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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
President Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Conference Room at 28 Franklin Place, Pelham, NY 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 the financial, credit and/or employment history of a particular person and/or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden, and unanimously carried to recess at 8:09 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 Dr. Arden.
Vote to approve to reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:00 P.M.
Mr. Eicher asked one of the Prospect Hill chorus members to call the meeting to order at approximately 8:15 p.m. He then welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 39 staff and community members were in attendance.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 6, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Presentation by Prospect Hill Grade 5 Chorus
Mr. Katz and the Prospect Hill Grade 5 Chorus performed two selections for the Board. He and the students were each presented with a candy cane and a piece of chocolate from the Board.
7.2 PMHS Senior Options Report
Mr. Eicher introduced PMHS Principal, Mrs. Jeannine Clark. Mrs. Clark said that tonight’s report was based on a previous request from the Board regarding Senior Options. Mr. Odom shared his personal experience with "senioritis" and then went on to tell the Board about a program called Senior Project that he helped put into place in a former school system. Several high school students spoke about the Senior Options surveys that they took. Teacher, Stephen Codella, addressed the Board as the Senior Options Staff Representative.
Mr. Eicher called for questions from the Board. The BOE thanked Mrs. Clark for answering the essential questions that the Board has had over quite some time. Mrs. Cark shared with the Board that the WISE group would be available to present the details of their program to the Board, if requested. Mr. Hearle said that he would be happy to participate on the committee.
Mr. Eicher called for community member comments. Several parents stood to address the Board and were thanked for their participation.
7.3 Community Service Gradation Requirement
Dr. Lauro shared a recently written memo with the Board that he hoped would update them on the proposed community service graduation requirement. Mr. Eicher asked each Board Member if they thought that the proposed graduation requirement shoud be mandatory. After some thoughts were collected, it was decided that there should be more discission on the subject sometime early in January before a formal vote was taken.
7.4 Board Committee Reports
Dr. Arden reported that the Board would hear the first reading of the 6000 policy series this evening, presented by the Policy Committee. Brief reports from other Board committes were also heard: the Wellness Committee, Finance Committee, Program Committee, Strategic Planning Committee and Student Life Committee.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none at this time, Mr. Eicher moved forward on the agenda.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Accept Financial Reports for Period Ending November 30, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Accept Payment of Obligations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Approve the Tax Certiorari Settlement Associated with Cumberland Farms, Inc.
Motion to Table the following due to a calculation error noticed in the resolution: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Table the following due to a calculation error noticed in the resolution: (Approved)
9.4 Resolution to Approve 2010-2011 Budget Transfers
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5 Motion to Approve 2010-2011 Agreement with Student Assistance Services Corporation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.6 Motion to Approve 2010-2011 School Physician Services Agreement with Dr. Alain A. LeGuillou
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.7 Motion for Disposal of Library Books and Textbooks
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.8 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Cavanagh.
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 Ms. O'Leary, 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 Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.3 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non Instructional Staff & Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Lauro reminded everyone that the high school winter concert is tomorrow evening. He remarked that the entire series of school concerts have been wonderful and encouraged the community to see one if they could. Dr. Lauro also noted that the high school library will be opened for several tours tomorrow evening before the concert.
Dr. Lauro said that he and the Board will be on guard for whatever financial news makes its way down from Albany as it will likely be a challenge during our upcoming budget planning. Dr. Lauro and the Board wished the community a wonderful holidy season.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:22 p.m. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:22 p.m. (Approved)
Dec 20, 2010 Regular Board of Education Meeting
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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
President Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Conference Room at 28 Franklin Place, Pelham, NY 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 the financial, credit and/or employment history of a particular person and/or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden, and unanimously carried to recess at 8:09 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 Dr. Arden.
Vote to approve to reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:00 P.M.
Mr. Eicher asked one of the Prospect Hill chorus members to call the meeting to order at approximately 8:15 p.m. He then welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 39 staff and community members were in attendance.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 6, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Presentation by Prospect Hill Grade 5 Chorus
Mr. Katz and the Prospect Hill Grade 5 Chorus performed two selections for the Board. He and the students were each presented with a candy cane and a piece of chocolate from the Board.
7.2 PMHS Senior Options Report
Mr. Eicher introduced PMHS Principal, Mrs. Jeannine Clark. Mrs. Clark said that tonight’s report was based on a previous request from the Board regarding Senior Options. Mr. Odom shared his personal experience with "senioritis" and then went on to tell the Board about a program called Senior Project that he helped put into place in a former school system. Several high school students spoke about the Senior Options surveys that they took. Teacher, Stephen Codella, addressed the Board as the Senior Options Staff Representative.
Mr. Eicher called for questions from the Board. The BOE thanked Mrs. Clark for answering the essential questions that the Board has had over quite some time. Mrs. Cark shared with the Board that the WISE group would be available to present the details of their program to the Board, if requested. Mr. Hearle said that he would be happy to participate on the committee.
Mr. Eicher called for community member comments. Several parents stood to address the Board and were thanked for their participation.
7.3 Community Service Gradation Requirement
Dr. Lauro shared a recently written memo with the Board that he hoped would update them on the proposed community service graduation requirement. Mr. Eicher asked each Board Member if they thought that the proposed graduation requirement shoud be mandatory. After some thoughts were collected, it was decided that there should be more discission on the subject sometime early in January before a formal vote was taken.
7.4 Board Committee Reports
Dr. Arden reported that the Board would hear the first reading of the 6000 policy series this evening, presented by the Policy Committee. Brief reports from other Board committes were also heard: the Wellness Committee, Finance Committee, Program Committee, Strategic Planning Committee and Student Life Committee.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none at this time, Mr. Eicher moved forward on the agenda.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Accept Financial Reports for Period Ending November 30, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Accept Payment of Obligations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Approve the Tax Certiorari Settlement Associated with Cumberland Farms, Inc.
Motion to Table the following due to a calculation error noticed in the resolution: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Table the following due to a calculation error noticed in the resolution: (Approved)
9.4 Resolution to Approve 2010-2011 Budget Transfers
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5 Motion to Approve 2010-2011 Agreement with Student Assistance Services Corporation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.6 Motion to Approve 2010-2011 School Physician Services Agreement with Dr. Alain A. LeGuillou
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.7 Motion for Disposal of Library Books and Textbooks
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.8 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Cavanagh.
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 Ms. O'Leary, 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 Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.3 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non Instructional Staff & Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Lauro reminded everyone that the high school winter concert is tomorrow evening. He remarked that the entire series of school concerts have been wonderful and encouraged the community to see one if they could. Dr. Lauro also noted that the high school library will be opened for several tours tomorrow evening before the concert.
Dr. Lauro said that he and the Board will be on guard for whatever financial news makes its way down from Albany as it will likely be a challenge during our upcoming budget planning. Dr. Lauro and the Board wished the community a wonderful holidy season.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:22 p.m. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:22 p.m. (Approved)
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