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Post by Admin on Jun 9, 2013 21:14:41 GMT -5
Here is the KGA Office of Education Accountability review of Joshua Powell, current Superintendent of Montgomery County School System, during his administration of Union County (2010). It's a long one, happy reading!  |
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Post by Admin on Jun 10, 2013 19:35:03 GMT -5
I think you can see after reading through the report that there is a clear pattern of abuse by J.P. during his tenure at Mont. Co (blatant repeat scenarios from Union Co.).
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Post by Gigi on Jul 22, 2013 10:41:54 GMT -5
Good info! Keep up the good work! MoCo needs to know what is going on!
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Post by Concerned Marple on Jul 22, 2013 22:18:15 GMT -5
My opinion the MoCo school board past and present let the taxpayers down. The last paragraph on page 9 which continues to page10 gives a very good picture of Josh Powell's financial decision making at Union County, upon taking the superintendent job he cancels a contract with Rutherford Learning group. Which cost Union County $33,000 of $50,000 they received of taxpayers money from KDE, the plan had been implemented before Powell came to Union County so why would anyone with good financial management skills do something like this? This is only one example why the past and present school board members who hired Powell, which incidentally they claimed to have read the OEA report should have thought about before hiring Powell. It could have saved taxpayers a lot of money not to mention the disruption of the school system which has affected everyone from teachers,staff to students.
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Post by Concerned Marple on Jul 22, 2013 22:24:33 GMT -5
Then there's Powell's salary according to his contract," he is making a salary of $140,000 a year with a $10,000 one-time relocation allowance for moving from Union County to Montgomery. Powell will have an allowance of $250 per month for technology reimbursement, in consideration of cell phone service, computer equipment and access in addition to the normal computer equipment provided. Powell’s contract also states that he will be reimbursed for personal expenses incidental to travel with an itemized statement of proof. The board will provide, according to the contract, an allowance of $650 per month. An annuity of $5,000 per year of service is also included in the contract, along with 20 days of paid annual leave, whereas the superintendent may accumulate to a maximum of 60 days. Freeman’s contract did not outline an annuity payment. Freeman told the Advocate he gave up his life insurance plan, which was becoming expensive, in exchange for 10 days of paid leave time, which did not accumulate or roll-over. Powell’s contract is set to expire or be renewed June 30, 2015, unless terminated sooner under the agreement of both Powell and the board. www.msadvocate.com/morestory.aspx?storiesID=1080Does anyone know what Powell's extra staff is costing? Why does a man need three secretaries? Why isn't the board attorney good enough for Powell's legal needs? I heard his had his office remodeled & floor replaced three times, purchased a stainless fridge filled with Perrier water. Mary Lou said the office was shoddy work from previous administration. My question if its all about the children why take money to remodel an office no matter how bad? I understand if the floor is falling in but three floors not satisfying his tastes? I understand repairing a leaky roof. Why buy a full size fridge when you can have a mini fridge lot cheaper. Sounds like someone has been spending taxpayer money like a drunken sailor. If I have offended anyone, I am sorry. It's just my opinion the children needs aren't being put first. Dr.Freeman was by far more conservative spending & ask for half as much as Powell requested. Lisa Stone's job was created by Powell in Union county & then he brought her with him to MOCO. How can Powell's proponents claim he isn't the good ole boy system? Is it no wonder the state auditor is investigating! |
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Post by Concerned Marple on Jul 22, 2013 22:30:19 GMT -5
"Mt. Sterling Advocate Letter to the Editor, April 25, 2013 RESPONSE TO AUDIT RUMORS – Dr. Joshua E. Powell, Superintendent I want to confirm that the State Auditor’s office has requested documents from the Montgomery County School district. The request for documents, ranging from the superintendent’s contract, budgets, and various policies, was the result of anonymous complaints from individual(s) from the community. With this, I am very pleased to have the opportunity to provide evidence of the astute and unparalleled fiscal management of the Montgomery County School District during the last couple of years." www.montgomery.kyschools.us/UserFiles/2/Audit%20Letter%20to%20Editor%2042513.pdfThis is the first paragraph of Josh Powell's letter to the Advocate about the state audit. The group who went to Frankfort on April 1 got results done with the information they took. On April 3 less than 48 hours later Powell was informed of the audit.. |
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Post by Concerned Marple on Jul 24, 2013 18:05:41 GMT -5
On the top of page 4 it states OEA came to Union County in February and June 2009, Powell responded to the OEA through his attorney. I presume the attorney is Michael Owsley, in Bowling Green, the personal attorney Powell keeps on retainer at taxpayers expense. A poster stated Powell's attorney fees alone cost Union County somewhere between $60,000 or more. What has he cost MoCo in personal attorney fees? Do we know he's using this attorney for school business or his personal problems there's been the EPO, the ongoing investigation in Frankfort of the Powell's concerning the EPO. Do we really know everything Powell might have needed an attorney for? Remember taxpayers are still paying for the schoolboard attorney in addition to Powell's personal attorney. I hope the auditor has answers for these questions. I remember the auditor required one superintendent to pay back what he owed the school district. www.elpolaw.com/?page_id=357 |
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Post by Rick on Jul 24, 2013 18:37:02 GMT -5
On the top of page 4 it states OEA came to Union County in February and June 2009, Powell responded to the OEA through his attorney. I presume the attorney is Michael Owsley, in Bowling Green, the personal attorney Powell keeps on retainer at taxpayers expense. A poster stated Powell's attorney fees alone cost Union County somewhere between $60,000 or more. What has he cost MoCo in personal attorney fees? Do we know he's using this attorney for school business or his personal problems there's been the EPO, the ongoing investigation in Frankfort of the Powell's concerning the EPO. Do we really know everything Powell might have needed an attorney for? Remember taxpayers are still paying for the schoolboard attorney in addition to Powell's personal attorney. I hope the auditor has answers for these questions. I remember the auditor required one superintendent to pay back what he owed the school district. www.elpolaw.com/?page_id=357that would be public record also? |
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Post by Concerned Marple on Jul 24, 2013 18:42:25 GMT -5
On the top of page 4 it states OEA came to Union County in February and June 2009, Powell responded to the OEA through his attorney. I presume the attorney is Michael Owsley, in Bowling Green, the personal attorney Powell keeps on retainer at taxpayers expense. A poster stated Powell's attorney fees alone cost Union County somewhere between $60,000 or more. What has he cost MoCo in personal attorney fees? Do we know he's using this attorney for school business or his personal problems there's been the EPO, the ongoing investigation in Frankfort of the Powell's concerning the EPO. Do we really know everything Powell might have needed an attorney for? Remember taxpayers are still paying for the schoolboard attorney in addition to Powell's personal attorney. I hope the auditor has answers for these questions. I remember the auditor required one superintendent to pay back what he owed the school district. www.elpolaw.com/?page_id=357that would be public record also? yes it should be and something worth asking an open records request on what Powell's personal attorney has cost taxpayers. |
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Post by Rick on Jul 24, 2013 19:26:49 GMT -5
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