$94K plus bennies for Strickler
A press contingent from Columbia news, views & reviews and Columbia Spy, as well as a Columbia resident, attended Monday's ELANCO School Board meeting and spoke with Dr. Hollister after the meeting. The Columbia resident had requested to comment during the meeting but was denied because he was not an ELANCO resident. The board president denied him the right to speak, even though he had not yet identified himself as a non-resident.
Hollister explained that 10 people applied for the director's position. Five were winnowed from the original pool, and three finalists were further interviewed, from which Strickler was chosen. Hollister declined to give the names of the other applicants.
Although he is technically an ELANCO employee, Strickler will run the day-to-day operations at Columbia. Hollister will come to Columbia one day a week to oversee the operation. Asked why he would do so without financial compensation, Hollister replied, "I have an affinity for Columbia." He added that he knows people from town. He said he believes the shared services agreement will give Columbia "better service at less cost."
Hollister said he is the most transparent superintendent in the county and guarantees that Strickler will be "open and approachable." Hollister added that he will attend this Thursday's's regular meeting of the Columbia School Board. Strickler is also expected to attend.
Director of Operations Summary of Responsibilities
Source: LNP
ELANCO's job posting for the position
Comments
Interested and qualified applicants can apply through the district application portal at https://neshaminypa.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. Please include a letter of interest, resume, three letters of professional reference and required clearances (PA Criminal Record check; FBI Clearance (Registration number) and PA Child Abuse clearance). Applications are accepted through August 30, 2016 or until position is filled.
And gives a much longer application period. And is advertised to a broader audience. And required the requisite clearances! And does not require a "matchbook advanced degree."
http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Neshaminy-School-District/jobs/Director-Operation-8f0b723e7050b474?q=director+of+operations
http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Neshaminy-School-District/jobs/Director-Operation-8f0b723e7050b474?q=director+of+operations
Just look over the last two years how many administrators left the district and how Mr. Rhoads was downgraded from his position as CHS Dean/Athletic Director, now back in the classroom, teaching Ecology. That leaves Mrs. Maura Hobson with 400 students to administer and 35 teachers to evaluate and observe - without a Dean of Students. So are we saving money??????????
Then the district hires Anthony Sottasante as District Wide Director of Extra-Curricular Activities, a 12 month part time Average 25 hours per week to handle Mr. Rhoads' Athletic Director position. Mr. Rhoads salary was cut approx. $20,000 but then increased the new Extra Curr. Act. position by $5,000. Managing all the ex-curr. positions, can he do it in 25 hours per week, probably not!!
I predict you will see staff in the Columbia Borough School District look for jobs elsewhere or resigned for early retirement. They see the writing on the wall....
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"No school director shall, during the term for which he was elected or appointed, as a private person engaged in any business transaction with the school district in which he is elected or appointed, be employed in any capacity by the school district in which he is elected or appointed, or receive from such school district any pay for services rendered to the district except as provided in this act:
see more here: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/uconsCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&yr=1949&sessInd=0&smthLwInd=0&act=14&chpt=3&sctn=24&subsctn=0
http://pennwatch.pa.gov/employees/Pages/Employee-Salaries.aspx
Key in as of date: 9/15/2014
Tom Strickler
Energetically searching for a Senior Operations position with a Dynamic Organization!
Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area / Executive Office
Current
Covered Bridge Marketplace, The Amish Farm and House
Previous
Columbia Borough School Dist, Junior Achievement of Central Pennsylvania, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Education
Elizabethtown College
Director of Operations
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
May 2013 – March 2015 (1 year 11 months)Harrisburg, PA
Responsible for planning, organizing and directing operations, developing leadership, overseeing and directing efficient and effective business processes, procedures and system implementations including training, communications and support while effectively administering public benefits to 2.1 million PA citizens. Also responsible for meeting with elected officials, county administrators, community human services agencies and citizen groups, and other representatives who have a vested interest in our policy, procedures and Pennsylvania’s citizens for their input in making our organization more effective, efficient and ensuring we meet the highest level of customer service. The Bureau of Operations consists of 6,800 employees in 97 offices in 67 counties throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (LinkedIn)
Employee Salary Report
As of 09/15/2014
Salary:
Strickler,Thomas
OIM Operations Director (Office of Income Management)
$99,600
www.pa.gov
The only thing he has shown on income management in Columbia is to have the elderly eat cat food and foreclosures.
You say run for office, take example for how the position played out for Mr. Resch's replacement. There was an Hispanic women that interviewed for the position and I heard highly qualified for the position. Who was picked? Mr. Combs, a previous board member who resigned during his term. The boys already had their man in play so he could help out with the votes. No chance for the female, first-timer that wanted the position. Rotten fish in the water, again!!!
Yes, you could move, if you can sell your house. People are not flooding into Columbia. House prices are down due to high taxes. Please say to stay away from Columbia because of high taxes!!! To get out of Columbia, homeowner are loosing major bucks just to unload them to the investment market and landlords. No wonder more and more landlords are willing to offer section 8 rentals. Now, I understand why.
Who came up with this idea in the first place?
Why Elanco?
Were other districts contacted to see if they were interested such as Donegal, Hempfield etc? If not, why not?
Other big ticket expenditures need to be put out on bid. Was this.
I cannot attend the meeting. I hope someone asks.
Time and a place for them.