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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 7:34 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. Eicher and unanimously approved 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 Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously carried to recess at 8:26 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
Motion to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PMS LIBRARY - 8:30 P.M.
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 8:37 p.m. and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Eicher reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 25 community members/staff were in attendance.
Mr. Brice said that the Board would hear the superintendent’s preliminary budget, a residency requirement discussion, a construction update, as well as other usual business.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of February 1, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
6.2 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of February 5, 2010
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Superintendent's Report - Presentation of Preliminary 2010-11 Budget
Dr. Lauro, Ms. Burton and the Board discussed current practices and procedures regarding registration and residency checks and how those practices might be improved. Dr. Lauro also spoke about tuition and transfer students. Mr. Brice called for public comments on the topic of residency. Questions asked were: How often are residency checks performed. What is the district’s obligation to uncover fraud. Is there a reregistration policy. Dr Lauro noted that we will also address this discussion in the budget process through a possible central registration designation.
7.3 Construction Committee Report
Mr. Brice reported that the bids for phase two of the high school renovations and exterior work have been received. On hand to bring the Board up to date with construction projects were Frank Craine of Peter Gisolfi Associates and Bob Firneis of Savin.
With the consent of the Board, Mr. Brice returned to Item 7.1 for the superintendent’s budget overview which Dr. Lauro read into the record. He welcomed the community to attend the Board’s first line-by-line review on Saturday, February 27th from 9-4.
Dr. Lauro and the Board recognized the Pelham Teachers’ Association as they announced the association’s renegotiated contract. Dr. Lauro officially thanked the union for their full cooperation and noted that tonight the Board would be asked to approve their memorandum of agreement. The Board thanked the union leadership and entire faculty for their professionalism, initiative and dedication. Mr. Orfei, union president, thanked the Board for its kind words.
7.2 Resolution to Approve a Memorandum of Agreement with the Pelham Teachers’ Association
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Questions from the public included: Are enrollment numbers increasing or decreasing? Is the Board negotiation with any other unions? What is the status of the principal search at Prospect Hill School?
Meeting Paused
Meeting Resumed
At approximately 10:42 p.m., the board took a short break. The meeting resumed at 10:55 p.m.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Participate in Southern Westchester BOCES Cooperative Bids
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Award the Contract for High School Renovations Phase 2
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Award the Contract for High School Exterior Renovations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Approve Administrators' Grant for Continuing Education
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5 Motion to Designate Equipment Obsolete
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.6 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.7 Motion to Accept Financial Reports for Period Ending January 31, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.8 Motion to Accept Payments of Obligation
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve Resolution to Nominate Nancy A. Fisher as a Candidate for BOCES Southern Westchester Board
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 A - Certificated Staff
with regret we accept
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 B - Extra Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.4 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.5 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)
10.6 Motion to Approve Schedule E - Salary Reclassification for Professional Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Please be reminded that Exploratorium program, sponsored by the Pelham Education Foundation, is coming up. Also the Board’s line-by-line budget discussion is scheduled at a special meeting on Saturday, February 27th from 9-4. The schedule is posted on the web site.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:31 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:31 p.m. (Approved)
Feb 22, 2010 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. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 7:34 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. Eicher and unanimously approved 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 Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously carried to recess at 8:26 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
Motion to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PMS LIBRARY - 8:30 P.M.
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 8:37 p.m. and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Eicher reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 25 community members/staff were in attendance.
Mr. Brice said that the Board would hear the superintendent’s preliminary budget, a residency requirement discussion, a construction update, as well as other usual business.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of February 1, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
6.2 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of February 5, 2010
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Superintendent's Report - Presentation of Preliminary 2010-11 Budget
Dr. Lauro, Ms. Burton and the Board discussed current practices and procedures regarding registration and residency checks and how those practices might be improved. Dr. Lauro also spoke about tuition and transfer students. Mr. Brice called for public comments on the topic of residency. Questions asked were: How often are residency checks performed. What is the district’s obligation to uncover fraud. Is there a reregistration policy. Dr Lauro noted that we will also address this discussion in the budget process through a possible central registration designation.
7.3 Construction Committee Report
Mr. Brice reported that the bids for phase two of the high school renovations and exterior work have been received. On hand to bring the Board up to date with construction projects were Frank Craine of Peter Gisolfi Associates and Bob Firneis of Savin.
With the consent of the Board, Mr. Brice returned to Item 7.1 for the superintendent’s budget overview which Dr. Lauro read into the record. He welcomed the community to attend the Board’s first line-by-line review on Saturday, February 27th from 9-4.
Dr. Lauro and the Board recognized the Pelham Teachers’ Association as they announced the association’s renegotiated contract. Dr. Lauro officially thanked the union for their full cooperation and noted that tonight the Board would be asked to approve their memorandum of agreement. The Board thanked the union leadership and entire faculty for their professionalism, initiative and dedication. Mr. Orfei, union president, thanked the Board for its kind words.
7.2 Resolution to Approve a Memorandum of Agreement with the Pelham Teachers’ Association
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Questions from the public included: Are enrollment numbers increasing or decreasing? Is the Board negotiation with any other unions? What is the status of the principal search at Prospect Hill School?
Meeting Paused
Meeting Resumed
At approximately 10:42 p.m., the board took a short break. The meeting resumed at 10:55 p.m.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Participate in Southern Westchester BOCES Cooperative Bids
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Award the Contract for High School Renovations Phase 2
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Award the Contract for High School Exterior Renovations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Approve Administrators' Grant for Continuing Education
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5 Motion to Designate Equipment Obsolete
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.6 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.7 Motion to Accept Financial Reports for Period Ending January 31, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.8 Motion to Accept Payments of Obligation
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve Resolution to Nominate Nancy A. Fisher as a Candidate for BOCES Southern Westchester Board
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 A - Certificated Staff
with regret we accept
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 B - Extra Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.4 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.5 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)
10.6 Motion to Approve Schedule E - Salary Reclassification for Professional Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Please be reminded that Exploratorium program, sponsored by the Pelham Education Foundation, is coming up. Also the Board’s line-by-line budget discussion is scheduled at a special meeting on Saturday, February 27th from 9-4. The schedule is posted on the web site.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:31 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:31 p.m. (Approved)
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