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Roll Call: 11 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 7:35 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Conference Room at 28 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE
MOTION was made by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mr. Eicher and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the financial, credit or employment history of a particular person and/or corporation and the record of a particular student.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously approved 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 - PMS LIBRARY
MOTION was made by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously carried to reconvene in a public meeting.
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:30 P.M.
5.1 Pledge of Allegiance
5.2 Reiteration of Executive Session Motions
5.3 Opening Remarks
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 8:34 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Library and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Eicher reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately four community members/staff were in attendance.
Mr. Brice announced a presentation by the Pelham Education Foundation, represented by Jeanne Radvany and Cathy Draper, and also a BOE Policy Committee update.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of April 13, 2009
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Pelham Education Foundation Update
Mrs. Jeanne Radvany, Pelham Education Foundation President and Ms. Cathy Draper, PEF Vice President and Project Development Chair, presented three grants to the school district:
* $97,048 to fund phase 1 of 21st century learning tools for teaching and learning initiative
* $ 3,500 - money collected by Junior League’s
Pelham Loves to Read
initiative to PMS for library books
* $ 3,505 - donations in memory of Dr. and Mrs. Stavola - used to enhance the district’s special education program
Motion to approve resolution that the Board of Education accept monetary donations in the amounts of $3,500, $3,505, and $97,048 and that its gratitude be bestowed upon the donor, The Pelham Education Foundation. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to approve resolution that the Board of Education accept monetary donations in the amounts of $3,500, $3,505, and $97,048 and that its gratitude be bestowed upon the donor, The Pelham Education Foundation. (Approved)
The Board thanked the presenters. Mrs. Kiernan commended the PEF for their ability to make this project come alive.
Exploratorium
was outstanding. She called the PEF a true partner to the district and thanked them for their very collaborative and creative board. She expressed the Board’s appreciation for the Foundation’s efforts.
7.2 Board Policy Committee Update
Mr. Cavanagh, as the chair of the Board’s Policy Committee, reported on how the proposed review of the district policy manual should be approached. He noted that the next step is to go through each policy for style and substance, reflective of Pelham. It will be especially important to review current policies to see if any require legal review.
Mr. Cavanagh also noted that this policy review must be a team effort. Administrators as well as Board Members have already started drafting sections and we hope to begin discussions on these drafts this summer. He also said that we need to strive to adopt a large number of the policies at one time because the new policy manual has a different numbering system and we do not want two competing policy books - it would be too confusing.
The committee’s proposed time table allows for three policy readings. Tonight’s meeting is considered the first reading. The second reading will hopefully be some time this summer and the third (and final) reading is proposed for September or October.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none, Mr. Brice moved forward on the agenda.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Accept Financial Report for the Period Ending April 30, 2009
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Accept Payment of Obligation
9.3 Motion to Approve a Contract with Educational Data Services, Inc.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Enter a Five-Year Contract with Southern Westchester BOCES to Furnish Certain Computer Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5 Motion to Extend a Contract with Management Advisory Group Special Services, Inc.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.6 Motion to Designate Equipment and Books Obsolete
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.7 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve Items 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Conforti.
Remaining items were addressed in Motion 7.1
Vote to Approve Items 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8. (Approved)
9.8 Motions Pertaining to the Annual School Budget Vote and Member Election
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Conforti.
Mr. Rubbo read the names of the persons who were being appointed to serve as Inspectors of Election and as members of the Board of Registration for the annual budget vote and member election, thanking them for their service to the school district.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.3 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Conforti.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Lauro said that the Board of Education will soon have a discussion regarding a change in graduation requirements on the 9th grade writing course and would welcome input from parents. Mrs. Conforti reminded everyone about tomorrow’s CIAC meeting in the BEPT Center. Also Mr. Brice reminded everyone about the school budget vote and member election in the PMHS main gym from 7 AM to 9 PM. Please remember to vote.
Mr. Cavanagh and the rest of the Board thanked Mr. Eicher for admirably representing the Board during his campaign for reelection.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:05 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Conforti.
Vote to approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:05 p.m. (Approved)
May 18, 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 - 7:30 P.M. - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 7:35 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Conference Room at 28 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE
MOTION was made by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mr. Eicher and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the financial, credit or employment history of a particular person and/or corporation and the record of a particular student.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously approved 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 - PMS LIBRARY
MOTION was made by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously carried to reconvene in a public meeting.
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:30 P.M.
5.1 Pledge of Allegiance
5.2 Reiteration of Executive Session Motions
5.3 Opening Remarks
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 8:34 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Library and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Eicher reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately four community members/staff were in attendance.
Mr. Brice announced a presentation by the Pelham Education Foundation, represented by Jeanne Radvany and Cathy Draper, and also a BOE Policy Committee update.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of April 13, 2009
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Pelham Education Foundation Update
Mrs. Jeanne Radvany, Pelham Education Foundation President and Ms. Cathy Draper, PEF Vice President and Project Development Chair, presented three grants to the school district:
* $97,048 to fund phase 1 of 21st century learning tools for teaching and learning initiative
* $ 3,500 - money collected by Junior League’s
Pelham Loves to Read
initiative to PMS for library books
* $ 3,505 - donations in memory of Dr. and Mrs. Stavola - used to enhance the district’s special education program
Motion to approve resolution that the Board of Education accept monetary donations in the amounts of $3,500, $3,505, and $97,048 and that its gratitude be bestowed upon the donor, The Pelham Education Foundation. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to approve resolution that the Board of Education accept monetary donations in the amounts of $3,500, $3,505, and $97,048 and that its gratitude be bestowed upon the donor, The Pelham Education Foundation. (Approved)
The Board thanked the presenters. Mrs. Kiernan commended the PEF for their ability to make this project come alive.
Exploratorium
was outstanding. She called the PEF a true partner to the district and thanked them for their very collaborative and creative board. She expressed the Board’s appreciation for the Foundation’s efforts.
7.2 Board Policy Committee Update
Mr. Cavanagh, as the chair of the Board’s Policy Committee, reported on how the proposed review of the district policy manual should be approached. He noted that the next step is to go through each policy for style and substance, reflective of Pelham. It will be especially important to review current policies to see if any require legal review.
Mr. Cavanagh also noted that this policy review must be a team effort. Administrators as well as Board Members have already started drafting sections and we hope to begin discussions on these drafts this summer. He also said that we need to strive to adopt a large number of the policies at one time because the new policy manual has a different numbering system and we do not want two competing policy books - it would be too confusing.
The committee’s proposed time table allows for three policy readings. Tonight’s meeting is considered the first reading. The second reading will hopefully be some time this summer and the third (and final) reading is proposed for September or October.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none, Mr. Brice moved forward on the agenda.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Accept Financial Report for the Period Ending April 30, 2009
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Accept Payment of Obligation
9.3 Motion to Approve a Contract with Educational Data Services, Inc.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Enter a Five-Year Contract with Southern Westchester BOCES to Furnish Certain Computer Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5 Motion to Extend a Contract with Management Advisory Group Special Services, Inc.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.6 Motion to Designate Equipment and Books Obsolete
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.7 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve Items 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Conforti.
Remaining items were addressed in Motion 7.1
Vote to Approve Items 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8. (Approved)
9.8 Motions Pertaining to the Annual School Budget Vote and Member Election
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Conforti.
Mr. Rubbo read the names of the persons who were being appointed to serve as Inspectors of Election and as members of the Board of Registration for the annual budget vote and member election, thanking them for their service to the school district.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.3 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Conforti.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Lauro said that the Board of Education will soon have a discussion regarding a change in graduation requirements on the 9th grade writing course and would welcome input from parents. Mrs. Conforti reminded everyone about tomorrow’s CIAC meeting in the BEPT Center. Also Mr. Brice reminded everyone about the school budget vote and member election in the PMHS main gym from 7 AM to 9 PM. Please remember to vote.
Mr. Cavanagh and the rest of the Board thanked Mr. Eicher for admirably representing the Board during his campaign for reelection.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:05 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Conforti.
Vote to approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:05 p.m. (Approved)
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