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Mike Valenti May 20, 2013 at 11:34 am
It's no wonder Linder and Wasserman's campaign is imploding. Just listen to the blend of venom and…Read More bile spewed by their desperate supporters.
This election is as much about respect and civility as any other issue. It has been made clear throughout this campaign that Wasserman, Linder and their supporters will reverse us back to the troublesome place we were a few years ago. The desperation in your viscious and unbecoming attacks is palpable. And, ladies and gentleman, it it ain't broke don't fix it!!
McKey Rivers May 20, 2013 at 11:28 am
Mike Valenit lecturing others on decorum and appropriate conduct? I thought newspapers played these…Read More type of pranks only on April 1st. Maglietta and Satran models of transparency? Why then are the termination agreements with Neal Miller and employment contracts for Kashian and French, approved last January, still not posted on the District's web site? And why is the Board proposing to increase its PR budget by almost 45%? To better fool the public? End this and other nonsense by voting No on the budget and Yes on Wasserman and Linder.
Mike Valenti May 20, 2013 at 11:17 am
It's no wonder Linder and Wasserman's campaign is imploding. Just listen to the blend of venom and…Read More bile spewed by their desperate supporters.
This election is as much about respect and civility as any other issue. It has been made clear throughout this campaign that Wasserman, Linder and their supporters will reverse us back to the troublesome place we were a few years ago.
The desperation in your viscious and unbecoming attacks is palpable.
And, ladies and gentleman, it it ain't broke don't fix it!!
McKey Rivers May 20, 2013 at 11:33 am
Is Mrs. Maglietta incapable of speaking for herself? Or is Sal showing off his new found knowledge…Read More about when it is appropriate to recuse yourself from voting on a matter when you have an actual self interest or a perceived self interest? And will the Magliettas reimburse the school district for the campaign materials they have been sending at public expense and on School District letter head?
Mike Valenti May 20, 2013 at 11:28 am
It is clear that the current BOE has accomplished a vital and productive partnership with our…Read More faculty and vendors. This accomplishment is bearing fruit for the community before our eyes. Teachers and vendors have become partners with the district and morale has been restored from the troublesome levels it sank to several years ago under the previous BOE.
The desperation of the Linder/Wasserman camp, as their campaign implodes, is both palpable. Moreover, it is simply a group of folks in the community once again showing their true colors as their final desperate hours of negative campaigning come to a close.
The Real Herman Sexton May 20, 2013 at 10:37 am
WOW another under the table move. Keep it going Sal. Next tell me how Mr. Valenti knows what he is…Read More talking about
Lisa Jenner May 20, 2013 at 08:24 am
I might also add that while the BOE has put forth a budget that is a REDUCTION in spending, there is…Read More also a projected REDUCTION in the school enrollment. Consequently, the per pupil expenditure shows a projected INCREASE from $30,146.59 in 2012/13 to $30,639.98 in 2012/13.
Lisa Jenner May 19, 2013 at 05:57 pm
I also agree with Mr. Venditti with his assessment that more money does not necessarily mean better…Read More education. The districts to which we like to compare ourselves outperform us in many areas, and they do so at a better cost. Our BOE and administrative team need to look at other districts and learn from them.
Lisa Jenner May 19, 2013 at 05:51 pm
I agree with Mr. Venditti regarding the tax burden in Briarcliff, and, as usual, I disagree with Mr.…Read More Valenti. My oldest son, a Briarcliff High School graduate, has secured a job in Westchester and is looking to purchase his first home. Briarcliff is not even in the running for him, because the taxes are so high. He is looking in nearby communities where the taxes are not so burdensome. While this story is anecdotal, it does support the statement that potential buyers steer clear of Briarcliff because of the taxes.
The Real Herman Sexton May 20, 2013 at 10:39 am
First off, I am the real Herman Sexton. I am not the fraud who wrote his stupid comments earlier in…Read More this blog. I am the man who destroyed Mr. Valenti's campaign several years ago. OK so let's start by laughing at the request by Mr. Valenti for transparency. He backs Mr. Satran who was a part of the team that secretly imposed a tax hike and appointed a new superintendent. How could you listen to Mr. Valenti. He asks for transparency? LETS FIX THIS NOW!
robin May 20, 2013 at 06:44 am
If I may also point out that the "3 minute rule" was instituted by the previous board.…Read More This same board also moved public comment to the beginning of the meeting. And while this may have worked well if you were a mind reader and knew what was going to be discussed, it makes far more sense to have public comment after presentations and board discussions. The current board, under the leadership of Sal Maglietta, has allowed for public comment multiple times in the same meeting. They are most certainly listening to what the community has to say. Please join me and my family in re-electing Jon Satran and Sal Maglietta. Please also join us in voting YES on the school budget.
Mike Valenti May 19, 2013 at 09:31 pm
This year’s school budget is a REDUCTION in spending by the district versus last year’s…Read More budget. We are the ONLY district in Westchester to forward a reduction for our community to vote on. The reason we will slightly violate the tax-cap is due to the fiscal irresponsibility of a prior board using fund balance to cushion the budget and create the illusion of a cap-compliant budget.
Please join me in re-electing Jon Satran and Sal Maglietta. Please also join me in voting YES on this year’s school budget.
The Real Herman Sexton May 20, 2013 at 10:26 am
First off, I am the real Herman Sexton. I am not the fraud who wrote his stupid comments earlier in…Read More this blog. I am the man who destroyed Mr. Valenti's campaign several years ago. OK so let's start by laughing at the request by Mr. Valenti for transparency. He backs Mr. Satran who was a part of the team that secretly imposed a tax hike and appointed a new superintendent. How could you Mr. Valenti ask for transparency? OK, so Mr Linder makes dumb points, he is clearly Mr. Wasserman's puppet and yes Mr. Nadler did see this and point it out. The real Herman Sexton is OK with Wasserman and Linder since I do believe that they would be transparent. Linder simply wants to discuss on a more personal level. He and Wasserman are down to earth, warm and enjoy face to face. You, Mr. Valenti once again prove to be the biggest thorn in the side of Sal and John. You Mr. Valenti constantly pontificate upon BS. Your lack of understanding comes through each and every stroke of your keyboard. Don't back the CIA and ask them to release their files to the public. Reality, if we elect a group of board members, we should be notified of their inner workings. Make all decisions public and allow us a voice in our schools. Only one point makes sense, A TAX INCREASE HURTS OUR PROPERTY VALUE AND DOES NOT IMPROVE SCHOOLS. Let's use Edgemont as a model, small school, similar demographics and much less spending per student, yet they perform at a higher level. LETS FIX THIS NOW!
Mike Valenti May 19, 2013 at 02:53 pm
Mr. Linder,
This is YOUR post folks are responding to and your ideas. I find it curious at best…Read More that you began a public forum comment blog but advocate throughout your responses that the discussion should be taken off-line and out of public view. this really doesn't position you well as an advocate for transparency.
Sonny (Louis) Linder May 18, 2013 at 05:07 pm
CORRECTION TO LAST POST: The last sentence should read: "Let's continue to share, but…Read More face-to-face."
Thx - Sonny
Mike Valenti May 19, 2013 at 09:53 pm
BOTH JON AND SAL have demonstrated as BOE trustees their unwavering commitment to EDUCATIONAL…Read More EXCELLENCE, FISCAL PRUDENCE, TRANSPARENCY, RESPECT, COMMUNITY VOICE, COLLABORATION, CIVILITY and MUCH MORE.
JON AND SAL’s record speaks for itself. Their comportment during this campaign reinforces that THEY embody the QUALITIES and SKILL-SET to continue to represent US and OUR school district.
Under the CURRENT BOE’s leadership, our district has restored levels of TRANSPARENCY, RESPECT, COMMUNITY VOICE, COLLABORATION and MORALE that had deteriorated substantially under the previous BOE majority. They have done this while also maintaining extreme fiscal prudence (we are the ONLY district in the County to produce a year over year budget reduction for our community to vote on) and while making decisions ONLY after having ALL of the FACTS and listening to ALL constituencies.
THE FACT OF THE MATTER is that JON AND SAL deserve BOTH of YOUR votes on Tuesday, as does the budget.
McKey Rivers May 10, 2013 at 07:36 pm
Thank you Dr. Sternberg for your thoughtful letter. You hit on an important facet of this election…Read More few if any others have stated: electing Mr. Wasserman and/or Mr. Linder will provide the added benefit of diversity of thought as the Board continues to address difficult, ongoing educational and financial issues. There is a woeful absence of synergy produced by articulation of different views among the current Board members. The absence of a “check and balance” on the current Board is reflected in the inexplicable decision to cancel the May 13 BOE meeting (scheduled since last summer), which is the last meeting prior to the May 21 budget vote and board election. Is there no business for the Board to conduct at this critical juncture or could it be that the Board does not want Briarcliff residents to hear members of the community question the Board about the proposed budget right before the election? Electing either Mr. Linder and/or Mr. Wasserman will immediately benefit the public as the highest vote getter will be seated on May 22 and thus participate in formulating a second budget for public vote that, notwithstanding current BOE scare tactics, can be tax levy compliant and not involve additional program elimination or reduction. There is no doubt that electing Mr. Wasserman and/or Mr. Linder to the Briarcliff School Board will substantially benefit the entire Briarcliff community and provide a much needed check on Board decision making.
Herman Sexton May 10, 2013 at 03:48 pm
Electing Paul Wasserman alone would add a diversity of thought. The guy hears at least a dozen…Read More voices in his head. Have you ever spoken to him? Did you pay attention when he was running for Congress for a few weeks? Ugh.