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Scranton School Board June 3rd Meeting: Way Too Long

June 4, 2019 By Tom Borthwick

Yesterday’s Scranton School Board meeting started (for Directors) at 6 PM and ended around 10:30. They need chiropractors on staff, or at least some ergonomic chairs. My back is shot. I feel bad for the audience. In terms of any kind of controversy… there was none. The Board voted down an assessment appeal, and I’m […]

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Scranton School Board: The Clear Choice

November 4, 2018 By Tom Borthwick

Tomorrow, the Board has an opportunity and an obligation to do the right thing and appoint the most qualified person to fill its vacant seat. While I hate to eschew my normal humility, that person is me. I’ve made my case previously, and I’m going to make one final pitch. I’ve said more than once […]

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Scranton School Board: Credibility at Stake with Appointment

October 22, 2018 By Tom Borthwick

With the tragic passing of Scranton School Board member Carol Oleski, the Board has a seat to fill. Last time a vacancy occurred, after the abrupt resignation of Jim Timlin, the end result, thankfully, was positive. The process itself, however, undermined the integrity of the Board. Directors Schuster and McAndrew gave me scores that are […]

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Scranton PAC: Buying the Integrity of Directors Who’ll Sell It

December 30, 2017 By Tom Borthwick

In today’s paper, Borys points out that the Scranton PAC called in a few sitting Scranton School Directors and told them they wanted Paige Cognetti on the Board. Now, I’m sure Paige could’ve and would’ve gotten on the Board without this influence. This isn’t about her. Instead, I want to point out something very important and […]

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Scranton PAC Pulls Chris Phillips Endorsement

May 7, 2017 By Tom Borthwick

The Scranton PAC has been of interest to me since they debuted two years ago. I’ve posted about them here and here. As of two weeks ago, they’d endorsed for candidates: Katie Gilmartin, Rob Casey, Mark McAndrew, and Chris Phillips. Notice any difference between the two mailers? One was from two weeks ago, one just […]

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