PETERS TOWNSHIP
Marijuana found: When a 14-year-old Peters Township High School student walked out of a school restroom at 9:54 a.m. Thursday, a principal and assistant principal detected a strong odor of marijuana, township police said.
A search of the girl's backpack revealed a bag of suspected marijuana and a smoking pipe, police said.
Juvenile allegations will be filed.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Peters Twp. official's retirement approved: O-R 12-7-11
12/7/2011 3:33 AM
McMURRAY - After being on medical leave for almost two years, Peters Township School District administrator Thomas J. Hajzus' retirement was approved by the school board Monday.
Hajzus, the current assistant to the superintendent for operations, once served at high school principal. There was no discussion before the unanimous vote was taken to approve his retirement effective June 30.
He has been on medical leave since March 1, 2010. At the time of the leave, Hajzus cited the "massive stress" and "everyday conflicts that need attention," along with other issues that plague school administrators as his reasons for needing time off.
He worked in education for about 31 years. When requesting the leave, he did not specify a medical condition.
In February 2002, Hajzus was placed on administrative leave after telling then-superintendent Diane Kirk he was diagnosed with anxiety, panic attacks and depression.
After telling Kirk of his condition, he was placed in a newly created position of director of special programs and projects at the same salary. Hajzus called the new position a demotion and began legal action that ended in an settlement several years later.
Part of the agreement stipulated he was to receive annual financial payments of $20,000 to $25,000 until his expected retirement in 2013. In September 2010, the district and Hajzus amended the original agreement to permit a lump sum payment of the remaining $81,866
McMURRAY - After being on medical leave for almost two years, Peters Township School District administrator Thomas J. Hajzus' retirement was approved by the school board Monday.
Hajzus, the current assistant to the superintendent for operations, once served at high school principal. There was no discussion before the unanimous vote was taken to approve his retirement effective June 30.
He has been on medical leave since March 1, 2010. At the time of the leave, Hajzus cited the "massive stress" and "everyday conflicts that need attention," along with other issues that plague school administrators as his reasons for needing time off.
He worked in education for about 31 years. When requesting the leave, he did not specify a medical condition.
In February 2002, Hajzus was placed on administrative leave after telling then-superintendent Diane Kirk he was diagnosed with anxiety, panic attacks and depression.
After telling Kirk of his condition, he was placed in a newly created position of director of special programs and projects at the same salary. Hajzus called the new position a demotion and began legal action that ended in an settlement several years later.
Part of the agreement stipulated he was to receive annual financial payments of $20,000 to $25,000 until his expected retirement in 2013. In September 2010, the district and Hajzus amended the original agreement to permit a lump sum payment of the remaining $81,866
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Hajzus' retirement accepted by Peters school board: O-R 12-6-11
McMURRAY – After being on medical leave for almost two years, Peters Township School District administrator Thomas J. Hajzus’ retirement was approved by the school board Monday.
Hajzus, the current assistant to the superintendent for operations, once served at high school principal. There was no discussion before the vote was taken to approve his retirement effective June 30.
He has been on medical leave since March 1, 2010. At the time of the leave, Hajzus cited the “massive stress” and “everyday conflicts that need attention,” along with other issues that plague school administrators as his reasons for needing time off.
Hajzus, the current assistant to the superintendent for operations, once served at high school principal. There was no discussion before the vote was taken to approve his retirement effective June 30.
He has been on medical leave since March 1, 2010. At the time of the leave, Hajzus cited the “massive stress” and “everyday conflicts that need attention,” along with other issues that plague school administrators as his reasons for needing time off.
PT School Board Appoints President, VP : Peters Patch 12-6-11
School Board Appoints President, VP
Peters Township School Board voted Cindy Golembiewski as president and Lori Cuervo as vice president at its reorganization meeting Monday night.
By Andrea Bosco
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December 5, 2011
The Peters Township School Board met Monday night for its annual reorganization meeting.
New members were welcomed, directorial positions were chosen and numerous agenda items, including a preliminary budget, were discussed and approved.
Members Lynn Erenberg, Sandy Gregg, Thomas McMurray, Ron Dunleavy and Bill Merrell were sworn in by Judge James Ellis.
The board voted 7-2 for Cindy Golembiewski to serve as president and Lori Cuervo as vice president—Gregg and Merrell with the opposing votes.
Golembiewski and Cuervo will fulfill their new positions until December 2012—a one-year term.
Personnel Matters
The board approved the retirement of Dr. Thomas Hajzus effective June 30, 2012 subject to the payment of all regular retirement benefits.
McMurray Pyrite, a Rocky Issue
Lawrence R. Elliott Surveying, Inc. completed a pyrite evaluation at McMurray Elementary on Nov. 28. The original measurement showed no movement, according to Superintendent Nina Zetty; however, a second measurement revealed negative readings.
Zetty said not to worry—she believes it was “an error in measurement.” The full report and analysis will be available for review and discussion at the next Buildings and Grounds meeting, scheduled for Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Board Stresses Budget is Preliminary
The board approved a $52 million preliminary General Fund Budget for the 2012-13 school year, which includes a $200,000 contingency. Cuervo reiterated how preliminary the budget is, and that it’ll be worked on heavily in the coming months. The final budget must be adopted prior to June 30, 2012.
The board also approved a $1 million tentative Technology Budget for the 2012-13 school year. This budget will be included in the finalized General Fund Budget.
Motion carried to adopt a $912,000 Tentative Capital Reserve Fund Budget, as well as a $161,049 Curriculum Budget.
Thespian Advisor Resigns, New Position Posted
The board Monday night approved the resignation of Thespian Club Advisor Kelly Barefoot, and is now searching for a new candidate. Email info@pt-sd.org for more information about the position.
Celebration of Excellence Continues
Zetty noted numerous recent achievements including:
McMurray students earn Calcu-Solve honors
A PTHS musician selected for Honors Band
Student volunteers lend a hand to paint holiday windows
An administrator earns Outstanding Young Educator Award
and, Dave DiFilippo, honored as a model music educator by Carnegie Mellon University
'Tis the Season to Make Peace
Board member Sue Smith followed comments from the floor with her wish for the new year.
"With lower revenues and a $900,000 (budget) cut, it has been one of the most difficult years for the board so far," she said. "My wish, as we begin as a new team, is to keep in mind peace on earth and good will toward all men."
Gregg agreed.
"Disagreeing isn't a bad thing," Gregg said. "As long as you respect each other's opinions."
"You can disagree without being disagreeable," she said.
Peters Township School Board voted Cindy Golembiewski as president and Lori Cuervo as vice president at its reorganization meeting Monday night.
By Andrea Bosco
Email the author
December 5, 2011
The Peters Township School Board met Monday night for its annual reorganization meeting.
New members were welcomed, directorial positions were chosen and numerous agenda items, including a preliminary budget, were discussed and approved.
Members Lynn Erenberg, Sandy Gregg, Thomas McMurray, Ron Dunleavy and Bill Merrell were sworn in by Judge James Ellis.
The board voted 7-2 for Cindy Golembiewski to serve as president and Lori Cuervo as vice president—Gregg and Merrell with the opposing votes.
Golembiewski and Cuervo will fulfill their new positions until December 2012—a one-year term.
Personnel Matters
The board approved the retirement of Dr. Thomas Hajzus effective June 30, 2012 subject to the payment of all regular retirement benefits.
McMurray Pyrite, a Rocky Issue
Lawrence R. Elliott Surveying, Inc. completed a pyrite evaluation at McMurray Elementary on Nov. 28. The original measurement showed no movement, according to Superintendent Nina Zetty; however, a second measurement revealed negative readings.
Zetty said not to worry—she believes it was “an error in measurement.” The full report and analysis will be available for review and discussion at the next Buildings and Grounds meeting, scheduled for Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Board Stresses Budget is Preliminary
The board approved a $52 million preliminary General Fund Budget for the 2012-13 school year, which includes a $200,000 contingency. Cuervo reiterated how preliminary the budget is, and that it’ll be worked on heavily in the coming months. The final budget must be adopted prior to June 30, 2012.
The board also approved a $1 million tentative Technology Budget for the 2012-13 school year. This budget will be included in the finalized General Fund Budget.
Motion carried to adopt a $912,000 Tentative Capital Reserve Fund Budget, as well as a $161,049 Curriculum Budget.
Thespian Advisor Resigns, New Position Posted
The board Monday night approved the resignation of Thespian Club Advisor Kelly Barefoot, and is now searching for a new candidate. Email info@pt-sd.org for more information about the position.
Celebration of Excellence Continues
Zetty noted numerous recent achievements including:
McMurray students earn Calcu-Solve honors
A PTHS musician selected for Honors Band
Student volunteers lend a hand to paint holiday windows
An administrator earns Outstanding Young Educator Award
and, Dave DiFilippo, honored as a model music educator by Carnegie Mellon University
'Tis the Season to Make Peace
Board member Sue Smith followed comments from the floor with her wish for the new year.
"With lower revenues and a $900,000 (budget) cut, it has been one of the most difficult years for the board so far," she said. "My wish, as we begin as a new team, is to keep in mind peace on earth and good will toward all men."
Gregg agreed.
"Disagreeing isn't a bad thing," Gregg said. "As long as you respect each other's opinions."
"You can disagree without being disagreeable," she said.
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