Jones, Diane (CEX)

Subject: Location: Start: End: Recurrence: Meeting Status: Organizer: Required Attendees:

Berman Hebrew Academy Contract Executive Office Building, 101 Monroe Street, 2nd Floor CAO Conference Room, Rockville Fri 1/22/2010 9:30 AM Fri 112212010 10:30 AM (none) Meeting organizer Jones, Diane (CEX) Jones, Diane (CEX); 'Zukerman, Jennifer'; Brenneman, Cynthia; &EOB.2FL CAO Conf Room; Hansen, Marc P.

This is a follow-up meeting from Thursday, January 14, 2010. Thank you, Julie White, SEAA to Diane Schwartz Jones, 240-777-2532 Dear Julie, Thank you again for helping to facilitate a meeting between our school representatives and Ms. Diane Schwartz-Jonesto discuss the Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy contract. I have copied Behn Dayanim and Larry Stern, the two other representatives from the school, on this email and look forward to hearing back from you about times that work on your end. Thanks, Jennifer

13:300 Arctic Avenue Rockviiie, MD 20853

www.mjbha.org

Jones, Diane (CEX)

Subject: Start: End: Recurrence: Organizer: Perry Berman et al with Mike Knapp Thu 2/11/2010 11:00 AM Thu 2/11/2010 12:00 PM (none) Jones, Diane (CEX)

Jones, Diane (CEX) Subject: Location:

Start: Conference Call for Berman Hebrew Academy Proposal Call in# 240-773-8120, Code 462846 Fri 2/12/2010 4:00 PM Fri 2/12/2010 4:30 PM (none) Meeting organizer Jones, Diane (CEX) Jones, Diane (CEX); Fisher, John; Brenneman, Cynthia; 'Zukerman, Jennifer'

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Update -Call in# 240-773-8120, Code 462846 Jennifer - will you please forward this to Larry and Behnam. I just requested a call in number from our Telecom Services. I will send an update as soon as I receive the number. Thank you, Julie White SEAA to Diane Schwartz Jones Offices of the County Executive 240-777-2532

Jones, Diane (CEX)

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Updated: Berman Academy w/Jones, Brenneman, Fisher CE Office Tue 3/23/2010 11:00 AM Tue 3/23/2010 11:30 AM (none) Accepted Leggett, Ike - Private Leggett, Ike - Private; Jones, Diane (CEX); Brenneman,

Cynthia; Fisher, John

Jones, Diane (CEX)

Subject: Location: Start: End: Recurrence: Meeting Status: Organizer: Required Attendees: Perry School Lease Agreement Internal &EOB.9FL.SMCONF Fri 4/23/2010 9:30 AM Fri 4/23/2010 10:00 AM (none) Meeting organizer Jones, Diane (CEX) Jones, Diane (CEX); Fisher, John; Brenneman, Cynthia; Fitzgerald, Bernie; &EOB.9FL.SMCONF

Hi John, Cyndi and Bernie, Please see my mark-up of John's Amendment. I am going to have Julie set up a meeting so that we can do an internal run-through before we send this to the Berman Academy. Julie, could you please set up a meeting? 'h hour should be fine. It can be in any of the participant's offices. Thx. Diane


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Subject: Location: Start: End: Recurrence: Meeting Status: Organizer: Required Attendees: Berman Academy Follow Up &EOB.2FL CAO Conf Room Wed 5/26/2010 1:00 PM Wed 5/26/2010 2:00 PM (none) Meeting organizer Jones, Diane (CEX) Jones, Diane (CEX); Fitzgerald, Bernie; Brenneman, Cynthia; Fisher, John; &EOB.2FL CAO Conf Room

Diane Schwartz Jones is requesting this meeting as a premeeting before meeting with the Berman Academy. Thank you, Julie White 240-777-2532

Jones, Diane (CEX) Subject:

Location: Conference Call Follow Up Berman Academy (Peary High School) Call in #240-773-8130, Code 259632 Fri 6/11/2010 2:00 PM Fri 6/11/2010 3:00 PM (none) Meeting organizer Jones, Diane (CEX) Jones, Diane (CEX); Fisher, John; Brenneman, Cynthia; Fitzgerald, Bernie; 'Zukerman, Jennifer'

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Conference Call Follow up next Friday, June 11 at 2 p.m. The Call in phone number is 240-773-8130 and the Code is 259632. Thank you. Julie White

Julie, Would the group be available at 8:30am on June 3rd?Thanks! Jennifer From: White, Julie [mailto:Julie.White@montqomerycountymd.gov]

Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 2:25 PM

To: Zukerman, Jennifer Subject: RE: so sorry- need to change the MJBHAmeeting Jennifer - How about anytime on the morning of the 3rdor between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. on the 4th? Thank you, Julie 240-777-2532

From: Zukerman, Jennifer [mailto:zukermani@mjbha.org]

Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 12:48 PM

To: White, Julie Subject: so sorry- need to change the MJBHAmeeting Julie,

1 am so sorry, but Larry cannot do the phone call on the 2ih as I had thought. He prefers an in- person meeting, so can you check everyone's availability for anytime before 4pm on June 3rd,4th,7'hor 810? It will then hopefully work for Behnam, but if not, just Larry and I will come.
Thanks, and I apologize for the change? Jennifer

Jennifer Zukerman
Development Director fvlr;ivm .J Berman Hebrow ;\.-,a(fr,rny HDrry A Epstem Cam1ws 13300 /\n:;;ic Av~nue
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This meeting will be a Conference Call -The Call in# is 240-773-8130, Code 259632. Thank you, Julie White SEAA to Diane Schwartz Jones 240-777-2532

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Berman Academy Community Use of the Gym, the Auditorium and the Athletic Fields &EOB.2FL CAO Conf Room Mon 6/21/2010 1:00 PM Mon 6/21/2010 2:00 PM (none) Meeting organizer Jones, Diane (CEX) Jones, Diane (CEX); Gong, Ginny; 'Zukerman, Jennifer'; &EOB.2FL CAO Conf Room

Yes, that is fine. I will be coming with Fil Rodriguez, our Building Services Director. Will we be meeting in the conference room in the Executive Office building? Thanks again! From: White, Julie [mailto:Julie.White@montgomerycountymd.gov] Sent: Wednesday,June 09, 2010 9:47 AM To: Zukerman, Jennifer Subject: Diane and Ginny Gong, 1 p.m. on 6/21? Importance: High Jennifer- Can you make it a half an hour earlier at 1 p.m. on June 21. I just double checked Diane's calendar and she has since accepted at 2 p.m. meeting for that day. Thank you, Julie From: Zukerman, Jennifer [mailto:zukermanj@mjbha.org]

Sent: Wednesday,June 09, 2010 9:25 AM

To: White, Julie Subject: meeting with Diane and Ginny Gong Julie, I am sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you, but I wanted to know if I can meet with Diane and Ginny Gong on Monday, June 2111 at 1:30pm? I believe that was one of the times you had suggested. Please let me know if it still works. Thanks, Jennifer

Jennifer Zukerman
Development Director Melvin J Bennan Hebrew /\r.;:;idf~my

www.mjbha.org

Jones, Diane (CEX)

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Nancy Navarro - to discuss Berman Academy 6th Floor Thu 7/1/2010 2:30 PM Thu 7/1/2010 3:00 PM (none) Meeting organizer Jones, Diane (CEX) Jones, Diane (CEX); Kildee, Dolly

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2:30 is perfect, Julie. -----Original Message----From: White, Julie Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 8:09 AM To: Kildee, Dolly Subject: RE: Meeting with Nancy on the Berman Academy Dolly - How about 2:30 p.m. on Thursday? She only has 1 item for CRC at 1:30, and has a meeting with the CE at 3:30 p.m. that I want to give her time to get back for. Thank you, Julie From: Klldee, Dolly

Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 4:38 PM To: White, Julie

Subject: RE: Meeting with Nancy on the Berman Academy

Julie, Not to confuse things anymore, but is Diane available for this Thursday at 3:00 for the Berman Academy?
Meeting with Diane Schwartz Jones.

Thank you,
Julie White 240-777-2532

Jones, Diane (CEX)

Subject: Location: Start: End: Recurrence: Meeting Status: Organizer: Required Attendees: MJBHA Purchase &EOB.2FL CAO Conf Room Mon 10/11/201011:30 AM Mon 10/11/2010 12:00 PM (none) Meeting organizer Jones, Diane (CEX) Fisher, John; Brenneman, Cynthia; Fitzgerald, Bernie; Gong, Ginny; &EOB.2FL CAO Conf Room

Diane would like to have this meeting earlier. John Fisher will join by calling into the conference room on 240777-2540. Thank you, Julie, x2532 Hi Everyone, Please review the attached in connection with the Berman Academy. We need to wrap up the documents and send them to council within the week (before they go on break) so your prompt review is appreciated. I will have Julie set up a Y? meeting to make sure that all issues are or can be resolved. Thanks. Diane

From: Dayanim, Behnam [mailto:bdayanim@paulhastings.com]

Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 12:39 PM To: Jones, Diane (CEX) Cc: lstern@wflaw.com; Jennifer Zukerman Subject: MJBHA purchase Diane: Hope all is well with you and that you had a good summer and early fall. Now that the primaries are over, we'd like to see if we can re-engage on this and hopefully move it to conclusion with the current Council. Given the calendar, I'd very much appreciate it if you could take a look and let us know your thoughts by sometime next week. Many thanks, Behn Behnam Dayanim, Esq.] Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP 1875 15th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20005 I direct: 202 551 1737 I main: 202 551 1700 I direct fax: 202 551 1705 I bdayanim@.paulhastings.comI www.paulhastings.com Paul Hastings is committed to sustainable practices. Reducing printed waste saves resources.

From: Dayanim, Behnam

Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 12:47 PM To: Jones, Diane (CEX); Fisher, John Cc: Jennifer Zukerman; Larry _Stem Subject: RE: Auditorium and Gymnasium
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Diane: I'm finally back in town and attach the revised declaration of covenants for your and John's review. It reflects each of the issues we discussed during our meeting last week and incorporates the MOU approach, while stipulating those points that we identified as important. (In addition, Inoticed and have addressed one technical,

legal issue near the end.) Look forward to talking with you further. Have a great weekend, Behn Debnam Dayanim, Esq.] Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP j 875 15th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20005 I direct: 202 55117371main:202 551 1700 I direct fax: 202 551 1705 I bdayanim@paulhastings.com I www.paulh.astings.com

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The BPW approval of the revenue split is complete. Iwill tell Bob Crocetti that the letter to the County Executive is good enough to generate payment. Bob says the dollar amount of the BWP approval is the same number we have been discussing with them.

Bernie Fitzgerald
Real Estate Specialist Department of General Services Montgomery County, Maryland 101 Monroe Street, 9th Floor Rockville, Maryland 20850 240-777-6076 240-777-6011 (fax) bernie.fitzgerald@montgomerycountvmd.gov -----Orig lnal Message----From: Robert Crocetti [mailto:rcrocettl@msde.state.md.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 2:47 PM To: Fitzgerald, Bernie Subject: RE: Peary High School
Hi Bernie: The BPWapproved the sale and shared proceeds without question on Wednesday, January 26. The county exec. will receive a letter to that effect and I asked to have you cc'd. Will the county require a separate letter from me to generate the payment or will a copy of the BPWapproval be sufficient? Thanks, Bob

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Ike Leggett Wednesday, November24, 201012:35 PM Jones, Diane (CEX) FW: MJBHA purchase of ex-Robert E. Peary HS Grounds

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-----Original Message---From: Salah, Ricardo {Rick}(GSFC-590.0)[SGTINC] [mailto:ricardo.salah-l@nasa.gov] Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 11:46 AM To: Knapp's Office, Councilmember; Andrew's Office, Councilmember; Navarro's Office, Councilmember; Etvin's Office, Councilmember; Elrich's Office, Councilmember; Floreen'sOffice, Councilmember; Leventhal's Office, Councilmember; Trachtenberg's Office, Councilmember; Ike Leggett Subject: RE: MJBHApurchase of ex-Robert E. Peary HSGrounds Excellent meeting last night. Very informative. Here is a summary of a few additional data points for your review. Good Counsel High School, Olney MD, $51 million for 52 acres for a 206,000 square foot multi-story high school building. The School's new building and campus in Olney accommodates 1,200 students 9-12 http://www.wyeriver.net/case studies good counsel.html Washington Christian Academy, Olney MD, $30 million for 60 acres including a 2,000 SF academic building, a 10,000 SF gymnasium and all related site improvements accommodates 405 students K-12 http:/lwww.wveriver.net/case studies wca.html?parentid=51 MJBHA, Rockville MD, contract proposal, $2 million, add $9 million in renovation if you like = $11 million for 20 acres for a 260,000 square foot facility. The renovated building accommodates 700 students, PreK-12 now, and accommodated approximately 1,300 students when I graduated in 1978. It is not difficult to move forward and continue to represent the short term and long term interests of the majority of the 1,000,000 county tax paying residents, instead of the special interests of the few. First, find out what the property is actually really worth, today, if zoned as a private educational institute. Subtract $9 million tenant investment and you have a new sales price. l am very confident this figure is significantly higher than $2 million. If the tenant chooses to purchase, great, we have maximized the return on taxpayer investments. If the tenant chooses not to purchase at new sales price, continue leasing to the tenant. If the tenantchooses to vacate, find another tenant immediately, either public or private. This is not really a difficult financial decision to make and we are not at liberty to sell prime real estate below market value.. Sincerely, Rick Salah County Resident for the last 38 years Peary Alum 1978 Registered Democrat

From: Salah, Ricardo {Rick}(GSFC-590.0)[SGT INC]

Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 1:05 PM

To: councilmember.knapp@montgomerycountymd.gov; councilmember.andrews@montgomerycountymd.gov; councilmember.navarro@montgomerycountymd.gov; councilmember.etvin@montgomerycountymd.gov; councilmember.elrich@montgomerycountymd.gov; councilmember.floreen@montgomerycountymd.gov; councilmember.leventhal@montgomerycountymd.gov; councilmember.Trachtenberg@montgomerycountymd.gov;
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ocemail@montgomerycountymd.gov Subject: RE: MJBHApurchase of ex-Robert E. Peary HS Grounds
Dear Council Member and County Executive Leggett, Selling the old Peary High School property to the MJBHA would not be a wise financial decision, since your missionis to keep the long term interest of the tax payers and county residents as your highest priority. We must not be short sighted when we view the long term, known and unknown, potential use of this property to the taxpaying residents that presently own it. We must resist serving our own special interests and must continue to serve the long and short term financial and educational best interests of the residents. The Academy has been a terrific tenant, no doubt, and has beautified and made good use of the property, but the land alone is worth much more than $1.9M now, and in the future. I pray that the MC Council will do the right thing to benefit all 1,000,000 of us county residents, now and in the future, and not serve the special interests of the few. Respectfully, Ricardo Salah Montgomery County Resident

Supplemental AGENDA ITEM #14 November 30, 2010 Action

Please bring the November 23, 2010 public hearing packet and the November 29, 2010 joint Education and Management and Fiscal Policy packet to this Session.

MEMORANDUM November 29, 2010

TO: FROM:

County Council Jeffrey L. Zyon/,.Cgislative Attorney ~Michael Faden, Senior Legislative Attorney Action - Resolution to approve the sale of Peary High School

SUBJECT:

Education and Management and Fiscal Policy Committees' joint recommendation: On November 29, 2010 the joint Committee (4-1; Councilmember Andrews opposed) recommended approval of the sale of the former Peary High School site to the Berman Hebrew Academy. The joint Committee (3-1; Councilmember Andrews apposed) further recommended approval of all of the terms and conditions proposed by the Executive. The Joint Committee believes that all of the terms of the 1996 lease with the Academy should be given full force and effect including the Academy' s right to purchase the property. In the opinion of the joint Committee, the Board of Education did not give sufficient reasons to deny the proposed sale.

This packet contains Resolution to approve the sale of the former Peary High School Property Attachments to the resolution Amendment Number t:JJe fl.9~ leas~/ Covenants JI~\ ' .../\._, Deed of sale \

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From: Sent: susan or max [sumax@verizon.net] Wednesday, November 24, 2010 9:16 PM Ike Leggett; Berliner's Office, Councilmember; Navarro's Office, Councilmember; Ervin's Office, Councilmember; Andrew's Office, Councilmember; Floreen's Office, Councilmember; Knapp's Office, Councilmember; Elrich's Office, Councilmember; Leventhal's Office, Councilmember; Trachtenberg's Office, Councilmember Jones, Diane (CEX} Peary/Berman is not a religious issue - It is a business transaction

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Dear Councilmembers: I had felt early on I should stay out of this matter, as it seemed the recently proposed agreement made the sale a much fairer deal for the county. However, as I read through the lease and learned more about the new agreement, I developed misgivings about whether the sale would be fair to the county, the school system, and ultimately the most important stakeholders, the county's taxpayers. Additionally, as I listened to those who testified at the public hearing, my concerns deepened. Many of the individuals testifying were putting quite a spin on what they were saying as facts, when in reality, they were presenting much erroneous material and numerous exaggerations. I am personally familiar with many of the conditions described, and the statements made, as well as the parties giving the views. In the interest of brevity I'll give some observations and suggestions which I hope will be informative and helpful in reaching a decision good for all. As we look back at the beginning of the lease and consider that the building needed a great deal of renovation, the agreement would not have been for a $2 million valuation, but closer to a $10 million value, factoring in what Berman expended, if the Academy had received a pristine property. Also, through the next 12 years of usage post 1998, the Berman Academy would have needed to expend some funds for upkeep, maintenance, repairs, etc. The averaged appraisal, circa approximately 1996, of roughly $2 million does not currently reflect inflation or much less what the county would have to pay for a 20 acre parcel on which they could properly build a school. Those in favor of selling the property now put on a mighty "full-court press" to bring their message to the council in the form of testimony, emails, letters, and a large crowd spilling out of the hearing room. One must ask why. The answer might be that there is a feeling the county will be most amenable to a deal that brings them $2 million in tight financial times. Beware of a small short-term gain that results in a great deal of long-term pain. With a near-term shortfall of $200 million, $2 million does not go very far, so don't give away any farms. In regard to some provisions in the lease and the new agreement, a reasonable observer would question why the county should give the Academy 5 more years of occupancy after a condemnation is final in addition to relocation expenses. Perhaps some of the problems we are facing currently in finding this a fair deal for the county and the taxpayers, have their roots in the original lease agreement and with those responsible for its terms. However, the county does not have to go along with an unwise transaction. We have legislative "erasers" and improved legal agreements based on current knowledge and conditions for correcting erroneous or unfair actions or agreements of the past. Following a final condemnation decree, occupancy of two years by the lessee is time enough.
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Another consideration is that if the lessee continues to lease, the cost is $5000. per month plus inflation. If the lease endures until it ends, Berman will not have spent $2 million. The lease does not constitute a hardship for the Academy, so there is no need to hastily enter an unwise agreement. Additionally, this item must be agreed to by the Montgomery County Council, the County Executive, and the State of Maryland Board of Public Works. Hopefully, the collective wisdom resident among the 13 individuals involved will render a decision fair to all. Before a decision is made to sell on the basis of what is now in the lease and in the new agreement, changes must be made that will make the sale fair not only to The Berman Hebrew Academy, but to Montgomery County, MCPS, and above all, the county's taxpayers, as well. Plus, to reiterate, given the mandated separation of religion and state, this is not a religious issue, its a business transaction and should be handled as such with wisdom, foresight, and a business-like approach. Sincerely, Max Bronstein

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Ike Leggett Monday, November 29, 201O 7:55 AM 'Peang-Meth, Suzanne' FW: Why is one Closed School site Lease different from all the rest?

-----Original Message----From: jzsartuccl@cs.com [mallto:jzsartucci@cs.com] Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2010 10:33 AM To: Navarro's Office, Councilmember; Andrew's Office, Councilmember; Trachtenberg's Office, Councilmember; Berliner's Office, Councilmember; OIG Mailbox; Ervin's Office, Councilmember; Leventhal's Office, Councilmember; Knapp's Office, Councilmember; Ike Leggett; rob.garagiola@senate.state.md.us; house@montgomerycountydelegation.com; Floreen's Office, Councilmember; Elrlch's Office, Councilmember; OLO OFFICE Subject: Why Is one Closed School site Lease different from all the rest?

One of these Leases is not like the other

Sing along with Cookie Monster ...One of these leases is not like the other ... In a previous post we provided readers with links to Montgomc1:y County Jcase.sfor Closed School sites. One thing becomes immediately clear when reviewing those leases: one of those leases is very different from the rest.

Take a few minutes and click down the list of leases. One of those leases was not written using the standard Montgomery County lease form. Who wrote that lease?

One of those leases was signed by the County Executive while the rest were signed by the ChiefAdministrative Officer. Why? One of those leases gives the lessee the option to buy the property. Why don't all of the lessees of Closed School sites have the option to buy the property they are using? All of the lessees took over a closed school site and made the property useful when not needed as a school. Many of those lessees have improved the properties. Shouldn't they all have the option to buy? Is there any other lease on the list like the one for the Peary High School site? Please post if you can find a similar lease for another site. Why does one Closed School site lease appear to be different from all the rest?

Janis Sartucci Parents' Coalition of Montgomery County, Maryland

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Ike Leggett Tuesday, November 30, 2010 10:53 AM Jones, Diane (CEX) FW: WillMontgomery County get to keep Peary High School Sale Proceeds?

----Original Message----From: jzsartucci@cs.com [mailto:jzsartuccl@cs.com] Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 10:20 PM To: Navarro's Office, Councilmember; Andrew's Office, Councilmember; Trachtenberg's Office, Councilmember; Berliner's Office, Councilmember; OIG Mailbox; Ervin's Office, Councilmember; Leventhal's Office, Councilmember; Knapp's Office, Councilmember; Ike Leggett; rob.garagiola@senate.state.md.us; house@montgomerycountydelegation.com; Floreen's Office, Councilmember; Elrich's Office, Councilmember; OLO OFFICE Subject: Will Montgomery County get to keep Peary High School Sale Proceeds?

What will be the State's Cut of the Peary High School Sale?
Tomorrow, November rules. The deal has been called a win-win-win. But there's an oops that hasn't been discussed.
30, 2010,

the Montgomery County Council will vote to sell a 19.5 acre former public school site to a

private entity for $1.9 million. That much is known for sure. Council members have stated their intentions and majority

What part of the proceeds of this sale will go to Montgomery County and what part will go to the State of Maryland? Public school land comes to each county through the State of Maryland and when the land is sold or leased the State can get their cut. Remember last year's Mmyland Rcp01ter storv on the Audit of the Board of Public Works on School Construction proceeds from school land transactions? Interagency Committee

that showed that Montgomery County OWED the State of Maryland

$3.2 million in

Has that debt been settled yet? Will the State of Maryland be passing on any cut

of the Peary High School transaction? And, why didn't the County Executive or County Council discuss the share owed to the State in any of their

discussions of this win-win-win?

Janis Sartucci Parents' Coalition of Montgomery County, MD

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ISIAH LEGGETT [icsleggett@msn.com] Thursday, December 02, 201O5:55 PM Jones, Diane (CEX) RE: Berman Academy

Diane: Great work, Ike Subject: Berman Academy Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 16:28:06 -0500 From: Diane.Jones@montaomerycountymd.gov To: i.sharp@montqomerycountymd.gov; icsleggett@msn.com; Timothy.Firestine@montgomerycountymd.gov IAC unanimously recommended approval of the transfer to the Berman Academy. We will be on the Board of Public Works December 15 agenda. We still have to work out whether or not there will be any entitlement of the State to share in the proceeds, Diane

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Jones, Diane (CEX) From: Sent: To: Subject: Ike Leggett Monday, January 10, 2011 10:45 AM 'Peang-Meth, Suzanne' FW: County Taxpayers put $1 million into Peary High School building, then gave it awayfor free

Monday morning must be here!

-----Original Message---From: jzsartucci@cs.com [mallto:jzsartucci@cs.com] Sent: Monday,January 10, 2011 9:37 AM To: Navarro's Office, Councilmer'nber;Andrew's Office, Councllmember; Berliner's Office, Councilmember; OIG Mailbox; Ervin's Office, Councilmember; Leventhars Office, Councilmember; Knapp's Office, Councilmember; Ike Leggett; rob.garaglola@senate.state.md.us; house@montgomerycountydelegation.com;FloreensOffice, Councllmember;Elrich's Office, Councilmember; OLO OFFICE;Rice'sOffice, Councilmember; Riemer's Office, Councilmember Subject: County Taxpayers put $1 million Into Peary High School building, then gave it away for free In documents recently obtained by the Parents' Coalition, the citizens of Montgomery County learn that prior to selling the Peary High School site to a private entity Montgomery County invested over $1 million in the school building to make it a usable structure. That's right The building that the County Executive, County Council and Legislators said had NO VALUE. The building that had NO VALUE in the appraisals that were done of the property in preparation for the "win-win-win" sale. In turns out that during the time that the Peary Hi_ghSchool property was In the control of Montgomery County, the County put a NEW ROOF on the building for $300,000 and REMOVED THE ASBESTOS from the building for $795,387. Then the County sold the building for $0. The sale price for the Peary High School site was ONLY for the value of the land. Taxpayers received $0 for the Peary High School building. If indeed the Peary High School building had NO VALUE and was to be DEMOLISHED (according to the requirementsof the appraisals done of the property) WHY did Montgomery County INVEST over $1 million in the building to save the structure and make it usable? WHY WEREN'T THESE EXPENDITURE REVEALED TO THE PUBLIC DURING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE, COUNTY COUNCIL AND LEGISLATORS PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSION ON THIS SALE? Surely the BUYER of the property KNEW that these improvements had been made to the property? Why are the CITIZENS of Montgomery County only finding out about the investments in this building from documents obtained from the State of Maryland AFTER the sale has been completed?

http://parentscoalitionmc.blogspot.com/2011/01/county-taxpayers-invested-1095387-in.html
Janis Sartucci Parents Coalition of Montgomery County, MD

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Lacefield, Patrick Thursday, December 02, 2010 9:02 AM Jones, Diane (CEX) FW: a confusing morning! re: Peary School

Can you give him a holler-if you haven't already.

-----Original Message----From: Michael Birnbaum [mallto:blrnbaumm@washpost.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 1:35 PM To: Lacefield, Patrick Subject: Re: a confusing morning! re: Peary School

Hmm. OKay, thank you. Anybody else up on the issues? If the state tells me that they're not interested in a share of the proceeds, then the whole story is a nonstarter, but they told me (again, with their mistaken understanding that the building was going to be demolished), that if the building isn't being demolished they'd want a cut. I'll resolve with them, but it'll be a story for tomorrow's paper if indeed they hold to that interest in some financial redress. best, Michael

Michael Birnbaum The Washington Post (202) 334-9607 (office) (202) 569-9928 (cell) birnbaumm@washpost.com http://projects.washingtonpost.com/staff/articles/michael+bimbaum/

On Wed, Dec 1, 2010 at 1:32 PM, Lacefield, Patrick <Patrick.Lacefield@montgomerycountymd.gov> wrote:

Probably day's end.

-----Original Message----From: Michael Birnbaum [mallto:birnbaumm@washpost.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 1:19 PM To: Lacefield, Patrick Subject: Re: a confusing morning! re: Peary School

Thanks very much. Do you know when she'll be done with her cases? best, Michael

Michael Birnbaum The Washington Post (202) 334-9607 (office)

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