Who wants to make a bet that the new "appointee" will have the last name of Schmotzer or DiNardo since it seems to be kept "all in the family" with the school board members.

Let's all pray that it is not Martin Leopold Michael Schmotzer that we get stuck with.

Without a doubt these clowns on the board already know who the person is. At the end of the meeting last night, Mrs. DiNardo said, make sure there is a magestrate here next week (presumably to Mrs. Kraus the board secretary). It is a shame that most voters don't see that Marty Schmotzer pulls the strings of so many on the School Board, Allegheny County Council and for a brief time the 22nd house district. It can't change if you keep voting his people in.

Did they announce the names of those who applied?

Dear School Board Directors: The meetings with the current members have been ones that each worked together to form a cohesive group that speak respectfully and professionally toward one another and the public. Hoping this realization helps you to choose wisely.

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
~Albert Einstein

Ok. I'm submitting a Right to Know request to get the names. We have every right to know who submitted names, if nothing else than to congratulate them for stepping forward. More importantly, if the board knows we have the names, it may be harder for them to ram their appointment through if it's clear there are much more qualified people available.

Let's see if Ms. DiNardo has the guts to bring this district out of the stone ages and start broadcasting of the meetings to encourage more community participation.

My guess is that the person chosen (or whatever they want to call it) will be either Marty Michael Leopold Schmotzer or, how about this .... are there any Wagners they could put on there? I am with you Brian .... I want to know who submitted a resume, etc. and why they were not good enough for the school board position. Hmmm, maybe Mr. DiNardo wants to come back on. They seem to play a game at this. How long before another steps down and John Schmotzer comes back.

Just remember ..... they can be voted out ........ I do not vote for any of them.

Does anyone know if there was any talk about the football coaching situation? I hope so, it is time they get this clown out of here too!

Where was everyone? You actually have to go and speak your mind!! The school board members are in the dark for the most part. Our AD has them all thinking Coach Wehner is great, he says it's not the coach it's the players..Be proactive and go to the meetings. This school board has to be pressured to do something. Let's ban together as a community for these kids and do something. By the way, nothing was brought up at the meeting. One person can't move mountains. If you are unhappy you need to also write a letter and submit it to each board member ASAP.

I don't see anything here from the guy who said he was going to apply.
Name was Bob, said he was former Navy, and was a Christian.
Bob, did you apply? What was your experience?

loyalbaldwinfan is the only one with a clue. Writing on blogs does not do anything. Nobody goes to board meetings. Nobody votes either. See for yourself. There are twenty people on here that may vote. It takes about 3500 give or take votes to get elected in this school district. Look at the last elections numbers. There are about 30,000 people that live in the school district yet it takes 3500 votes to get elected on average. Do the math. That is about ten percent. Here are the last election results from the patch.
Baldwin-Whitehall School Board (4-year term)
Vote for 5
38 of 38 precincts counted Votes

Kevin J. Fischer *WINNER* 4,728

Tracy Macek *WINNER* 5,140


Richard J. Kirsch 3,300


Marion M. Shannon
3,307


Lora J. Kalwarski 3,195


Larry Pantuso *WINNER* 3,850


Diana Kazour *WINNER*
3,664


Ray Rosing *WINNER*
3,364

So, people need to be informed and need to vote. People also need to not lump people together. There are many good people on the board. I go to every meeting and have for many years. You all ruin your credibility when you say dumb things like "they all need to go, they dont listen and on and sorry ass on." The fact is you need to get off your computers, get out of your house and go to meetings and then finally VOTE. If less than 15% care enough to vote I guess the other 85% are happy with the job our elected officials are doing.

Interesting Purple Power, you obviously attended, and if names weren't mentioned you are quick and sure of yourself when you mention Marty and Romack as being in the running.Just curious how YOU have so much insider information. I think that whole board should move on.We have been having the same conversation for five years.

I guess were just going to have to SWEAT IT OUT until Wednesday! In the meantime if anybody knows an elf on the shelf or can borrow one from our district classrooms please sit him or her by the clip board visitor sign in at the Baldwin-Whitehall school-board meeting. It may remind us all to be nice instead of naughty! Santa is watching you know. Sometimes laughter when appropriate is the BEST medicine and you don't need a prescription. Refills are always available through caring friends!