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Roll Call: 10 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M.
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 7:30 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room at 18 Franklin Place.
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 the financial, credit and/or employment history of a particular person and/or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to recess at 8:25 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 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 - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:30 P.M.
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at 8:44 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Library and welcomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Eicher reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 37 community members/staff attended.
Mr. Brice said that the Board likes to honor our students and tonight we would recognize students who participated in the National History Day Competition.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of May 4, 2010
Motion to Approve the following, as corrected. (. . . during the "Tour De Arts evening in downtown Pelham.") Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following, as corrected. (. . . during the "Tour De Arts evening in downtown Pelham.") (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Study Session Topic: Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment Courses
Mrs. Clark and Mr. Farrell reported on the advanced placement program and dual enrollment courses. The Board asked questions to which Mrs. Clark and Mr. Farrell responded.
7.2 Construction Update
Mr. Brice reported that the Board recently toured the construction at Colonial School and also the renovation on the high school library. He reported progress in all areas. Mr. Brice particularly thanked the Colonial community for helping out with the logistics of that project.
7.3 Student Life Committee Report
Dr. Arden reported that the Student Life Committee continues to work on the new co-curricular code of conduct. Because the committee would like to hear parent input on the subject, a special meeting of the Board of Education will be publicized to all parents and held on May 26th.
7.4 Policy Committee Report
Dr. Arden gave an update from the Policy Committee Update during which she reviewed the 7200 and 8000 policy series.
7.5 Finance Committee Report
Mr. Eicher noted that the Finance Committee meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday, May 26th, will be rescheduled now that there will be a special Board meeting set on that same date.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Resolution to Recognize the Centennial Anniversary of Siwanoy School
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mr. Brice read into the record.
9.2 Motion to Approve Professional Development Agreement with Wilson Language Training
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion Pertaining to the Annual School Budget Vote and Member Election
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 Dr. Arden.
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
Item 10.3 was pulled from the agenda.
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)
10.5 Motion to Approve Translator for NYSED Tests
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
The community was reminded that tomorrow is the school budget vote and member election and that the Board would disucss the Cocurricular Code of Conduct at its special meeting on May 26th at 7:30 p.m.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:24 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:24 p.m. (Approved)
May 17, 2010 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.
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 7:30 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room at 18 Franklin Place.
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 the financial, credit and/or employment history of a particular person and/or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to recess at 8:25 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 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 - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:30 P.M.
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at 8:44 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Library and welcomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Eicher reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 37 community members/staff attended.
Mr. Brice said that the Board likes to honor our students and tonight we would recognize students who participated in the National History Day Competition.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of May 4, 2010
Motion to Approve the following, as corrected. (. . . during the "Tour De Arts evening in downtown Pelham.") Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following, as corrected. (. . . during the "Tour De Arts evening in downtown Pelham.") (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Study Session Topic: Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment Courses
Mrs. Clark and Mr. Farrell reported on the advanced placement program and dual enrollment courses. The Board asked questions to which Mrs. Clark and Mr. Farrell responded.
7.2 Construction Update
Mr. Brice reported that the Board recently toured the construction at Colonial School and also the renovation on the high school library. He reported progress in all areas. Mr. Brice particularly thanked the Colonial community for helping out with the logistics of that project.
7.3 Student Life Committee Report
Dr. Arden reported that the Student Life Committee continues to work on the new co-curricular code of conduct. Because the committee would like to hear parent input on the subject, a special meeting of the Board of Education will be publicized to all parents and held on May 26th.
7.4 Policy Committee Report
Dr. Arden gave an update from the Policy Committee Update during which she reviewed the 7200 and 8000 policy series.
7.5 Finance Committee Report
Mr. Eicher noted that the Finance Committee meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday, May 26th, will be rescheduled now that there will be a special Board meeting set on that same date.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Resolution to Recognize the Centennial Anniversary of Siwanoy School
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mr. Brice read into the record.
9.2 Motion to Approve Professional Development Agreement with Wilson Language Training
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion Pertaining to the Annual School Budget Vote and Member Election
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 Dr. Arden.
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
Item 10.3 was pulled from the agenda.
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)
10.5 Motion to Approve Translator for NYSED Tests
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
The community was reminded that tomorrow is the school budget vote and member election and that the Board would disucss the Cocurricular Code of Conduct at its special meeting on May 26th at 7:30 p.m.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:24 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:24 p.m. (Approved)
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