Sends sends former school board member's objection to DOE
PLAISTOW — The state Board of Education has reversed its previous decision ordering School Administrative Unit 55 to hold a hearing about a complaint by former Timberlane Regional School Board member Donna Green, and referred the complaint to the state Department of Education for further review.
Green said that she was relieved by the turn of events.
"I have an important complaint," Green said. "So far I've been through one procedural obstruction after another thanks to SAU 55's extravagant use of legal resources. I look forward to my complaint finally being examined on its merits now that the Department of Education is taking it under investigation."
Superintendent Earl Metzler said that he is confident the DOE will also dismiss the complaint.
"I would say this brings yet another political stunt to end by Donna Green with the same result," said Metzler. "She wastes time and money for her own political resume. This was nothing more than a lame attempt to obstruct the work of the SAU."
The complaint process began in July 2017, when Green asked the BOE for a hearing about her complaint against SAU 55 — which encompasses the Hampstead and Timberlane school districts and shares a superintendent — claiming that the SAU violated state law in regards to setting salaries for employees.
Specifically, Green questioned the legality of the June hiring of Business Operations Coordinator Thomas Geary, arguing that the SAU 55 board did not set Geary's salary, as is required by state law.
Because this issue was not discussed at the local level first, the BOE dismissed Green's initial request for a hearing until the SAU 55 board could hold a hearing.
During the Oct. 4 SAU board meeting, the board discussed and dismissed Green's request for a hearing, which then prompted Green to file a new request with the BOE.
The SAU's attorney followed by filing a motion to dismiss the complaint, citing a lack of jurisdiction.
While the state hearing office recommended that the BOE dismiss the case because of jurisdiction, at their Jan. 11 meeting, the BOE decided to hear the case and ordered the SAU to hold a full fact-finding hearing on the issue.
The SAU then filed an appeal with the state.
On Feb. 14, the BOE rescinded its decision about the SAU hearing, and referred Green's complaint to the DOE for further review and investigation.
Metzler said the SAU attorney is following up with the DOE to understand the next steps and how to file an appeal.
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 221 of 221Anon815 you talk in riddles why don't you tell us what you are talking about? Leak some info....
I think he's saying that cops protect each other even when they shouldn't. How else did the Conman survive until dead? Protection. Too bad no one had the fortitude to reveal him even anonymously.
I disagree. When dishonest people are involved, the honest (noncriminal) people the most vulnerable. It sucks to live here.
Blue cowards are the root of the problem and they alone are responsible for the fact that it continues.
This is such a true statement!
cat lovers spend a lot of time talking to there felines rather than blogging. Times have changes.
You really should learn to spell someday. Get a grammar book and a different hobby, why don't you?
I thought the talk of police corruption would stop after the Conman died but it hasn't.
There is so much more corruption with Brackett and his boys than ever with the Conman. Poor Chief Crowley has fallen into it....
Hey Jason are you guys having a beer party this year at the Academy, if so can I come and volunteer to help as well?
I had to deal with Brackett once and he was not honest about what was going on. I'd like to hear more about the boys in blue and the corruption.
Anon 209, there is so much to tell I just don't know where to begin, would any of the boys in blue out there want to help me get started.....
Do you think having a friend in the sheriff department would help get an edge on the competition?
No question, Al will be out of retirement again, come Thanksgiving. Gobble Gobble
Anyone check out Mr Grosky's Facebook page? It appears he must just love to consume adult beverages on school property. Atkinson Academy, North Andover Middle school, just get him a solo cup and it's partytime.
Maybe the Massachusetts Police will find out and arrest him.
Maybe the perjury will net them all first.
I see the Annual Fall Festival is coming Saturday to the Academy, a truly fun filled day for the kids. Hey guys (and I mean the JG crew) should I bring my Yeti all loaded up? If we run out we can always make an additional "packy run". #letspartyinthe artroom
Is Billy Baldwin divorced or separated?
No clue and you?
Why do you ask, what's he doing?
Seriously. If we have a JG who is doing such things, report it to the AG so that he goes bye bye and we don't have to deal with it anymore. Otherwise, shut up.
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