tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30020334.post2173600348256043845..comments2023-10-24T11:19:37.236-04:00Comments on Cognitive dissonance in Pittsburgh and beyond: I don't know what to make of the Burghosphere ...EdHeathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09109361235271107574noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30020334.post-15580014007319933012018-03-29T21:53:17.795-04:002018-03-29T21:53:17.795-04:00louboutin
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If you ask my colleagues at the Pittsburgh Board of Education about my role in crafting a new superintendent contract, they will likely tell you that I was at the center of that reform driving important changes that ultimately helped solidify a stronger, more cohesive relationship between the board and superintendent. For purposes of comparison, check out the following links and compare contracts. <BR/><BR/>John Thompson’s Contact<BR/>http://www.patrickdowd.org/acrobat/thompsoncontract.pdf<BR/><BR/>Mark Roosevelt’s Contract (August 2005)<BR/>http://www.patrickdowd.org/acrobat/rooseveltcontract.pdf<BR/><BR/>Mark Roosevelt’s Contract (March 2007<BR/>http://www.pps.k12.pa.us/stuff/supts%20contract%202007.pdf<BR/><BR/>You can also review Superintendent Roosevelt’s first year evaluation and the board resolution approving the change in his salary between Year 1 and Year 2. <BR/><BR/>Superintendent Roosevelt’s Year 1 Self-Evaluation<BR/>http://www.patrickdowd.org/acrobat/suptsAchvmnt6-23-06.pdf<BR/><BR/>Resolution on Superintendent Roosevelt’s Year 1 Performance<BR/>http://www.patrickdowd.org/acrobat/ResolutionEvalY1FINAL.pdf<BR/><BR/>Board Established Performance Priorities for Superintendent Roosevelt’s Year 2<BR/>http://www.patrickdowd.org/acrobat/ResolutionPPForY2FINAL.pdfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30020334.post-46507677302528603342007-04-24T08:20:00.000-04:002007-04-24T08:20:00.000-04:00Matt, you don’t want the “did this happen” questio...Matt, you don’t want the “did this happen” question answered, we all know it did (http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07094/774858-192.stm). You want the “how could you waste our taxpayer dollars” question answered. This was a 7-2 board decision, but Dr Dowd is the only school board member running for city council in the 7th district, making him a target for this question. Still, I think Dr. Dowd would say that Mr. Roosevelt met the goals set for him by the school board. The increase in superintendent’s pay nationwide seems fairly well documented, like the increase in college president’s salaries. I guess the PG opinion piece I reference above makes a good point about the school district being in the middle of change and needing stability. Still, maybe the board should for a local person for the next superintendent.EdHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109361235271107574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30020334.post-14114767361116588632007-04-24T01:58:00.000-04:002007-04-24T01:58:00.000-04:00It would be nice to see the question answered.It would be nice to see the question answered.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30020334.post-5896929285989403142007-04-23T23:11:00.000-04:002007-04-23T23:11:00.000-04:00I expect these things are a matter of public recor...I expect these things are a matter of public record. You could also check patrickdowd.org, and decide for yourself. Which again is part of the point, that this is a model for city government. For what it is worth.EdHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109361235271107574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30020334.post-35637287258699938562007-04-23T22:30:00.000-04:002007-04-23T22:30:00.000-04:00The Burghosphere is out there (here?) and paying a...The Burghosphere is out there (here?) and paying attention. Councilman Bodack, where are you?smallstreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00336361417561818584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30020334.post-52242939629899784352007-04-23T19:30:00.000-04:002007-04-23T19:30:00.000-04:00I know Dowd frequents this site so I come here for...I know Dowd frequents this site so I come here for an honest answer. Is it true that you agreed to a compensation package for Mark Roosevelt that will allow him to make $240,000 in his last year?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30020334.post-31449554360589228532007-04-19T21:32:00.000-04:002007-04-19T21:32:00.000-04:00The city has no power but to make suggestions rega...The city has no power but to make suggestions regarding the "county" transit system. Setting a framework for a vision for a transit system where all stakeholders have a say in the elimination of routes is the city's responsibility. City Council has the legislative jurisdiction to leverage the county into making the tough choices while ensuring everyone is happy with the cuts because we are the regional hub for all activity, Jeeze, does this say anything? The city has no legal jurisdiction over county operations, we are a seperate entity. If you have one, make a suggestion, you dont need to be elected to office to do so. Dont you think there are intelligent people working on this issue or do you think Patrick Dowd is the only person with a brain. Case in point the 17 million in cost savings revealed today. This decision wasnt made in a vacuum, Onorato and the Port Authority are aware of this. Did you ask yourself if the drivers union would agree to this change? Should the working man be made to accept less because of the abuses of management. Those gains were won through hard fights, on a picket line, while management types wasted millions. Your republican attitudes and values dont fit here and you'll never understand this viewpoint because you have never walked in those shoes. If you want real change ask the non-profits to pay their fair share and get your friends at the Post-Gazette to agree to do the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30020334.post-35107303429321625152007-04-18T22:00:00.000-04:002007-04-18T22:00:00.000-04:00Just getting the spacing right ...Well, I was pret...Just getting the spacing right ...<BR/><BR/>Well, I was pretty sure it was you, but didn't want to assume. Shouldn't you be grading papers? I can see a lot of work went into patrickdowd.org, and I believe it is a clear model for what we could expect from you as a councilman. But I am even more impressed with dowdforpittsburgh, just because I have been so disappointed with other candidates' websites in this campaign. Oh, and I was wrong about the blog on your website, it is absolutely updated. Only with the contents of the emails your campaign puts out, but it is up to date (I don't know if my browser was having some refresh problem or I just misread).<BR/><BR/>If I have your attention, a brief thought. Isn't there a Pittsburgh based healthcare initiative? It was in the paper in the last couple of weeks, I believe. I think they should be approached. If city workers and retiree's could be put on a healthcare plan that really emphasized prevention, rewarded good behavior and nagged/punished bad health behavior, the benefits in regained performance might pay for the additional cost. I'm pretty sure I have blogged on this before, how the guy who invented the South Beach Diet turns out to be a cardiologist whose patients have almost no heart disease. It's not (just) because of the famous diet, the doctor's practise loses money (he can afford it) because they are so aggressive with their patients in monitoring their health. There has to be a way to help patients self monitor and help them to take action, a "sweet spot" for budgetary purposes. <BR/>This might be part of suggestions the city could make to reduce PAT's labor costs. This might be a one time savings, but having a work force in optimal health would be a big plus for both the city and the Port Authority. Of course, you would have to find an insurance company willing to under-write such a plan.EdHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109361235271107574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30020334.post-3880098073204071742007-04-18T21:51:00.000-04:002007-04-18T21:51:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.EdHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109361235271107574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30020334.post-27614885646347006392007-04-18T13:13:00.000-04:002007-04-18T13:13:00.000-04:00Ed,Just a quick note to verify that it was me. We...Ed,<BR/><BR/>Just a quick note to verify that it was me. We met in the colder days of the year. You invited me into your house which is on the corner of...well, I better not reveal that without your permission. Your porch is green, if I remember correctly. Your front door opens directly into a carpeted living room.<BR/><BR/>Please note that I tried to publish regular updates to constituents. These can be found under "comments" at www.patrickdowd.org. Because I have no budget or staff as a school board member, I funded this with left over campaign contributions (see financial filings for Citizens for Patrick Dowd). I also tried to keep newslinks up-to-date. I intend to keep up this connection plus would mail to folks not interested in electronic newsletters. There is a cost issue here that would need to be addressed but I would certainly maintain a non-government funded website for this kind of connection.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com