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Roll call (10 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
President Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:32 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 Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law (Pelham Administrators' Association and Pelham Teachers' Association) and the financial and/or employment history of a particular person and/or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to recess at 8:03 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 Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to approve to reconvene in a public meeting.
5. CALL TO ORDER - 8:00 P.M.
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at approximately 8:11 p.m. 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 64 staff and community members attended.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1. Motion to Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 6, 2012
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mr. Eicher read a short statement from Mr. Hearle who had attended exective session previously but excused himself from the public session because of a very bad cough.
7.1. Student Recognition
Mr. Eicher reported that the varsity ice hockey team is traveling to the final four in Utica, New York in early March. He also gave special recognition to senior, Omar Gouda, who is a two-time New York State champion and also ranked number five in the nation in oral declamation.
Also being recognized were staff and students from the high school science department. Dr. Brian Terry, Science Supervisor, introduced Mr. Steve Beltecas who heads up the science research program. Mr. Beltecas called forward four students to acknowledge their accompishments in science research. Rahil Dadhia, Lisa Franks, Juno Pinder and Katie Constantini each gave short presentations on their notable projects. Mr. Beltecas thanked everyone who has been available to help our students. He urged community members to volunteer to be involved with these students.
10.1. Motion to Approve Tenure Recommendations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Dr. Lauro said that one of the most important things a superintendent can do is appoint tenure and that, with pleasure tonight he would present Amanda Roche to the Board for just that purpose. Dr. Robert Roelle introduced Ms. Roche, speech and language teacher at Prosepct Hill School. She made a few comments to the audience. Ms. O’Leary also thanked Ms. Roche for being such a positive member of SEPTA.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.3. Presentation of Superintendent's Budget
Mr. Eicher said that we hope to have the budget information on the web site this coming Wednesay and hard copies of the information ready by Thursday.
Dr. Lauro’s presentation of the preliminary budget overview was given to the Board. (
9:21 pm APPR Annual Professional Performance Review Discussion
Bob asked what APPR means to Pelham as it relates to negotiations
DL - affects principals and teachers K-12 - must be in compliance by Jan 2013
must be negotiated with admin and teachers groups
Mr. Giarrizzo - explained the rating system involved with the APPR
Bob called for questions about the budget overview.
big discussion on the budget will be on each line on Saturday. Board questions:
1. will -- gave a list of "take aways" that he gleaned from the overview
Marti - noticed tax cap increase is giving us a little breathing room
Bob - help from nys sed to be clear on our compliance with tax cap - they will review our calculations. wants state to ok our understanding is the same as theirs. Also, in DLs presentation, regarding "what’s administration" and "what’s instruction." Also on Saturday we will talk about reserves and how they work.
Dr. Lauros pres
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
jennifer slattery new open meetings law the budget presentation should have been on the web site before the meeting. additional testing - we already have too much. ricardo belamos - budget question - claire persanas- academic remediation program at Hutchinson paul francis - appr - what about teachers rated if they don't give exams to their students (taeach courses that do not require them)
7.4. Presentation of Proposed 2012 - 2013 School Calendar (Draft)
Dr. Lauro explained that the draft calendar for the 2012-2013 school yer is not an action item tonight. He further explained why it is such a difficult calendar. Dr. Lauro hopes to have a conversation with the teachers’ union to iron out several concerns and then bring it back to the Board for consideration.
10.2.1. Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
With the consent of the Board, Mr. Eicher moved to Item 10.2 and requested that separate action be taken on Number 1 in that resolution and that it be renumbered as 10.2.1. Dr. Lauro said, and the Board concurred, that with great regret the resignation of Mr. Joseph Longobardi, Pelham Middle School Principal, would be accepted. From the audience, Mrs. Louise Muller, former Board of Education President, expressed her appreciation of Mr. Longobardi and his many years of service, noting that his first appointment in the Pelham Schools was made under her watch. Mr. Longobardi warmly expressed the wonderful experience he felt has had in Pelham.
7.2. Administrative and Committee Reports
Mr. Cavanagh said that the Audit Committee plans to meet on March 5, 2012 at 5 p.m.
Mrs. Kiernan said that the Student Life Committee is looking a its policy to make certain that it complies with the Dignity for All Students Act.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1. Resolution to Approve Standard Work Day and Reporting
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2. Motion to Award Contract for Bid #12-7 for Landscaping Maintenance for the Period March 15, 2012 Through December 31, 2012
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3. Motion to Award Contract for Bid #12-9 Air Condition/Ventilation Maintenance Bid for the Period March 15, 2012 Through March 15, 2013
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4. Motion to Award Contract for Bid #12-10 Building Management System Maintenance for the Period March 15, 2012 Through March 15, 2013
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5. Motion to Approve a Three-Year Contract with Kaese & Lynch Architecture and Engineering, LLP for Masonry Consulting Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.6. Motion to Approve Asset Inventory Service Provided to the Pelham Union Free School District, as a NYSIR Subscriber, by CBIZ Valuation Group, LLC
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.7. Motion to Approve Professional Consultant Services of Laura Mole to Provide Help to the Pelham Memorial High School Orchestra in Preparation for the Upcoming NYSSMA Competition
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.2.2. Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
With the consent of the Board, Mr. Eicher moved to newly numbered Item 10.2.2. Mr. Giarrizzo took this opportunity to publicly extend his congratulations to Mr. Longobardi.
10.3. Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Cavanagh.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.4. Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.5. Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education (Confidential)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.6. Motion to Approve Schedule E - Salary Reclassification for Professional Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Rubbo reminded parents who might be considering sending their children to non public schools outside of the district that applications for transportation have a state-mandated deadline of April 1st. The transporation notice has been posted in the newspapers. The application is available on the district web site. He said it is ok to e-mail the application to the Business Officeand he cautioned all parents to make sure they receive a receipt.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:34 p.m. Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:34 p.m. (Approved)
Feb 27, 2012 Regular Board of Education Meeting
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Roll call (10 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
President Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:32 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 Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law (Pelham Administrators' Association and Pelham Teachers' Association) and the financial and/or employment history of a particular person and/or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to recess at 8:03 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 Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to approve to reconvene in a public meeting.
5. CALL TO ORDER - 8:00 P.M.
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at approximately 8:11 p.m. 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 64 staff and community members attended.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1. Motion to Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 6, 2012
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mr. Eicher read a short statement from Mr. Hearle who had attended exective session previously but excused himself from the public session because of a very bad cough.
7.1. Student Recognition
Mr. Eicher reported that the varsity ice hockey team is traveling to the final four in Utica, New York in early March. He also gave special recognition to senior, Omar Gouda, who is a two-time New York State champion and also ranked number five in the nation in oral declamation.
Also being recognized were staff and students from the high school science department. Dr. Brian Terry, Science Supervisor, introduced Mr. Steve Beltecas who heads up the science research program. Mr. Beltecas called forward four students to acknowledge their accompishments in science research. Rahil Dadhia, Lisa Franks, Juno Pinder and Katie Constantini each gave short presentations on their notable projects. Mr. Beltecas thanked everyone who has been available to help our students. He urged community members to volunteer to be involved with these students.
10.1. Motion to Approve Tenure Recommendations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Dr. Lauro said that one of the most important things a superintendent can do is appoint tenure and that, with pleasure tonight he would present Amanda Roche to the Board for just that purpose. Dr. Robert Roelle introduced Ms. Roche, speech and language teacher at Prosepct Hill School. She made a few comments to the audience. Ms. O’Leary also thanked Ms. Roche for being such a positive member of SEPTA.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.3. Presentation of Superintendent's Budget
Mr. Eicher said that we hope to have the budget information on the web site this coming Wednesay and hard copies of the information ready by Thursday.
Dr. Lauro’s presentation of the preliminary budget overview was given to the Board. (
9:21 pm APPR Annual Professional Performance Review Discussion
Bob asked what APPR means to Pelham as it relates to negotiations
DL - affects principals and teachers K-12 - must be in compliance by Jan 2013
must be negotiated with admin and teachers groups
Mr. Giarrizzo - explained the rating system involved with the APPR
Bob called for questions about the budget overview.
big discussion on the budget will be on each line on Saturday. Board questions:
1. will -- gave a list of "take aways" that he gleaned from the overview
Marti - noticed tax cap increase is giving us a little breathing room
Bob - help from nys sed to be clear on our compliance with tax cap - they will review our calculations. wants state to ok our understanding is the same as theirs. Also, in DLs presentation, regarding "what’s administration" and "what’s instruction." Also on Saturday we will talk about reserves and how they work.
Dr. Lauros pres
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
jennifer slattery new open meetings law the budget presentation should have been on the web site before the meeting. additional testing - we already have too much. ricardo belamos - budget question - claire persanas- academic remediation program at Hutchinson paul francis - appr - what about teachers rated if they don't give exams to their students (taeach courses that do not require them)
7.4. Presentation of Proposed 2012 - 2013 School Calendar (Draft)
Dr. Lauro explained that the draft calendar for the 2012-2013 school yer is not an action item tonight. He further explained why it is such a difficult calendar. Dr. Lauro hopes to have a conversation with the teachers’ union to iron out several concerns and then bring it back to the Board for consideration.
10.2.1. Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
With the consent of the Board, Mr. Eicher moved to Item 10.2 and requested that separate action be taken on Number 1 in that resolution and that it be renumbered as 10.2.1. Dr. Lauro said, and the Board concurred, that with great regret the resignation of Mr. Joseph Longobardi, Pelham Middle School Principal, would be accepted. From the audience, Mrs. Louise Muller, former Board of Education President, expressed her appreciation of Mr. Longobardi and his many years of service, noting that his first appointment in the Pelham Schools was made under her watch. Mr. Longobardi warmly expressed the wonderful experience he felt has had in Pelham.
7.2. Administrative and Committee Reports
Mr. Cavanagh said that the Audit Committee plans to meet on March 5, 2012 at 5 p.m.
Mrs. Kiernan said that the Student Life Committee is looking a its policy to make certain that it complies with the Dignity for All Students Act.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1. Resolution to Approve Standard Work Day and Reporting
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2. Motion to Award Contract for Bid #12-7 for Landscaping Maintenance for the Period March 15, 2012 Through December 31, 2012
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3. Motion to Award Contract for Bid #12-9 Air Condition/Ventilation Maintenance Bid for the Period March 15, 2012 Through March 15, 2013
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4. Motion to Award Contract for Bid #12-10 Building Management System Maintenance for the Period March 15, 2012 Through March 15, 2013
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5. Motion to Approve a Three-Year Contract with Kaese & Lynch Architecture and Engineering, LLP for Masonry Consulting Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.6. Motion to Approve Asset Inventory Service Provided to the Pelham Union Free School District, as a NYSIR Subscriber, by CBIZ Valuation Group, LLC
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.7. Motion to Approve Professional Consultant Services of Laura Mole to Provide Help to the Pelham Memorial High School Orchestra in Preparation for the Upcoming NYSSMA Competition
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.2.2. Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
With the consent of the Board, Mr. Eicher moved to newly numbered Item 10.2.2. Mr. Giarrizzo took this opportunity to publicly extend his congratulations to Mr. Longobardi.
10.3. Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Cavanagh.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.4. Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.5. Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education (Confidential)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.6. Motion to Approve Schedule E - Salary Reclassification for Professional Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Rubbo reminded parents who might be considering sending their children to non public schools outside of the district that applications for transportation have a state-mandated deadline of April 1st. The transporation notice has been posted in the newspapers. The application is available on the district web site. He said it is ok to e-mail the application to the Business Officeand he cautioned all parents to make sure they receive a receipt.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:34 p.m. Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:34 p.m. (Approved)
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