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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at 7:40 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 Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service law and the financial, credit and employment history of a particular person and or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mr. Hearle and unanimously carried to recess at 8:34 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 was made by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously approved to reconvene in a public meeting.
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:30 P.M.
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 two community members/staff were in attendance.
Mr. Brice announced that tonight’s regular business meeting would be the first meeting since the start of school. He also offered congratulations to Mrs. Gail Orfei and the students who produced the high school yearbook for the recent awards they were given.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of June 26, 2009
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Finance Committee
The Finance Committee met on September 15th and has already begun discussing the 2010-2011 budget.
7.2 Community Engagement Committee
This committee met on September 14th. Mr. Hearle reported that he and the committee are assessing the school district's available assets so that they can then determine what precise steps need to be taken to better engage the community.
7.3 Audit Committee
Mrs. Kiernan noted that the Audit Committee met just this evening with the external auditing firm and reviewed the internal auditor’s report. There will be an audit report at the October 5, 2010 Board meeting.
7.4 Policy Committee
Dr. Arden reported that this committee met on September 16th, and agreed to finish the district policy book. Each committee member has a section to review and due dates of presentation to the Board as a whole.
7.5 Plan and Procedures to Minimize Disruption to the Educational Program
Dr. Lauro reported on how he and the administration will handle the preservation of the instructional program during any long-term student absences. Dr. Lauro and the Board had a brief discussion of this proposal.
7.6 Superintendent/Board of Education Goals
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mr. Brice read the 2009-2010 goals for the Board and the Superintendent and briefly explained the Board’s intention concerning each one.
7.7 Board of Education Study Session/Report Topics
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Dr. Lauro reviewed the proposed listing with the Board, who commented and/or had several questions.
7.8 Board of Education Committee Roles and Responsibilities
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Brice recognized Mr. Jamie Weyndling, Colonial and PMS parent, who asked the Board to consider moving the middle school start time to later in the mornings. Mr. Brice said the Board would look into it and there will be further discussion.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Accept Financial Report for the Periods Ending June 30, 2009, July 31, 2009 and August 31, 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 Payments of Obligation
9.3 Motion to Approve Assistive Technology Training Proposal
9.6 Motion to Approve Children's Hearing Institute for Audiologic Management Services
9.7 Motion to Approve a Contract with Coughlin Foundotos Cullen & Danowski, LLP for Risk Assessment Services
9.10 Motion to Approve a Contract with the Civil Service Employee's Association Employee Benefit Fund
9.11 Motion to Approve Angelo M. Rubbo as Purchasing Agent for the Pelham Union Free School District
9.14 Resolution to Approve Budget Transfers - 2008-2009 Budget
9.15 Resolution to Approve an Agreement with the YMCA
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Approve Occupational Therapy Contract
Motion to Table the following: Moved by Mr. Brice, no second required.
Vote to Table the following: (Approved)
9.5 Motion to Approval of Acceptance of a 2009-2010 Contract For Educational Services
9.8 Motion to Approve a Contract with BOCES for Infinite Campus Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Dr. Arden said that it is time to see activation of the parent module.
9.9 Motion to Approve the 2009-2010 BOCES Contract
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.12 Motion to Settle Certiorari Cases
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.13 Motion to Transfer Funds to the Debt Service Fund
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mr. Brice.
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 Mr. Cavanagh.
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 Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.4 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
PACT is selling really nice calendars which contain school district events - $12.00 for one large and one small.
Mr. Cavanagh gave a "shout out" for the Pelham Marching Band who marched at the University of Delaware.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:40 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:40 p.m. (Approved)
Sep 21, 2009 Regular Board of Education Meeting
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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at 7:40 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 Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service law and the financial, credit and employment history of a particular person and or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mr. Hearle and unanimously carried to recess at 8:34 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 was made by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously approved to reconvene in a public meeting.
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:30 P.M.
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 two community members/staff were in attendance.
Mr. Brice announced that tonight’s regular business meeting would be the first meeting since the start of school. He also offered congratulations to Mrs. Gail Orfei and the students who produced the high school yearbook for the recent awards they were given.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of June 26, 2009
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Finance Committee
The Finance Committee met on September 15th and has already begun discussing the 2010-2011 budget.
7.2 Community Engagement Committee
This committee met on September 14th. Mr. Hearle reported that he and the committee are assessing the school district's available assets so that they can then determine what precise steps need to be taken to better engage the community.
7.3 Audit Committee
Mrs. Kiernan noted that the Audit Committee met just this evening with the external auditing firm and reviewed the internal auditor’s report. There will be an audit report at the October 5, 2010 Board meeting.
7.4 Policy Committee
Dr. Arden reported that this committee met on September 16th, and agreed to finish the district policy book. Each committee member has a section to review and due dates of presentation to the Board as a whole.
7.5 Plan and Procedures to Minimize Disruption to the Educational Program
Dr. Lauro reported on how he and the administration will handle the preservation of the instructional program during any long-term student absences. Dr. Lauro and the Board had a brief discussion of this proposal.
7.6 Superintendent/Board of Education Goals
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mr. Brice read the 2009-2010 goals for the Board and the Superintendent and briefly explained the Board’s intention concerning each one.
7.7 Board of Education Study Session/Report Topics
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Dr. Lauro reviewed the proposed listing with the Board, who commented and/or had several questions.
7.8 Board of Education Committee Roles and Responsibilities
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Brice recognized Mr. Jamie Weyndling, Colonial and PMS parent, who asked the Board to consider moving the middle school start time to later in the mornings. Mr. Brice said the Board would look into it and there will be further discussion.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Accept Financial Report for the Periods Ending June 30, 2009, July 31, 2009 and August 31, 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 Payments of Obligation
9.3 Motion to Approve Assistive Technology Training Proposal
9.6 Motion to Approve Children's Hearing Institute for Audiologic Management Services
9.7 Motion to Approve a Contract with Coughlin Foundotos Cullen & Danowski, LLP for Risk Assessment Services
9.10 Motion to Approve a Contract with the Civil Service Employee's Association Employee Benefit Fund
9.11 Motion to Approve Angelo M. Rubbo as Purchasing Agent for the Pelham Union Free School District
9.14 Resolution to Approve Budget Transfers - 2008-2009 Budget
9.15 Resolution to Approve an Agreement with the YMCA
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Approve Occupational Therapy Contract
Motion to Table the following: Moved by Mr. Brice, no second required.
Vote to Table the following: (Approved)
9.5 Motion to Approval of Acceptance of a 2009-2010 Contract For Educational Services
9.8 Motion to Approve a Contract with BOCES for Infinite Campus Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Dr. Arden said that it is time to see activation of the parent module.
9.9 Motion to Approve the 2009-2010 BOCES Contract
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.12 Motion to Settle Certiorari Cases
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.13 Motion to Transfer Funds to the Debt Service Fund
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mr. Brice.
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 Mr. Cavanagh.
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 Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.4 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
PACT is selling really nice calendars which contain school district events - $12.00 for one large and one small.
Mr. Cavanagh gave a "shout out" for the Pelham Marching Band who marched at the University of Delaware.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:40 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:40 p.m. (Approved)
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