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Schundler Hears Boro School Woes
Borough school officials had a clear message for Bret Schundler Wednesday: Help!
Schundler, the state’s new education commissioner, visited Freehold Wednesday for a visit with school officials, who discussed the district’s financial situation and state aid issues. He was accompanied by 12th District legislators Sen. Jennifer Beck, Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande and Assemblyman Declan O'Scanlon Jr.
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Ann Lewis Norby, 
mikerosseel, 
BrianSullivan and one other person are discussing. 
freedom is discussing. 
kathymommy, 
Lisa S, 
Marc LeVine, and 
Chas C. Phillips` is discussing. 
Lisa S 11:42 am on February 17, 2010 Permalink |
I like the idea of a basic form, nothing too ornate or involved. It’s kind of like personnel management.
I agree with scrapping the punitive action; that is pure BS. Some people have very good reasons why they may need to take a break from volunteering.
mikerosseel 12:13 pm on February 17, 2010 Permalink |
Lisa,
Great point! Mr Newmans idea is a good one, let people tell the council they want to be involved! Mr Sims and Mr Kane brought up for how long will the application be on file, another great point! Newman definetly brought forth a great idea. Its so good to see all over council working together as a team! Other towns could learn from this! Nice report Colleen
BrianSullivan 3:38 pm on February 17, 2010 Permalink |
I was at the council meeting last night and in my opinion, the word “punitive” is very strong pertaining to getting rid of dead weight on committees. It was made clear that any actions would start within the affected committee before even going to council. I bet we would even see many removals once this is enacted. It would probably be reserved for extreme cases.
Even the application really is not a big deal. It was made clear that it is done elsewhere and is very simple in nature. As it is now, people have to fill out a form or two when joining a committee. A small application will make no difference.
I think the council asked good questions and are looking at things from different views, but in the end this will go through. It all makes sense to stream line and make the volunteer process open and friendly.
mikerosseel 4:10 pm on February 17, 2010 Permalink |
Brian,
What comes to my mind is “if it aint broke, dont fix it”! the Mayor, one of the longest running politicans in our state probaly said it best when he refered to we have never had a problem with people on committees before, nothing a phone call couldnt handle. Lets not reinvent the wheel, I like the application but lets stop it there, people giving time away from families, lives, etc shouldnt be under a micro-scope.
Ann Lewis Norby 3:38 pm on February 20, 2010 Permalink |
A basic form is great and to keep on file for a period of 1 year would work. I worked with Boards, Committees, Commissons, and Task Forces when I worked for the Mayor of Rio Rancho, NM. We also had a clause in the ordinance if they missed so many consecutive meetings withou just cause they could be removed and replaced. There is nothing wrong with this if people want to serve their community they need to make the appropriate committment.
Ann Lewis Norby 1:16 pm on February 21, 2010 Permalink |
If we are not bashing the boro police we are bashing the fire department. I remember reading the story of the young girl that perished in a fire on Court Street. This is tragic but for the mother to bash the fire department, who is all volunteer, is also tragic. There was no way for the girl to get out or fire department to get in. Instead of thanking them for getting there and risking their lives to get into the attic they were cruicified. Dont you think they relive the fires in which lives are lost. My dad was present at a fire when I was young wherein 5 children were lost. my mother told me how when he got home he went to look at my sisters and I and then cried at the loss of those young children. Get a grip enoughisenough and the other haters. Unless you have been in the shoes of the police/fire you need to shut up. Why dont you volunteer or become a police officer so you can walk the walk and talk the talk.