Category Archives: Donna Green
Timberlane Predicts $550k Surplus Shortfall
Before any budget is approved, prudence and common sense require an examination of projected revenues. Unfortunately, Timberlane’s budget committee never looks at revenue before they give their stamp of approval. Why does this matter? Shaky revenues mean a risk of … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Debt/Spending, Donna Green, Education
Tagged Budget, Sandown, Timberlane
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Yet Another Right to Know Tug of War
Below is an email I sent out this morning. It is in response to my Right to Know request to see Tom Geary’s resume and job application for the position of SAU 55 Business Operations Coordinator. Mr. Geary was, until … Continue reading
Posted in Donna Green, Local NH Politics, Right to Know Law
Tagged Right to Know, SAU 55, Timerlane, Tom Geary
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Donna Green: Former Elected Official Gets SAU Job
Do you think former elected school district officials should be employed by the school district or its associated SAU? I think the answer is an emphatic “No!” How can any person be assured that an elected official faithfully discharged their … Continue reading
Posted in Donna Green, Jobs/Unemployment
Tagged Business Operations Coordinator, Plaistow, SAU 55, Tom Geary
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Timberlane Taxes to Skyrocket
Timberlane School District residents will be asked to pay 8.9% more in taxes this November. As usual, Sandown and Danville will be slammed hardest. Also, as usual, the news was disguised. The administration reported at the June 1 school board … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Debt/Spending, Donna Green, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News, taxes
Tagged Property Taxes, Sandown, Timberlane
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Metzler Gets Max Bonus
At their May 17th meeting, SAU55’s board awarded Dr. Metzler a 3% raise and a 4% bonus effective July 1, 2017. His total compensation increase is approximately $11,000. Dr. Metzler’s contract limits his bonus to a maximum of 4% of … Continue reading
Posted in Debt/Spending, Donna Green, Education
Tagged Bonus, Earl Metzler, Sandown, SAU 55, Timberlane
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SAU Board Likely to Decide Metzler’s Raise Tonight
SAU 55’s board will be discussing Superintendent Metzler’s evaluation tonight. Usually, at this time the conversation also includes decisions on his raise and bonus. It is always possible in these discussions that other contractual issues could be opened as well. … Continue reading
Posted in Donna Green, Education, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Contract, Donna Green, Earl Metzler, Sandown, SAU 55, Timberlane
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How The Timberlane Regional School District Embarrasses Itself
At the first Timberlane Budget Committee meeting last night, Jennifer Caruso, new member from Danville, asked for department level expenditure reports for the year by August 1. Our fiscal year ends on June 30. You might think Mrs. Caruso was … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Donna Green, Education, Local NH Politics
Tagged Budget, Budget Committees, Regional School District, SAU 55, Timberlane
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Metzler to Study Moving Bus Stop
At least night’s meeting, Superintendent Metzler agreed to discuss moving Sandown’s Lakeview bus stop when the busing schedule is re-examined with the bus service this summer. Thanks go to the new chairman, Brian Boyle, for bringing this issue up at … Continue reading
Posted in Donna Green, Education, New Hampshire News
Tagged Bus Stop, Donna Green, Earl Metzler, Sandown, Timberlane
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On an Unsafe School Bus Stop
Thank you for reporting on the Lake View bus stop issue in Sandown, “Green and Gordon Discuss Sandown School Bus Issue.” As was reported, Sandown says the bus stop is a school district issue and the school district says the … Continue reading
Posted in Donna Green, New Hampshire News
Tagged Bus Stop, Donna Green, Lake View, Sandown
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The New Media Militia 