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Roll call (10 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
President Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:06 a.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 Dr. Arden and unanimously carried, to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law, the credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, and the record of a particular student.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mr. Cavanagh and unanimously carried to recess at 8:05 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 was made by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously carried to approve to reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library.
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:00 P.M.
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at approximately 8:11 p.m. and wecomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 32 staff and community members were in attendance.
Mr. Eicher mentioned that he attended the WPSBA budget advocacy meeting in White Plains last week, which was also attended by Westchester County legislators. Many at that meeting expressed their frustration with the state budget process. He said the only bright light was suggested by Assemblywoman Amy Paulin who offered that if the governor would extend the millionaires tax, she and other legislators had a plan to use that money for education.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 28, 2011
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
6.2 Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 5, 2011
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Student Recognition
Mrs. Clark introduced some of PMHS’s best math students who recently participated in the rigerous American Math competition. Also there to speak about each participant in the math challenge was Ms. Vital, Math Supervisor. She offered her congratulations to the students. The Board asked several questions of the students, including what they did to prepare for the competition and offered their congratulations as well.
Mrs. Clark also introduced student athletes and their coaches from the boys’ basketball team, girls’ basketball team and the winter track team, all of whom all had notable seasons. Mr. Cavanagh commended the students for their very hard work.
7.2 SWBOCES Update
Nancy Fisher was welcomed back by Mr. Eicher. She gave an update on the governor’s budget proposal. Nancy also thanked our board for being so supportive of SWBOCES. Susan Carr explained some of the services BOCES offers and also pointed out special service programs and some career service programs. Dr. Lauro thanked Ms. Carr for her help since she assumed her duties this last August. Mr. Eicher also thanked Ms. Carr for all of the assistance that BOCES gives us.
Nancy Jorgensen, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources at BOCES, talked about the personnel and staff at BOCES. Ms. Jorgensen noted the upcoming BOCES budget meeting on April 13 and subsequent budget vote on April 27.
7.3 Board Committee Reports
Although there were no Board committee reports, Mr. Eicher did mention that because of the recent rain-related concerns, the Buildings and Grounds Committee is considering the retention of a roofing consultant to make sure that all newly repaired areas are inspected annually and maintained.
7.4 Continuation of Budget Workshop Discussion
Dr. Lauro said, keeping in mind the extra background information that was requested from the all-day March 5th workshop, the Board would tonight (and also on March 21) continue the budget discussion. He said that the athletic trainer and school nurses are the questions at hand. The Board discussion on the athletic trainer position resulted in a request from Dr. Arden, who would like to see a real analysis of each sport and how much it costs together with the denominator of how many kids are playing. Mr. Eicher asked Dr. Lauro to take a look at this situation so that it could be better understood.
Dr. Lauro went over four separate approaches to reducing the school nursing positions. Mrs. Matthews went over the nurses mandated responsibilities. Mr. Rubbo will cost out these proposals for a future meeting. Mrs. Matthews will interview the nurses and come back with a typical day scenario.
At the next Board meeting there will be further discussion.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
The Board heard comments from Virginia Maganiello, President of the CSEA Non-Instructional Unit that represents the nurses, requesting that the Board keep the nursing and athletic trainer positions intact and to please reconsider the disproportional burden that might be placed on this group of employees.
Several parents were also recognized and spoke about maintaining the nursing positions as they are currently in place. Mr. Eicher said we will continue this discussion over the next several weeks. He thanked the community for their comments.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve the 2010-2011 Flow Through of Funds (IDEA Grants 611 and 619) Agreements for Pelham Union Free School District Special Education Pre-School and School-Aged Students
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Approve Special Education Agreements for the 2010-2011 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
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 Mrs. Kiernan, 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 Dr. Arden, 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 Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Eicher reminded the public that April 1st is the deadline for transportation service requests for the upcoming school year for any parent who is considering placement of their child in a private school. The Board wished Christopher Maselli, the Board meeting videographer, a very happy birthday.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meting at approximately 9:48 p.m. Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meting at approximately 9:48 p.m. (Approved)
Mar 14, 2011 Regular Board of Education Meeting
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Roll call (10 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
President Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:06 a.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 Dr. Arden and unanimously carried, to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law, the credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, and the record of a particular student.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mr. Cavanagh and unanimously carried to recess at 8:05 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 was made by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously carried to approve to reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library.
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:00 P.M.
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at approximately 8:11 p.m. and wecomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 32 staff and community members were in attendance.
Mr. Eicher mentioned that he attended the WPSBA budget advocacy meeting in White Plains last week, which was also attended by Westchester County legislators. Many at that meeting expressed their frustration with the state budget process. He said the only bright light was suggested by Assemblywoman Amy Paulin who offered that if the governor would extend the millionaires tax, she and other legislators had a plan to use that money for education.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 28, 2011
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
6.2 Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 5, 2011
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Student Recognition
Mrs. Clark introduced some of PMHS’s best math students who recently participated in the rigerous American Math competition. Also there to speak about each participant in the math challenge was Ms. Vital, Math Supervisor. She offered her congratulations to the students. The Board asked several questions of the students, including what they did to prepare for the competition and offered their congratulations as well.
Mrs. Clark also introduced student athletes and their coaches from the boys’ basketball team, girls’ basketball team and the winter track team, all of whom all had notable seasons. Mr. Cavanagh commended the students for their very hard work.
7.2 SWBOCES Update
Nancy Fisher was welcomed back by Mr. Eicher. She gave an update on the governor’s budget proposal. Nancy also thanked our board for being so supportive of SWBOCES. Susan Carr explained some of the services BOCES offers and also pointed out special service programs and some career service programs. Dr. Lauro thanked Ms. Carr for her help since she assumed her duties this last August. Mr. Eicher also thanked Ms. Carr for all of the assistance that BOCES gives us.
Nancy Jorgensen, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources at BOCES, talked about the personnel and staff at BOCES. Ms. Jorgensen noted the upcoming BOCES budget meeting on April 13 and subsequent budget vote on April 27.
7.3 Board Committee Reports
Although there were no Board committee reports, Mr. Eicher did mention that because of the recent rain-related concerns, the Buildings and Grounds Committee is considering the retention of a roofing consultant to make sure that all newly repaired areas are inspected annually and maintained.
7.4 Continuation of Budget Workshop Discussion
Dr. Lauro said, keeping in mind the extra background information that was requested from the all-day March 5th workshop, the Board would tonight (and also on March 21) continue the budget discussion. He said that the athletic trainer and school nurses are the questions at hand. The Board discussion on the athletic trainer position resulted in a request from Dr. Arden, who would like to see a real analysis of each sport and how much it costs together with the denominator of how many kids are playing. Mr. Eicher asked Dr. Lauro to take a look at this situation so that it could be better understood.
Dr. Lauro went over four separate approaches to reducing the school nursing positions. Mrs. Matthews went over the nurses mandated responsibilities. Mr. Rubbo will cost out these proposals for a future meeting. Mrs. Matthews will interview the nurses and come back with a typical day scenario.
At the next Board meeting there will be further discussion.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
The Board heard comments from Virginia Maganiello, President of the CSEA Non-Instructional Unit that represents the nurses, requesting that the Board keep the nursing and athletic trainer positions intact and to please reconsider the disproportional burden that might be placed on this group of employees.
Several parents were also recognized and spoke about maintaining the nursing positions as they are currently in place. Mr. Eicher said we will continue this discussion over the next several weeks. He thanked the community for their comments.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve the 2010-2011 Flow Through of Funds (IDEA Grants 611 and 619) Agreements for Pelham Union Free School District Special Education Pre-School and School-Aged Students
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Approve Special Education Agreements for the 2010-2011 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
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 Mrs. Kiernan, 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 Dr. Arden, 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 Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Eicher reminded the public that April 1st is the deadline for transportation service requests for the upcoming school year for any parent who is considering placement of their child in a private school. The Board wished Christopher Maselli, the Board meeting videographer, a very happy birthday.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meting at approximately 9:48 p.m. Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meting at approximately 9:48 p.m. (Approved)
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