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December 19th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
We would have never heard a word about the pay of the Superintendent at the tech if not for Fred Bahou and his campaign. Thanks to him the students hopefully will have ten thousand extra dollars that won’t be cut from them do to an email from Mr.Cassin to the Sun. Your sites work has helped the kids and you should take pride in that.
December 19th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
The one thing not mentioned much is the possibility of the re-opening of the Rogers School. The School Department offices will have to go somewhere, like, maybe the Bon Marche building? Coincidence?
December 20th, 2009 at 9:34 am
They will never go back to the Bon Marche.
December 20th, 2009 at 11:45 am
According to yesterday’s Sun, “James Cassin, superintendent of Greater Lowell Technical High School, has decided to put his second raise of the year on hold — for now.”
December 20th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
What does Cassin think, he can be wishy washy on the raise,he should make up his mind, raise or no raise? retire or not?overpay administraters or cut their salaries?Jim needs to address much in order to satisfy the cuts that are coming. Jim needs to Make Up His Mind!!!
December 20th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Hey Fred Bahou was at the meeting the other night Why didn’t he speak out at the public particiption section on Cassin’s raise ???? Looks like Freddy is going to be just a lump of lard on the committee lol You get what you vote for people
December 21st, 2009 at 10:58 am
Joe, why would Bahou want to get involved with the pathetic way things were done regarding that contract?Should he have bailed out the committee that fouled up on it originally? Furthermor, he probably knows that Cashin’s contract won’t be renewed until he’s on the board.Maybe thats when he’ll pipe in
December 21st, 2009 at 11:05 am
Joe, I have never seen an agenda on-line at the Tech’s wabsite. Why? Maybe because some of us voters would have shown up and voiced their displeasure with the board. And I believe if the Tech is under Roberts rules of order you have to register to speak. How can Fred or any other person speak at a meeting if they don’t know the topics of the night. I am very pleased with my vote for Mr.Bahou and I am sure the votes will get a member that will not give a 70k+ raise over six years and at the same time have family members hired at the school. Joe we the voters of the city are sorry your membership is up.
December 21st, 2009 at 11:46 am
Cassin’s contention is that he doesn’t want to give this up because it would be calculated into his retirement is questionable. I’m not sure the “bonus” portion of his contract would or should be considered “regular earnings”. Items like overtime are not included in a retirement calculation. This needs to be determined.
But then again the Voke does whatever it wants. Like offering health insurance to Board members even though legally they can’t. The elected position must be a paid position to offer health insurance and theirs is not. I wouldn’t put it past them to include this even if it should not be.
December 21st, 2009 at 8:42 pm
goodbye regina dont let the door hit ya,nice way to go out, probation for a bullie….
December 22nd, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Hey, Maybe Mike hayden can teach her anger management. They both worked together, are good friends, and have nothing but time to work on it.
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Hey Reg
If your going to run your big mouth get it straight ok I don’t work with Regina. I have been out of the Sheriff’s office for 2.5 years now Yes we are friends however as far as having time on my hands pal I work over 80 hours a week ok
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:37 pm
I love it when you get on this blog Mr. Hayden…it proves to me that I did a good thing writing about the Voke race.
Honestly, Mr. Hayden, *you* teach anger management? *shakes head*
December 22nd, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Mimi…check out today’s article in the Sun about the Charter school. An interesting case is made on why this particular one has a harder row to hoe than most charter schools. Not to make excuses…but the demographic of the students certainly makes it a challenge.
December 22nd, 2009 at 10:29 pm
Pat:
Good point but about the demographic mix of the Charter school but I am also aware of the administrative issues the Charter School has had in the past.
Back in April 2008, I had blogged on those issues. Here is the link:
http://www.leftinlowell.com/2008/04/22/focus-on-the-charter-school/
December 23rd, 2009 at 6:26 am
Lynne, ever heard the saying “Takes one to know one?”
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Are you stating you never worker with Regina at the Dept. of Corrections? Worked, last time I check was past tense. You stated you are friends and well you at least have an hour a month now that we the voters sent you packing. And you were a School committee member and don’t know worked is past tense.
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Did I state anything that was not true Mr.Hayden?