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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 7:39 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 Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the 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. Howard 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
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 8:45 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 32 community members/staff were in attendance.
Mr. Brice said that Board would recognize several students, hear an update on the Honeywell performance contract and then continue discussion of the proposed 2010-2011 budget.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of March 8, 2010
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 Student Recognition (Science Olympiad and Math Team)
Dr. Lauro introduced Math Supervisor, Jess Massaro, who recognized three student members of the AMC 12. Dr. Lauro also introduced Science Supervisor, Brian Terry, who promoted the upcoming Exploratorium and introduced students who were recently involved in science competitions.
Mr. Brice called for public comment. Mr. David Serraro asked the Board questions concerning the joint fields agreement with the Town regarding the passing on of charges to players and their families for night game lighting.
7.2 Honeywell Energy Performance Update
Two representatives from Honeywell reported on the work completed in the district since the energy performance contract was approved. The representatives responded to Board questions.
7.3 Continued Discussion of 2010-1011 Preliminary Budget
At the March 8th meeting, Mr. Brice and the Board had asked the administration to come back to report on the savings from the renegotiated teachers’ contract. Dr. Lauro summarized the steps taken up to this point to lower the budget to budget increase. He included the renegotiated contract savings. The Board agreed that they would like to see the rate lowered further and requested that the administration come back with more suggested decreases. The Board also discussed class size and clubs.
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8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Brice called for comments from the public. Several community members had questions regarding class sizes and requested the Board's consideration of third sections on particular grade levels in at least two of the elementary schools. The Board thanked the community for their comments and for coming out to the meeting.
With the consent of the Board, Mr. Brice called for a brief pause of the meeting.
Meeting Resumed
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order and asked Dr. Arden for a report from the Wellness Committee.
Mr. Eicher also gave an update on the work of the Board's Personnel Committee.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Accept Financial Reports for Period Ending February 28, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Accept Payments of Obligation
9.3 Motion to Approve a Contract with Pier Sixty, LLC
Motion to Approve the following as amended:
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH PIER SIXTY, LLC
RESOLVED,
that the Board of Education authorizes the Assistant Superintendent for Business to sign the contract. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following as amended:
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH PIER SIXTY, LLC
RESOLVED,
that the Board of Education authorizes the Assistant Superintendent for Business to sign the contract. (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Approve Contracts for Educational/Related Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5 Approval of 2009-2010 Contracts for Educational Services-Ardsley U.F.S.D.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.6 Approval of 2009-2010 Contracts for Educational Services-Blind Brook-Rye U.F.S.D.
9.7 Approval of 2009-2010 Contracts for Educational Services-Harrison U.F.S.D.
9.8 Motion To Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
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 Dr. Arden.
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 Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
The Board announced that it will next meet on April 5th. Also, Mr. Brice strongly reminded everyone of the April 1st deadline for transportation applications.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:20 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:20 p.m. (Approved)
Mar 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 7:39 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 Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the 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. Howard 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
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 8:45 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 32 community members/staff were in attendance.
Mr. Brice said that Board would recognize several students, hear an update on the Honeywell performance contract and then continue discussion of the proposed 2010-2011 budget.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of March 8, 2010
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 Student Recognition (Science Olympiad and Math Team)
Dr. Lauro introduced Math Supervisor, Jess Massaro, who recognized three student members of the AMC 12. Dr. Lauro also introduced Science Supervisor, Brian Terry, who promoted the upcoming Exploratorium and introduced students who were recently involved in science competitions.
Mr. Brice called for public comment. Mr. David Serraro asked the Board questions concerning the joint fields agreement with the Town regarding the passing on of charges to players and their families for night game lighting.
7.2 Honeywell Energy Performance Update
Two representatives from Honeywell reported on the work completed in the district since the energy performance contract was approved. The representatives responded to Board questions.
7.3 Continued Discussion of 2010-1011 Preliminary Budget
At the March 8th meeting, Mr. Brice and the Board had asked the administration to come back to report on the savings from the renegotiated teachers’ contract. Dr. Lauro summarized the steps taken up to this point to lower the budget to budget increase. He included the renegotiated contract savings. The Board agreed that they would like to see the rate lowered further and requested that the administration come back with more suggested decreases. The Board also discussed class size and clubs.
(Editor's Note:
)
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Brice called for comments from the public. Several community members had questions regarding class sizes and requested the Board's consideration of third sections on particular grade levels in at least two of the elementary schools. The Board thanked the community for their comments and for coming out to the meeting.
With the consent of the Board, Mr. Brice called for a brief pause of the meeting.
Meeting Resumed
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order and asked Dr. Arden for a report from the Wellness Committee.
Mr. Eicher also gave an update on the work of the Board's Personnel Committee.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Accept Financial Reports for Period Ending February 28, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Accept Payments of Obligation
9.3 Motion to Approve a Contract with Pier Sixty, LLC
Motion to Approve the following as amended:
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH PIER SIXTY, LLC
RESOLVED,
that the Board of Education authorizes the Assistant Superintendent for Business to sign the contract. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following as amended:
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF CONTRACT WITH PIER SIXTY, LLC
RESOLVED,
that the Board of Education authorizes the Assistant Superintendent for Business to sign the contract. (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Approve Contracts for Educational/Related Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5 Approval of 2009-2010 Contracts for Educational Services-Ardsley U.F.S.D.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.6 Approval of 2009-2010 Contracts for Educational Services-Blind Brook-Rye U.F.S.D.
9.7 Approval of 2009-2010 Contracts for Educational Services-Harrison U.F.S.D.
9.8 Motion To Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
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 Dr. Arden.
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 Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
The Board announced that it will next meet on April 5th. Also, Mr. Brice strongly reminded everyone of the April 1st deadline for transportation applications.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:20 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:20 p.m. (Approved)
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