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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at 6:34 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 Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried, to go into executive session to discuss the financial, credit and/or employment history of a particular person or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Dr. Arden, and unanimously carried to recess at 7:35 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 approximately 8:28 p.m. in the Pelham Mddle 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 48 community members/staff attended.
Mr. Bice annunced that tonight is the last regularly scheduled Board meeting of the 2009-2010 school year. He said that the Board would hear Dr. Lauro's end of year report and that discussion would be continued on the cocurricular code of conduct and the community turf field proposal.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting June 7, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORT
7.2 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)
7.1 Resolution to Recognize the Service of Retiring Board President, Mr. John S. Brice
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mr. Eicher and other Board Members took the opportunity to roast and toast Mr. Brice's distinghished nine years of board service. Several gifts of rememberance were also given to Mr. Brice along with a formal board resolution. Mr. Brice thanked everyone, saying that it was a great learninig experience from which he received more than he put into it.
7.3 Superintendent’s End-of-Year Report
Dr. Lauro presented the traditional superintendent's end of year report to the Board and the public. He thanked everyone for their hard work and the BOE for their support.
7.5 Turf Field Proposal
With consent of the Board, Mr. Brice moved forward on the agenda to item 7.5.
Mr. Brice reminded those present that the Board had, at it’s last meeting, heard a presentation from the Friends of Pelham Sports who propose to gift the schools with a turf field. Each Board Member had the opportunity to comment on whether or not they would support the acceptance of the turf field donation and a lenghty period of public comment was enteretained.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Comments and discussion were ongoing throughout the meeting. With the consent of the Board, Mr. Brice called for a short break.
Meeting Paused
Meeting Resumed
7.4 Co-Curricular Code of Conduct - Continued Discussion
Mr. Brice said that, next, the Board would continue its discussion on the student co curricular code of conduct agreement. Dr. Arden clarified that the Student Life Committee preferred to reference this as a "student agreement," which all students who represent the Pelham schools to the public through co-curricular activities would be asked to sign. She also went over the proposed agreement with the Board and the audience.
Mr. Cavanagh asked for specific answers to the following questions, for the record:
1. Number one, under the consequences, is meeting in one week flexible?
2. If parents turn their kids in, what happens?
3. How are anonymous submissions handled?
4. Are we going to give coaches and moderators talking points/guidance on what they are going to say?
Mr. Brice called for public comment. Alice DeNormandie from PACT made several suggestions about how to implement the new agreement and assured the Board that PACT would stand ready to assist in any way.
Motion to Approve the following in substantially this form: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
Vote to Approve the following in substantially this form: (Approved)
7.6 Policy Committee Report
Dr. Arden reported that the committee had forwarded draft policies to Erie 1 BOCES for review.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve BOCES Contract
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Approve Contract with Educational Data Services, Inc.
9.3 Motion to Approve Contract with Environmental Control, Building Commissioning Services
9.4 Motion To Approve Contract Services Agreement With Longview Associates, LLC
9.5 Motion to Approve Contract with Management Advisory Group Special Services, Inc.
9.6 Motion to Approve Contract Services Agreement with Symmetry Physical Therapy and Wellness, LLC
9.7 Motion to Establish a Certiorari Reserve Fund for the Fiscal Year Ending 2010 in the Amount of $1,378,223
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.8 Motion to Adjust the Amount to be Transferred to the Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.9 Motion to Approve Disposal of Computer Equipment, Textbooks And Furniture
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.10 Motion to Award Contract for Bid #10-1 for Asbestos Abatement for the 2010-2011 School Year
9.11 Motion to Award Contract for Bid #10-2 Painting for the 2010-2011 School Year
9.12 Motion to Award Contract for Bid #10-3 HVAC - Service/Repair for the 2010-2011 School Year
9.13 Motion to Award Contract for Bid #10-4 Geese Preventive Maintenance for the 2010-2011 School Year
9.14 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 B - Extra Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.3 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)
10.4 Motion to Approve Schedule E - Salary Reclassification
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.5 Motion to Approve Contract with Dr. Yong Zhao
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.6 Motion to Approve ACE Learning Program Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.7 Motion to Approve Memorandum of Agreement Between Pelham Union Free School District and the Pelham Administrators’ Association
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Approval of this agreement is in line with the teachers' agreement and represents our continuing efforts to work with our bargaining units. Thank you very much.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Cavanagh asked Dr. Lauro to give the Board some ideas about what goals he might have for the district at the upcoming annual organizqational meeting. Mr. Cavanagh also said that Mr. Brice has had a remarkable nine years on the Board and would be turning over the reins with a very enviable track record.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:51 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:51 p.m. (Approved)
Jun 21, 2010 Regular Board of Education Meeting
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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at 6:34 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 Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried, to go into executive session to discuss the financial, credit and/or employment history of a particular person or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Dr. Arden, and unanimously carried to recess at 7:35 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 approximately 8:28 p.m. in the Pelham Mddle 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 48 community members/staff attended.
Mr. Bice annunced that tonight is the last regularly scheduled Board meeting of the 2009-2010 school year. He said that the Board would hear Dr. Lauro's end of year report and that discussion would be continued on the cocurricular code of conduct and the community turf field proposal.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting June 7, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORT
7.2 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)
7.1 Resolution to Recognize the Service of Retiring Board President, Mr. John S. Brice
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mr. Eicher and other Board Members took the opportunity to roast and toast Mr. Brice's distinghished nine years of board service. Several gifts of rememberance were also given to Mr. Brice along with a formal board resolution. Mr. Brice thanked everyone, saying that it was a great learninig experience from which he received more than he put into it.
7.3 Superintendent’s End-of-Year Report
Dr. Lauro presented the traditional superintendent's end of year report to the Board and the public. He thanked everyone for their hard work and the BOE for their support.
7.5 Turf Field Proposal
With consent of the Board, Mr. Brice moved forward on the agenda to item 7.5.
Mr. Brice reminded those present that the Board had, at it’s last meeting, heard a presentation from the Friends of Pelham Sports who propose to gift the schools with a turf field. Each Board Member had the opportunity to comment on whether or not they would support the acceptance of the turf field donation and a lenghty period of public comment was enteretained.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Comments and discussion were ongoing throughout the meeting. With the consent of the Board, Mr. Brice called for a short break.
Meeting Paused
Meeting Resumed
7.4 Co-Curricular Code of Conduct - Continued Discussion
Mr. Brice said that, next, the Board would continue its discussion on the student co curricular code of conduct agreement. Dr. Arden clarified that the Student Life Committee preferred to reference this as a "student agreement," which all students who represent the Pelham schools to the public through co-curricular activities would be asked to sign. She also went over the proposed agreement with the Board and the audience.
Mr. Cavanagh asked for specific answers to the following questions, for the record:
1. Number one, under the consequences, is meeting in one week flexible?
2. If parents turn their kids in, what happens?
3. How are anonymous submissions handled?
4. Are we going to give coaches and moderators talking points/guidance on what they are going to say?
Mr. Brice called for public comment. Alice DeNormandie from PACT made several suggestions about how to implement the new agreement and assured the Board that PACT would stand ready to assist in any way.
Motion to Approve the following in substantially this form: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
Vote to Approve the following in substantially this form: (Approved)
7.6 Policy Committee Report
Dr. Arden reported that the committee had forwarded draft policies to Erie 1 BOCES for review.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve BOCES Contract
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Approve Contract with Educational Data Services, Inc.
9.3 Motion to Approve Contract with Environmental Control, Building Commissioning Services
9.4 Motion To Approve Contract Services Agreement With Longview Associates, LLC
9.5 Motion to Approve Contract with Management Advisory Group Special Services, Inc.
9.6 Motion to Approve Contract Services Agreement with Symmetry Physical Therapy and Wellness, LLC
9.7 Motion to Establish a Certiorari Reserve Fund for the Fiscal Year Ending 2010 in the Amount of $1,378,223
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.8 Motion to Adjust the Amount to be Transferred to the Retirement Contribution Reserve Fund
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.9 Motion to Approve Disposal of Computer Equipment, Textbooks And Furniture
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.10 Motion to Award Contract for Bid #10-1 for Asbestos Abatement for the 2010-2011 School Year
9.11 Motion to Award Contract for Bid #10-2 Painting for the 2010-2011 School Year
9.12 Motion to Award Contract for Bid #10-3 HVAC - Service/Repair for the 2010-2011 School Year
9.13 Motion to Award Contract for Bid #10-4 Geese Preventive Maintenance for the 2010-2011 School Year
9.14 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 B - Extra Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.3 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)
10.4 Motion to Approve Schedule E - Salary Reclassification
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.5 Motion to Approve Contract with Dr. Yong Zhao
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.6 Motion to Approve ACE Learning Program Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.7 Motion to Approve Memorandum of Agreement Between Pelham Union Free School District and the Pelham Administrators’ Association
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Approval of this agreement is in line with the teachers' agreement and represents our continuing efforts to work with our bargaining units. Thank you very much.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Cavanagh asked Dr. Lauro to give the Board some ideas about what goals he might have for the district at the upcoming annual organizqational meeting. Mr. Cavanagh also said that Mr. Brice has had a remarkable nine years on the Board and would be turning over the reins with a very enviable track record.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:51 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:51 p.m. (Approved)
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