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Roll call (10 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
Vice President Arden 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 Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the employment history and/or matters leading to the appointment 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 7:55 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 Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to approve to reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library.
5. CALL TO ORDER - 8:00 P.M.
Dr. Arden called the meeting to order at approximately 8:06 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Library and welcomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Cavanagh reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 34 staff and community members attended.
Dr. Arden noted that this is the last meeting before the Board adopts the budget on April 16th. She added that tonight there would be more discussion on additions/subtractions and homestead/nonhomestead budget numbers.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1. Motion to Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 26, 2012
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1. Student Recognition
Dr. Brian Terry and Mr. Steve Beltecas were at the meeting to share the recent science research accomplishments of the high school students. Tonight, students would be recognized in 16 different award areas in the
Westchester Science and Engineering Fair
competition. Several students also received Young Naturalist awards from the American Museum of Natural History.
Finally, Mr. Beltecas acknowledged PMHS Senior, Juno Pinder, who won first place in her category and then in the entire competition at the 27th Annual Upstate New York Junior Science and Humanities Symposium in Albany, New York. Ms. Pinder will go on to represent Pelham and New York State at the national level in Maryland, May 2nd - 6th.
Mr. Beltecas announced the student's names and they each came forward to receive certificates of achievement from Dr. Lauro.
Dr. Arden congratulated the students and noted the Board’s pride in all of their work.
7.2. Administrative and Committee Reports
As chair of the Community Engagement Committee, Mr. Hearle gave some background on the basis for the recently conducted community telephone survey, noting that its purpose is to educatate us about our structure and the issues we are confronted with on a daily basis. Mr. Cavanagh gave credit for getting the ball rolling on community forums and engagement to Mr. Hearle, adding that this issue is also supported by the PTA Council. Dr. Lauro welcomed, Dr. Rod Wright from UnicomARC, the company that conducted the survey. Dr. Wright went through the survey questions, explained the results on each and added that a large, further report could be expected by the district. Board Members asked questions to which Dr. Wright responded.
Dr. Arden called for public comment on this topic, which included: when will final data be ready, will it be ready before the budget vote, clarification on class size survey questions, clarification on income level question. Dr. Arden thanked Dr. Wright and noted that the survey will eventually be posted on line for everyone to be able to take.
Committee reports were also given by Ms. O'Leary, Audit Committee; Mrs. Kiernan, Student Life Committee; and Mrs. Amy Heese, PTA Council.
7.3. Discussion of 2012-2013 Proposed School Budget
Dr. Lauro said that tonight's discussions should bring us closer to adopting a final budget. Mr. Rubbo's PowerPoint presentation touched on the revised preliminary budget for 2012-2013, changes to the expense budget, adjustments to revenue budget, impact of additional reserve usage and the homestead versus non-homestead pro-rata share to taxpayers. Dr. Arden opened the floor to Board questions and comments. Ms. O'Leary asked to go on record that the Board not use the $300,000 additional reserves previously recommended by Mr. Eicher. Updates were given on class size, high school course requests, and the middle school principal search process.
Dr. Arden called for public comment on this topic, which included: clarification on expense adjustments, use of reserves, the tax cap, the district's AAA rating, and carry over basis points.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comments had been taken during individual presentations. Hearing no further comments, Dr. Arden moved forward on the agenda.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1. Motion to Accept Treasurer's Report for Period Ending February 29, 2012
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2. Motion to Reappoint O'Connor Davies, LLP for External Auditing Services
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 Ms. O'Leary.
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 Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.3. Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.4. Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education (Confidential)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Lauro announced that the dedication of Pelham Memorial High School’s Alumni Hall would be held on April 16th at 6:00 p.m. The Board meeting scheduled for that evening at 8:00 p.m. would also be held in that venue. Alumni Hall is located on the ground floor of the high school, across from the main gym.
Dr. Lauro also said that Wednesday evening, April 4th, is the community forum regarding Dr. Robert Roelle’s candidacy for the Pelham Middle School Principal position.
The PTA sponsored forum for all candidates running for a position on the Board of Education will be held on April 26th.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn at approximately 11:00 p.m. Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve to adjourn at approximately 11:00 p.m. (Approved)
Apr 02, 2012 Regular Board of Education Meeting
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Roll call (10 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
Vice President Arden 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 Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the employment history and/or matters leading to the appointment 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 7:55 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 Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to approve to reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library.
5. CALL TO ORDER - 8:00 P.M.
Dr. Arden called the meeting to order at approximately 8:06 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Library and welcomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Cavanagh reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 34 staff and community members attended.
Dr. Arden noted that this is the last meeting before the Board adopts the budget on April 16th. She added that tonight there would be more discussion on additions/subtractions and homestead/nonhomestead budget numbers.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1. Motion to Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 26, 2012
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1. Student Recognition
Dr. Brian Terry and Mr. Steve Beltecas were at the meeting to share the recent science research accomplishments of the high school students. Tonight, students would be recognized in 16 different award areas in the
Westchester Science and Engineering Fair
competition. Several students also received Young Naturalist awards from the American Museum of Natural History.
Finally, Mr. Beltecas acknowledged PMHS Senior, Juno Pinder, who won first place in her category and then in the entire competition at the 27th Annual Upstate New York Junior Science and Humanities Symposium in Albany, New York. Ms. Pinder will go on to represent Pelham and New York State at the national level in Maryland, May 2nd - 6th.
Mr. Beltecas announced the student's names and they each came forward to receive certificates of achievement from Dr. Lauro.
Dr. Arden congratulated the students and noted the Board’s pride in all of their work.
7.2. Administrative and Committee Reports
As chair of the Community Engagement Committee, Mr. Hearle gave some background on the basis for the recently conducted community telephone survey, noting that its purpose is to educatate us about our structure and the issues we are confronted with on a daily basis. Mr. Cavanagh gave credit for getting the ball rolling on community forums and engagement to Mr. Hearle, adding that this issue is also supported by the PTA Council. Dr. Lauro welcomed, Dr. Rod Wright from UnicomARC, the company that conducted the survey. Dr. Wright went through the survey questions, explained the results on each and added that a large, further report could be expected by the district. Board Members asked questions to which Dr. Wright responded.
Dr. Arden called for public comment on this topic, which included: when will final data be ready, will it be ready before the budget vote, clarification on class size survey questions, clarification on income level question. Dr. Arden thanked Dr. Wright and noted that the survey will eventually be posted on line for everyone to be able to take.
Committee reports were also given by Ms. O'Leary, Audit Committee; Mrs. Kiernan, Student Life Committee; and Mrs. Amy Heese, PTA Council.
7.3. Discussion of 2012-2013 Proposed School Budget
Dr. Lauro said that tonight's discussions should bring us closer to adopting a final budget. Mr. Rubbo's PowerPoint presentation touched on the revised preliminary budget for 2012-2013, changes to the expense budget, adjustments to revenue budget, impact of additional reserve usage and the homestead versus non-homestead pro-rata share to taxpayers. Dr. Arden opened the floor to Board questions and comments. Ms. O'Leary asked to go on record that the Board not use the $300,000 additional reserves previously recommended by Mr. Eicher. Updates were given on class size, high school course requests, and the middle school principal search process.
Dr. Arden called for public comment on this topic, which included: clarification on expense adjustments, use of reserves, the tax cap, the district's AAA rating, and carry over basis points.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comments had been taken during individual presentations. Hearing no further comments, Dr. Arden moved forward on the agenda.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1. Motion to Accept Treasurer's Report for Period Ending February 29, 2012
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2. Motion to Reappoint O'Connor Davies, LLP for External Auditing Services
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 Ms. O'Leary.
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 Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.3. Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.4. Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education (Confidential)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Lauro announced that the dedication of Pelham Memorial High School’s Alumni Hall would be held on April 16th at 6:00 p.m. The Board meeting scheduled for that evening at 8:00 p.m. would also be held in that venue. Alumni Hall is located on the ground floor of the high school, across from the main gym.
Dr. Lauro also said that Wednesday evening, April 4th, is the community forum regarding Dr. Robert Roelle’s candidacy for the Pelham Middle School Principal position.
The PTA sponsored forum for all candidates running for a position on the Board of Education will be held on April 26th.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn at approximately 11:00 p.m. Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve to adjourn at approximately 11:00 p.m. (Approved)
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