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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:05 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 Ms. O’Leary and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss proposed, pending or current litigation regarding construction; 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 Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to recess at 8:00 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 Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
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. Ms. O’Leary reiterated the previously noted executive motions. Approximately 57 staff and community members were in attendance.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 18, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Student Recognition
The captains of the PMHS fall sports teams were acknowledged by the Board. They recapped their seasons and fielded questions from board members. The students spoke about their seasons, coaches and memorable games. Head Coach of the boys’ soccer team, Ed Fitzgerald, was honored as league coach of the year.
7.2 Elementary Curriculum and Instruction
School Board members heard a report of what goes on inside elementary school classrooms. Students plus teachers and principals from each of the schools joined Director of Elementary Education, Dr. Richard Limato, to present snapshots of not only what students learn but how they learn. He noted that, more than ever, Pelham teachers, with growing consistency, were sharing lessons and exchanging ideas. Dr. Limato thanked all of the presenters and then summarized by saying that student learning is engaging and meaningful. He thanked the Board for the opportunity to share what elementary learning has become. In return, the Board thanked everyone for their participation and enthusiasm.
7.3 Community Service Proposed Graduation Requirement
A sample draft resolution was put before the Board proposing that 40 hours of community service be a graduation requirement, starting with the current eighth grade. The reason for the proposal, Mrs. Clark said, was to give all students the opportunity to have the learning experience of community service. She was on hand to respond to several questions Members of the Board had been asked. The Board posed more questions and then Mr. Eicher called for comments/questions from the audience. Dr. Arden asked the administration for more analysis of potential costs connected with the program. Mr. Cavanagh suggested that students also be able to receive a waiver for special circumstances, for example, when they are required to assist at home by either working or taking care of siblings or other relatives. Several residents in the audience voiced their concerns and made suggestions. The Board consensus was to defer a vote on the proposal until they had more discussion.
7.4 Miscellaneous Committee Reports
School Board members updated the public and their colleagues on the committee work that had recently transpired. Dr. Arden upated the Board on the recent work of the Policy Committee. Mr. Eicher noted that the PMHS library was ready to be moved into, hopefully next week. He also said that there were manageable punch lists for both the Colonial and High School projects. Tours of both facilities were being planned.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Tim Cassidy, representing the Friends of Pelham Sports, announced that this group would like to donate up to $10,000 to cover the cost of the fee to study preliminanty plans for the design and installation of an artificial turf surface at Glover Field. The Board thanked Mr. Cassidy for making available the tool to use a consultant that could provide expert opinion on this matter.
Mrs. Carla Tarazi, Hutchinson School Principal spoke about the YMCA for lunchtime supervision at Hutchinson School. She reported on how this program has grown and improved from last year, noting that most of the same teachers returned.
On behalf of the administration, Dr. Lauro recognized the Board of Education Members with glass paperweights enscribed with the school logo and each Board Member's name in honor of the New York School Board's Recognition Week.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Administrators' Grant for Continuing Education for Fiscal Year 2010-2011
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve (Approved) (Recorded at 02:44:10)
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra-Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, 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 Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.3 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education
Motion to Approve Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve (Approved) (Recorded at 02:46:14)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Lauro said that the Board woud next meet on Monday, November 22, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:54 p.m. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:54 p.m. (Approved)
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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:05 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 Ms. O’Leary and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss proposed, pending or current litigation regarding construction; 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 Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to recess at 8:00 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 Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
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. Ms. O’Leary reiterated the previously noted executive motions. Approximately 57 staff and community members were in attendance.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 18, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Student Recognition
The captains of the PMHS fall sports teams were acknowledged by the Board. They recapped their seasons and fielded questions from board members. The students spoke about their seasons, coaches and memorable games. Head Coach of the boys’ soccer team, Ed Fitzgerald, was honored as league coach of the year.
7.2 Elementary Curriculum and Instruction
School Board members heard a report of what goes on inside elementary school classrooms. Students plus teachers and principals from each of the schools joined Director of Elementary Education, Dr. Richard Limato, to present snapshots of not only what students learn but how they learn. He noted that, more than ever, Pelham teachers, with growing consistency, were sharing lessons and exchanging ideas. Dr. Limato thanked all of the presenters and then summarized by saying that student learning is engaging and meaningful. He thanked the Board for the opportunity to share what elementary learning has become. In return, the Board thanked everyone for their participation and enthusiasm.
7.3 Community Service Proposed Graduation Requirement
A sample draft resolution was put before the Board proposing that 40 hours of community service be a graduation requirement, starting with the current eighth grade. The reason for the proposal, Mrs. Clark said, was to give all students the opportunity to have the learning experience of community service. She was on hand to respond to several questions Members of the Board had been asked. The Board posed more questions and then Mr. Eicher called for comments/questions from the audience. Dr. Arden asked the administration for more analysis of potential costs connected with the program. Mr. Cavanagh suggested that students also be able to receive a waiver for special circumstances, for example, when they are required to assist at home by either working or taking care of siblings or other relatives. Several residents in the audience voiced their concerns and made suggestions. The Board consensus was to defer a vote on the proposal until they had more discussion.
7.4 Miscellaneous Committee Reports
School Board members updated the public and their colleagues on the committee work that had recently transpired. Dr. Arden upated the Board on the recent work of the Policy Committee. Mr. Eicher noted that the PMHS library was ready to be moved into, hopefully next week. He also said that there were manageable punch lists for both the Colonial and High School projects. Tours of both facilities were being planned.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Tim Cassidy, representing the Friends of Pelham Sports, announced that this group would like to donate up to $10,000 to cover the cost of the fee to study preliminanty plans for the design and installation of an artificial turf surface at Glover Field. The Board thanked Mr. Cassidy for making available the tool to use a consultant that could provide expert opinion on this matter.
Mrs. Carla Tarazi, Hutchinson School Principal spoke about the YMCA for lunchtime supervision at Hutchinson School. She reported on how this program has grown and improved from last year, noting that most of the same teachers returned.
On behalf of the administration, Dr. Lauro recognized the Board of Education Members with glass paperweights enscribed with the school logo and each Board Member's name in honor of the New York School Board's Recognition Week.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Administrators' Grant for Continuing Education for Fiscal Year 2010-2011
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve (Approved) (Recorded at 02:44:10)
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra-Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, 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 Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.3 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education
Motion to Approve Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve (Approved) (Recorded at 02:46:14)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Lauro said that the Board woud next meet on Monday, November 22, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:54 p.m. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:54 p.m. (Approved)
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