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1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCE ROOM
Roll call (10 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused)
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Ms. Conforti and unaninously carried, to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law (Pelham Teachers' Association), the employment history of a particular person and/or corporation and matters pertaining to the record of a particular student.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Ms. Conforti, and unanimously carried to recess at 8:29 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN THE PMS LIBRARY
Motion to reconvene in a public meeting. Moved by Ms. Conforti, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:30 P.M.
5.1 Pledge of Allegiance
5.2 Reiteration of Executive Session Motions
Mr. Brice called the reconvened meeting to order at approximately 8:35 p.m. and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. In Mr. Eicher's absence, Mr. Brice reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately five community members were in attendance.
5.3 Opening Remarks
Mr. Brice stated that recent Board meetings had focused on the district budget but that tonight the Board would hear an update on the Tri-States Consortium Math Study. The Board would also hear an update on the bond construction.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of March 30, 2009
Motion to Approve the following as amended: Moved by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
(Item 9.4: It was noted that even though a second to the motion was originally omitted, the Board did intend to unanimously agree to postpone the Motion to Approve the Purchse of a Capital Projects Software Program.)
Vote to Approve the following as amended: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Construction and Bond Update
Mr. Brice gave an update of the capital projects:
* Pelham Middle School Snow Guards
* Roofing Projects at Peleham Memorial High School, Siwanoy, Hutchinson and Prospect Hill Elementary Schools
* Pelham Memorial High School Phase I Renovations
* Pelham Memorial High School Phase II Renovations
Mr. Brice announced that because some bids were coming in lower than expected, some project alternates would likely be completed. Mr. Brice took the opportunity to clarify bidding procedures and process.
Mrs. Kiernan left the meeting at 8:59 p.m.
7.2 Tri-States Math Study Update
Kathy McGrath gave a brief update on the recent visitation from the Tri-State Consortium on April 15, 16, 17. Over recent years, Tri-States has conducted four separate evaluations. This particular year, they did an in-depth evaluation of our math curriculum. Mr. McGrath said that a written report will be sent to the district in several weeks. The Board thanked Mrs. McGrath for a job well done.
7.3 E-Chalk
Mr. Cavanagh, representing the Board’s Program Committee, asked the administration to conduct a survey that would reflect how much and how effectively eChalk is being used. The detail would be used to prepare a report for the program committee to present to the community. Mr. Cavanagh would like to do it this month and would like detail by person. Dr. Arden asked if the students had ever been surveyed. Mrs. McGrath responded to Mr. Cavanagh’s questions.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none, Mr. Brice moved forward on the agenda.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. Conforti, seconded by Dr. Arden.
9.1 Motion to Accept Financial Report for the Period Ending March 31, 2009
9.2 Motion to Accept Payment of Obligation
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Settle Certiorari Cases
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Approve District Auditors
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve the 2009-2010 Estimated Administrative Budget for the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. Conforti, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.2 Resolution to Cast Ballot for Election to Board of Cooperative Educational Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.3 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.4 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following as amended: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following as amended: (Approved)
Item 1 was withdrawn from Schedule C.
11. NEW BUSINESS
The school community should know that our nursing staff is addressing the swine flu concern. We plan to send out information to parents shortly.
The next Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5 at 8:00 p.m. during which time the Board will conduct the state-mandated budget hearing.
Please be reminded that there will be a Board of Education candidates’ forum in the Pelham Middle School Library at 7:30 p.m.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:28 p.m. Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mr. Brice.
Vote to Adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:28 p.m. (Approved)
Apr 28, 2009 Regular Board of Education Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCE ROOM
Roll call (10 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused)
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Ms. Conforti and unaninously carried, to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law (Pelham Teachers' Association), the employment history of a particular person and/or corporation and matters pertaining to the record of a particular student.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Ms. Conforti, and unanimously carried to recess at 8:29 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN THE PMS LIBRARY
Motion to reconvene in a public meeting. Moved by Ms. Conforti, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:30 P.M.
5.1 Pledge of Allegiance
5.2 Reiteration of Executive Session Motions
Mr. Brice called the reconvened meeting to order at approximately 8:35 p.m. and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. In Mr. Eicher's absence, Mr. Brice reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately five community members were in attendance.
5.3 Opening Remarks
Mr. Brice stated that recent Board meetings had focused on the district budget but that tonight the Board would hear an update on the Tri-States Consortium Math Study. The Board would also hear an update on the bond construction.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of March 30, 2009
Motion to Approve the following as amended: Moved by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
(Item 9.4: It was noted that even though a second to the motion was originally omitted, the Board did intend to unanimously agree to postpone the Motion to Approve the Purchse of a Capital Projects Software Program.)
Vote to Approve the following as amended: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Construction and Bond Update
Mr. Brice gave an update of the capital projects:
* Pelham Middle School Snow Guards
* Roofing Projects at Peleham Memorial High School, Siwanoy, Hutchinson and Prospect Hill Elementary Schools
* Pelham Memorial High School Phase I Renovations
* Pelham Memorial High School Phase II Renovations
Mr. Brice announced that because some bids were coming in lower than expected, some project alternates would likely be completed. Mr. Brice took the opportunity to clarify bidding procedures and process.
Mrs. Kiernan left the meeting at 8:59 p.m.
7.2 Tri-States Math Study Update
Kathy McGrath gave a brief update on the recent visitation from the Tri-State Consortium on April 15, 16, 17. Over recent years, Tri-States has conducted four separate evaluations. This particular year, they did an in-depth evaluation of our math curriculum. Mr. McGrath said that a written report will be sent to the district in several weeks. The Board thanked Mrs. McGrath for a job well done.
7.3 E-Chalk
Mr. Cavanagh, representing the Board’s Program Committee, asked the administration to conduct a survey that would reflect how much and how effectively eChalk is being used. The detail would be used to prepare a report for the program committee to present to the community. Mr. Cavanagh would like to do it this month and would like detail by person. Dr. Arden asked if the students had ever been surveyed. Mrs. McGrath responded to Mr. Cavanagh’s questions.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none, Mr. Brice moved forward on the agenda.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. Conforti, seconded by Dr. Arden.
9.1 Motion to Accept Financial Report for the Period Ending March 31, 2009
9.2 Motion to Accept Payment of Obligation
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Settle Certiorari Cases
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Approve District Auditors
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve the 2009-2010 Estimated Administrative Budget for the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. Conforti, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.2 Resolution to Cast Ballot for Election to Board of Cooperative Educational Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.3 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.4 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following as amended: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following as amended: (Approved)
Item 1 was withdrawn from Schedule C.
11. NEW BUSINESS
The school community should know that our nursing staff is addressing the swine flu concern. We plan to send out information to parents shortly.
The next Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5 at 8:00 p.m. during which time the Board will conduct the state-mandated budget hearing.
Please be reminded that there will be a Board of Education candidates’ forum in the Pelham Middle School Library at 7:30 p.m.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:28 p.m. Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mr. Brice.
Vote to Adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:28 p.m. (Approved)
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