Middletown Forum : Newell Resigns http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : Other School Issues : Newell Resigns Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:39:37 +0000 Mon, 09 May 2011 12:16:14 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3849 Middletown Forum http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ Newell Resigns : I heard yesterday that the buy-out... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3849&PID=27386&title=newell-resigns#27386 Author: middletownscouter
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Posted: May 09 2011 at 12:16pm

I heard yesterday that the buy-out has not yet been officially approved will be on the agenda for the board meeting on the 16th.]]> Mon, 09 May 2011 12:16:14 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3849&PID=27386&title=newell-resigns#27386 Newell Resigns : Newell gets the $45,000.00 plus... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3849&PID=27378&title=newell-resigns#27378 Author: jsmith2011
Subject: 3849
Posted: May 08 2011 at 7:58pm

Newell gets the $45,000.00 plus sick leave. The sick leave probably totals another $30,000.00 because you can accumulate over 200 hours. Also, I understand there are more than 30 employees taking the "incentive" that the school district offered. You can check the minutes for the next board meeting but I'm pretty sure they won't give you a total amount.

Where has Marcia Andrews been? I wanted to point out to her that the librarian at John XXIII has been employed as a PAID employee for the past 19 years.

I would also like to state that my prediction about Ms. Million having a job for the upcoming school year is true. I hear she will have a position next year. Now I would like to bet that Greg Williams who was let go from Verity will fill the job at MHS.

So much for the "reduction in force" except for those classified people they got rid of. All the higher ups will end up somewhere.]]> Sun, 08 May 2011 19:58:22 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3849&PID=27378&title=newell-resigns#27378 Newell Resigns : Vet, any fool can see the exodus... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3849&PID=27372&title=newell-resigns#27372 Author: acclaro
Subject: 3849
Posted: May 08 2011 at 12:45pm

Vet, any fool can see the exodus from individuals like Newell and others (including the Head Deputy Sheriff that started by sweeping the jain but now retired at age 48 whom is so indispensible to Jones) are gaming the system, that is, taking advantage of the open window to retire, or take an easy package of cash, ergo, Newell, before the easy $$$ door is shut. That's all this play is about. He called his friend in Missouri who took care of him, just like the school board took care of Price. I have to admit, that practice does happen routinely in the private sector as well, the friend of friend or former employee, looking for an exit strategy, and the life line thrown out....in this case, Price to Newell. Don't sweat it, anyone with a brain knows what's going on. Its called wrecking up the cash before the door closes, just like Becker did, Lyons, you name it.
 
I am not a fan of AJS, but I have to point to the hypocrisy of Smartman on this issue, because he son or daughter (as he/ she repeatedly has stated), benefitted from the giving of grades at Middletown High School. No greater opponent nor outspeken critic of AJS than Smartman, but no stronger supporter of the school system, whom his family was a benefactor. Really a moot point, I am not a fan of Smith, but to ignore the gaming of public employees enriching themselves at taxpayer expense and to deby that, is calling the kettle 'black'. Self evdient what is occurring, and who can blame them. The system created it. Next time Smith is made a mockery, see whom the first individual to step forward condemning him Vet.
 
Live and learn, not worth a rse in blood pressure. It doesn't take a Master's Degree in Quantum Physics to comprehend why Mr. Newell is enriching himslef on this play, and Dr. Price more tha willing to help him out, just like the school board did Price. That''s the way this game is played many times over. Not the first, not the last.    
]]> Sun, 08 May 2011 12:45:23 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3849&PID=27372&title=newell-resigns#27372 Newell Resigns : TonyB- Newell said he will accept... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3849&PID=27370&title=newell-resigns#27370 Author: VietVet
Subject: 3849
Posted: May 08 2011 at 8:57am

TonyB-

Newell said he will accept the district’s early retirement incentives if the board approves the plan.
Teachers and ADMINISTRATORS electing to participate would receive $45,000, plus an amount equivalent to applicable contractual sick leave pay in accordance with the collective-bargaining agreement. NO COMPANY THAT I KNOW OF PAYS ACCUMULATED SICK PAY LEAVE WHEN THE EMPLOYEE LEAVES. YOU LOSE ANY AND ALL SICK TIME PAY WHEN YOU WALK OUT THE DOOR. THEY PAY ACCUMULATED VACATION TIME ONLY. THE SENTENCE ENDS WITH "IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT. HENCE MY COMMENT ABOUT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING DUE TO THIS SITUATION.

This isn't an early retirement for Newell, it is a resign, get a cool 45 grand plus accumulate sick time pay and leave for another district to continue working another full time job. He probably had the other job lined up with Price before he was offered the "early retirement" payout of 45 grand. Did he really retire under these circumstances? I don't know. It's a matter of how one looks at it. Here's something else to consider TonyB. When you are in the private sector, and you retire and start drawing a Social Security check each month based on what you contributed over the working years and the age that you retired, you are limited as to the amount of extra hours you can work to supplement your income. You can't work another 40 hour + full time job or you lose some of your SS paycheck. In the public sector, apparently since they didn't pay into Social Security, but had the taxpayer foot their retirement, the public sector worker, like Newell, can take their retirement at age .....what.....55? and immediately start working another full time job with no hour restrictions. You can't even start drawing a retirement paycheck in the private sector until you are 62 and at a greatly reduced rate. You have to wait until you are 70 to receive full SS. Now, I ask you, who has the advantage here, the public retiree or the private retiree? ]]> Sun, 08 May 2011 08:57:05 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3849&PID=27370&title=newell-resigns#27370 Newell Resigns : Tony B...to answer your question,... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3849&PID=27369&title=newell-resigns#27369 Author: Smartman
Subject: 3849
Posted: May 08 2011 at 6:36am

Tony B...to answer your question, Administrators are not covered by the teachers union. Seniority does not prevail in the administrative ranks.]]> Sun, 08 May 2011 06:36:07 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3849&PID=27369&title=newell-resigns#27369 Newell Resigns : ground swat wrote:I would like... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3849&PID=27368&title=newell-resigns#27368 Author: Mike_Presta
Subject: 3849
Posted: May 08 2011 at 5:02am

Originally posted by ground swat ground swat wrote:

I would like to apologize for my remarks toward the Princpl. of MHS. I was quite emotional, and had tossed back a few. My opinion of the May 3rd council meeting stands.  Lots happening, seems the topic changed----again. 
Your remarks towards the principal???  No apology necessary!!!
Tossing back a few without asking me to join you???  Apology accepted!!! LOL LOL LOL
]]> Sun, 08 May 2011 05:02:43 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3849&PID=27368&title=newell-resigns#27368 Newell Resigns : I would like to apologize for... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3849&PID=27367&title=newell-resigns#27367 Author: ground swat
Subject: 3849
Posted: May 08 2011 at 12:15am

I would like to apologize for my remarks toward the Princpl. of MHS. I was quite emotional, and had tossed back a few. My opinion of the May 3rd council meeting stands.  Lots happening, seems the topic changed----again. 
]]> Sun, 08 May 2011 00:15:44 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3849&PID=27367&title=newell-resigns#27367 Newell Resigns : VietVet wrote:jssmith2011... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3849&PID=27364&title=newell-resigns#27364 Author: TonyB
Subject: 3849
Posted: May 07 2011 at 10:52pm

Originally posted by VietVet VietVet wrote:

jssmith2011 is right on the money on this one.

Today's Journal...


MIDDLETOWN — Dennis Newell, principal of Middletown High School, will rejoin former Middletown City Schools Superintendent Steve Price next year in the Hazelwood, Mo., school district near St. Louis.

Newell said he will accept the district’s early retirement incentives if the board approves the plan.
Teachers and administrators electing to participate would receive $45,000, plus an amount equivalent to applicable contractual sick leave pay in accordance with the collective-bargaining agreement.

AND THIS IS WHY I AM AN OPPONENT OF THE UNION COLLECTIVE BARGAINING SIDE OF THINGS TONYB. Another public double-dipper on the St. Louis school payroll.

Price, who was Middletown’s superintendent for seven years, did not respond to interview requests but is quoted in a post on the Hazelwood district’s website: “Dennis Newell will be an excellent leader for Hazelwood West High School. He has extensive experience managing a large high school and improving student achievement.”

OH HE-- NO!!!!!! PRICE IS AT IT AGAIN WITH THE LIES AND BS. "He has extensive experience managing a large high school and IMPROVING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT".....Again.... IMPROVING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. Price can't be talking about the Middletown schools here.

Price is starting the lies again in St. Louis and those people don't know it yet. Mercy. They will in time. Just hope it doesn't take them 7 years to realize Price is all talk and no action at taxpayer expense.
 
Vet - so you're telling me that Mr. Newell shouldn't be allowed to resign and take his pension and then take another job in another state? How is that a collective bargaining problem? Mr. Newell's record at the school notwithstanding, as a principal is he even covered by the teacher's union? I don't know about any of that but if he has worked long enough to receive a pension then he should get it. If he wants to leave the state to take another job that's his right. It's double dipping if he stays in the same job or in the same district with a different job. My support of collective bargaining doesn't have anything to do with this situation but I appreciate that you wanted to hear from me personally about the matter.
]]> Sat, 07 May 2011 22:52:15 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3849&PID=27364&title=newell-resigns#27364 Newell Resigns : Smartman- Really don't have... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3849&PID=27363&title=newell-resigns#27363 Author: VietVet
Subject: 3849
Posted: May 07 2011 at 10:33pm

Smartman- Really don't have a "holier than thou" attitude. More like a "know-it-all" attitude, to be more accurate. But hey, it's easy to do when you hide behind a screen name like we both do, right? As to my bitching.....if it's not a hormone imbalance on your part, it's probably just me. Keep the faith, Mr. Positive. It may all turn around to your way someday. But....I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you. ]]> Sat, 07 May 2011 22:33:53 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3849&PID=27363&title=newell-resigns#27363 Newell Resigns : To your question,,,yes to... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3849&PID=27362&title=newell-resigns#27362 Author: Smartman
Subject: 3849
Posted: May 07 2011 at 9:03pm

To your question,,,yes to all except running for office. No imbalance here....just tired or your Holier than thou attitude and you constant bitching. ]]> Sat, 07 May 2011 21:03:16 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3849&PID=27362&title=newell-resigns#27362