our community will prosper when all people decide to work together as we move forward.
Hopefully, Morrisville can see a future where people break down the walls that separate us, allowing us to truly work side by side instead of building up more walls. During this election, for the first time in many years, the Morrisville community has a chance to mend fences instead of heading off to the lumber store to build more.
Please move forward, not backward. Vote as if the future of Morrisville depends on it, because it does.
Janet Rivella, chairperson
Morrisville Democratic Club
From the BCCT:
Move forward: Vote as if our future depends on it
By: GUY PETROZIELLO
Bucks County Courier Times
Regarding the letter, "Accessible and flexible" by Pat Pordash:
The Morrisville Democratic Club is community based and has a proven record of bipartisanship in working toward the betterment of the Morrisville community. The current election is another example of the party's ability to work with all people, not just Democrats.
The Democratic Club learned that Marlene Burns had dropped out of the tax collector's race from a notice she posted in the Courier Times. Even so, voters can still vote for the seat on the Democratic ticket. This seat would then become an appointment position in January 2010 by the newly elected borough council. Pat Pordash is a candidate but is not the only option.
Pordash never contacted the Democratic Party about running for re-election. There was no petition filed with the county to suggest that she intended to run as a Democrat or to run at all. There was no glitch. In the May primary election, Pordash could have been on the Democratic ballot but chose to be a write-in.
In her article, Pordash calls Marlene Burns her "opponent." I find this to be the sad situation: Two people want to hold the same position and all of a sudden one is referring to the other as the opposition. It doesn't have to be this way. Our community will prosper when all people decide to work together as we move forward.
Hopefully, Morrisville can see a future where people break down the walls that separate us, allowing us to truly work side by side instead of building up more walls. During this election, for the first time in many years, the Morrisville community has a chance to mend fences instead of heading off to the lumber store to build more.
Please move forward, not backward. Vote as if the future of Morrisville depends on it, because it does.
Janet Rivella, chairperson
Morrisville Democratic Club
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Desperation
Apparently Bill Hellmann sent out a pack of lies to voters in Morrisville today. A desparate attempt to deceive voters again. Did anyone receive this SOT propaganda?
Update 11/1:
Morrisville Pride has updated their website with a Special Alert to voters
Click the link to check it out...Voter Alert!!
Update 11/1:
Morrisville Pride has updated their website with a Special Alert to voters
Click the link to check it out...Voter Alert!!
A message from Ron Smith
This was posted as a comment, but it deserves it's own post.
"To all my friends, neighbors, and township residents:
During the last 2 weeks, our mailboxes have been inundated with what can charitably be best described as negative mailers filled with character assassinations, outright lies, falsehoods and distortions. I guess when my opponent is scared of his own reputation and credentials, the only way to proceed is to attack his opponent.
As bad as the libelous negative mailers of my opponent have been, tonight the line of common decency and fair play was crossed. When my wife came home from work, she did what most people did. She went to check the mailbox and was greeted by what appeared to be numerous dead rodents in the mailbox. She was frightened and extremely shaken by this event. Although this may sound like something hilarious to my opponent, the result was an unfortunate terrorizing of my wife Felice. The police have been contacted and a report was taken. In fact, this is the 3rd police report that has been filed for vandalism against my home and my campaign property during the last few weeks, In addition, all of my campaign signs in the rear of my home were stolen this evening.
I am sure that the opposition will deny their involvement, but the tearing down of my big signs, the ongoing theft and destruction of my smaller signs along with the libelous mailers all fits the same pattern of political sabotage. I would hope that we would expect more from an individual who is running for District Judge.
We can all sit back and do nothing or we can send a message on this Tuesday to the Burns campaign. That message is " We are not going to accept such outrageous conduct from the Burns team and we are going to cast our vote for Ron Smith for District Judge". I apologize for this message, but when one threatens innocent family members, such as my wife, the time is here to say enough is enough and we will not tolerate that kind of behavior, let alone politics. Please feel free to send this message to one and all. Thank you. Ron Smith"
"To all my friends, neighbors, and township residents:
During the last 2 weeks, our mailboxes have been inundated with what can charitably be best described as negative mailers filled with character assassinations, outright lies, falsehoods and distortions. I guess when my opponent is scared of his own reputation and credentials, the only way to proceed is to attack his opponent.
As bad as the libelous negative mailers of my opponent have been, tonight the line of common decency and fair play was crossed. When my wife came home from work, she did what most people did. She went to check the mailbox and was greeted by what appeared to be numerous dead rodents in the mailbox. She was frightened and extremely shaken by this event. Although this may sound like something hilarious to my opponent, the result was an unfortunate terrorizing of my wife Felice. The police have been contacted and a report was taken. In fact, this is the 3rd police report that has been filed for vandalism against my home and my campaign property during the last few weeks, In addition, all of my campaign signs in the rear of my home were stolen this evening.
I am sure that the opposition will deny their involvement, but the tearing down of my big signs, the ongoing theft and destruction of my smaller signs along with the libelous mailers all fits the same pattern of political sabotage. I would hope that we would expect more from an individual who is running for District Judge.
We can all sit back and do nothing or we can send a message on this Tuesday to the Burns campaign. That message is " We are not going to accept such outrageous conduct from the Burns team and we are going to cast our vote for Ron Smith for District Judge". I apologize for this message, but when one threatens innocent family members, such as my wife, the time is here to say enough is enough and we will not tolerate that kind of behavior, let alone politics. Please feel free to send this message to one and all. Thank you. Ron Smith"
Crossing the line...yes indeed Stay on Track has crossed the line
We received this email just moments ago and was asked to pass it on for all to read.
Here it is:
Last week, the "Friends of the Morrisville Democrats" folks hand delivered to the residents in the 1st, 3rd and 4th wards a clear bag containing literature from the Democratic candidates. Included in this bag was a golden Democratic sample ballot that lists all the Democrats running for various positions.
I am proud to be a Democrat. I do not begrudge honest, respectful Republicans. Everyone has their own point of view. There is room for every honest, respectful person to work side-by-side, together.
Honesty and respect are the key to all things. Over the past few days the "Stay On Track" folks hand delivered three pieces of literature to the residents, including the Republican sample ballot on GOLD paper. Don't be fooled by this, it is NOT the Democratic sample ballot. More underhanded tactics from people who have campaigned from the beginning on a platform of dishonest behavior. Please be sure to acquire the true golden Democratic sample ballot from the people working at the polls on Tuesday, November 3rd.
All of the Democratic candidates have shown a great ability to work together and will continue to do so as Morrisville progresses. Beginning on November 3rd, we have a real ability to build bridges, not buildings. Please vote straight Democrat on November 3rd.
Here it is:
Last week, the "Friends of the Morrisville Democrats" folks hand delivered to the residents in the 1st, 3rd and 4th wards a clear bag containing literature from the Democratic candidates. Included in this bag was a golden Democratic sample ballot that lists all the Democrats running for various positions.
I am proud to be a Democrat. I do not begrudge honest, respectful Republicans. Everyone has their own point of view. There is room for every honest, respectful person to work side-by-side, together.
Honesty and respect are the key to all things. Over the past few days the "Stay On Track" folks hand delivered three pieces of literature to the residents, including the Republican sample ballot on GOLD paper. Don't be fooled by this, it is NOT the Democratic sample ballot. More underhanded tactics from people who have campaigned from the beginning on a platform of dishonest behavior. Please be sure to acquire the true golden Democratic sample ballot from the people working at the polls on Tuesday, November 3rd.
All of the Democratic candidates have shown a great ability to work together and will continue to do so as Morrisville progresses. Beginning on November 3rd, we have a real ability to build bridges, not buildings. Please vote straight Democrat on November 3rd.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Did you notice?
Did anyone notice that the two pieces supposedly written by Bill Hellmann and Jack Buckman had no supportive comments posted on the BCCT website? There was not one comment from any of their supporters. There was no "way to go Jack", or "Bill your doing a great job". Why not you ask? In our opinion their letters further damaged the stay on trackers credibility, and showed that they are not concerned with students and education at all. It only strengthened the position of the Morrisville Pride candidates.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
On the wrong track
Nicely said Peter.
From the bcct:
On the wrong track
By: GUY PETROZIELLO
Bucks County Courier Times
In regards to David Stoneburner's Oct. 22 Guest Opinion, I agree with him and think that Morrisville is on the wrong track.
Classroom aides have been sacrificed to save a few bucks and school board President Bill Hellmann keeps talking about huge tax increases, but this board went ahead and hired a public relations person for $25,000.
Test scores are declining. The latest report card on local schools show Morrisville quickly undoing years of steady progress that had some of our scores among the top in the county just a few years ago. We save a few dollars in taxes, but our property values have woefully declined, far below the economic decline of neighboring areas.
We need a school board that won't stay on a track that leads Morrisville toward a train wreck. I support the Morrisville Pride candidates that will find a balance between the community's concerns and education for the children.
Peter Eisengrein
From the bcct:
On the wrong track
By: GUY PETROZIELLO
Bucks County Courier Times
In regards to David Stoneburner's Oct. 22 Guest Opinion, I agree with him and think that Morrisville is on the wrong track.
Classroom aides have been sacrificed to save a few bucks and school board President Bill Hellmann keeps talking about huge tax increases, but this board went ahead and hired a public relations person for $25,000.
Test scores are declining. The latest report card on local schools show Morrisville quickly undoing years of steady progress that had some of our scores among the top in the county just a few years ago. We save a few dollars in taxes, but our property values have woefully declined, far below the economic decline of neighboring areas.
We need a school board that won't stay on a track that leads Morrisville toward a train wreck. I support the Morrisville Pride candidates that will find a balance between the community's concerns and education for the children.
Peter Eisengrein
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Question for the masses...
Is it legal, or at the very least unethical for a judge of elections, who also happens to be on the school board to be distributing flyers(on school grounds) for candidates they support? And don't all political flyers have to have the "paid for" notice on them?
What is the big deal about someone not owning a home, and running for school board? Does this make them any less qualified? For some reason the stay on trackers have an issue with people that rent their homes/apartments. These folks do pay their taxes...it's called rent, and the taxes are built into the rent. Many of the stay on trackers have rental properties(funny thing is many of the stay on track signs are on rental properties) they should know this!
We mentioned in a post awhile back about how can Mr. Hellmann say the districts payroll is too high and he wants to put $$ into the buildings, but a back in June the board majority hired Pat Wandling as a "communications director"(political operative), and raised the payroll in a pathetic attempt to make himself and other stay on trackers look like they are doing a good job. Then come Sept. Mr. Hellman was vehemently opposed to the hiring of a teachers aide for the same amount of $25K. Mr Hellmann your credibility is currently zero, along with the rest of your cohorts.
Here is the link:Mr. Hellmann help us understand
It is imperative that everyone that is registered to vote does so on November 3. Morrisville can do better than the position the stay on trackers have left us with. Say no the ways of Mr. Hellman and his cronys that are up for election(Worob,Buckman,Stout,Dewilde), for they are just puppets of Mr. Hellmann. And say yes to a new Morrisville. A Morrisville that has pride, and a Morrisville that is known for the right reasons, and a Morrisville that has a future!
Added 10/29---Could someone confirm or deny if Ron Stout and Marlys Mihok made a rent payment to a landlord within the last month. We are not saying they are not paying their rent, we just would like confirmation if they are renters. If they are renters, using stay on track thinking, Marlys should step down from the board, and Ron Stout should drop out of the race since this renter thing is such a hot button for them. We could care less if you own a home, rent an apartment/house. We know your pay your taxes. And the landlords on the board should know this also. Enough with the double standards guys. It's getting old
What is the big deal about someone not owning a home, and running for school board? Does this make them any less qualified? For some reason the stay on trackers have an issue with people that rent their homes/apartments. These folks do pay their taxes...it's called rent, and the taxes are built into the rent. Many of the stay on trackers have rental properties(funny thing is many of the stay on track signs are on rental properties) they should know this!
We mentioned in a post awhile back about how can Mr. Hellmann say the districts payroll is too high and he wants to put $$ into the buildings, but a back in June the board majority hired Pat Wandling as a "communications director"(political operative), and raised the payroll in a pathetic attempt to make himself and other stay on trackers look like they are doing a good job. Then come Sept. Mr. Hellman was vehemently opposed to the hiring of a teachers aide for the same amount of $25K. Mr Hellmann your credibility is currently zero, along with the rest of your cohorts.
Here is the link:Mr. Hellmann help us understand
It is imperative that everyone that is registered to vote does so on November 3. Morrisville can do better than the position the stay on trackers have left us with. Say no the ways of Mr. Hellman and his cronys that are up for election(Worob,Buckman,Stout,Dewilde), for they are just puppets of Mr. Hellmann. And say yes to a new Morrisville. A Morrisville that has pride, and a Morrisville that is known for the right reasons, and a Morrisville that has a future!
Added 10/29---Could someone confirm or deny if Ron Stout and Marlys Mihok made a rent payment to a landlord within the last month. We are not saying they are not paying their rent, we just would like confirmation if they are renters. If they are renters, using stay on track thinking, Marlys should step down from the board, and Ron Stout should drop out of the race since this renter thing is such a hot button for them. We could care less if you own a home, rent an apartment/house. We know your pay your taxes. And the landlords on the board should know this also. Enough with the double standards guys. It's getting old
School Board Meeting tonight!!!
The monthly meeting for the school board will take place tonight at 7:30pm in the LGI room of the IS/HS. This is the last meeting before the election on Nov 3. Come on out to see what these stay on trackers are all about. You will also get a chance to meet the Morrisville Pride candidates, we are sure they will be there, to answer any questions you may have. Do not expect to have any questions answered by the SOT team.
Anyway, if you want to speak, be sure to sign up before the meeting starts.
Will Brenda Worob be prepared, or even show up?
Will Angry Al be sitting there waiting to put his foot in his mouth again?
Will Bill Hellman fall asleep again?
Will Jack Buckman......do anything?
Will Ron Stout win another phony award?
Will Marlys Mihok continue to make a fool out of herself with her lies and deceit?
The audacity of the board majority and the stay on track slate is frightening!!
Be there to stand up for Morrisville! Don't let them ruin our town and our schools any longer.
Anyway, if you want to speak, be sure to sign up before the meeting starts.
Will Brenda Worob be prepared, or even show up?
Will Angry Al be sitting there waiting to put his foot in his mouth again?
Will Bill Hellman fall asleep again?
Will Jack Buckman......do anything?
Will Ron Stout win another phony award?
Will Marlys Mihok continue to make a fool out of herself with her lies and deceit?
The audacity of the board majority and the stay on track slate is frightening!!
Be there to stand up for Morrisville! Don't let them ruin our town and our schools any longer.
Mr. Hellmann continues to mislead (in more ways than one)
This piece should be called, "We stopped the school, now we want to stop the school district."
More B.S. from the ignorant one with the gavel. Is this all you have Mr. Hellmann? Your attempt to scare the voters for another election will not work this time. There is only a select few people that actually believe that anyone wants to build a new school...... and they are all of your people. Mr. Hellman also doesn't tell you about a political operative the board majority hired and is using her as a "communications director" at $25k. And what is up with his statement of :
"In my opinion, these pro-new school candidates are incompetent and not ready to take on the responsibilities of school directors. This town cannot afford incompetence on our school board."
Alright Billy, using your logic, is Ron "I'll throw this microphone at you" Stout, a competent choice to represent the people of Morrisville and make decisions for the children? Ron Stout?......really? You guys must have been scraping the bottom of the barrel to pick your slate of candidates.
Stop the lies, deceit, cronyism, Morrisville can do so much better without Stay on track at the helm.
From the BCCT:
We stopped the school: Now, stop the tax-and-spenders
Bucks County Courier Times
As the president of the Morrisville school board, I appreciate the opportunity to respond to recent attacks on the integrity of this board. The main point made in a guest opinion on Oct. 22 by David Stoneburner, a candidate for school board, is our board is "autocratic," and not concerned about the community. On Oct. 26, candidate Damon Miller's guest opinion was equally unbelievable. This is the problem with politics; the truth never gets in the way of an unfounded attack.
The accusations of these politically motivated candidates are untrue. I believe they are in line with the same people who lost the school board election two years ago. Yes, they are back making a mockery of the last election when the people spoke out and "fired" the previous school board and elected our slate.
Our theme two years ago was "Stop the School" and directed at the former board that tried to push through a $30 million (then) K-12 building. The homeowners faced a huge tax increase, as well as the ongoing burden of paying for an unnecessary school in a small district.
We won and we stopped the school plan, paid back the bonds and moved ahead with a $4 million to $7 million repair and renovation plan for the intermediate/high school and Grandview school. We stayed on track with our plan to renovate, instead of demolish! And we decreased taxes two years in a row.
Next up is renovation work at Grandview. We awarded bids for complete window replacement at an approximate cost of $500,000. When completed, two school buildings will be in excellent shape.
Is it patchwork to spend $4 million on a list of items long overdue for repair at the intermediate/ high school? Installed were efficient boilers, new windows with inner glass blinds, air conditioning, ventilators, fire suppression system and more
The fact is Miller, Stoneburner, Jenkins and Beck are supported by the old group that tried to build a $48 million school with only $28 million in the bank! In my opinion, these pro-new school candidates are incompetent and not ready to take on the responsibilities of school directors. This town cannot afford incompetence on our school board. People's homes are at risk and our children's education is at risk.
The mindset of this group of candidates is clearly tax and spend and build. Contrary to their 11th hour statements, we learned from their own comments they are gearing up to propose another elementary school. I estimate an average $2,220 tax increase on every home in this borough for an expensive and unnecessary new building. Make no mistake about it, a new school can be built without taxpayer approval! The taxpayers of Morrisville cannot afford these candidates.
Our students are doing well. The school superintendent has said publicly nothing we have done in our budget efficiency has hurt one academic program. Furthermore, our test scores are improving and a problem of lower proficiency in 11th grade math is being addressed. We also have 80 teachers for approximately 880 students. That is one teacher for every 11 students, PLUS many teacher aides.
Their desperate 11th hour letters serve to diminish the accomplishments we have made - and get them elected. We are supporting four other candidates: Brenda Worob and Jack Buckman, currently on the board, and John DeWilde and Ron Stout, all sensible, smart, caring individuals who have the students and the community at heart. The opponents' scare tactics are not going to change the facts.
Miller claims that the members of our Stay on Track school board slate have no children in the schools. Allow me to say, two members of the Morrisville Pride slate are not even property owners in Morrisville, according to tax records.
Finally, I am a certified public accountant, not a politician. I prefer to run the board with a consensus, like a business. Morrisville has the highest millage rate in the county - our borough does not have the tax base of other communities - and we receive the bulk of taxes from property owners. Bottom line: We want our seniors to stay in their homes and young families able to pay their mortgages.
People speak at the ballot box. All candidates should tell the truth, get elected and then do what they promised to do. I believe we have done that.
More B.S. from the ignorant one with the gavel. Is this all you have Mr. Hellmann? Your attempt to scare the voters for another election will not work this time. There is only a select few people that actually believe that anyone wants to build a new school...... and they are all of your people. Mr. Hellman also doesn't tell you about a political operative the board majority hired and is using her as a "communications director" at $25k. And what is up with his statement of :
"In my opinion, these pro-new school candidates are incompetent and not ready to take on the responsibilities of school directors. This town cannot afford incompetence on our school board."
Alright Billy, using your logic, is Ron "I'll throw this microphone at you" Stout, a competent choice to represent the people of Morrisville and make decisions for the children? Ron Stout?......really? You guys must have been scraping the bottom of the barrel to pick your slate of candidates.
Stop the lies, deceit, cronyism, Morrisville can do so much better without Stay on track at the helm.
From the BCCT:
We stopped the school: Now, stop the tax-and-spenders
Bucks County Courier Times
As the president of the Morrisville school board, I appreciate the opportunity to respond to recent attacks on the integrity of this board. The main point made in a guest opinion on Oct. 22 by David Stoneburner, a candidate for school board, is our board is "autocratic," and not concerned about the community. On Oct. 26, candidate Damon Miller's guest opinion was equally unbelievable. This is the problem with politics; the truth never gets in the way of an unfounded attack.
The accusations of these politically motivated candidates are untrue. I believe they are in line with the same people who lost the school board election two years ago. Yes, they are back making a mockery of the last election when the people spoke out and "fired" the previous school board and elected our slate.
Our theme two years ago was "Stop the School" and directed at the former board that tried to push through a $30 million (then) K-12 building. The homeowners faced a huge tax increase, as well as the ongoing burden of paying for an unnecessary school in a small district.
We won and we stopped the school plan, paid back the bonds and moved ahead with a $4 million to $7 million repair and renovation plan for the intermediate/high school and Grandview school. We stayed on track with our plan to renovate, instead of demolish! And we decreased taxes two years in a row.
Next up is renovation work at Grandview. We awarded bids for complete window replacement at an approximate cost of $500,000. When completed, two school buildings will be in excellent shape.
Is it patchwork to spend $4 million on a list of items long overdue for repair at the intermediate/ high school? Installed were efficient boilers, new windows with inner glass blinds, air conditioning, ventilators, fire suppression system and more
The fact is Miller, Stoneburner, Jenkins and Beck are supported by the old group that tried to build a $48 million school with only $28 million in the bank! In my opinion, these pro-new school candidates are incompetent and not ready to take on the responsibilities of school directors. This town cannot afford incompetence on our school board. People's homes are at risk and our children's education is at risk.
The mindset of this group of candidates is clearly tax and spend and build. Contrary to their 11th hour statements, we learned from their own comments they are gearing up to propose another elementary school. I estimate an average $2,220 tax increase on every home in this borough for an expensive and unnecessary new building. Make no mistake about it, a new school can be built without taxpayer approval! The taxpayers of Morrisville cannot afford these candidates.
Our students are doing well. The school superintendent has said publicly nothing we have done in our budget efficiency has hurt one academic program. Furthermore, our test scores are improving and a problem of lower proficiency in 11th grade math is being addressed. We also have 80 teachers for approximately 880 students. That is one teacher for every 11 students, PLUS many teacher aides.
Their desperate 11th hour letters serve to diminish the accomplishments we have made - and get them elected. We are supporting four other candidates: Brenda Worob and Jack Buckman, currently on the board, and John DeWilde and Ron Stout, all sensible, smart, caring individuals who have the students and the community at heart. The opponents' scare tactics are not going to change the facts.
Miller claims that the members of our Stay on Track school board slate have no children in the schools. Allow me to say, two members of the Morrisville Pride slate are not even property owners in Morrisville, according to tax records.
Finally, I am a certified public accountant, not a politician. I prefer to run the board with a consensus, like a business. Morrisville has the highest millage rate in the county - our borough does not have the tax base of other communities - and we receive the bulk of taxes from property owners. Bottom line: We want our seniors to stay in their homes and young families able to pay their mortgages.
People speak at the ballot box. All candidates should tell the truth, get elected and then do what they promised to do. I believe we have done that.
Buckman...Why must you lie?
Notice anything missing from this piece? He doesn't tell everyone that he is thousands behind on his municipal bills. Hey Jack....take your own advice "Don't listen to the noisy politicians" such as yourself and slate you are running with.
Have at it guy and gals, tell it like it really is!
From the BCCT:
Stay on track: Don't listen to the noisy politicians
Bucks County Courier Times
I am a member of the Morrisville school board and a candidate for re-election with the Stay on Track team. I read this morning a "fantasy" letter from Damon Miller, a candidate with the opposing group.
I want the voters of Morrisville, the same ones who rejected Miller's friends in the election two years ago, to understand that Miller and his noisy band of politicians are parading as concerned citizens with "pride" in their slogan. But their actions belie their slogan: They are on a mission to undermine what we have accomplished in two years and tarnish the reputation of our school district. To get elected!
To put it simply, they are part of a group that believes great education comes from bricks and mortar. You will recall that two years ago a slate of candidates and their allies on the former school board were on a campaign to build a new school building - K through 12th grade - a school that now would cost as much as $48 million. Instead, we have renovated and repaired schools that were neglected for as much as 40 years at a cost of less than $5 million when completed.
Miller is wrong when he said we want to send our students to other school districts and pay tuition - not so! They say we want to merge with Pennsbury. That long-ago option never made it to the table.
Also, our opponents have attempted to connect our PSSA scores (which have been rising for the last four years) with the school board, which is always baffling to most people. In every school district where scores go up and scores go down, the fluctuations are based on numerous factors. I have heard teachers, parents and administrators and "no breakfast" blamed, but never has anyone said our kids are doing great, or our kids are doing poorly, and it's all because of that "damn old school board."
Revenue - finding money - and taxes are issues we deal with in Morrisville. We are dealing with a small school district with fewer than 1,000 students and no real tax base, so we rely on homeowners to pay the bills. We never lose sight of the fact that people today are struggling to keep their jobs, find jobs, pay taxes. Seniors do not want to be forced out of their homes and we keep that in mind. It is important to note that our school board has managed to retain the quality of our educational system and cut taxes twice in two years.
But Miller and friends muddy the waters with last-minute attacks that are devoid of truth. Thankfully, the Courier Times provides us the chance to refute them.
We believe Miller, Stoneburner, Jenkins and Beck have a plan of their own and that is to build a new school. They know what happened with their friends' other school building plan, so it is mostly hinted at. We base this on what they have said publicly and where they level their criticism - the reconfiguring of schools and the plan at Grandview, for sure. Their solution would be a new elementary school, but we insist it is unnecessary and unaffordable and we will fight it.
As a member of the Morrisville school board and a member of the Bucks County Technical School Board, I know what it takes to be a good school board member. It takes responsibility, common sense, and the ability to listen. We must value education and the quality of education we deliver. And we need to be realistic.
I am proud to serve on the current school board and seek another term to continue on the financially responsible path the board set two years ago. We rejected the turmoil and dissension of the past and are committed to serving new and longtime residents, senior citizens who have paid the bills for years, and new families, many of them struggling with job loss and hefty mortgages.
It is very important that the voters know who is telling the truth here. Please look at the facts and the history of the school board now and then. I ask for your vote and votes for school board director Brenda Worob and our running mates John DeWilde and Ron Stout. We all agree to stay on track -with the help of our neighbors and voters.
Have at it guy and gals, tell it like it really is!
From the BCCT:
Stay on track: Don't listen to the noisy politicians
Bucks County Courier Times
I am a member of the Morrisville school board and a candidate for re-election with the Stay on Track team. I read this morning a "fantasy" letter from Damon Miller, a candidate with the opposing group.
I want the voters of Morrisville, the same ones who rejected Miller's friends in the election two years ago, to understand that Miller and his noisy band of politicians are parading as concerned citizens with "pride" in their slogan. But their actions belie their slogan: They are on a mission to undermine what we have accomplished in two years and tarnish the reputation of our school district. To get elected!
To put it simply, they are part of a group that believes great education comes from bricks and mortar. You will recall that two years ago a slate of candidates and their allies on the former school board were on a campaign to build a new school building - K through 12th grade - a school that now would cost as much as $48 million. Instead, we have renovated and repaired schools that were neglected for as much as 40 years at a cost of less than $5 million when completed.
Miller is wrong when he said we want to send our students to other school districts and pay tuition - not so! They say we want to merge with Pennsbury. That long-ago option never made it to the table.
Also, our opponents have attempted to connect our PSSA scores (which have been rising for the last four years) with the school board, which is always baffling to most people. In every school district where scores go up and scores go down, the fluctuations are based on numerous factors. I have heard teachers, parents and administrators and "no breakfast" blamed, but never has anyone said our kids are doing great, or our kids are doing poorly, and it's all because of that "damn old school board."
Revenue - finding money - and taxes are issues we deal with in Morrisville. We are dealing with a small school district with fewer than 1,000 students and no real tax base, so we rely on homeowners to pay the bills. We never lose sight of the fact that people today are struggling to keep their jobs, find jobs, pay taxes. Seniors do not want to be forced out of their homes and we keep that in mind. It is important to note that our school board has managed to retain the quality of our educational system and cut taxes twice in two years.
But Miller and friends muddy the waters with last-minute attacks that are devoid of truth. Thankfully, the Courier Times provides us the chance to refute them.
We believe Miller, Stoneburner, Jenkins and Beck have a plan of their own and that is to build a new school. They know what happened with their friends' other school building plan, so it is mostly hinted at. We base this on what they have said publicly and where they level their criticism - the reconfiguring of schools and the plan at Grandview, for sure. Their solution would be a new elementary school, but we insist it is unnecessary and unaffordable and we will fight it.
As a member of the Morrisville school board and a member of the Bucks County Technical School Board, I know what it takes to be a good school board member. It takes responsibility, common sense, and the ability to listen. We must value education and the quality of education we deliver. And we need to be realistic.
I am proud to serve on the current school board and seek another term to continue on the financially responsible path the board set two years ago. We rejected the turmoil and dissension of the past and are committed to serving new and longtime residents, senior citizens who have paid the bills for years, and new families, many of them struggling with job loss and hefty mortgages.
It is very important that the voters know who is telling the truth here. Please look at the facts and the history of the school board now and then. I ask for your vote and votes for school board director Brenda Worob and our running mates John DeWilde and Ron Stout. We all agree to stay on track -with the help of our neighbors and voters.
Monday, October 26, 2009
'Stay on Track' slate a looming train wreck
Damon Miller a candidate for the Morrisville School Board has written a piece that appeared in the BCCT today.
From the BCCT:
'Stay on Track' slate a looming train wreck
Bucks County Courier Times
By Damon Miller
As a school board candidate in Morrisville, I feel that it is important that residents of our community understand the issues our district is facing. The current school board majority and our opponents want Morrisville to remain on a "track" that will lead our schools and community into a "train wreck."
Our opponents have claimed that students are receiving a "quality education." Unfortunately, "Stay on Track" candidates do not have children in the district nor do their vocal supporters. How can they claim that students are getting quality education when they have no children in the schools? Test scores are not showing it.
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Morrisville's most recent PSSA test scores dropped from the previous year. In my view, that decrease in test scores is the result of budget reductions, including not filling teacher aide vacancies. This also coincides as being the first budget the current board passed. If this is the beginning of the "track" they want Morrisville to stay on, where is education headed for our district? Is this how our opponents plan to provide "quality education?"
Plans to tuition-out high school students, closing our last remaining elementary school, and making the high school a K-8 facility have also been discussed by our opposition. This would affect not only the students but the community as well. Is this how our opponents plan to provide "quality education?"
If high school students are sent to another district, that district could raise their tuition higher than what we currently pay and increase your tax bill. If that agreement is discontinued, then the students will either be sent to another district or come back to Morrisville creating a K-12 facility in a building not designed for it.
Little Bulldogs and Holy Trinity pay a fee to the school district use the A-field, with Little Bulldogs paying more than half of the lighting costs. Would they be able to continue using the field if the school no longer needs it? Their "track" is wrong for Morrisville.
The future of our district and the effects on our community need to be discussed openly but our opponents don't agree. All school board candidates for Morrisville received a letter from the League of Women Voters asking for our interest in holding a forum allowing for the community to ask questions. All of the Morrisville Pride candidates, Jack Beck, Jermaine Jenkins, David Stoneburner, and myself said yes. Our opponents did not respond, even after repeated calls by a League representative.
The current situation of elementary children being taught in the high school and in trailers needs to change. We need long-term solutions, not patches, which allow students to learn in a safe environment. Traffic around both schools is hazardous and needs to change before an accident happens. We need to bring up the test scores again by identifying the issues and not simply throw money at it. We want to work with the administration and fix those problems within our budget constraints. Parents with special needs children should not have to wonder if their child is getting the best services provided. Morrisville students should be able to graduate in their district, and not be tossed aside once they reach ninth grade.
The current board majority has turned their backs on the students, families, and the community of Morrisville. The Morrisville Pride candidates want to build a better school district that everyone in our community will benefit from. As we have walked our district listening to the community, we have heard of the Morrisville that seems to have been lost. Pride and a sense of community were displayed and we want to bring that back. Doesn't Morrisville deserve it?
I encourage you to contact the Morrisville Pride candidates by going to our Web site at www.morrisvillepride.com where all of our information is listed. We will listen to your concerns and answer your questions.
On Nov. 3, I ask you to vote Democrat. Vote for Morrisville Pride candidates Jack Beck, Jermaine Jenkins, Damon Miller, and David Stoneburner for school board and make the changes Morrisville deserves.
From the BCCT:
'Stay on Track' slate a looming train wreck
Bucks County Courier Times
By Damon Miller
As a school board candidate in Morrisville, I feel that it is important that residents of our community understand the issues our district is facing. The current school board majority and our opponents want Morrisville to remain on a "track" that will lead our schools and community into a "train wreck."
Our opponents have claimed that students are receiving a "quality education." Unfortunately, "Stay on Track" candidates do not have children in the district nor do their vocal supporters. How can they claim that students are getting quality education when they have no children in the schools? Test scores are not showing it.
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Morrisville's most recent PSSA test scores dropped from the previous year. In my view, that decrease in test scores is the result of budget reductions, including not filling teacher aide vacancies. This also coincides as being the first budget the current board passed. If this is the beginning of the "track" they want Morrisville to stay on, where is education headed for our district? Is this how our opponents plan to provide "quality education?"
Plans to tuition-out high school students, closing our last remaining elementary school, and making the high school a K-8 facility have also been discussed by our opposition. This would affect not only the students but the community as well. Is this how our opponents plan to provide "quality education?"
If high school students are sent to another district, that district could raise their tuition higher than what we currently pay and increase your tax bill. If that agreement is discontinued, then the students will either be sent to another district or come back to Morrisville creating a K-12 facility in a building not designed for it.
Little Bulldogs and Holy Trinity pay a fee to the school district use the A-field, with Little Bulldogs paying more than half of the lighting costs. Would they be able to continue using the field if the school no longer needs it? Their "track" is wrong for Morrisville.
The future of our district and the effects on our community need to be discussed openly but our opponents don't agree. All school board candidates for Morrisville received a letter from the League of Women Voters asking for our interest in holding a forum allowing for the community to ask questions. All of the Morrisville Pride candidates, Jack Beck, Jermaine Jenkins, David Stoneburner, and myself said yes. Our opponents did not respond, even after repeated calls by a League representative.
The current situation of elementary children being taught in the high school and in trailers needs to change. We need long-term solutions, not patches, which allow students to learn in a safe environment. Traffic around both schools is hazardous and needs to change before an accident happens. We need to bring up the test scores again by identifying the issues and not simply throw money at it. We want to work with the administration and fix those problems within our budget constraints. Parents with special needs children should not have to wonder if their child is getting the best services provided. Morrisville students should be able to graduate in their district, and not be tossed aside once they reach ninth grade.
The current board majority has turned their backs on the students, families, and the community of Morrisville. The Morrisville Pride candidates want to build a better school district that everyone in our community will benefit from. As we have walked our district listening to the community, we have heard of the Morrisville that seems to have been lost. Pride and a sense of community were displayed and we want to bring that back. Doesn't Morrisville deserve it?
I encourage you to contact the Morrisville Pride candidates by going to our Web site at www.morrisvillepride.com where all of our information is listed. We will listen to your concerns and answer your questions.
On Nov. 3, I ask you to vote Democrat. Vote for Morrisville Pride candidates Jack Beck, Jermaine Jenkins, Damon Miller, and David Stoneburner for school board and make the changes Morrisville deserves.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Stay on trackers select Ed Bailey for council
It's official, they did the unthinkable, stay on trackers Worob,Ledger,Burger, and Dreisbach voted to put Ed Bailey on the Boro Council. Luckily this is only till the first Monday in January when the winner of the election will take over. This charade was actually on the local TV channel apparently as a live broadcast. Comcast CH 22. and Verizon CH 38. Rita Ledger made a buffoon out of herself, and when asked if she felt someone was disenfranchised by the selection process, she said yes, even though her "guy" got the spot.
Fom the bcct:
Bailey selected for council
By: DANNY ADLER
Bucks County Courier Times
A Republican council candidate was appointed to Morrisville Council on Monday to fill the unexpired term of Democrat Edward Albertson, who resigned from council last month because he moved out of the borough.
Ed Bailey, who is running against Democrat Rhonda Davis in next month's election, was appointed by council in a 4-3 vote by council members Rita Ledger, Jane Burger, Stephen Worob and Eileen Dreisbach.
Council members Nancy Sherlock, Kathryn Panzitta and David Rivella voted for Morrisville Environmental Advisory Council member Deborah Colgan, who is not running for election this year.
Davis was the third nominee for the seat, but she did not get any votes Monday.
Quickly before an executive session at the end of the meeting, Rivella told the newspaper that he, Sherlock and Panzitta voted for Colgan because she was not running in this year's election, and that Colgan had said she would hold the seat until Nov. 4, then yield to whoever won the race between Bailey and Davis.
Solicitor James Downey told the council that if Colgan had won and stepped down on Nov. 4, officials would have to go through the whole process of filling the vacancy within 30 days again.
Bailey was sworn in and took his seat at the dais after the 4-3 vote. He will fill out Albertson's 3rd Ward council term, which expires at the end of this year.
Albertson was the second councilman to resign from that seat in a year. He was appointed by council to fill the seat of Republican George Bolos, who vacated the post in September 2008 because he also moved out of the borough.
Fom the bcct:
Bailey selected for council
By: DANNY ADLER
Bucks County Courier Times
A Republican council candidate was appointed to Morrisville Council on Monday to fill the unexpired term of Democrat Edward Albertson, who resigned from council last month because he moved out of the borough.
Ed Bailey, who is running against Democrat Rhonda Davis in next month's election, was appointed by council in a 4-3 vote by council members Rita Ledger, Jane Burger, Stephen Worob and Eileen Dreisbach.
Council members Nancy Sherlock, Kathryn Panzitta and David Rivella voted for Morrisville Environmental Advisory Council member Deborah Colgan, who is not running for election this year.
Davis was the third nominee for the seat, but she did not get any votes Monday.
Quickly before an executive session at the end of the meeting, Rivella told the newspaper that he, Sherlock and Panzitta voted for Colgan because she was not running in this year's election, and that Colgan had said she would hold the seat until Nov. 4, then yield to whoever won the race between Bailey and Davis.
Solicitor James Downey told the council that if Colgan had won and stepped down on Nov. 4, officials would have to go through the whole process of filling the vacancy within 30 days again.
Bailey was sworn in and took his seat at the dais after the 4-3 vote. He will fill out Albertson's 3rd Ward council term, which expires at the end of this year.
Albertson was the second councilman to resign from that seat in a year. He was appointed by council to fill the seat of Republican George Bolos, who vacated the post in September 2008 because he also moved out of the borough.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Caught on tape!!
Thanks to the good citizen that put these 2 gems on you tube . This is something that needs to be done more often. There are 2 versions and we'll post them both. It shows just how unprepared and ignorant they (Stay on Track)really are.
The cast(from L to R)
Dr. Yonson(Superintendent)
Marlys Mihok(School Board Secretary, 4th ward judge of elections)
Al Radosti(School Board Vice President)
Bill Hellmann CPA(School Board Vice President)
Solicitor
Brenda Worob(stay on tracker up for re-election) Yes she is always unprepared for meetings
Gloria Heater
Robin Reithmeyer
Joe Kemp
Jack Buckman(stay on tracker up for re-election, behind THOUSANDS on municipal bills)
Bill Farrell
Here is video #1 the short version:
And here is the long version:
The cast(from L to R)
Dr. Yonson(Superintendent)
Marlys Mihok(School Board Secretary, 4th ward judge of elections)
Al Radosti(School Board Vice President)
Bill Hellmann CPA(School Board Vice President)
Solicitor
Brenda Worob(stay on tracker up for re-election) Yes she is always unprepared for meetings
Gloria Heater
Robin Reithmeyer
Joe Kemp
Jack Buckman(stay on tracker up for re-election, behind THOUSANDS on municipal bills)
Bill Farrell
Here is video #1 the short version:
And here is the long version:
Monday, October 12, 2009
Stay on Track businesses
As more lawn signs pop up it is again interesting to see which businesses support the "stay on track" candidates. If you remember, during the weeks leading up to the May primary there was a post on the Save the Morrisville School Blog about which businesses are supporting the stay on trackers. If you see any businesses that are displaying these signs let us know. It is also interesting to note that many homes that displayed the SOT signs during the primary do not have one displayed now. Perhaps many people now realized the foul-ups and blunders the stay on trackers have made and have switched sides.
So far we have seen the following:
Hellmann & Co
Delmorr Lanes
Added 10/18
Squirrels Nest
So far we have seen the following:
Hellmann & Co
Delmorr Lanes
Added 10/18
Squirrels Nest
Sunday, October 11, 2009
The stay on track way
Let us not forget. The stay on trackers have not been answering questions from the public for some time. This video is from a few years ago. Even then they would not interact or want to hear the concerns of the public. We know that this video is not new, but it is still relevant today. If our schools are to be successful then our school board members must be willing to listen and interact with the community. Since this video was made over 2 years ago, board members Robin Reithmeyer, and Gloria Heater have interacted with the community, even Bill Farrell has tried to reason with the hard-core stay on trackers like Hellmann, Mihok, Radosti, Worob, and Buckman. Keep this video in mind when you go to the polls on Nov. 3. Is this what you want from your school board?
Sunday, October 4, 2009
A call for answers from the Stay on Track team
Looks like political season is now is full swing here in the boro as evident by the latest edition of the Morrisville Times. Ads from what looks like every candidate/slate appear in the latest edition. More on this is sure to follow.
Can the "stay on track" team please explain what measure they are using when they use the phrase "quality education up"? This is not a jab at the SOT team, it is a legit question. What does the phrase mean? If they are referring to test scores, they are lying. If they are referring to the "quality" meaning conditions in which children are learning, they are again lying. We find it hard to believe that the quality of education is better in a trailer.
ATTN "Stay on Track" school board candidates:
1. What do you mean by "quality
education is up"?
2. What standard or measure are you
using to stake this claim?
We will patiently await your answers.
Note:
As of 10/6/09 at 12 noon there has been no reponse from any supporters of the SOT slate or the SOT slate themselves.
Can the "stay on track" team please explain what measure they are using when they use the phrase "quality education up"? This is not a jab at the SOT team, it is a legit question. What does the phrase mean? If they are referring to test scores, they are lying. If they are referring to the "quality" meaning conditions in which children are learning, they are again lying. We find it hard to believe that the quality of education is better in a trailer.
ATTN "Stay on Track" school board candidates:
1. What do you mean by "quality
education is up"?
2. What standard or measure are you
using to stake this claim?
We will patiently await your answers.
Note:
As of 10/6/09 at 12 noon there has been no reponse from any supporters of the SOT slate or the SOT slate themselves.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Questions to ask the "stay on track" team next time you see one of them.
The next time you bump into a "stay on tracker" be sure to ask the following questions. You will probably not get an answer, or if you do it will be some sort of doomsday situation if they are not reelected. Don't believe the stay on track rhetoric. It is all false. And most importantly don't let these folks bully you or make you feel uncomfortably about getting your vote out. It is your right to vote for who you want to vote for. So vote with pride! Here are the questions to ask if you see any "stay on trackers"....
1. Has Jack Buckman paid his overdue municipal bills yet? How can we all get on the same payment plan as he?
2. Ron Stout...really?
3. Why are you telling people that the Morrisville pride candidates want to a new school?
4. Why does your website have outdated and false information regarding the renovations at the IS/HS.
5. Ask them what have they done to ensure that the children of Morrisville are in a safe environment while on school grounds.
6. Other than overdue renovations, and a tax break, what has the so called "stay on track" team contributed to the educational system of Morrisville?
1. Has Jack Buckman paid his overdue municipal bills yet? How can we all get on the same payment plan as he?
2. Ron Stout...really?
3. Why are you telling people that the Morrisville pride candidates want to a new school?
4. Why does your website have outdated and false information regarding the renovations at the IS/HS.
5. Ask them what have they done to ensure that the children of Morrisville are in a safe environment while on school grounds.
6. Other than overdue renovations, and a tax break, what has the so called "stay on track" team contributed to the educational system of Morrisville?
Thursday, September 17, 2009
New school works on arrival, dismissal process
Unfortunately, for us, its not our school and its host of issues they are talking about. Thumbs up to the folks in Bristol for recognizing there is a problem, and trying to make the situation better for everybody. Once again the board majority has squandered an opprotunity. Instead of reaching out to parents, there was the typical "stay on track " silence. Listen guys, all we are asking is that you listen attentively to our concerns and do something to improve the situation. Whether it is our concerns about the traffic, or renovations, we have heard nothing from you, or your communications director. Are you guys that far out of touch, or do you just not care?
from the bcct:
New school works on arrival, dismissal process
By: JOAN HELLYER
Bucks County Courier Times
Revisions will include additional crossing guards and adjustments to a traffic light's timing at a key intersection.
Extra crossing guards will be on duty this morning as students arrive for class at the new Warren Snyder-John Girotti Elementary/Middle School, borough and district officials said Wednesday.
The additional guards are needed to help students safely get across the busy intersection at Beaver and Pond streets near the school, Bristol Mayor Joseph A. Saxton said Wednesday after a meeting between borough and district representatives.
The officials met in borough hall after spending the first few days of the new school year observing traffic patterns during arrival and dismissal times from the $35 million school that serves more than 900 students in pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade.
"We knew it wasn't going to go off perfectly," police Chief Arnold Porter said. "But we've been working on it. Parents have to understand that their kids are safe."
Officials have asked parents who drive their children to school to park in the Grundy skating rink on the other side of Beaver Street and then make sure the kids get across the street with the help of a crossing guard to get to school.
However, many parents are parking on private properties owned by businesses on Pond Street across from the school, officials said.
The additional crossing guards will help move the foot traffic more quickly across Pond Street while borough and district officials look for ways to improve the drop off and pick up plan.
Officials also will try to have a traffic light at the intersection modified to allow more time for motorists to turn left onto Pond Street from Beaver Street during dismissal time, Saxton said.
Right now, the light is programmed to allow traffic to move in that direction for 10 to 12 seconds at a time. That's causing traffic leaving the skating rink to back up, the mayor said.
Authorities report there has been some tension between parents and crossing guards when arrival and dismissal procedures are not followed. However, there have been no arrests.
Snyder-Girotti Principal Rosemary Parmigiani acknowledges a lot of the problems could have been avoided if the old district elementary school behind the new building was already demolished.
But that likely will not happen until next summer, officials said.
"We've informed parents that we all have to be flexible, just like with any growing pains," the principal said.
Want to know more?
Call 215-781-1020 or go to www.bbsd.org and click onto the link "Attention Parents of Snyder-Girotti Students New." It provides information about arrival and dismissal procedures at the new school.
from the bcct:
New school works on arrival, dismissal process
By: JOAN HELLYER
Bucks County Courier Times
Revisions will include additional crossing guards and adjustments to a traffic light's timing at a key intersection.
Extra crossing guards will be on duty this morning as students arrive for class at the new Warren Snyder-John Girotti Elementary/Middle School, borough and district officials said Wednesday.
The additional guards are needed to help students safely get across the busy intersection at Beaver and Pond streets near the school, Bristol Mayor Joseph A. Saxton said Wednesday after a meeting between borough and district representatives.
The officials met in borough hall after spending the first few days of the new school year observing traffic patterns during arrival and dismissal times from the $35 million school that serves more than 900 students in pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade.
"We knew it wasn't going to go off perfectly," police Chief Arnold Porter said. "But we've been working on it. Parents have to understand that their kids are safe."
Officials have asked parents who drive their children to school to park in the Grundy skating rink on the other side of Beaver Street and then make sure the kids get across the street with the help of a crossing guard to get to school.
However, many parents are parking on private properties owned by businesses on Pond Street across from the school, officials said.
The additional crossing guards will help move the foot traffic more quickly across Pond Street while borough and district officials look for ways to improve the drop off and pick up plan.
Officials also will try to have a traffic light at the intersection modified to allow more time for motorists to turn left onto Pond Street from Beaver Street during dismissal time, Saxton said.
Right now, the light is programmed to allow traffic to move in that direction for 10 to 12 seconds at a time. That's causing traffic leaving the skating rink to back up, the mayor said.
Authorities report there has been some tension between parents and crossing guards when arrival and dismissal procedures are not followed. However, there have been no arrests.
Snyder-Girotti Principal Rosemary Parmigiani acknowledges a lot of the problems could have been avoided if the old district elementary school behind the new building was already demolished.
But that likely will not happen until next summer, officials said.
"We've informed parents that we all have to be flexible, just like with any growing pains," the principal said.
Want to know more?
Call 215-781-1020 or go to www.bbsd.org and click onto the link "Attention Parents of Snyder-Girotti Students New." It provides information about arrival and dismissal procedures at the new school.
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