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Roll Call: 11 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M. - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School COnference Room at 28 Franklin Place.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE EMPLOYMENT AND/OR FINANCIAL HISTORY OF A PARTICULAR PERSON AND/OR CORPORATION
Motion to GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE EMPLOYMENT AND/OR FINANCIAL HISTORY OF A PARTICULAR PERSON AND/OR CORPORATION and the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE EMPLOYMENT AND/OR FINANCIAL HISTORY OF A PARTICULAR PERSON AND/OR CORPORATION and the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property. (Approved)
3. ANTICIPATED MOTION TO RECESS
Motion to RECESS at 8:32 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to RECESS at 8:32 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. (Approved)
4. ANTICIPATED MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN THE PMS LIBRARY
Motion to reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:30 P.M.
Mr. Brice called the reconvened meeting to order at approximately 8:45 p.m. and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Eicher reiterated the previous executive session motions, adding that the Board also discussed collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law. Approximately 100 community members/staff were in attendance.
Mr. Brice said that the Board would continue its discussion on the proposed budget and hear a construction update.
This evening the Board also had the privledge of recognizing the PMHS varsity Hockey team, who placed second in the state championship game played in Utica, N.Y. over the weekend. Mr. Brice noted that this was the first time in the history of the Pelham Schools that our hockey team went to the state finals. He went on to say that the competion was very tough and that our team represented us extremely well. Accolades were given to Coach Witz, Coach Marrone and Athletic Director, Mr. DelVecchio. In turn, Mr. DelVecchio and Principal Clark congratulated the team and their parents thanking them for their dedication, support and hard work. Mrs. Clark presented each player with a certificate and Mr. DelVecchio praised the team for their sportsmanship. Mr. Cavanagh also presented the team with a few small tokens of appreciation. Mr. DelVecchio noted that the entire team would be honored as "athletes of the week."
5.1 Pledge of Allegiance
5.2 Reiteration of Executive Session Motions
5.3 Opening Remarks
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 23, 2009
6.2 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of February 28, 2009
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORT
7.1 Continuation of Line-by-Line Review of 2009-2010 Preliminary Budget
Mr. Brice briefly described the budget process for the audience.
Dr. Lauro then asked Mr. Rubbo to do a short overview of the preliminary budget.
7.1.1 Attendance and Building Security
The Board continued its February 28th, line-by-line discussion of the proposed budget. This budget line is related to security concerns revolving around construction, event coverage and residency investigations, to name a few reasons.
7.1.2 Guidance and Health
Mr. Brice announced that, tonight, the Board is implementing a test of our Granicus program for the first time. Eventually, we will have the ability to use video streaming to make our meetings more available to the public.
Mr. Farrell, Director of Guidance Services reported on the lines in his budget. The Board discussed this budget line with Mr. Farrell. Mrs. Matthews presented clarification on some points.
Mrs. Kiernan left the meeting at 9:47 p. m.
Mrs. Kiernan returned to the meeting 9:48 p. m.
Mr. Brice called for any further questions from the Board. Hearing none, he moved forward on the agenda.
Dr. Arden reported that several parents had asked her about the full time versus part time reading teacher position. Dr. Arden asked Ms. Burton to please explain her recommendation on staffing this position.
7.2 Construction Update
Mr. Eicher reported on the roof projects, roofing bids, Phase I of the high school, asbestos removal, SED approval of projects and interest rate risks. The Board also briefly discussed the timing of these projects.
7.3 Budget Hearing
Previous budget discussion constituted this hearing.
Meeting Paused
Meeting Resumed
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Brice called for public comment. He requested that each participant adhere to a three minute time allowance, to please address the Board and to come forward so that the audience could hear and see them.
The community comments concerned:
* Maintaining all reading teachers
* Zero-based tax increase requests
* Losing teachers and creating administrators
* Asking administration to take a pay freeze
* Reconsideration of the guidance counselor proposal in the administrative reorganization proposal
* Possible changes/cuts in administration Remember that team concept is central to our Middle School
* Balance of cuts of teachers to administrators Renegotiation of existing transportation contracts
* Investigation of pension contributions
* Making hard decisions – look at contracts for all staff Remember community members who have no children in the schools
* Proposed administrative reorganization requires better explanation An explanation of zero-based budgeting – did it really started from zero
* Energy costs
* Home values will stay up if we support our schools
Hearing no further comments, Mr. Brice thanked everyone for coming tonight.
Mr. Cavanagh requested further information on team leader responsibilities and what the changes would be.
Meeting Paused
Meeting Resumed
Meeting Paused
Meeting Resumed
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. Conforti, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.1 Motion to Accept Financial Report for the Period Ending February 28, 2009
9.2 Motion to Accept Payment of Obligation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
9.3 Motion to Approve a Contract with Capital Markets Advisors, LLC for Services
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
9.4 Resolution of the Pelham Union Free School District, New York (the "District") Declaring the Findings of the District With Respect to the Proposals for the Tax-Exempt Lease Financing Of Said School District and Other Determinations in Connection Therewith
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
9.5 Motion to Approve the Payment of Emergency Repair of Sewer Pipes at Hutchinson Elementary School
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
9.6 Resolution to Approve Budget Transfers - 2008-2009 Budget
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
9.7 Motion to Accept Donations
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
9.8 Resolution to Set Compensation for Hearing Officer
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
Motion to Approve the following as corrected: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Vote to Approve the following as corrected: (Approved)
(Ms. Leighton's annual salary will be prorated at
.5
of $47.349., Class I, Step A....)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
10.3 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. Conforti, seconded by Dr. Arden.
10.4 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education (Confidential)
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Motion to Approve the following as corrected: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
10.5 Motion to Approve Schedule E - Salary Reclassification for Professional Staff
(B+45 Inc. Masters) Step 9 salary is
$87,381
.)
Vote to Approve the following as corrected: (Approved)
10.6 Motion to Appoint a Hearing Officer
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
11. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Lauro announced that the Board would next meet on Monday, March 30th for continuing discussion of the budget.
Mr. Brice strongly reminded parents of the state-mandated application deadline of April 1, 2009 to apply for transportation needed in the 2009-2010 school year.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to adjourn the meeting at approximately 12:19 a.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to adjourn the meeting at approximately 12:19 a.m. (Approved)
Mar 16, 2009 Regular Board of Education Meeting
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Roll Call: 11 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M. - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School COnference Room at 28 Franklin Place.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE EMPLOYMENT AND/OR FINANCIAL HISTORY OF A PARTICULAR PERSON AND/OR CORPORATION
Motion to GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE EMPLOYMENT AND/OR FINANCIAL HISTORY OF A PARTICULAR PERSON AND/OR CORPORATION and the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE EMPLOYMENT AND/OR FINANCIAL HISTORY OF A PARTICULAR PERSON AND/OR CORPORATION and the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property. (Approved)
3. ANTICIPATED MOTION TO RECESS
Motion to RECESS at 8:32 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to RECESS at 8:32 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. (Approved)
4. ANTICIPATED MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN THE PMS LIBRARY
Motion to reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:30 P.M.
Mr. Brice called the reconvened meeting to order at approximately 8:45 p.m. and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Eicher reiterated the previous executive session motions, adding that the Board also discussed collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law. Approximately 100 community members/staff were in attendance.
Mr. Brice said that the Board would continue its discussion on the proposed budget and hear a construction update.
This evening the Board also had the privledge of recognizing the PMHS varsity Hockey team, who placed second in the state championship game played in Utica, N.Y. over the weekend. Mr. Brice noted that this was the first time in the history of the Pelham Schools that our hockey team went to the state finals. He went on to say that the competion was very tough and that our team represented us extremely well. Accolades were given to Coach Witz, Coach Marrone and Athletic Director, Mr. DelVecchio. In turn, Mr. DelVecchio and Principal Clark congratulated the team and their parents thanking them for their dedication, support and hard work. Mrs. Clark presented each player with a certificate and Mr. DelVecchio praised the team for their sportsmanship. Mr. Cavanagh also presented the team with a few small tokens of appreciation. Mr. DelVecchio noted that the entire team would be honored as "athletes of the week."
5.1 Pledge of Allegiance
5.2 Reiteration of Executive Session Motions
5.3 Opening Remarks
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 23, 2009
6.2 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of February 28, 2009
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORT
7.1 Continuation of Line-by-Line Review of 2009-2010 Preliminary Budget
Mr. Brice briefly described the budget process for the audience.
Dr. Lauro then asked Mr. Rubbo to do a short overview of the preliminary budget.
7.1.1 Attendance and Building Security
The Board continued its February 28th, line-by-line discussion of the proposed budget. This budget line is related to security concerns revolving around construction, event coverage and residency investigations, to name a few reasons.
7.1.2 Guidance and Health
Mr. Brice announced that, tonight, the Board is implementing a test of our Granicus program for the first time. Eventually, we will have the ability to use video streaming to make our meetings more available to the public.
Mr. Farrell, Director of Guidance Services reported on the lines in his budget. The Board discussed this budget line with Mr. Farrell. Mrs. Matthews presented clarification on some points.
Mrs. Kiernan left the meeting at 9:47 p. m.
Mrs. Kiernan returned to the meeting 9:48 p. m.
Mr. Brice called for any further questions from the Board. Hearing none, he moved forward on the agenda.
Dr. Arden reported that several parents had asked her about the full time versus part time reading teacher position. Dr. Arden asked Ms. Burton to please explain her recommendation on staffing this position.
7.2 Construction Update
Mr. Eicher reported on the roof projects, roofing bids, Phase I of the high school, asbestos removal, SED approval of projects and interest rate risks. The Board also briefly discussed the timing of these projects.
7.3 Budget Hearing
Previous budget discussion constituted this hearing.
Meeting Paused
Meeting Resumed
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Brice called for public comment. He requested that each participant adhere to a three minute time allowance, to please address the Board and to come forward so that the audience could hear and see them.
The community comments concerned:
* Maintaining all reading teachers
* Zero-based tax increase requests
* Losing teachers and creating administrators
* Asking administration to take a pay freeze
* Reconsideration of the guidance counselor proposal in the administrative reorganization proposal
* Possible changes/cuts in administration Remember that team concept is central to our Middle School
* Balance of cuts of teachers to administrators Renegotiation of existing transportation contracts
* Investigation of pension contributions
* Making hard decisions – look at contracts for all staff Remember community members who have no children in the schools
* Proposed administrative reorganization requires better explanation An explanation of zero-based budgeting – did it really started from zero
* Energy costs
* Home values will stay up if we support our schools
Hearing no further comments, Mr. Brice thanked everyone for coming tonight.
Mr. Cavanagh requested further information on team leader responsibilities and what the changes would be.
Meeting Paused
Meeting Resumed
Meeting Paused
Meeting Resumed
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. Conforti, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.1 Motion to Accept Financial Report for the Period Ending February 28, 2009
9.2 Motion to Accept Payment of Obligation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
9.3 Motion to Approve a Contract with Capital Markets Advisors, LLC for Services
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
9.4 Resolution of the Pelham Union Free School District, New York (the "District") Declaring the Findings of the District With Respect to the Proposals for the Tax-Exempt Lease Financing Of Said School District and Other Determinations in Connection Therewith
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
9.5 Motion to Approve the Payment of Emergency Repair of Sewer Pipes at Hutchinson Elementary School
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
9.6 Resolution to Approve Budget Transfers - 2008-2009 Budget
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
9.7 Motion to Accept Donations
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
9.8 Resolution to Set Compensation for Hearing Officer
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
Motion to Approve the following as corrected: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Vote to Approve the following as corrected: (Approved)
(Ms. Leighton's annual salary will be prorated at
.5
of $47.349., Class I, Step A....)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
10.3 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. Conforti, seconded by Dr. Arden.
10.4 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education (Confidential)
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Motion to Approve the following as corrected: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
10.5 Motion to Approve Schedule E - Salary Reclassification for Professional Staff
(B+45 Inc. Masters) Step 9 salary is
$87,381
.)
Vote to Approve the following as corrected: (Approved)
10.6 Motion to Appoint a Hearing Officer
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
11. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Lauro announced that the Board would next meet on Monday, March 30th for continuing discussion of the budget.
Mr. Brice strongly reminded parents of the state-mandated application deadline of April 1, 2009 to apply for transportation needed in the 2009-2010 school year.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to adjourn the meeting at approximately 12:19 a.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to adjourn the meeting at approximately 12:19 a.m. (Approved)
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