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Roll Call: 11 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
President Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:30 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 Mrs. O'Leary, 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 (Pelham Teachers' Association); the financial, credit and employment history of a particular person and/or corporation; and the record of a particular student.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden, and unanimously carried to recess at 8:02 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Gymnasium.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN THE PMS GYMNASIUM
Mr. Eicher convened the meeting in the PMS Gymnasium at approimately 8:07 p.m. He, Mrs. Clark and Mr. Finegan called forward students who were to be recognized for their achievements as National Merit Semi-Finalists, National Achievement Program participants, and many fall sports participants, including the volleyball team that recently went to the state championships. Each of the students accepted an Excellence Certificate presented by Dr. Lauro and also a certificate from Mrs. Clark. Mr. Finegan thanked the community, Booster Cub for their support of the sports teams and the students for all of their hard work and effort.
At approximately 8:30 p.m., Mr. Eicher announced that the meeting would now recess to reconvene in the Pelham Middle School Library.
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY
Motion to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting at approximately 8:40 p.m. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting at approximately 8:40 p.m. (Approved)
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order in the Pelham Middle School Library and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 27 community members and staff attended.
Mr. Eicher commented on the spectacular year we have had so far for our scholars and athletes.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1. Motion to Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 7, 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. Administrative and Committee Reports
7.1.1. Third Reading of Proposed Amended Policy 5420
Dr. Arden read proposed amended policy 5420 for the third time. At the conclusion of the reading, MOTION was made and was unanimously carried to adopt policy 5420, as amended. Mr. Eicher suggested that the Board look into a policy regarding ACL injuries as well.
The Program Committee announced that it had meetings on November 9 and 21, 2011. Also, the Finance and Community Engagement committees are planning meetings before the end of the year. Those dates will be posted on the web site.
7.2. High School Regents and Advanced Placement Courses - School Report Card
Mr. Giarrizzo announced that tonight the Board would hear a report on the high school regents and advanced placement courses as well as the school report card. He introduced Mrs. Clark who gave an overview of the data contained in the high school report card for the 09-10 and 10-11 school years and showed sample courses bases on grade levels.
PMHS Supervisors, Dr. Terry, Mr. Llewellyn, Mrs. Vitale, and Mrs. Thompson spoke about passing and mastery rates, results of similar schools, how students prep for the state exams and course offerings. Mrs. Calvelli, Foreign Language Coordinator, spoke about the number of students tested in French, Latin Spanish and Italian and their passing and mastery rates. She also showed some of the interactive activities available in the department through technology, with the assistance of Mr. Tromblee.
The Board asked questions to which the supervisors responded. The Board thanked the presenters for their extensive preparation for tonight.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Eicher called for public comment and requested that each participant come before the Board and please give their name and address. Some topics brought to the Board's attenton were: regarding language exam questions - who creates the tests, comments on the Math Investigations program and possible supplementary materials being used, utilizing Iona interns as support in classes with higher numbers of students and, community collaboration with the Board to ensure smaller class sizes.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1. Motion to Approve Sale of Prudential Financial, Inc. Common Stock
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2. Motion to Approve Additional Tax Certiorari Settlement Associated with Weinfeld Development Corporation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3. Motion to Approve Classroom Use and Maintenance Agreement with Southern Westchester BOCES for the 2011-2012 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4. Motion to Approve Special Education Agreements for the 2011-2012 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5. Motion to Approve Agreement with The Rochelle Group, Ltd. for Consulting Services
Motion to Approve as amended, the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve as amended, the following: (Approved)
Mr. Eicher thanked Chartwells Food Service for putting together the reception food the volleyball team last night. He also thanked the custodians for setting up.
9.6. Motion to Approve Agreement with Walter A. McDermott Telephone Auditing Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.7. Motion to Approve Agreement with J. J. Stanis and Company, Inc. for Providing the Administrative Services Agreement (Vision Care)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.8. Motion to Approve Stipulation of Settlement for Tuition Reimbursement for the 2010-2011 Academic School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.9. Motion to Accept Donation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
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 Mr. Hearle.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.2. Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff & Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.3. Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education (Confidential)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Eicher announced the first "neighbor to neighbor" conversation regarding our upcoming school budget would be held on November 22, 2011 at the Daronco Town House. Subsequent meetings would be held on November 28th at the Htchinson School Library, December 10th at the Pelham Library Community Room and December 14th at MAD Cafe. Dates and times are posted on the district web site.
The Board also noted the excellent Sock and Buskin productions of
The Odd Couple
this past weekend.
Dr. Lauro shared that Dr. Limato was recently presented an award for educational leadership from Iona College. The Board extended its congratulations to Dr. Limato.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 12:28 a.m. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 12:28 a.m. (Approved)
Nov 21, 2011 Regular Board of Education Meeting
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Roll Call: 11 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
President Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:30 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 Mrs. O'Leary, 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 (Pelham Teachers' Association); the financial, credit and employment history of a particular person and/or corporation; and the record of a particular student.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden, and unanimously carried to recess at 8:02 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Gymnasium.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN THE PMS GYMNASIUM
Mr. Eicher convened the meeting in the PMS Gymnasium at approimately 8:07 p.m. He, Mrs. Clark and Mr. Finegan called forward students who were to be recognized for their achievements as National Merit Semi-Finalists, National Achievement Program participants, and many fall sports participants, including the volleyball team that recently went to the state championships. Each of the students accepted an Excellence Certificate presented by Dr. Lauro and also a certificate from Mrs. Clark. Mr. Finegan thanked the community, Booster Cub for their support of the sports teams and the students for all of their hard work and effort.
At approximately 8:30 p.m., Mr. Eicher announced that the meeting would now recess to reconvene in the Pelham Middle School Library.
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY
Motion to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting at approximately 8:40 p.m. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting at approximately 8:40 p.m. (Approved)
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order in the Pelham Middle School Library and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 27 community members and staff attended.
Mr. Eicher commented on the spectacular year we have had so far for our scholars and athletes.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1. Motion to Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 7, 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. Administrative and Committee Reports
7.1.1. Third Reading of Proposed Amended Policy 5420
Dr. Arden read proposed amended policy 5420 for the third time. At the conclusion of the reading, MOTION was made and was unanimously carried to adopt policy 5420, as amended. Mr. Eicher suggested that the Board look into a policy regarding ACL injuries as well.
The Program Committee announced that it had meetings on November 9 and 21, 2011. Also, the Finance and Community Engagement committees are planning meetings before the end of the year. Those dates will be posted on the web site.
7.2. High School Regents and Advanced Placement Courses - School Report Card
Mr. Giarrizzo announced that tonight the Board would hear a report on the high school regents and advanced placement courses as well as the school report card. He introduced Mrs. Clark who gave an overview of the data contained in the high school report card for the 09-10 and 10-11 school years and showed sample courses bases on grade levels.
PMHS Supervisors, Dr. Terry, Mr. Llewellyn, Mrs. Vitale, and Mrs. Thompson spoke about passing and mastery rates, results of similar schools, how students prep for the state exams and course offerings. Mrs. Calvelli, Foreign Language Coordinator, spoke about the number of students tested in French, Latin Spanish and Italian and their passing and mastery rates. She also showed some of the interactive activities available in the department through technology, with the assistance of Mr. Tromblee.
The Board asked questions to which the supervisors responded. The Board thanked the presenters for their extensive preparation for tonight.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Eicher called for public comment and requested that each participant come before the Board and please give their name and address. Some topics brought to the Board's attenton were: regarding language exam questions - who creates the tests, comments on the Math Investigations program and possible supplementary materials being used, utilizing Iona interns as support in classes with higher numbers of students and, community collaboration with the Board to ensure smaller class sizes.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1. Motion to Approve Sale of Prudential Financial, Inc. Common Stock
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2. Motion to Approve Additional Tax Certiorari Settlement Associated with Weinfeld Development Corporation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3. Motion to Approve Classroom Use and Maintenance Agreement with Southern Westchester BOCES for the 2011-2012 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4. Motion to Approve Special Education Agreements for the 2011-2012 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5. Motion to Approve Agreement with The Rochelle Group, Ltd. for Consulting Services
Motion to Approve as amended, the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve as amended, the following: (Approved)
Mr. Eicher thanked Chartwells Food Service for putting together the reception food the volleyball team last night. He also thanked the custodians for setting up.
9.6. Motion to Approve Agreement with Walter A. McDermott Telephone Auditing Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.7. Motion to Approve Agreement with J. J. Stanis and Company, Inc. for Providing the Administrative Services Agreement (Vision Care)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.8. Motion to Approve Stipulation of Settlement for Tuition Reimbursement for the 2010-2011 Academic School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.9. Motion to Accept Donation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
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 Mr. Hearle.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.2. Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff & Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.3. Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education (Confidential)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Eicher announced the first "neighbor to neighbor" conversation regarding our upcoming school budget would be held on November 22, 2011 at the Daronco Town House. Subsequent meetings would be held on November 28th at the Htchinson School Library, December 10th at the Pelham Library Community Room and December 14th at MAD Cafe. Dates and times are posted on the district web site.
The Board also noted the excellent Sock and Buskin productions of
The Odd Couple
this past weekend.
Dr. Lauro shared that Dr. Limato was recently presented an award for educational leadership from Iona College. The Board extended its congratulations to Dr. Limato.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 12:28 a.m. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 12:28 a.m. (Approved)
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