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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. Eicher called the meeting to order at approximately 7:32 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Conference Room at 28 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION was made by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the record of a particular student and the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person and/or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously carried to recess at 8:30 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 Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to approve to reconvene in a public meeting.
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:30 P.M.
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at 8:39 p.m. and welcomed everyone. He explained that he was sitting in for Mr. Brice at this evening’s meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Cavanagh reiterated the executive session motions. Approximately two community members/staff attended.
Mr. Eicher announced names of the many students recognized for their accomplishments on the college boards, the recognition of the design concept of the high school yearbook by the Scholastic Press Association and the US Chinese Shadowing Project for which Mrs. Clark will host a visiting Chinese principal and then travel to China for a two-week r
eciprocal
visit.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of August 5, 2009
Motion to Approve the following, as corrected: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following, as corrected: (Approved)
Item 3 should read
". . .on the agenda."
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Superintendent's Report
Dr. Lauro read Governor Patterson's proclamation recognizing the dedicated men and women serving as members of school boards. Ms. Burton gave a small gift to each Board member and Dr. Lauro expressed the administration's thanks to the "well-deserving and appreciated" Board.
Dr. Lauro brought the Board up to date on the state aid projections.
7.2 Community Engagement Committee Report
Mr. Hearle reported on this committee’s recent meeting which then led to a discussion by the Board.
(Editor's Note: )
7.3 Construction Committee Report
Mr. Eicher and Mrs. Kiernan gave an update on district construction projects.
7.4 Policy Committee Report
As chair, Dr. Arden reported that she, Mr. Brice and Mr. Cavanagh, using the Erie BOCES template, were currently working their way through the 7000 series of policies, which have to do with special education.
7.5 Wellness Committee Report
Dr. Arden reported that this committee met just today to work on nutritional guidelines.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none, Mr. Eicher moved forward on the agenda.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Accept Financial Report for the Periods Ending September 30, 2009
Motion to Approve Items 9.1 through 9.8: Moved by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
Vote to Approve Items 9.1 through 9.8: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Accept Payments of Obligation
9.3 Motion to Approve Contract with Visiting Nurses Association of Hudson Valley for Flu Inoculation Program
9.4 Resolution to Accept Mentoring Services
9.5 Motion to Approve Contract with Kenneth B. Salzmann, Land Surveyor for Surveying Services
9.6 Motion to Approve Contract with Learner-Centered Initiatives
9.7 Motion to Approve BOCES Southern Westchester Contract Amendment CO-SER 555
9.8 Motion to Accept Donations
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve Items 10.1 through 10.4: Moved by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
Vote to Approve Items 10.1 through 10.4: (Approved)
10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
10.3 Motion to Approve Schedule E - Salary Reclassification for Professional Staff
10.4 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education
11. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Lauro said the Board will receive the Tri- States Mathematics Report in their informational packet this Friday for their review. He also noted that the first staff development day for this school year is October 27th for which the students have an early release.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:19 p.m. Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:19 p.m. (Approved)
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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. Eicher called the meeting to order at approximately 7:32 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Conference Room at 28 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION was made by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the record of a particular student and the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person and/or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously carried to recess at 8:30 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 Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to approve to reconvene in a public meeting.
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:30 P.M.
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at 8:39 p.m. and welcomed everyone. He explained that he was sitting in for Mr. Brice at this evening’s meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Cavanagh reiterated the executive session motions. Approximately two community members/staff attended.
Mr. Eicher announced names of the many students recognized for their accomplishments on the college boards, the recognition of the design concept of the high school yearbook by the Scholastic Press Association and the US Chinese Shadowing Project for which Mrs. Clark will host a visiting Chinese principal and then travel to China for a two-week r
eciprocal
visit.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of August 5, 2009
Motion to Approve the following, as corrected: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following, as corrected: (Approved)
Item 3 should read
". . .on the agenda."
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Superintendent's Report
Dr. Lauro read Governor Patterson's proclamation recognizing the dedicated men and women serving as members of school boards. Ms. Burton gave a small gift to each Board member and Dr. Lauro expressed the administration's thanks to the "well-deserving and appreciated" Board.
Dr. Lauro brought the Board up to date on the state aid projections.
7.2 Community Engagement Committee Report
Mr. Hearle reported on this committee’s recent meeting which then led to a discussion by the Board.
(Editor's Note: )
7.3 Construction Committee Report
Mr. Eicher and Mrs. Kiernan gave an update on district construction projects.
7.4 Policy Committee Report
As chair, Dr. Arden reported that she, Mr. Brice and Mr. Cavanagh, using the Erie BOCES template, were currently working their way through the 7000 series of policies, which have to do with special education.
7.5 Wellness Committee Report
Dr. Arden reported that this committee met just today to work on nutritional guidelines.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none, Mr. Eicher moved forward on the agenda.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Accept Financial Report for the Periods Ending September 30, 2009
Motion to Approve Items 9.1 through 9.8: Moved by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
Vote to Approve Items 9.1 through 9.8: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Accept Payments of Obligation
9.3 Motion to Approve Contract with Visiting Nurses Association of Hudson Valley for Flu Inoculation Program
9.4 Resolution to Accept Mentoring Services
9.5 Motion to Approve Contract with Kenneth B. Salzmann, Land Surveyor for Surveying Services
9.6 Motion to Approve Contract with Learner-Centered Initiatives
9.7 Motion to Approve BOCES Southern Westchester Contract Amendment CO-SER 555
9.8 Motion to Accept Donations
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve Items 10.1 through 10.4: Moved by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
Vote to Approve Items 10.1 through 10.4: (Approved)
10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
10.3 Motion to Approve Schedule E - Salary Reclassification for Professional Staff
10.4 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education
11. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Lauro said the Board will receive the Tri- States Mathematics Report in their informational packet this Friday for their review. He also noted that the first staff development day for this school year is October 27th for which the students have an early release.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:19 p.m. Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:19 p.m. (Approved)
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