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Roll Call: 10 members present, 1 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 7:30 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Library Conference Room at 28 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE
MOTION was made by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the financial, credit and/or employment history of a particular person and/or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously approved to recess at 7:99 p.m., at which time the Board would attend the retiree reception in the Pelham Middle School Library Lobby.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN THE PMS LIBRARY
Motion to Approve and unanimously carried to reconvene in a public meeting. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Approve and unanimously carried 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
5.3 Opening Remarks
Mr. Brice called the reconvened meeting to order at approximately 8:40 p.m. and welcomed everyone to the last regularly scheduled Board meeting of this school year. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Eicher reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 23 staff and community members were in attendance.
Mr. Brice noted that tonight the Board is congratulating retiring teachers and also celebrating Ms. Martha Conforti, retiring Board Member. He also said that the Board would hear the Superintendent’s End-of-Year report.
Mr. Brice spoke a bit about Ms. Conforti’s background and presented her with an award from the Westchester-Putnam School Boards Association; Mr. Eicher gave a PowerPoint tribute referencing pages from the PMHS yearbook from the year Ms. Conforti graduated; Mr. Cavanagh presented Ms. Conforti with several textbooks from the classes she took during her high school years at PMHS and noted that she was a Memorial Tablet honoree; Dr. Lauro presented her with a traditional brass school bell. Ms. Deborah Larkin, PTA Council president, offered a beautiful bouquet of flowers to Ms. Conforti in gratitude of her service, achievements and contributions to the school and town.
Ms. Conforti thanked everyone. Said she has enjoyed being a part of the Board and has learned that we have a wonderful community.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 28, 2009
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. Conforti, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
With the consent of the Board, Mr. Brice moved to Item 10.5.
10.5 Resolution to Approve Title Change
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.6 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)
Ms. Burton introduced the candidates to the Board and public. Mr. Brice reported that during the Board's deliberations about reorganization we wanted to find the best people from within and he announced his pleasure at the three appointments that were made tonight. We were looking for leadership and am pleased to find it right here in Pelham.
Mr. Cavanagh asked that the hiring process to be explained. Ms. Burton accommodated him. Dr. Arden said that this is really a culmination of several years of hard work.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Bob Firneis gave a construction update on the elementary school projects, district-wide roofing projects, the high school exterior facade, high school phase I and also high school phase II.
At 9:25 p.m., Mr. Howard joined the meeting.
Frank Craine from Gisolfi Associates gave a Powerpoint update of the preliminary work that will lead up to construction. He also provided samples of shingles (for the Siwanoy roofing project), carpeting, tile, casework and paint for the Board to observe for the high school project.
Mr. Cavanagh, who noted that he was not originally a big proponent of the library renovation, said that he is now is happy to see that the project moving along. He suggested taking notes of the project in order to keep a historic record of what would be done. The Board thanked Mr. Craine for his presentation.
7.1 Superintendent’s End-of-Year Report
Dr. Lauro read his report into the record. He said that the public will also find the report on the district web site. Mr. Cavanagh would like to get a feeling for what kinds of initiatives Dr. Lauro and the administration is looking for next year.
Meeting Paused
Meeting Resumed
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Adam Bronstein, who recently resigned a position as a 4th and 5th grade teacher at Colonial School to become an assistant principal at Ardsley Middle School. He acknowledged the Colonial School community and staff, Dr. Rothstein, district curriculum coaches, Rob Roelle, Dr. Limato, Linda Mancia, Ms. Burton, and last but not least, Dr. Lauro. Thank you.
The Board wished Adam good luck saying that Pelham’s loss is Ardsley’s gain.
Martha Conforti thanked Nadia Gordon for taking the time to send a thank you note about her tenure saying that her sign of appreciation was very appreciated.
Mr. Howard arrived at the meeting.
Roll Call: 11 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
The Board agreed to vote on Items 9.1-9.6 together.
9.1 Motion to Approve a Contract with the Zurich University of Teacher Education
Motion to Approve as follows: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Approve as follows: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Approve a Contract with Kenneth B. Salzmann, Land Surveyor
9.3 Motion to Approve a Contract with SynreVoice Technologies, Inc.
9.4 Motion to Approve a Contract with Dynamic Web Services, LLC
9.5 Motion to Approve the Purchase of a Capital Projects Software Program
9.6 Motion to Approve Athletic Trainer Support Contract
9.7 Motion to Approve a Multi-Year Contract with Southern Westchester BOCES to Furnish Certain Network Printing Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.8 Motion to Extend Contract for Summer 2009 Transportation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.9 Motion to Award Bronxville, Eastchester, Pelham, Tuckahoe (BEPT) Consortium Transportation Contract for the 2009-2010 School Year
9.10 Motion to Approve New York Cooperative Bids for the 2009-2010 School Year
Motion to Table the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Table the following: (Approved)
9.11 Motion to Settle Certiorari Cases
The Board consented to divide this motion into two parts to accommodate the fact that four of them are also members of the Pelham Country Club.
Motion to 9.11-A Motion to Settle Certiorari Case - Pelham Country Club Moved by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to 9.11-A Motion to Settle Certiorari Case - Pelham Country Club (Approved)
Motion to Approve 9.11-B Motion to Settle Certiorari Case - Ensign Ribbon Burners, LLC. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Approve 9.11-B Motion to Settle Certiorari Case - Ensign Ribbon Burners, LLC. (Approved)
9.12 Resolution to Establish a Certiorari Reserve Fund for the Fiscal Year Ending 2008 in the Amount of $933,284
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.13 Motion to Accept Donations
Mr. Brice thanked everyone for their generosity.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.14 Resolution to Establish an Unemployment Insurance Payment Reserve Fund
9.14 and 9.15
Motion to Approve Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Approve (Approved) (Recorded at 02:29:59)
9.15 Resolution to Establish an Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve Fund
10.2 Motion to Approve Special Education Teachers for Kids-in-Action 2009-2010 Orientation Program
10 - 2 3-4
Motion to Approve Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Approve (Approved) (Recorded at 02:33:34)
10.8 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.1 Motion to Support Participation in The China Exchange Initiative
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.2 Motion to Approve Special Education Teachers for Kids-in-Action 2009-2010 Orientation Program
10.3 Motion to Approve ACE Learning Program Substitutions for Staff
10.4 Motion to Approve Special Education Summer Hours
10.7 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)
10.8 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Thank Mrs. Codella for her service.
10.9 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education
11. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Brice reminded everyone that the annual organizational meeting of the Board of Education has been scheduled for July 15, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Library.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:27 p.m. Moved by Ms. Conforti, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:27 p.m. (Approved)
Jun 22, 2009 Regular Board of Education Meeting
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Roll Call: 10 members present, 1 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 7:30 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Library Conference Room at 28 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE
MOTION was made by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the financial, credit and/or employment history of a particular person and/or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously approved to recess at 7:99 p.m., at which time the Board would attend the retiree reception in the Pelham Middle School Library Lobby.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN THE PMS LIBRARY
Motion to Approve and unanimously carried to reconvene in a public meeting. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Approve and unanimously carried 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
5.3 Opening Remarks
Mr. Brice called the reconvened meeting to order at approximately 8:40 p.m. and welcomed everyone to the last regularly scheduled Board meeting of this school year. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Eicher reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 23 staff and community members were in attendance.
Mr. Brice noted that tonight the Board is congratulating retiring teachers and also celebrating Ms. Martha Conforti, retiring Board Member. He also said that the Board would hear the Superintendent’s End-of-Year report.
Mr. Brice spoke a bit about Ms. Conforti’s background and presented her with an award from the Westchester-Putnam School Boards Association; Mr. Eicher gave a PowerPoint tribute referencing pages from the PMHS yearbook from the year Ms. Conforti graduated; Mr. Cavanagh presented Ms. Conforti with several textbooks from the classes she took during her high school years at PMHS and noted that she was a Memorial Tablet honoree; Dr. Lauro presented her with a traditional brass school bell. Ms. Deborah Larkin, PTA Council president, offered a beautiful bouquet of flowers to Ms. Conforti in gratitude of her service, achievements and contributions to the school and town.
Ms. Conforti thanked everyone. Said she has enjoyed being a part of the Board and has learned that we have a wonderful community.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 28, 2009
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. Conforti, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
With the consent of the Board, Mr. Brice moved to Item 10.5.
10.5 Resolution to Approve Title Change
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.6 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)
Ms. Burton introduced the candidates to the Board and public. Mr. Brice reported that during the Board's deliberations about reorganization we wanted to find the best people from within and he announced his pleasure at the three appointments that were made tonight. We were looking for leadership and am pleased to find it right here in Pelham.
Mr. Cavanagh asked that the hiring process to be explained. Ms. Burton accommodated him. Dr. Arden said that this is really a culmination of several years of hard work.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Bob Firneis gave a construction update on the elementary school projects, district-wide roofing projects, the high school exterior facade, high school phase I and also high school phase II.
At 9:25 p.m., Mr. Howard joined the meeting.
Frank Craine from Gisolfi Associates gave a Powerpoint update of the preliminary work that will lead up to construction. He also provided samples of shingles (for the Siwanoy roofing project), carpeting, tile, casework and paint for the Board to observe for the high school project.
Mr. Cavanagh, who noted that he was not originally a big proponent of the library renovation, said that he is now is happy to see that the project moving along. He suggested taking notes of the project in order to keep a historic record of what would be done. The Board thanked Mr. Craine for his presentation.
7.1 Superintendent’s End-of-Year Report
Dr. Lauro read his report into the record. He said that the public will also find the report on the district web site. Mr. Cavanagh would like to get a feeling for what kinds of initiatives Dr. Lauro and the administration is looking for next year.
Meeting Paused
Meeting Resumed
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Adam Bronstein, who recently resigned a position as a 4th and 5th grade teacher at Colonial School to become an assistant principal at Ardsley Middle School. He acknowledged the Colonial School community and staff, Dr. Rothstein, district curriculum coaches, Rob Roelle, Dr. Limato, Linda Mancia, Ms. Burton, and last but not least, Dr. Lauro. Thank you.
The Board wished Adam good luck saying that Pelham’s loss is Ardsley’s gain.
Martha Conforti thanked Nadia Gordon for taking the time to send a thank you note about her tenure saying that her sign of appreciation was very appreciated.
Mr. Howard arrived at the meeting.
Roll Call: 11 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
The Board agreed to vote on Items 9.1-9.6 together.
9.1 Motion to Approve a Contract with the Zurich University of Teacher Education
Motion to Approve as follows: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Approve as follows: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Approve a Contract with Kenneth B. Salzmann, Land Surveyor
9.3 Motion to Approve a Contract with SynreVoice Technologies, Inc.
9.4 Motion to Approve a Contract with Dynamic Web Services, LLC
9.5 Motion to Approve the Purchase of a Capital Projects Software Program
9.6 Motion to Approve Athletic Trainer Support Contract
9.7 Motion to Approve a Multi-Year Contract with Southern Westchester BOCES to Furnish Certain Network Printing Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.8 Motion to Extend Contract for Summer 2009 Transportation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.9 Motion to Award Bronxville, Eastchester, Pelham, Tuckahoe (BEPT) Consortium Transportation Contract for the 2009-2010 School Year
9.10 Motion to Approve New York Cooperative Bids for the 2009-2010 School Year
Motion to Table the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Table the following: (Approved)
9.11 Motion to Settle Certiorari Cases
The Board consented to divide this motion into two parts to accommodate the fact that four of them are also members of the Pelham Country Club.
Motion to 9.11-A Motion to Settle Certiorari Case - Pelham Country Club Moved by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to 9.11-A Motion to Settle Certiorari Case - Pelham Country Club (Approved)
Motion to Approve 9.11-B Motion to Settle Certiorari Case - Ensign Ribbon Burners, LLC. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Approve 9.11-B Motion to Settle Certiorari Case - Ensign Ribbon Burners, LLC. (Approved)
9.12 Resolution to Establish a Certiorari Reserve Fund for the Fiscal Year Ending 2008 in the Amount of $933,284
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.13 Motion to Accept Donations
Mr. Brice thanked everyone for their generosity.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.14 Resolution to Establish an Unemployment Insurance Payment Reserve Fund
9.14 and 9.15
Motion to Approve Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Approve (Approved) (Recorded at 02:29:59)
9.15 Resolution to Establish an Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve Fund
10.2 Motion to Approve Special Education Teachers for Kids-in-Action 2009-2010 Orientation Program
10 - 2 3-4
Motion to Approve Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Approve (Approved) (Recorded at 02:33:34)
10.8 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.1 Motion to Support Participation in The China Exchange Initiative
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.2 Motion to Approve Special Education Teachers for Kids-in-Action 2009-2010 Orientation Program
10.3 Motion to Approve ACE Learning Program Substitutions for Staff
10.4 Motion to Approve Special Education Summer Hours
10.7 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)
10.8 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Thank Mrs. Codella for her service.
10.9 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education
11. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Brice reminded everyone that the annual organizational meeting of the Board of Education has been scheduled for July 15, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Library.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:27 p.m. Moved by Ms. Conforti, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:27 p.m. (Approved)
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