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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Letter To Editor 3-26-10 in Ephrata Review
Editor,
Ephrata Review
Republican State Committee people should exercise extreme caution when considering Tom Corbett for an endorsement for Governor.
Corbett,now state attorney general,is embroiled in a significant law suit involving many millions of dollars of fraud within his office.There are at least two current law suits in the middle district of the U.S. District Court of Pennsylvania.
Furthermore,I am aware of an investigation by the FBI regarding these allegations of Fraud within Corbett's office.
My advice to the Republican and Democrat state committees would be:Investigate thoroughly the people you endorse,and clean the old political house of politicians who have been ineffective and around too long.
Edward D. Martino Blue Ball
Ephrata Review
Republican State Committee people should exercise extreme caution when considering Tom Corbett for an endorsement for Governor.
Corbett,now state attorney general,is embroiled in a significant law suit involving many millions of dollars of fraud within his office.There are at least two current law suits in the middle district of the U.S. District Court of Pennsylvania.
Furthermore,I am aware of an investigation by the FBI regarding these allegations of Fraud within Corbett's office.
My advice to the Republican and Democrat state committees would be:Investigate thoroughly the people you endorse,and clean the old political house of politicians who have been ineffective and around too long.
Edward D. Martino Blue Ball
Quote of the Week
" The nice thing is,if you lose your job,you're still covered,which is great news for the Democrats in November."
Jay Leno
Jay Leno
Monday, March 29, 2010
Happy Birthday Keith Stamm
Keith Stamm has a Birthday this week. Please wish him Happy Birthday if you see him.
Did You Know?
The Reading School Board voted 7-2 (Stamm and Storch voted No)Solicitor Bradley told the Board that it was against The Law to approve spending $30,000 on producing a School yearbook.The School District didn't put this work out for a Bid.
Love In All: Hate In None
Love In All: Hate In None
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
Storch and Stamm Vote No
Smile Keith Stamm and Harry Storch both voted No. I would not vote to pay a company over $30,000 with out having Three bids on their services to produce a yearbook.
Energy Policy Still Not In The Reading School District
Why? Oh Why? Please, contact me and I will tell you Why!
My Thoughts Are With The Fernandez family today
Fabrico Fernandez was entered into rest July 2,2007. He was a former Reading High School student who was a member of our ROTC program at the High School.
What Message Are We Sending Our Students?
Please watch the last School Board meeting on Channel 22 usually it is replayed on a Monday following the Board meeting on a Wed.
No Child Left Behind Lawsuit Costs
The information I received today on Legal Costs: For 3- 4 years paid to Masano Bradley Staff Attorneys} $43,692 and $4,015.74 for Brief printing,mailing etc.
It took at least fours years to get this information after my original request.
It took at least fours years to get this information after my original request.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Stamm Requests Records
At last nights School Board meeting: I requested all records of court costs and legal fees pertaining to the lawsuit against the Federal Government pertaining to No Child Left Behind.
I have requested this information several times over the past five years.
I have requested this information several times over the past five years.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Male educators don dresses to reward reading success
Male educators don dresses to reward reading success
We Wonder Why Children have a Hard Time in Knowing What is Right From Wrong ??
We Wonder Why Children have a Hard Time in Knowing What is Right From Wrong ??
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Money To Burn?
Today I found all the outside lights on at 10TH and Green Elementary School.Does the Reading School District have money to burn?
Upon my investigation I was informed that this situation was reported several months before my investigation.
I reported this to Frank Vecchio Assistant Superintendent of Reading Schools.
Upon my investigation I was informed that this situation was reported several months before my investigation.
I reported this to Frank Vecchio Assistant Superintendent of Reading Schools.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
Swaption Fees For Tax Dollars Again
Wachovia Bank December 5th,2006 $62,110,000
Stevens @ Lee Swap Counsel $49,415
John Bradley,Solicitor $25,000
John Stott,Special Counsel to School District $10,000
Concord Public Finance,Financial Advisor $90,585
Derivitive,Prepaid Swap monitoring $15,000
With a Total of $190,000
These Fees Alone Cost The Reading Taxpayer $971,000 for Three Bond Swaps That certainly would buy many Pencils and Notebooks
Stevens @ Lee Swap Counsel $49,415
John Bradley,Solicitor $25,000
John Stott,Special Counsel to School District $10,000
Concord Public Finance,Financial Advisor $90,585
Derivitive,Prepaid Swap monitoring $15,000
With a Total of $190,000
These Fees Alone Cost The Reading Taxpayer $971,000 for Three Bond Swaps That certainly would buy many Pencils and Notebooks
Reading School District Swap Fees
It took me three years to get this information:$102,960,000 Wachovia Bank, Taken on December2,2004
Stevens @ Lee ,Swap Counsel $40,000
John Bradley,solicitor $25,000
John Stott,Special Councel to School District $10,000
Investment Management,Swap Advisor $143,000
Concord Public Finance,Financial Advisor $163,000
With a Grand Total $381,000
Yield Curve Swap May.8th,2006 $102,960,000 Deutsche Bank
Stevens @ Lee $50,000
John Bradley,solicitor $25,000
John Stott Special counsel to School District $10,000
Investment Swap Advisor $150,000
Concord Public Finance,Financial Advisor $150,000
Derivitive,Prepaid Swap monitoring $15,000
Grand Total $400,000
Stevens @ Lee ,Swap Counsel $40,000
John Bradley,solicitor $25,000
John Stott,Special Councel to School District $10,000
Investment Management,Swap Advisor $143,000
Concord Public Finance,Financial Advisor $163,000
With a Grand Total $381,000
Yield Curve Swap May.8th,2006 $102,960,000 Deutsche Bank
Stevens @ Lee $50,000
John Bradley,solicitor $25,000
John Stott Special counsel to School District $10,000
Investment Swap Advisor $150,000
Concord Public Finance,Financial Advisor $150,000
Derivitive,Prepaid Swap monitoring $15,000
Grand Total $400,000
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Why Doesn't Reading School District Have an Energy Policy?
Four School Districts who have adopted an Energy Policy: Governor Mifflin (July 17th 2006)Upper Merion ( August 4th 2008),Williamsport (Oct.6TH 2009),Hempfield(June22nd,2009)
Congratulations Reading Red Knights
Congratulations on the fabulous season that you had. Everyone of you made this season exciting.
On another note: Read the article below and realize that it was Keith Stamm who all but begged the Reading School Board to get another opinion on Bond Swaps.
On another note: Read the article below and realize that it was Keith Stamm who all but begged the Reading School Board to get another opinion on Bond Swaps.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Missing Defibrillators???
Where are the missing Defibrillators in The Reading School District? Usually when you fix something there is a replacement available until it is fixed!
Monday, March 15, 2010
What Were The Legal Fees?
I asked the Simple Question numerous times.How much did Reading School District Spend on Legal Fees trying to win a lawsuit on No Child Left Behind? The only way I would have been given the answer would be to challenge the School District in court.
Article Below: pertaining to this post
Article Below: pertaining to this post
Will I Run For Mayor?
To Whom It May Concern? Everyday someone will ask me Keith are you going to be a candidate for mayor? I smile and just say I don't know what I'm doing next week.
I will not make that decision before next year!
I will not make that decision before next year!
Why Are You On The School Board?
This is a question I feel every School Director should ask themselves. Do I serve to help students? Do I serve to help citizens? Do I serve to help the community?
Ask yourself who is on the Board that you are on if they serve for the right reasons?
Ask yourself who is on the Board that you are on if they serve for the right reasons?
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Will Coach Tim Redding Be Coach Of The Year?
Will Reading High School's Tim Redding be named Coach Of The Year? I will vote for him for all the right reasons.
Coach Redding commands respect on and off the court. Coach Redding helps not only his English class students but also the players on his team. Several times I have heard Coach Redding tell his players that he will be meeting with them during a study hall to help them with their studies.
Coach Redding ,please except my thanks for everything that you do for The Reading School District. I know many of my colleagues on the School Board appreciate your hard work.
Coach Redding commands respect on and off the court. Coach Redding helps not only his English class students but also the players on his team. Several times I have heard Coach Redding tell his players that he will be meeting with them during a study hall to help them with their studies.
Coach Redding ,please except my thanks for everything that you do for The Reading School District. I know many of my colleagues on the School Board appreciate your hard work.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
This Message Is For All Students and Staff
Are you to Hot in the classroom?,Are you to Cold in the classroom?. Please,contact me and I will give you suggestions on how to correct this problem!
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Monday, March 08, 2010
Keith Stamm's Roots
My ancestors came from Switzerland and settled in a small town called Mt Pleasant.They arrived in this country around 1726.
Cell Phones In Reading School District?
Why can't the Reading School District use pay as you use cell phones for administrators? Maintenance employees? Why can't these same people submit their bills for the calls that are school business?
This question has been asked every year that I have been on the Reading School Board?
This question has been asked every year that I have been on the Reading School Board?
Sunday, March 07, 2010
Saturday, March 06, 2010
Congratulations To The Boys Basketball Team
The Defensive game was fabulous.(In Your Face Defense)I want you all to know that I am Proud of all of the Team and Coaches.
Thanks for Clapping when Hempfield received their Medals.I'm sorry that the players from Hempfield High School didn't clap for you.
Please , Read about The Man,The Myth and Legend in the article below!
Thanks for Clapping when Hempfield received their Medals.I'm sorry that the players from Hempfield High School didn't clap for you.
Please , Read about The Man,The Myth and Legend in the article below!
The Man, The Myth ,The Legend
Reading School District's basketball coach.(Tim Redding) Congratulations Coach Redding on winning the District championship. Coach Redding has won two County Championships and one District Title in only his second year of High School Coaching.
School Cameras Have Worked
I suggested improving our school camera system at least three years ago. They have helped not only the school district but also the City Police Department solve certain criminal cases.
Thursday, March 04, 2010
What Happened To The Money?
What did Mayor McMahon and City Council do with all the money? Remember, all of you told the general public that the city was in good financial shape when Mayor McMahon ran for Mayor!
I can tell everyone this $1,000,000 went to The Pagoda and $1,000,000 went to The Goggle Works and $2,000,000 went to build a firehouse that can't even support firemen.
I can tell everyone this $1,000,000 went to The Pagoda and $1,000,000 went to The Goggle Works and $2,000,000 went to build a firehouse that can't even support firemen.
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Congratulations Reading High Red Knights
Stay focused and listen to Coach Redding and you will win the District championship.
To All School Directors
Read the information below by clicking on the site Below:It is very interesting
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Monday, March 01, 2010
Reading School District Spelling Bee
A special thanks to all the students who participated in the Reading Eagle Berks County Spelling Bee 2010. I enjoyed watching you participate.
Sincerly,Keith Stamm School Director former Board President 2007
Sincerly,Keith Stamm School Director former Board President 2007
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