Tag Archives: SAU 55
Donna Green: Behind the Scenes of Policy Committee
As the assigned school board head of Timberlane’s Policy Standing Committee, I have been trying to hold summer meetings. Policy formation is one of the principal duties of the School Board, yet the established schedule of Policy Committee meetings is … Continue reading
Posted in Donna Green, Education, Local NH Politics
Tagged Committees, Policy, SAU 55, Timberlane
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Donna Green: Separating the Good Guys from the Bad
There is a time in the life of every elected official when their vote says it all. I plan to introduce this policy about Right to Know requests to Timberlane’s Policy Committee and the Timberlane Regional School Board. It is … Continue reading
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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Strategic Planning Community Survey
The Strategic Planning Committee of the Timberlane Regional School Board seeks to gain an understanding of the perceptions of stakeholders in our greater educational community. The committee developed a brief community survey that should take only 10 minutes of your … Continue reading
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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The New Media Militia 