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Roll Call: 11 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:30 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. Hearle, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law (CSEA Non-Instructional Unit) and the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to recess at 8:00 p.m. at which time the Board would reconvene in a publilc meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN THE PMS LIBRARY
MOTION was made by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to approve to reconvene in a public meeting.
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:00 P.M.
Mr. Eicher called the reconvened meeting to order at approximately 8:06 p.m. and welcomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 25 staff and community members were in attendance.
Mr. Eicher reported on the activities over Homecoming weekend: the girls’ volleyball game, Hall of Honor Induction, tours of the renovated high school and subsequent dedication ceremony, and the soccer and football games.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mr. Eicher then called upon Mrs. Tonya Wilson, Colonial School Principal, and three 5th grade students who spoke about their excitement with the new library, food service and the new playground and art room. The Board reminded everyone that the rededication of Colonial is scheduled for October 13.
6.2 eChalk & Gradebook Use, Implementation and Demonstration
Mrs. McGrath presented the features of eChalk that are available to teachers, students and parents. Two middle school students and their parent shared their experiences with the tools that eChalk uses. Teachers (Mr. Battersby, Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Vital) gave their perspective on using the electronic gradebook feature of Infinite Campus as well. Mr. Longobardi described the process as being more transparent for everyone because students and parents don’t have to wait to get a formal report card or interim report. The Board thanked the students and parents for their participation in this evening’s presentation. Mrs. Thompson also demonsatrated how SMART Boards allow teachers to incorporate a range of tools such as videos, demonstrations and Internet resources into lessons.
Dr. Arden gave an update from the Policy Committee. The committee has received the second draft of their policy book from Erie BOCES. BOCES went through the recommended changes and sent back everything within two months. The Board hopes to adopt the entire book by the end of this school year.
6.1 Construction Update
Mr. Eicher gave an update on the construction projects. The auditorium will hopefully be up and running for this fall’s Sock and Buskin production. The library looks fantastic and is coming along. The newly found junior auditorium is still being looked at and probably will not be available until next school year. Mr. Rubbo reported on the Ingalls parking lot progress. It is our hope to have all of the landscaping done before this coming spring. Mr. Hearle asked if tours could be offered again for anyone who was not able to attend this past weekend. Mr. Eicher said that he thought a good time would be when the high school library opens.
7. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. John Pfeiffer asked questions concerning tuition rates.
8. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
8.1 Motion to Accept Financial Reports for Periods Ending July 31, 2010 and August 31, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.2 Motion to Accept Payment of Obligations
Motion to Approve 8.2 Motion to Accept Payment of Obligations Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve 8.2 Motion to Accept Payment of Obligations (Approved)
8.3 Motion to Approve Consulting Services Contract between E. G. Verlander & Associates, Consulting & Training and the Pelham Union Free School District for the 2010-2011 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.4 Motion to Approve Consulting Services Contract Between Jeffrey Golubchick and the Pelham Union Free School District for the 2010-2011 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.5 Motion to Accept BOCES Final AS-7 Contracts for 2009-2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.6 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff & Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra-Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Kiernan reminded everyone that there would be a pilot, mini wellness fair during the high school open house this week that will showcase the food offered by our food service provider. There will also be access other community resources that promote wellness. Dr. Lauro noted that October is anti-bullying month. The Board extended their thanks for everyone who came to the meeting tonight to participate in the presentations.
11. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately ______. Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately ______. (Approved)
Oct 04, 2010 Regular Board of Education Meeting
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Roll Call: 11 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:30 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. Hearle, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law (CSEA Non-Instructional Unit) and the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to recess at 8:00 p.m. at which time the Board would reconvene in a publilc meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN THE PMS LIBRARY
MOTION was made by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to approve to reconvene in a public meeting.
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:00 P.M.
Mr. Eicher called the reconvened meeting to order at approximately 8:06 p.m. and welcomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 25 staff and community members were in attendance.
Mr. Eicher reported on the activities over Homecoming weekend: the girls’ volleyball game, Hall of Honor Induction, tours of the renovated high school and subsequent dedication ceremony, and the soccer and football games.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mr. Eicher then called upon Mrs. Tonya Wilson, Colonial School Principal, and three 5th grade students who spoke about their excitement with the new library, food service and the new playground and art room. The Board reminded everyone that the rededication of Colonial is scheduled for October 13.
6.2 eChalk & Gradebook Use, Implementation and Demonstration
Mrs. McGrath presented the features of eChalk that are available to teachers, students and parents. Two middle school students and their parent shared their experiences with the tools that eChalk uses. Teachers (Mr. Battersby, Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Vital) gave their perspective on using the electronic gradebook feature of Infinite Campus as well. Mr. Longobardi described the process as being more transparent for everyone because students and parents don’t have to wait to get a formal report card or interim report. The Board thanked the students and parents for their participation in this evening’s presentation. Mrs. Thompson also demonsatrated how SMART Boards allow teachers to incorporate a range of tools such as videos, demonstrations and Internet resources into lessons.
Dr. Arden gave an update from the Policy Committee. The committee has received the second draft of their policy book from Erie BOCES. BOCES went through the recommended changes and sent back everything within two months. The Board hopes to adopt the entire book by the end of this school year.
6.1 Construction Update
Mr. Eicher gave an update on the construction projects. The auditorium will hopefully be up and running for this fall’s Sock and Buskin production. The library looks fantastic and is coming along. The newly found junior auditorium is still being looked at and probably will not be available until next school year. Mr. Rubbo reported on the Ingalls parking lot progress. It is our hope to have all of the landscaping done before this coming spring. Mr. Hearle asked if tours could be offered again for anyone who was not able to attend this past weekend. Mr. Eicher said that he thought a good time would be when the high school library opens.
7. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. John Pfeiffer asked questions concerning tuition rates.
8. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
8.1 Motion to Accept Financial Reports for Periods Ending July 31, 2010 and August 31, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.2 Motion to Accept Payment of Obligations
Motion to Approve 8.2 Motion to Accept Payment of Obligations Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve 8.2 Motion to Accept Payment of Obligations (Approved)
8.3 Motion to Approve Consulting Services Contract between E. G. Verlander & Associates, Consulting & Training and the Pelham Union Free School District for the 2010-2011 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.4 Motion to Approve Consulting Services Contract Between Jeffrey Golubchick and the Pelham Union Free School District for the 2010-2011 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.5 Motion to Accept BOCES Final AS-7 Contracts for 2009-2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.6 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff & Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra-Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Kiernan reminded everyone that there would be a pilot, mini wellness fair during the high school open house this week that will showcase the food offered by our food service provider. There will also be access other community resources that promote wellness. Dr. Lauro noted that October is anti-bullying month. The Board extended their thanks for everyone who came to the meeting tonight to participate in the presentations.
11. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately ______. Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately ______. (Approved)
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