I think he was obviously paid for 'other' things he did! I wonder if we will 'ever' find out? I don't hear any outrage from the sheople yet!
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
SCHENECTADY Lawsuit: School allowed Raucci abuse Harassment reports to district cited BY STEVEN COOK Gazette Reporter
The apparent recipient of a sexually degrading memo allegedly written by former city schools facilities director Steve Raucci has filed a lawsuit against the district, alleging the school district is responsible for harassment and embarrassment by Raucci. Also, three others who have been trying to sue the district over alleged Raucci acts have filed formal notices appealing a judge’s ruling either barring or largely barring them from suing. Raucci remains behind bars waiting for a decision on his appeal to be released on bail. Raucci has been held in jail since his arrest in February on charges that include terrorism and arson. Barbara Tidball’s lawsuit was filed Nov. 13 against the city school district and follows a notice of claim filed in April. In her suit, Tidball repeats claims she suffered a pattern of sexual harassment from Raucci, which she has said was reported repeatedly but ignored by district officials. She states in the latest filing that from September 2007 until Raucci’s February 2009 arrest, Raucci sent her a “large and unending series of greeting cards, signed and unsigned memos, and communications of a sexual or quasi-sexual harassing nature.” The communications, the suit reads, constituted improper direct and indirect sexual advances and threats to her employment status. The wording mirrored that of the original notice of claim. Tidball’s husband, Mark Tidball, is also a plaintiff in the action. The city of Schenectady is also named as a defendant. Paul Dwyer, attorney for the Tidballs, confirmed that was a procedural matter to ensure there are no links between Raucci and the city. City officials have said they were unsure why they were served notice, stating there are no links between the city and school district. Tidball was listed in May on a school district directory as an office assistant in the facilities department. She was appointed as a messenger on July 7, 2008, a date that coincides with a memo informing the recipient that she was the successful candidate for the position of messenger. The memo, allegedly written by Raucci, included sexist suggestions about how to dress and act in front of her supervisor. MEMO RELEASED .................>>>>.................>>>>.........................http://www.dailygazette.net/De.....r00101&AppName=1
It’s been apparent for quite some time that Schenectady City School District officials either weren’t aware of the shenanigans former facilities director Steven Raucci was engaged in, or knew but didn’t care. The state comptroller’s audit released this week, showing that more than $50,000 in overtime paid to Raucci last year wasn’t properly documented, is only the latest evidence. The revelation is particularly painful to district taxpayers because the overtime helped Raucci inflate his annual pension payout to $79,000 — almost exactly his base salary. And even if he’s convicted of the several charges he faces associated with the planting of bombs at his enemies’ houses, and spends the rest of his life in prison, he’ll be eligible for that full pension. ........................................>>>>...........>>>>........http://www.dailygazette.net/De.....r00901&AppName=1
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
It’s been apparent for quite some time that Schenectady City School District officials either weren’t aware of the shenanigans former facilities director Steven Raucci was engaged in, or knew but didn’t care.
They knew, the state knew, they ALL knew......it's loosey-goosey all over the town..........the union knows, the police know, the state knows, the county knows....blah blah blah.........
...you are a product of your environment, your environment is a product of your priorities, your priorities are a product of you......
The replacement of morality and conscience with law produces a deadly paradox.
STOP BEING GOOD DEMOCRATS---STOP BEING GOOD REPUBLICANS--START BEING GOOD AMERICANS
SCHENECTADY Teachers speak out over restructuring BY MICHAEL GOOT Gazette Reporter
Four Schenectady High School teachers criticized Superintendent Eric Ely at Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting, saying he is not listening to their input on the proposals to restructure the troubled school. Ely shot back a litany of concerns about why the restructuring is necessary — the persistently dangerous school designation, a 55 percent graduation rate and a 20 percent freshmen failure rate, which he said almost guarantees those students will not graduate in four years. In addition, Ely said the attendance rate is only 81 percent and in a building of 3,000 students, about 1,700 have been suspended at least once. Colleen Morris, a 10-year science teacher, told the Board of Education she was particularly concerned about Associate Superintendent Gary Comley leaving his post at the end of the academic year before this restructuring happens. ......................>>>>........................>>>>...............http://www.dailygazette.net/De.....r01305&AppName=1
Judge rules that DA must return $120,000 cash seized from Raucci
By PAUL NELSON, Staff writer Last updated: 6:54 p.m., Thursday, December 3, 2009 SCHENECTADY -- The district attorney's office must return the $120,000 in cash it seized in February from the Niskayuna home of Steven Raucci unless within the next 10 days prosecutors can show the money will be used as evidence in the upcoming trial of the former Schenectady school district employee.
District Attorney Robert Carney said late today there was no evidence to indicate the money is not the Rauccis' nest egg.
"In no way is it tied to anything whatsoever, it represents life savings of this couple," said Raucci's attorney Ronald DeAngelus, reacting to a decision from Judge Polly Hoye on defense motions.
The return of the money represents one of just two procedural victories for the defense as the case moves closer to what is expected to be a trial that could begin as early as March on charges that Raucci, 61, targeted those who questioned his authority as schools facilities director and local CSEA union head.
"A review of the grand jury transcripts and the indictment does not indicate this cash was tied in any way to the crimes charged," Hoye wrote in the six-page ruling released Thursday. She said she did not have the authority to rule on the prosecution's contention that if the money were returned and Raucci was granted bail, he could use the funds to flee or they could be shielded from any potential civil judgment against him. The case has spawned several lawsuits against Raucci.
In my opinion, there is much more to this story than the public will ever know. Based on the reports of Raucci's activities, the charges, and the number of law suits that have been filed against the district by faculty members and residents, it is unimaginable that the Board of Education, the School Administration, and law enforcement did not know beforehand of Raucci's criminal behavior and his unearned overtime charges.
Could this action against Raucci be motivated by a struggle for control of the CSEA union? or for some other political motive? Does Raucci have damning information about "privileged individuals" either in elected office or public service? Do the reported targets of his threats and acts of intimidation have any bearing on the seriousness of the charges?
Interesting that Raucci was charged with terrorism while Maj. Nidal Hasan, the Army psychiatrist at the center of last month's Fort Hood deadly shooting has been charged with 13 counts of murder and 32 counts of premeditated attempted murder but NOT terrorism, despite reports that he has ties to Islamic extremists and shouted "Allahu Akbar" as he was killing and maiming. Raucci may have intimidated, threatened, and caused minor property damage. But, his actions did not result in death or injury. Seems like too different standards for defining and alleging terrorism.
Is there an effort underway to convict Raucci of the highest state felony charge possible to put him away for the remainder of his life? What about a speedy trial by a jury of his peers? Raucci has been in jail for many months. He has been denied bail.
Don't get me wrong. The guy appears to be a bad seed. But, is there a reason for the secrecy of the investigation and for the charge of terrorism?
Finally, where is New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo? Shouldn't his office investigate the charges against both Raucci and the Schenectady City School Board and Administration? Terrorism is the highest state felony charge. Further, I understand that the NYS Comptroller's office identified significant issues and deficiencies in the audit of the school district finances. Doesn't this warrant intervention and action by the State Attorney General's office? Or is his involvement potentially politically damaging, especially if it implicates fellow party members in wrong doing?
There is more here than meets the eye in my opinion. But, again, we will likely never know the full story.
What is the REAL issue with raucci? Is it his involvement with the csea? Is it his involvement in school politics? Is it his alleged bullying? Is it his overtime? Is it the position he held while employed by the Schenectady school system? Is it his affiliations with the school board? OR is it that he used fire crackers to settle a score?
All of this bullsh!t and not ONE substantial piece of solid proof. Give the guy his day in court. Bring each and every one of these issues to a jury with his defense attorney and a prosecutor. What are they all afraid of? I thought this was an open and shut case.
This whole thing smells of corruption and cover-ups. Which by the way, should make each and everyone of us suspicious and disturbed with regard to our county legal system.
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
What is the REAL issue with raucci? Is it his involvement with the csea? Is it his involvement in school politics? Is it his alleged bullying? Is it his overtime? Is it the position he held while employed by the Schenectady school system? Is it his affiliations with the school board? OR is it that he used fire crackers to settle a score?
All of this bullsh!t and not ONE substantial piece of solid proof. Give the guy his day in court. Bring each and every one of these issues to a jury with his defense attorney and a prosecutor. What are they all afraid of? I thought this was an open and shut case.
This whole thing smells of corruption and cover-ups. Which by the way, should make each and everyone of us suspicious and disturbed with regard to our county legal system.
"Not one substantial piece of solid proof"..... BUMBLE- What do ya think this is...CSI????? What the hell u lookin for, Raucci's DNA on a bomb that failed to go off???
Weren't you the guy that was claiming 10 months ago about a cover up or that this guy was being framed
SCHENECTADY Judge: Return Raucci’s $120K Cash was savings, kept safe at home; spring trial seen BY STEVEN COOK Gazette Reporter
An estimated $120,000 in cash seized from former city schools facilities director Steve Raucci’s Niskayuna home should be returned to him, a judge ruled Thursday. Acting Schenectady County Court Judge Polly Hoye found the cash had to be returned as there has been nothing to show it is connected to any of the crimes alleged. Raucci The Schenectady County District Attorney’s Office now has 10 days to show a connection. District Attorney Robert Carney said Thursday afternoon he will speak with the state police investigators, but, barring new information, he did not expect the ruling to be changed. “As it stands now, it probably will be returned,” Carney said. Hoye ruled on a variety of issues in the protracted arson and terrorism case against the 61-year-old Raucci. The ruling also set the case on course for a possible April trial. Raucci faces a 26-count indictment, accused of planting bombs, vandalizing homes and intimidating people to curry favor with higherups in the school district and solidify his power. He is accused of placing incendiary devices at four homes around the Capital Region. Two of the devices exploded. No one was injured. He is also accused of damaging the cars and homes of people who disagreed with him, slashing tires, damaging paint or windshields. Raucci remains in the Schenectady County Jail without bail. An appeal regarding his bail status, which saw expedited arguments on Oct. 21, has yet to be ruled upon. The next chance for a decision is Thursday . ......................>>>>......................................>>>>................http://www.dailygazette.net/De.....r00102&AppName=1
Another body blow to our County justice system. Did you hear the latest? A higher court threw out the murder convictions at the former Olympic Diner on Brandywine Ave. The whole case has to be retried-and more tax money wasted.
The Mad Bomber had a no show job! He was arrested by the State Police with an "alleged" bomb in his office in Mt Pleasant! Everyone knew! There was a conversation about him in 2005 at the highest level of City school administration. It was in all the papers.
The foot dragging and political hay must now stop and justice must be served. Even The Mad Bomber is entitled to his 6th amendment rights of a speedy trial and reasonable bail. Now we are hearing about a possible Spring trial-what year?
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James Casino stated "We have to press criminal charges!" WTF? 
