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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 7:04 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 Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law (CSEA Building Services Unit and Pelham Teachers’ Association); the financial, credit or employment history of a particular person and/or corporation; and the discussion of the record of a particular student.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to recess at 8:13 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 in the PMS Library. Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting in the PMS Library. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:00 P.M.
Mr. eicher called the meeting to order at approximately 8:23 p.m. and welcomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 28 staff and community members were in attendance.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 7, 2011
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Student Recognition
Principal Clark introduced the high school Model UN team and its club advisor, Mr. Marcotullio. He spoke about the program and noted some of the schools where the students have attended conferences. The students agreed that this is a valuable opportunity that satisfies their thirst for knowledge. Each student introduced themselves to the Board and audience and spoke a little about what their Model UN experiences have been.
7.2 Employee Recognition
The Board recognized Mr. Richard Crompton for his outstanding work in the district from 1993 to 2011 as the District Treasurer and Accountant. They further acknowledged Mr. Crompton’s great diligence and wished him good luck and much happiness in his retirement. Dr. Lauro personally wished Mr. Crompton the very best in the future, as did Mr. Rubbo, and Mr. Eiche read a proclamation into the record. Mr. Crompton received a standing ovation from the Board and the audience and thanked everyone for their good wishes.
7.3 Board Committee Reports
7.3.1. Community Engagement - Educational Forum Report
Mr. Hearle reported on the February 12th community forum. Resource people (principals, administrators, supervisors, business, financial and legal people, union reps) moved from table to table as needed to respond to questions like: Do we have a good system? What elements must we maintain? What could we give up? Mr. Hearle shared the general nature of the suggestions and comments gleaned at the forum and thanked all of the participants.
7.3.2. Policy
Policy committee continues to meet on a regular basis.
7.3.3. Personnel
Mr. Cavanagh reported that the Board's Personnel Committee will meet on Monday, March 7th to discuss possible tenure recommendations.
7.4 Superintendent's Budget 2011-2012
Dr. Lauro said that this evening he would present the superintendent's proposed budget to the Board and from tonight on, it will be the Board’s budget. Dr. Lauro proceded to read his overview into the record. Mr. Eicher reminded everyone about the all-day, line-by-ine budget workshop set for Sataurday, March 5 in the Peham Middle School Library, from 9 am to 4 pm. He then called for public comment regarding the budget.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Some of the questions/discussions concerned the following: athletic expenses, from what grade levels might teaching positions be eliminated, community services codes, requests for job descriptions of supervisors, how will issues identified at community forum be addressed in the budget, the expense of mandated items, test score concerns in an elementary school, and ERB scores.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Accept Financial Reports for the Period Ending January 31, 2011
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Accept Payments of Obligation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Participate in Southern Westchester BOCES Cooperative Bids
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Approve New York Cooperative Bids (Through Educational Data Services, Inc.) for 2010-2011 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5 Motion to Extend the Landscaping Maintenance Bid 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)
9.6 Motion to Reject Bid #10-5 Ground Level Steel Cargo Storage Containers 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)
The Board asked Mr. Rubbo to include pricing for new
and
refurbished items when this bid next comes before the Board.
9.7 Motion to Approve Administrators' Grant for Continuing Education for Fiscal Year 2010-2011
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.8 Motion to Authorize Superintendent of Schools to Approve Agreement Between the CSU, CHICO Research Foundation and Pelham Union Free School District
Motion to Approve Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve (Approved) (Recorded at 01:43:01)
9.9 Motion to Approve Speaker Agreement Between Keppler Associates, Inc. and Pelham Union Free School District
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mr. Cavanagh will discuss with Mr. Rubbo how best to set up donations so that they can be tax deductable.
9.10 Motion to Accept the Pelham Education Foundation's Donation of Heartsong, Inc. Services to Provide ACE Lunchtime Enrichment Program to Students with Special Needs
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Howard, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.11 Motion to Authorize School District Treasurer to Sign Checks on Behalf of the Pelham Union Free School District
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.12 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.13 Resolution to Approve Standard Work Day and Reporting
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
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 Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mr. Cavanagh acknowledged Ms. Burton's resignation and remarked that she would be missed. Mr. Eicher, speaking for the Board, wished her well in her future endeavors.
10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra-Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.3 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non Instructional and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr. Eicher.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.4 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)
10.5 Motion to Approve Schedule E - Salary Reclassification for Professional Staff
11. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Eicher reminded everyone about the all-day budget workshop on March 5th. Mr. Rubbo also reminded everyone about the April 1st deadline for families to apply for transportation to private schools.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:45 p.m. Moved by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:45 p.m. (Approved)
Feb 28, 2011 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 7:04 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 Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law (CSEA Building Services Unit and Pelham Teachers’ Association); the financial, credit or employment history of a particular person and/or corporation; and the discussion of the record of a particular student.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to recess at 8:13 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 in the PMS Library. Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting in the PMS Library. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:00 P.M.
Mr. eicher called the meeting to order at approximately 8:23 p.m. and welcomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 28 staff and community members were in attendance.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 7, 2011
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Student Recognition
Principal Clark introduced the high school Model UN team and its club advisor, Mr. Marcotullio. He spoke about the program and noted some of the schools where the students have attended conferences. The students agreed that this is a valuable opportunity that satisfies their thirst for knowledge. Each student introduced themselves to the Board and audience and spoke a little about what their Model UN experiences have been.
7.2 Employee Recognition
The Board recognized Mr. Richard Crompton for his outstanding work in the district from 1993 to 2011 as the District Treasurer and Accountant. They further acknowledged Mr. Crompton’s great diligence and wished him good luck and much happiness in his retirement. Dr. Lauro personally wished Mr. Crompton the very best in the future, as did Mr. Rubbo, and Mr. Eiche read a proclamation into the record. Mr. Crompton received a standing ovation from the Board and the audience and thanked everyone for their good wishes.
7.3 Board Committee Reports
7.3.1. Community Engagement - Educational Forum Report
Mr. Hearle reported on the February 12th community forum. Resource people (principals, administrators, supervisors, business, financial and legal people, union reps) moved from table to table as needed to respond to questions like: Do we have a good system? What elements must we maintain? What could we give up? Mr. Hearle shared the general nature of the suggestions and comments gleaned at the forum and thanked all of the participants.
7.3.2. Policy
Policy committee continues to meet on a regular basis.
7.3.3. Personnel
Mr. Cavanagh reported that the Board's Personnel Committee will meet on Monday, March 7th to discuss possible tenure recommendations.
7.4 Superintendent's Budget 2011-2012
Dr. Lauro said that this evening he would present the superintendent's proposed budget to the Board and from tonight on, it will be the Board’s budget. Dr. Lauro proceded to read his overview into the record. Mr. Eicher reminded everyone about the all-day, line-by-ine budget workshop set for Sataurday, March 5 in the Peham Middle School Library, from 9 am to 4 pm. He then called for public comment regarding the budget.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Some of the questions/discussions concerned the following: athletic expenses, from what grade levels might teaching positions be eliminated, community services codes, requests for job descriptions of supervisors, how will issues identified at community forum be addressed in the budget, the expense of mandated items, test score concerns in an elementary school, and ERB scores.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Accept Financial Reports for the Period Ending January 31, 2011
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Accept Payments of Obligation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Participate in Southern Westchester BOCES Cooperative Bids
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Approve New York Cooperative Bids (Through Educational Data Services, Inc.) for 2010-2011 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5 Motion to Extend the Landscaping Maintenance Bid 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)
9.6 Motion to Reject Bid #10-5 Ground Level Steel Cargo Storage Containers 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)
The Board asked Mr. Rubbo to include pricing for new
and
refurbished items when this bid next comes before the Board.
9.7 Motion to Approve Administrators' Grant for Continuing Education for Fiscal Year 2010-2011
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.8 Motion to Authorize Superintendent of Schools to Approve Agreement Between the CSU, CHICO Research Foundation and Pelham Union Free School District
Motion to Approve Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve (Approved) (Recorded at 01:43:01)
9.9 Motion to Approve Speaker Agreement Between Keppler Associates, Inc. and Pelham Union Free School District
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mr. Cavanagh will discuss with Mr. Rubbo how best to set up donations so that they can be tax deductable.
9.10 Motion to Accept the Pelham Education Foundation's Donation of Heartsong, Inc. Services to Provide ACE Lunchtime Enrichment Program to Students with Special Needs
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Howard, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.11 Motion to Authorize School District Treasurer to Sign Checks on Behalf of the Pelham Union Free School District
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.12 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.13 Resolution to Approve Standard Work Day and Reporting
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
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 Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mr. Cavanagh acknowledged Ms. Burton's resignation and remarked that she would be missed. Mr. Eicher, speaking for the Board, wished her well in her future endeavors.
10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra-Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.3 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non Instructional and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr. Eicher.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.4 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)
10.5 Motion to Approve Schedule E - Salary Reclassification for Professional Staff
11. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Eicher reminded everyone about the all-day budget workshop on March 5th. Mr. Rubbo also reminded everyone about the April 1st deadline for families to apply for transportation to private schools.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:45 p.m. Moved by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:45 p.m. (Approved)
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