Last night's school board meeting was very interesting, as far as citizens' comments go. Topics included:
- Financial advisor
- MTLSD does not take the preliminary budget seriously. We are the only school district that refers to it as a "fake budget."
- Trophy case
- Zamagias TIF
- Pool railing
- Pool floor is slippery
- Meeting was not available for viewing last week.
- Agendas are not publicized before meetings
- Trouble with teacher at Howe School
Without naming names, I would like to hear more about the situation at Howe School. The mother was cut off at the knees by the president and solicitor when she was speaking.
As far as the TIF goes, while one commissioner was removing her blog over the weekend, another commissioner posted this: Washington Park, corner of Bower Hill and Washington Road In December, Zamagias defaulted on their TIF loan. Mt. Lebanon has the opportunity to buy it back out of the Parking Fund, I believe. Please contact our commissioners, Senator Matt Smith's office, or Representative Dan Miller's office and share your opinion on this topic.
I would love to hear from Lebo Citizen readers about all these topics which were raised at last night's meeting.
To listen to the meeting please visit Lebo Citizens podcast from MTLSD's January 20, 2014 meeting