We have touched on (1) little league equivalent baseball- what seems to be a Propper settlement of the dispute,(2) Flood Plains-the purpose of the report has me still confused, ((3) the PSEG solar panels- go fish, (4) the problem of advertisement fliers-much adoo about little (5) the 2005 Audit recommendations- no major changes for 23009, and a continuation of old faults. Administration still has not hired qualified personnel. (6) Possible illegality in proposed ordinances- the Council will have a legal opinion before Monday's meeting..,(7) The Dudley House-finally a solution.
Today we were going to write about some of the Resolutions for adoption, but there will be a digression as a result of today's (Wednesday) newspaper article. However I must address one subject that came up indirectly during a discussion on two professional services contracts recommended by the Planning Division for Brownsfield Redevelopment and management by USEPA.
This is the Division that Administration wishes to abolish and outsource its functions, for an un substantiated fiscal savings. Aside from the fact that the numbers never seem to add up, during the discussion mention was made that there were Government Grants for the clerical work involved. Such grants which would pay a part of the salary load have never been applied for. In fact Dasheilds mentioned that he was unaware of such funding. If such unsought sources of funding exist, that would be another example of Administration mismanagement.
The big news today is the request by the Plainfield Education Association ( the teacher's union) to then state Department of Education's Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance for a review of the recent actions by the BOE and the Superintendent relating to the employment of two individuals.
Looking in from the outside there may be merit in the complaint. It is unfortunate for the district that there has seem to have been a prolong antagonism between teachers and PSS executives as well as with the BOE.
DR. Gallon seems to be making many progressive changes in the district some I am sure has merited the ire of the teacher's union members. But, most have been of a positive nature which has sadly met resistance. It seems a tragedy that he would let nepotism imperil his position.
As Maria Pellumn continues to point out there are many question about student performance, instructor ship which the district seems not willing to give a clear public response.
If only the state would do a comprehensive audit of the municipality's handling of funds over the past four years.
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