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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - SUPERINTENDENT'S CONFERENCE ROOM - 7:00 P.M.
President Kiernan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room, 18 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the record of a particular student and matters pertaining to the financial and employment history of a particular person and/or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Ms. Smith, seconded by Mr. Recca and unanimously carried to recess at 8:08 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in Pelham Memorial High School's Alumni Hall.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN PMHS ALUMNI HALL
MOTION was made by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to reconvene in a public meeting.
5. CALL TO ORDER - 575 COLONIAL AVENUE - ALUMNI HALL - 8:00 PM
President Kiernan called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. in Pelham Memorial High School's Alumni Hall and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the executive session motions. Approximately 27 staff and community members attended.
Mrs. Kiernan introduced Hazard, Young and Attea & Associates' consultants, John Chambers and Debbie Raizes who proceeded to present their leadership profile report to the Board.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Hazard Young Attea Associates Leadership Profile Report
Pelham Superintendent Search 101512
Superintendent Leadership Profile Report
Mr. Chambers an Ms. Raizes addressed the Board, noting that they were pleased to present their detailed report this eveing. Each consultant gave their background and then summarized what happens next in the superintendent search process. The consultants took questions from the Board and a discussion began. Mrs. Kiernan then opened the floor to questions from the public: How do you work the limits of the confidential search? How about a candidate's educational point of view? What about ideologue or philosophy? Is it normal to have such small turnouts at the forums? What other homework do candidates usually do besides look at the reports on the district's web site? New Jersey candidates - how do you avoid? At what point would the community be a part of the input for the superintendent search or would they? What are the pros and cons of parental involvement?
Mrs. Kiernan thanked the consultants for their presentation.
7.2 Administrative and Committee Reports
Ms. O'Leary gave an update on the work of the Audit Committee and Mrs. Gilland reported on the Program Committee. Dr. Arden also shared the recent agenda from the Personnel Committee and said that the Policy Committee should be receiving the new policy books from ERIE I BOCES before too long. Mr. Cavanagh reported that the Buildings and Grounds working group is doing some fact-finding on turf fields by scheduling meetings with other districts and several manufacturers.
Regarding budget development, there will be four sessions scheduled with one Board Member as point person from each committee to help give the administration some direction on the budget with the goal of preserving program and producing a budget that is fiscaly responsible.
Mr. Imperato shared topics from the most recent PTA Council meeting. Mr. Giarrizzo provided updates on the Social Studies and Math Task Forces while Ms. Matthews gave a Dignity for all Students Act update.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 29, 2012
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Dr. Arden abstained from voting on the August 29, 2012 meeting minutes as she was absent on that occasion.
6.2 Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 10, 2012
8. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
8.1 Motion to Accept Financial Reports for Period Ending August 31, 2012
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.2 Resolution to Approve 2012-2013 Budget Transfers
8.3 Motion to Approve Tax Certiorari Settlement - Matter of P/A Acadia Pelham Manor, LLC v. Board of Assessors of the Town of Pelham, et al. (Sup. Ct. West. Co. Index Nos. 20199/08 Et Seq.) - Authorization to Settle Assessment Years 2008-2012
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.4 Motion to Correct Refund Due Under Settlement of PS PROP XVIII, Inc. v. Town of Pelham
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.5 Motion to Enter into an Agreement Between Pelham Union Free School District and Southern Westchester BOCES
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.6 Motion to Extend Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. Agreement
8.7 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.8 Motion to Appoint Internal Auditor
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.9 Motion to Approve Subsurface Investigation and Geotechnical Evaluation Services with Dente Engineering
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.10 Motion to Approve a Boundary Topographic Survey with Bolton Land Surveying, PC
9. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education (Confidential)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5 Motion to Approve Schedule E - Salary Reclassification for Professional Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Smith mentioned that the Community Engagement Committee is instituting regular coffees with the community, beginning at the MAD Cafe from 10-11 am on Friday, October 19th. Board Members will be there informally to keep the dialogue going. She said that, going forward, some of the meetings will be scheduled in the daytime and some in the evenings. Please check the district web site for dates and times.
Mr. Cavanagh mentioned that Dr. Lauro gave a great tour to the Class of 1962 recently. He said it was fun to see how excited they were to be in the building. Upcoming events noted were: The Colonial Blood Drive is being held on November 1, 2012 from 3:15 - 7:45 pm in the gym and the PACT Community meeting will be at 7:30 pm on the 17th at the Pelham Jewish Center.
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
The Board heard public comment/took questions on the following: the release of reserves last year, the proposed development being discussed by the Village of Pelham and the possible impact of school-age students from that development, keep in mind what our students need when developing the budget.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:48 p.m. Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:48 p.m. (Approved)
Oct 15, 2012 Regular Board of Education Meeting
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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - SUPERINTENDENT'S CONFERENCE ROOM - 7:00 P.M.
President Kiernan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room, 18 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the record of a particular student and matters pertaining to the financial and employment history of a particular person and/or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Ms. Smith, seconded by Mr. Recca and unanimously carried to recess at 8:08 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in Pelham Memorial High School's Alumni Hall.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN PMHS ALUMNI HALL
MOTION was made by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to reconvene in a public meeting.
5. CALL TO ORDER - 575 COLONIAL AVENUE - ALUMNI HALL - 8:00 PM
President Kiernan called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. in Pelham Memorial High School's Alumni Hall and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the executive session motions. Approximately 27 staff and community members attended.
Mrs. Kiernan introduced Hazard, Young and Attea & Associates' consultants, John Chambers and Debbie Raizes who proceeded to present their leadership profile report to the Board.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Hazard Young Attea Associates Leadership Profile Report
Pelham Superintendent Search 101512
Superintendent Leadership Profile Report
Mr. Chambers an Ms. Raizes addressed the Board, noting that they were pleased to present their detailed report this eveing. Each consultant gave their background and then summarized what happens next in the superintendent search process. The consultants took questions from the Board and a discussion began. Mrs. Kiernan then opened the floor to questions from the public: How do you work the limits of the confidential search? How about a candidate's educational point of view? What about ideologue or philosophy? Is it normal to have such small turnouts at the forums? What other homework do candidates usually do besides look at the reports on the district's web site? New Jersey candidates - how do you avoid? At what point would the community be a part of the input for the superintendent search or would they? What are the pros and cons of parental involvement?
Mrs. Kiernan thanked the consultants for their presentation.
7.2 Administrative and Committee Reports
Ms. O'Leary gave an update on the work of the Audit Committee and Mrs. Gilland reported on the Program Committee. Dr. Arden also shared the recent agenda from the Personnel Committee and said that the Policy Committee should be receiving the new policy books from ERIE I BOCES before too long. Mr. Cavanagh reported that the Buildings and Grounds working group is doing some fact-finding on turf fields by scheduling meetings with other districts and several manufacturers.
Regarding budget development, there will be four sessions scheduled with one Board Member as point person from each committee to help give the administration some direction on the budget with the goal of preserving program and producing a budget that is fiscaly responsible.
Mr. Imperato shared topics from the most recent PTA Council meeting. Mr. Giarrizzo provided updates on the Social Studies and Math Task Forces while Ms. Matthews gave a Dignity for all Students Act update.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 29, 2012
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Dr. Arden abstained from voting on the August 29, 2012 meeting minutes as she was absent on that occasion.
6.2 Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 10, 2012
8. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
8.1 Motion to Accept Financial Reports for Period Ending August 31, 2012
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.2 Resolution to Approve 2012-2013 Budget Transfers
8.3 Motion to Approve Tax Certiorari Settlement - Matter of P/A Acadia Pelham Manor, LLC v. Board of Assessors of the Town of Pelham, et al. (Sup. Ct. West. Co. Index Nos. 20199/08 Et Seq.) - Authorization to Settle Assessment Years 2008-2012
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.4 Motion to Correct Refund Due Under Settlement of PS PROP XVIII, Inc. v. Town of Pelham
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.5 Motion to Enter into an Agreement Between Pelham Union Free School District and Southern Westchester BOCES
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.6 Motion to Extend Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. Agreement
8.7 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.8 Motion to Appoint Internal Auditor
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.9 Motion to Approve Subsurface Investigation and Geotechnical Evaluation Services with Dente Engineering
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.10 Motion to Approve a Boundary Topographic Survey with Bolton Land Surveying, PC
9. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education (Confidential)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5 Motion to Approve Schedule E - Salary Reclassification for Professional Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Smith mentioned that the Community Engagement Committee is instituting regular coffees with the community, beginning at the MAD Cafe from 10-11 am on Friday, October 19th. Board Members will be there informally to keep the dialogue going. She said that, going forward, some of the meetings will be scheduled in the daytime and some in the evenings. Please check the district web site for dates and times.
Mr. Cavanagh mentioned that Dr. Lauro gave a great tour to the Class of 1962 recently. He said it was fun to see how excited they were to be in the building. Upcoming events noted were: The Colonial Blood Drive is being held on November 1, 2012 from 3:15 - 7:45 pm in the gym and the PACT Community meeting will be at 7:30 pm on the 17th at the Pelham Jewish Center.
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
The Board heard public comment/took questions on the following: the release of reserves last year, the proposed development being discussed by the Village of Pelham and the possible impact of school-age students from that development, keep in mind what our students need when developing the budget.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:48 p.m. Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:48 p.m. (Approved)
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