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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 7:03 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Conference Room at 28 Frankin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE
MOTION was made by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the financial, credit or employment history of a particular person and/or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to recess at 7:58 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 approve to reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve to approve to reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:00 P.M.
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at approximately 8:07 p.m. and welcomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 87 staff and community members were in attendance.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Student Recognition
Ms. Marcia Bean introduced the elementary orchestra members who then performed for the audience. Dr. Michele Zanky, in turn, introduced the members of the secondary level orchestra and they also performed for the Board and audience. Mr. John Orefice, Director of Sock n Buskin, and several members of the cast of "Merrily We Roll Along" performed a song from the recent presentation. The Board extended its appreciation to all of the student performers and congratulated the teachers as well.
7.2 Board Committee Reports
Dr. Lauro gave an update of the budget process so far and noted that the state legislative budget passed last week (giving us our probable state aid for next year). He said that tonight there would be more discussion on the possible restruturing of school nurses. He said the District will also take a more conservative approach to FMLA.
Mr. Rubbo walked the audience through his PowerPoint, showing expense line reductions. He said that the report woud be posted on the district web site.
Mr. DelVecchio was present to address the issue with the girls' swim team to the Board. He spoke about budgetary impacts on the swim program. The Board, in turn, asked several questions to which Mr. DelVecchio responded. Mr. Eicher asked for figures on transportation to and from swim meets.
Mr. Eicher called for comments from the Board on the budget process. Mr. Hearle said that while reading some e-mails from the community to the Board, he felt that some people were concerned that the Board did not do its homework. He took the opportunity to assure the public that the Board is very aware of its roll and does indeed hear the community. When the floor was open for public comment, points were made on the number of school nurses on staff and the girls' swim team.
After several minutes of discussion, the Board took a straw poll that resulted in maintaining the school nursing positions until more information could be gleaned, retaining the athetic trainer position, providing transportation for the swim team to meets and to reducing the tax rate. The public applauded the Board's decision. Several more minutes of public comment was then entertained.
7.3 Continuation of Budget Workshop Discussion
This discussion was noted during the public commention portion of the meeting.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
The public was recognized earlier in the agenda.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 9, 2011
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Accept Financial Reports for the Period Ending February 28, 2011
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Accept Payment of Obligations
9.3 Resolution to Approve 2010-2011 Budget Transfers
9.4 Motion to Authorize and Empower the President of the Board of Education of the Pelham Union Free School District to Execute an Agreement with Joan W. Walder
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5 Motion to Approve Agreement Between Pelham Union Free School District and Living History Education Foundation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.6 Motion to Accept Donation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
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 Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.3 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistant
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.4 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education
Motion to Approve Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
Vote to Approve (Approved) (Recorded at 02:26:05)
11. NEW BUSINESS
At the April 11th meeting, the Board must adopt the budget.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:34 p.m. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:34 p.m. (Approved)
10:34 pm
Apr 04, 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 7:03 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Conference Room at 28 Frankin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE
MOTION was made by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the financial, credit or employment history of a particular person and/or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to recess at 7:58 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 approve to reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve to approve to reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:00 P.M.
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at approximately 8:07 p.m. and welcomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 87 staff and community members were in attendance.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Student Recognition
Ms. Marcia Bean introduced the elementary orchestra members who then performed for the audience. Dr. Michele Zanky, in turn, introduced the members of the secondary level orchestra and they also performed for the Board and audience. Mr. John Orefice, Director of Sock n Buskin, and several members of the cast of "Merrily We Roll Along" performed a song from the recent presentation. The Board extended its appreciation to all of the student performers and congratulated the teachers as well.
7.2 Board Committee Reports
Dr. Lauro gave an update of the budget process so far and noted that the state legislative budget passed last week (giving us our probable state aid for next year). He said that tonight there would be more discussion on the possible restruturing of school nurses. He said the District will also take a more conservative approach to FMLA.
Mr. Rubbo walked the audience through his PowerPoint, showing expense line reductions. He said that the report woud be posted on the district web site.
Mr. DelVecchio was present to address the issue with the girls' swim team to the Board. He spoke about budgetary impacts on the swim program. The Board, in turn, asked several questions to which Mr. DelVecchio responded. Mr. Eicher asked for figures on transportation to and from swim meets.
Mr. Eicher called for comments from the Board on the budget process. Mr. Hearle said that while reading some e-mails from the community to the Board, he felt that some people were concerned that the Board did not do its homework. He took the opportunity to assure the public that the Board is very aware of its roll and does indeed hear the community. When the floor was open for public comment, points were made on the number of school nurses on staff and the girls' swim team.
After several minutes of discussion, the Board took a straw poll that resulted in maintaining the school nursing positions until more information could be gleaned, retaining the athetic trainer position, providing transportation for the swim team to meets and to reducing the tax rate. The public applauded the Board's decision. Several more minutes of public comment was then entertained.
7.3 Continuation of Budget Workshop Discussion
This discussion was noted during the public commention portion of the meeting.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
The public was recognized earlier in the agenda.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 9, 2011
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Accept Financial Reports for the Period Ending February 28, 2011
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Accept Payment of Obligations
9.3 Resolution to Approve 2010-2011 Budget Transfers
9.4 Motion to Authorize and Empower the President of the Board of Education of the Pelham Union Free School District to Execute an Agreement with Joan W. Walder
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5 Motion to Approve Agreement Between Pelham Union Free School District and Living History Education Foundation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.6 Motion to Accept Donation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
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 Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.3 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistant
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.4 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education
Motion to Approve Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
Vote to Approve (Approved) (Recorded at 02:26:05)
11. NEW BUSINESS
At the April 11th meeting, the Board must adopt the budget.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:34 p.m. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:34 p.m. (Approved)
10:34 pm
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