Bulletin Board Messages
2006

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December 2006

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12/31/06 Charlie Crist: ...DJJ was dirty before the "Knishe" arrived. During his tenure with the Department he was basically a clownish,pompous joke. Jeb learned early on that Schembri needed a handler (Caballero).While he was a flop as a leader at DJJ; the corruption and abuse within the Deapartment can not be blamed on the "Knishe". Some see Chervanik as an enabler of poor performing contractors, cover-ups and fraud. Pifer has allowed the JDCs to deteriorate to deplorable levels of professional standards. Poor leadership has resulted in injury and death. An indepth review of DJJ at all levels is necesssary... ~Tax Payer

Gov. Christ, DJJ was dirty before the "Knishe" arrived. During his tenure with the Department he was basically a clownish,pompous joke. Jeb learned early on that Schembri needed a handler (Caballero).While he was a flop as a leader at DJJ; the corruption and abuse within the Deapartment can not be blamed on the "Knishe". Some see Chervanik as an enabler of poor performing contractors, cover-ups and fraud. Pifer has allowed the JDCs to deteriorate to deplorable levels of professional standards. Poor leadership has resulted in injury and death. An indepth review of DJJ at all levels is necesssary. Through years of greed,political influence without accountability DJJ has become a sanctuary for lazy ineffective career bureaucrats and corrupt opportunists. Schembri should not leave Tallahassee alone.

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12/31/06 Other: Now get rid of Chervanik, Floyd, they bear management responsiblity for the youth deaths at Bay County Boot Camp and Cypress Creek. They also bear managmenent responsibility for the abuse at Greenville Hills. They have failed to protect the youth in the custody of DJJ. Chervanik and Floyd must be terminated for their failure. ~Anonymous

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12/31/06 Charlie Crist: Governor Christ, Please do not allow the lobbyists that represent the major DJJ contractors to influence your decision of a new Secretary. The Department has been a mechanism of political and profit-making colusion for too long. Bring in honest professionals. ~Anonymous

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12/31/06 Orange JDC: The recent postings from the person at Orange totally missed the point about why this site is such a joke. Perhaps this person dosen't mind working with adulterous, fornicating, immoral trash but some of us do believe character counts for something. We are charged to oversee and protect youth not screw around like street bi**hs and b-tt-sniffing mutts. The main problems are is the lack of decent leadership, lies and false reporting and favoritism and laziness not the whoreing but it all seems to go together. Maybe things will change if a new Secretary fires Pifer, Chinault and Williams. Happy New Year! ~Looking for Change at ORJJDC

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12/31/06 Other DJJ facility: Looks like not only is the Knishe gone and Bush, but also those Falkenburg Academy sluts. Good job Falkenburg and Camelot Community Care. A fresh start is the best for everyone.... ~Satisfied Parent

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12/31/06 Other: Here is a copy of Schembri's lame resignation letter: The man that was boasting that "HE IS HERE TO STAY" is now seeing the door kick him out "...This is to advise you that I have resigned from this Department effective January 2, 2007. I would like to take this time to thank all of you for the great work you have done over the past 2 1/2 years under my command. The changes have been exciting and we have accomplished much in reducing juvenile crime. The reorganization of this department has made it more effective and efficient and we should all be proud of our hard work..." ~Anonymous

Here is a copy of Schembri's lame resignation letter: The man that was boasting that "HE IS HERE TO STAY" is now seeing the door kick him out:

Have the pleasure of reading:

"From: Schembri, Anthony J. <Anthony.Schembri@djj.state.fl.us>
To: All-DJJ <All-DJJ@djj.state.fl.us>
Sent: Fri Dec 29 11:40:33 2006
Subject: Good Bye

All DJJ Staff,

This is to advise you that I have resigned from this Department effective January 2, 2007.

I would like to take this time to thank all of you for the great work you have done over the past 2 1/2 years under my command. The changes have been exciting and we have accomplished much in reducing juvenile crime. The reorganization of this department has made it more effective and efficient and we should all be proud of our hard work.

So please remember, "Thank God it's Monday!"

Your Secretary,

Anthony J. Schembri Secretary
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
2737 Centerview Drive Suite 307 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3100
(850) 413-7313"

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12/31/06 Other: TO 12-28 POSTING SIGNED I LOVE WORKING HERE - I hope that we find out who you are. If you love Schembri and what he has done, then it is clear that you are as corrupt. How much did Schembri pay you to post that message? Pack your bags and go with him since you love him so much. Your message shows your ignorance. GOODBYE STUPID ~Anonymous

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12/30/06 DJJ Policy: DJJ, during the Bush years, has been dominated by lobbyist influnce , corporate interests and political favoritism. The lack of professionalism and integrity in leadership positions at both the state and regional level has resulted in an inefficient and dishonest organization. Fraud,abuse,mold/maggot contamination and ultimetly death has been the result of incompetent and corrupt leadership. Nothing short of a major turn-over of tainted Department officials will correct the current corruption at DJJ. ~Tax Payer

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12/30/06 Leon JDC: ...staff, you do not have to be afraid any more. The Secretary of DJJ is now leaving. Your freedom of speech has been restored. Speak out... Tell the truth... The threats, setup, conspiracy of events that cause employees their jobs. Improper training... How would anyone know? If you want changes, tell it.This Message Bulletin board is a great tool to make or get your viewpoint across... Old timers, don't let these corrupted people burn you out and tell you to go home to your rocking chair. Remember you make it for them to get where they are. ~"I know the real truth"

Leon Detention Center staff, you do not have to be afraid any more. The Secretary of DJJ is now leaving. Your freedom of speech has been restored. Speak out, speak out loud and don't be afraid. Tell the truth about what going on. The threats, setup, conspiracy of events that cause employees their jobs. Improper training on policies and procedures to detention care staff. How would anyone know? If you want changes, tell it.This Message Bulletin board is a great tool to make or get your viewpoint across. There are only a few employees at your center that's still corrupted. Old timers, don't let these corrupted people burn you out and tell you to go home to your rocking chair. Remember you make it for them to get where they are. ~"I know the real truth"

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12/30/06 Charlie Crist: We would do well to hold off on too much optimism based solely on the departure of Schembri. Remember Chervanik,Pifer,Lorenzo and all the other self-serving bureaucrats that remain (for now). I will await the appointment of the new Secretary before I allow myself to celebrate a new hope for DJJ. Governor Christ has yet to demonstrate his strategy for DJJ. He will,no doubt, be get much "advice" from the lobbyists that represent the DJJ contracted providers and other insiders. An appointment of Gus Barreiros will indicate a "new day for DJJ" and a new style in the Governor's office. Then we can feel a bit of optomism. ~Parent too

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12/30/06 DJJ Policy: Schembri's departure alone won't correct the corruption at DJJ. Governor Christ, Flush it again!! ~Anonymous

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12/30/06 Charlie Crist: DJJ is a department built on lie upon lie. Smoke and mirrors,softball QA evaluations,In-house IG investigations,cooked books, sloppy fiscal management, canned research data are all standard operating procedures. If Governor Christ and the new Secretary are serious about reform at DJJ they will have to dig to find the hidden truths. Those that have perpetuated the lies and concealment must go. ~Tax Payer

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12/30/06 Other: Schembri should have to answer for his lies and crimes. I hope the media will watch his future actions for envolvement with state government and the corporate interests he has helped to enrich at state expense. He leaves this job like he left his last as a crook. This time there is blood on his hands. ~Parent

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12/30/06 Other: Is it a coincidence that the "Knishe" and Saddam bit the dust at the beginning of the new year? Happy New Year!!! ~DJJ

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12/30/06 Charlie Crist: The message about how "Training, Morale and Pride in the whole Deparment" had "improved" during the period the Department was led by the con-man Schembri was an obvious plant from the DJJ establishment. I noted that the message was written prior to Schmbri's resignation announcement... Gov. Christ may appoint an honest, competent, and caring Secretary. Then perhaps truth will emerge from the years of deception( the Bankhead and Schembri years). The "key Staff"" at DJJ have reason to be nervous. Gov. Christ, we look to you. Please do the right thing! ~Insider

The message about how "Training, Morale and Pride in the whole Deparment" had "improved" during the period the Department was led by the con-man Schembri was an obvious plant from the DJJ establishment. I noted that the message was written prior to Schmbri's resignation announcement. The career feather-bedders, wheeler-dealers, political stooges and self-serving bureaucrats are probably very nervous right about now. Gov. Christ may appoint an honest, competent, and caring Secretary. Then perhaps truth will emerge from the years of deception( the Bankhead and Schembri years). The "key Staff"" at DJJ have reason to be nervous. Gov. Christ, we look to you. Please do the right thing! ~Insider

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12/30/06 Orange JDC: Why is it that ms. cant seem to mind her own business... I think that no good deed goes un recognized.have patience because it is it's own reward. I honestly think that this certain person is looking for love and acceptance from her co-workers . Please stop posting these nasty comments about the very people with whom you work with or for... its just a matter of time before you fully understand the importance of the old folk sayin "what goes around comes around" be safe and stay off the website posting your angry messages. ~CANT HEAR ANYMORE

Why is it that ms. cant seem to mind her own business. Step up to the plate and offer one of your many talents and then you too can be placed on a pedistool. I think that no good deed goes un recognized.have patience because it is it's own reward. I honestly think that this certain person is looking for love and acceptance from her co-workers . Please stop posting these nasty comments about the very people with whom you work with or for. Every cloud has a silver lining.believe me we all know who you are.its just a matter of time before you fully understand the importance of the old folk sayin "what goes around comes around" be safe and stay off the website posting your angry messages. ~CANT HEAR ANYMORE

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12/30/06 Orange JDC: It is so clear that most of you have nothing better to do other than gossip... if you (and you know who you are )had a life and family you wouldnt have time to educate the rest of us on who's doing who. If these people can find love and it just so happens to be with a co- worker who cares as long as it doesn't brings confusion to the work place so what( but it is also better if they worked different departments)... Why do you continue to work there if you are not happy with the people who run the facility... for the rest of you anonymous writers; if you dont have something good to say dont say nothing at all. ~FELLOW CO-WORKER

It is so clear that most of you have nothing better to do other than gossip about the welfare of your fellow co- workers . Some of us have lives outside of this job .we have families that we care a great deal about maybe if you (and you know who you are )had a life and family you wouldnt have time to educate the rest of us on who's doing who. If these people can find love and it just so happens to be with a co- worker who cares as long as it doesn't brings confusion to the work place so what( but it is also better if they worked different departments).congrats to ofc.moore and ms way . I also feel that if you honestly think that the department heads needs to seek the wizard so do you , guess what for :a life. Why do you continue to work there if you are not happy with the people who run the facility pack your bags and leave bye.for the rest of you anonymous writers; if you dont have something good to say dont say nothing at all. ~FELLOW CO-WORKER

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12/30/06 Charlie Crist: ...St. Pete paper had an interesting special report today on the "costs" of Jeb's "out-sourcing" of state fucntions and tasks. It appears that the outcomes were mixed. There was some efficiency and savings gained but apparently at the cost of corruption, graft and scandal (DOC,DCF,DJJ)... the public should rightfully expect honest, accurate and competent oversight... Through incompetence or dishonesty (often both)the DJJ officials charged with protecting public interests have let us down. Check it out! Clean house at DJJ! Schembri was just the front man... ~Tax Payer

Governor Christ, St. Pete paper had an interesting special report today on the "costs" of Jeb's "out-sourcing" of state fucntions and tasks. It appears that the outcomes were mixed. There was some efficiency and savings gained but apparently at the cost of corruption, graft and scandal (DOC,DCF,DJJ). It would seem obvious that with millions of tax-payer dollars on the line; the public should rightfully expect honest, accurate and competent oversight of the for-profit contractors. DJJ has failed miserably in this regard. Through incompetence or dishonesty (often both)the DJJ officials charged with protecting public interests have let us down. Check it out! Clean house at DJJ! Schembri was just the front man for the questionable operation. ~Tax Payer

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12/30/06 Other: DJJ Genius of the week recognition goes to Mr. Rodney Baynard for his demonstration of the manly art of securing a youth when he broke the arm an incarcerated Kid at Greenville Hills. Dishonorable mention recognition goes to Jeb Bush for allowing "the Knishe" to resign. He should have been fired and charged as an accessory in the death of Martin Lee and the multiple incidents of fraud, abuse and cover-ups. ~Awards Committee

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12/30/06 Other: To "Love Working Here", You must be either one of the do-nothing lifer parasites,one of the poor-performing profit seekers or Schembi's mom. Check his record; he was a dirty crook back in NY before Jeb hired him. He was a pompous ass as Secretary. He is at least partially responsible for the corruption, contamination, abuse, cover-ups and death that permeates DJJ. Hopefully Chervanik, Pifer, Lorenzo and others will follow shortly! The decent people at DJJ know the truth. Guess you know what category that puts you in. ~Looking for a Better Day at DJJ

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12/29/06 Charlie Crist: Now that Schembri's resigned, Mr. Governor, take a look at the corruption and bribery he covered up and find somebody who will clean house. Just follow the contracting and ask yourself why contractors who perform poorly keep getting contracts. Ever consider having past performance reviews count in rating their proposals? Novel idea that just may work. ~Anonymous

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12/29/06 Other: Anthony Schembri sent an e-mail to all DJJ today saying he was resigning effective 1/2/07. Hallelujah. ~Anonymous

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12/29/06 Other: Schembri resigned today!!!! ~Anonymous

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12/29/06 Other: Schembri hits the dust. He announced his resignation today . He is GONE effective January 2. ~Anonymous

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