http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : School Board : New Treasurer Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:28:10 +0000 Wed, 02 Jul 2014 16:47:53 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5773 http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5773&PID=43241&title=new-treasurer#43241 Author: VietVet
Subject: 5773
Posted: Jul 02 2014 at 4:47pm

The new treasurer saga continues......

MIDDLETOWN

Board approves Bertram as new Middletown treasurer

MIDDLETOWN —
A little more than a year after the top Middletown schools official was hired, the district will take on a new chief financial officer.

The Middletown School Board of Education earlier this week approved the contract for Randy Bertram, the soon-to-be former treasurer of the Northwest School District, and a former colleague of Sam Ison when the two worked in the Lebanon School District.

Bertram will officially start on Aug. 1 to replace the retiring Kelly Thorpe, but will begin his tenure in earnest later this month, shadowing the exiting treasurer in hopes of a smooth transition between fiscal officers. He will earn $114,000.

“As we learn about the community more and more, it certainly does excite us,” said Bertram, who was pleased to have unanimous support from the board. He had worked in Edgewood and Hamilton school districts. “I’m really looking forward to coming back to Butler County.”

In addition to his base salary, according to Bertram’s contract, the school board agrees to contribute into a retirement account — $2,000 on July 31, 2015, $3,000 on July 31, 2016 and $4,000 on July 31, 2017 — provided he’s still employed by the district. He is also eligible for up to a 5 percent increase of his base salary annually. The actual percentage of any increase of Bertram’s base salary is dependent on goals to be achieved.

The school district received more than a dozen applications to replace Thorpe, and the school board interviewed three candidates. Two candidates were selected for additional rounds of interviews.

Ison said Bertram is coming from the Northwest Local School District, which is slightly larger than Middletown, “and that will serve him well with Middletown’s challenges.”

In addition to serving as the treasurer for Northwest district in Hamilton County for six years, Bertram was the treasurer for Lebanon and Edgewood schools and served as the assistant treasurer in Hamilton and Xenia school districts. He said he’s in the process of relocating to Middletown and was attracted to the city because it’s a smaller community.

Board member, the Rev. Gregory Tyus, acknowledged the departing and incoming treasurers.

“Thank you to Mrs. Thorpe for her work that she’s done for our district, and welcome to Mr. Bertram with the wealth of knowledge I know he has to offer our district,” he said.

Thorpe has served as the Middletown district’s treasurer since Aug. 1, 2011. She will resign on July 31, when her contract expires. She will leave the district earning $84,150 a year

SO, BERTRUM IS FRIENDS WITH ISON. ONE HIRING CRITERIA.

BERTRUM WILL BE MAKING $114,000 WHILE THE DEPARTING TREASURER MADE $84, 150.....QUITE A LARGE DESCREPANCY IN PAYOUT FOR THE DISTRICT. DOES BERTRUM HAVE THAT MUCH MORE EXPERTISE AS COMPARED TO THORPE?

STILL DON'T KNOW IF THE SCHOOL BOARD CALLED ANYONE WHO COULD VOUCH FOR BERTRUM'S PERFORMANCE AT NORTHWEST, HAMILTON, EDGEWOOD, XENIA OR LEBANON. CERTAINLY ENOUGH OPPORTUNITY THERE TO CHECK HIM OUT BEFORE HIRING HIM......BUT, PERHAPS TOO MUCH TROUBLE TO PICK UP THE TELEPHONE AND INQUIRE. DON'T KNOW.

AND YEAH SMARTMAN, I HAVEN'T RETIRED AND MOVED, FORMER MIDDIE 81, I'M STILL THE LOUDMOUTH JERK YOU LABELED ME, AND, I'M STILL ASKING THOSE QUESTIONS I WAS HOPING THE SCHOOL BOARD WOULD HAVE ASKED, BUT ALWAYS FAILS TO DO SO. NOW, I AWAIT THE NEXT BARRAGE FROM THE SCHOOL SUPPORTERS WHO CAN'T SEEM TO SEE THE FUTILITY IN THEIR LITTLE DISTRICT AND WHO LIKE TO TAKE OUT THEIR LITTLE FRUSTRATIONS ON THE FOLKS WHO CALL IT AS IT IS.   

STATING IT NOW... GIVEN HIS HISTORY OF MOVING FROM PLACE TO PLACE LISTED ABOVE, BERTRUM WON'T BE HERE MORE THAN 3 YEARS, ESPECIALLY WHEN HE FINDS OUT THAT THIS DISTRICT IS LIKE NO OTHER......IN MANY WAYS. ]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2014 16:47:53 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5773&PID=43241&title=new-treasurer#43241 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5773&PID=43099&title=new-treasurer#43099 Author: Bocephus
Subject: 5773
Posted: Jun 21 2014 at 11:48pm

Smartman you aren't too smart for the comment about Vet having to stay with his wife as being his "excuse" for not attending things Is hitting below the belt what a turd you are. I hope that you never have to face anything like what he has gone through.]]> Sat, 21 Jun 2014 23:48:39 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5773&PID=43099&title=new-treasurer#43099 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5773&PID=43064&title=new-treasurer#43064 Author: VietVet
Subject: 5773
Posted: Jun 19 2014 at 6:12am

Well crap! Where did our pals go on this discussion? I kinda miss doing verbal battle with 'em. C'mon Smartman and Fmr Mid 81, show us what you got. Gotta have more of your hit and run tactics. Still waiting for someone in the schools and city building to tell you who to attack and what to say? ]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2014 06:12:53 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5773&PID=43064&title=new-treasurer#43064 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5773&PID=43060&title=new-treasurer#43060 Author: bumper
Subject: 5773
Posted: Jun 18 2014 at 5:42pm

IMO, KEEP ON GIVING THOSE GOOD FOR NOTHING IDIOTS HELL!!!!   VET~!!!! ]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2014 17:42:01 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5773&PID=43060&title=new-treasurer#43060 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5773&PID=43056&title=new-treasurer#43056 Author: spiderjohn
Subject: 5773
Posted: Jun 18 2014 at 7:12am

It's the way that these hitmen work, Vet---when trying to defend the in-defensible, go in to personal attack mode

Smartman thought that by outing my identity would some how hurt or silence me and help the school system to benefit his family. Nothing wrong with looking out for family, but didn't bother me in the least. And his chosen method really didn't play that well with anyone.]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:12:40 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5773&PID=43056&title=new-treasurer#43056 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5773&PID=43055&title=new-treasurer#43055 Author: VietVet
Subject: 5773
Posted: Jun 18 2014 at 6:19am

ch--- here's the situation as I see it. I was making comments concerning the method used to decide the choice of treasurer. I suggested and asked if a more thorough inquiry had been made before the actual offer was put on the table.

Members from your side of the fence, Fmr Mid 81 and Smartman, chose to make it a personal matter with their post comments. They were not targeted by me in my posts but they decided to target me on a personal level. They sent the first salvos and I responded using the personal attack method they introduced. It really doesn't matter to me how we play the game.

ch:

"VV: now you know elementary kids in Middletown can't spell or put a complete sentence together. You remind us all the time"

NO, ACTUALLY, THE PROFICIENCY TESTS REMIND ALL OF US ALL THE TIME. WHEN ARE YOUR EDUCATION FRIENDS IN THEIR NEW SCHOOLS GOING TO FIX THE PROBLEM?

"I had to do double duty without you here."

AND YOU WERE A DYNAMO DOING IT TOO CH.

You guys start the fire and I'll fan the flames. ]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2014 06:19:53 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5773&PID=43055&title=new-treasurer#43055 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5773&PID=43052&title=new-treasurer#43052 Author: chmoore1
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Posted: Jun 17 2014 at 10:38pm

VV: now you know elementary kids in Middletown can't spell or put a complete sentence together. You remind us all the time. Must be one of the MUM voters that posted it.   Hey, Smartman! Glad you're back. I had to do double duty without you here.   just 1chmoore.]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2014 22:38:06 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5773&PID=43052&title=new-treasurer#43052 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5773&PID=43051&title=new-treasurer#43051 Author: VietVet
Subject: 5773
Posted: Jun 17 2014 at 9:41pm

Smartman wrote: I've quite for a long time. And for good reason. Vet, why don't you retire south and leave us alone. Good Lord, If you are so damn concerned, why not attend the interviews and voice your opinion. I'll stay with your wife since that is your reason always, just for your to hear whats happening and for you to shut up!!! You know what they say....You can't complain if you don't vote. This the same thing. It's time for you and your attitude to just shut up. That includes the schools and the city. We would all be better without you. JMO!!

Smartman! Where have you been? Was wondering when you would show up and voice your views from the city's side of things.

Nope, not ready to retire and won't head south bud. Gonna stick around and torment you and and your city pals. No doubt, I do complain and, yep, I do vote. My attitude is just fine....actually based on reality. Don't know what you're looking at as to town condition here.

As long as the schools and the city are screwed up, if not me, there will be others who see the truth concerning what is occuring here. Vivian's brought a truckload of documents to the table for you to see the truth. You, on the other hand, seem easily swayed by the city leader spin on things.

Better without me you say? I would bet that more people are on my side of the fence as to city condition than are willing to accept your interpretation of what is happening here. Sadly, most don't care or know nothing about the city cluster.

Just "shut up","time for you and your attitude to shut up", "leave us alone", "retire south" and "be better without you" huh. Wow, now that's some "brutal" talk Smartman, although a tad bit juvenile in nature. Did you post this or did an elementary kid write this?]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2014 21:41:18 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5773&PID=43051&title=new-treasurer#43051 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5773&PID=43050&title=new-treasurer#43050 Author: Smartman
Subject: 5773
Posted: Jun 17 2014 at 8:28pm

I've quite for a long time. And for good reason. Vet, why don't you retire south and leave us alone. Good Lord, If you are so damn concerned, why not attend the interviews and voice your opinion. I'll stay with your wife since that is your reason always, just for your to hear whats happening and for you to shut up!!! You know what they say....You can't complain if you don't vote. This the same thing. It's time for you and your attitude to just shut up. That includes the schools and the city. We would all be better without you. JMO!!]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2014 20:28:06 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5773&PID=43050&title=new-treasurer#43050 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5773&PID=43043&title=new-treasurer#43043 Author: VietVet
Subject: 5773
Posted: Jun 17 2014 at 11:44am

FmrMide81 wrote: Didn't want to go here but: APPARENTLY YOU'RE JUST ANOTHER LOUD MOUTH JERK WHO LIKES TO RUN HIS MOUTH OFF ABOUT STUFF BUT NEVER ACTUALLY DO ANYTHING TO IMPROVE THE SITUATIONS YOU LOVE TO BEMOAN. SO UNTIL YOU'RE READY TO ACTUALLY CONTRIBUTE SOMETHING OTHER THAN OVER-CAPITALIZED CRAP MAYBE IT'S TIME TO STEP BACK AND REALIZE THAT YOU'RE AS MUCH OF THE PROBLEM AS THOSE YOU WHINE ABOUT.

I HAVE EXPLAINED A FEW TIMES WHY THE CAPITALIZATION OF THE POSTS. AGAIN, SOMEONE ALONG TIME AGO SUGGESTED THAT I DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN THE QUOTES IN MY POST AND MY RESPONSES. I CHOSE TO DO IT USING THE CAPS. SIMPLE AS THAT.

Now, as to the "loud mouth jerk who likes to run his mouth" comment. Son, if you want to talk about it in more detail, just go to the private messenger and we'll set up a place to meet to talk about your viewpoints as to the person you think I am.

I have not even approached damaging this city as those that I "whine" about. Been here to see more of this town than you Middie 81.

Someone crap on your Wheaties today bud? ]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2014 11:44:36 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5773&PID=43043&title=new-treasurer#43043