Video index
Roll Call: 10 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:38 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 Dr. Arden, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to go into executive session, 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).
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Dr. Arden., seconded by Ms. O'Leary, and unanimously carried to recess at 8:00 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 Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to recess at 8:00 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library.
5. CALL TO ORDER - 8:00 P.M.
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at approximately 8:10 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 35 staff and community members attended.
Mr. Eicher welcomed Mrs. Gilland back. She was absent from a previous meeting due to the passing of her mother. The Board extended its sympathies to Mrs. Gilland. Mr. Eicher also noted that Mr. Cavanagh was absent from tonight’s meeting because of the untimely passing of his wife, one of the most positive, caring people he has ever known. He asked everyone to keep Mr. Cavanagh and his family in their thoughts and prayers.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1. Motion to Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 27, 2012
Motion to Approve the following as amended: one abstention - mr. hearle Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following as amended: one abstention - mr. hearle (Approved)
Mr. Hearle abstained because he was not able to attend the previous Board meeting.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1. Student Recognition
Mrs. Clark came before the Board to assist with recognizing several students from the high school who are enrolled in the BOCES program Each of the students shared the special projects and/or the skills they are working in their individual programs: Kyle Fumia, carpentry; Sal Ficarotta, protective services Allison Lapponese, Patsy Reynolds and Ethan Baker, culinary arts; and Alex Kiggins, video production. The Board thanked the students for coming and noted how wonderful it is that they are doing so well.
7.2. Administrative and Committee Reports
Ms. O'Leary gave a report of some agenda items from a recent Audit Committee meeting. She shared that several members of the public attended and observed the committee discussing the calendar for the external audit and the review of some internal audit practices.
7.3. Discussion of 2012-2013 Proposed School Budget
Dr. Lauro read a statement addressing some misunderstandings about the proposed budget. He also made some recommendations: to not eliminate the school nurse position and also to make appropriate adjustments if enrollments whould increase in any of the schools. Mr. Rubbo, Mr. Giarrizzo and Mrs. Matthews addressed questions that were asked by the public at the Saturday all-day budget workshop. Mr. Eicher called for Board comment and/or questions and there was some discussion.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Eicher called for public comments, which included: appreciation for the full time nurse positions at the elementary schools; reduce psychologist positions in order to gain a teaching position; remain under the threshold of the class size guidelines; consider what the community has said about cutting administrative positions; cut clerical positions; cut overtime; look at reductions in guidance counselor positions and then add teachers; make administrative cuts; great concern about how the Board will restructure the athletic director position; analysis on how the district reserve funds work and clarification on custodial staff and their work (will be provided at a future Board meeting by Mr. Rubbo); how will the middle school principal position be staffed; suggestion to forward tonight’s mandate relief resolutions to additional local and state leaders; further explanation on how the athletic director’s responsibilities might be divided; allow the parents to have more input in the budget process; consider that class size numbers mean different things in different buildings because of space.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1. Motion to Accept Treasurer's Report for Period Ending January 31, 2012
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2. Motion to Approve Mandate Relief Resolution - Triborough Amendment to the Taylor Laws
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3. Motion to Approve Mandate Relief Resolution - Wicks Law
Mr. Rubbo explained this proposed motion.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4. Motion to Approve Mandate Relief Resolution - Tiers 3 & 4 Contributions After 10 Years
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Eicher.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5. Motion to Approve 2012-2013 School Calendar
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.6. Motion to approve AIMSweb Training Services Agreement Between NCS Pearson, Inc. and the Pelham Union Free School District
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.7. Motion to Approve Transportation Contract Between Pelham Union Free School District and Royal Coach Lines, Inc.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.8. Resolution Calling for the Annual School District Budget Vote and Member Election
Motion to Approve the following, as corrected: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following, as corrected: (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 Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
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 Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.4. Motion to Approve Additional Committee on Special Education Alternate (CSE) Chairperson
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
As he has done for the last several meetings, Mr. Rubbo announced that the deadline to apply for transportation to non-public schools is absolutely April 1. He advised parents to apply as soon as possible, even if they are only considering the idea.
Mr. Eicher congratulated the PMHS Ice Hockey team for making it to the "frozen four" in Utica over the weekend. The team did not win. Mr. Eicher said that we should be very proud of our team as they played very well and certainly displayed good sportsmanship. They will be at the next Board meeting so that we can congratulate them.
Finally, Mr. Eicher again extended thoughts and prayers to Mr. Cavanagh and his family.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:39 p.m. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:39 p.m. (Approved)
Mar 12, 2012 Regular Board of Education Meeting
Full agenda
Share this video
Video Index
Full agenda
Share
Roll Call: 10 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:38 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 Dr. Arden, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to go into executive session, 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).
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Dr. Arden., seconded by Ms. O'Leary, and unanimously carried to recess at 8:00 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 Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to recess at 8:00 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library.
5. CALL TO ORDER - 8:00 P.M.
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at approximately 8:10 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 35 staff and community members attended.
Mr. Eicher welcomed Mrs. Gilland back. She was absent from a previous meeting due to the passing of her mother. The Board extended its sympathies to Mrs. Gilland. Mr. Eicher also noted that Mr. Cavanagh was absent from tonight’s meeting because of the untimely passing of his wife, one of the most positive, caring people he has ever known. He asked everyone to keep Mr. Cavanagh and his family in their thoughts and prayers.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1. Motion to Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 27, 2012
Motion to Approve the following as amended: one abstention - mr. hearle Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following as amended: one abstention - mr. hearle (Approved)
Mr. Hearle abstained because he was not able to attend the previous Board meeting.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1. Student Recognition
Mrs. Clark came before the Board to assist with recognizing several students from the high school who are enrolled in the BOCES program Each of the students shared the special projects and/or the skills they are working in their individual programs: Kyle Fumia, carpentry; Sal Ficarotta, protective services Allison Lapponese, Patsy Reynolds and Ethan Baker, culinary arts; and Alex Kiggins, video production. The Board thanked the students for coming and noted how wonderful it is that they are doing so well.
7.2. Administrative and Committee Reports
Ms. O'Leary gave a report of some agenda items from a recent Audit Committee meeting. She shared that several members of the public attended and observed the committee discussing the calendar for the external audit and the review of some internal audit practices.
7.3. Discussion of 2012-2013 Proposed School Budget
Dr. Lauro read a statement addressing some misunderstandings about the proposed budget. He also made some recommendations: to not eliminate the school nurse position and also to make appropriate adjustments if enrollments whould increase in any of the schools. Mr. Rubbo, Mr. Giarrizzo and Mrs. Matthews addressed questions that were asked by the public at the Saturday all-day budget workshop. Mr. Eicher called for Board comment and/or questions and there was some discussion.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Eicher called for public comments, which included: appreciation for the full time nurse positions at the elementary schools; reduce psychologist positions in order to gain a teaching position; remain under the threshold of the class size guidelines; consider what the community has said about cutting administrative positions; cut clerical positions; cut overtime; look at reductions in guidance counselor positions and then add teachers; make administrative cuts; great concern about how the Board will restructure the athletic director position; analysis on how the district reserve funds work and clarification on custodial staff and their work (will be provided at a future Board meeting by Mr. Rubbo); how will the middle school principal position be staffed; suggestion to forward tonight’s mandate relief resolutions to additional local and state leaders; further explanation on how the athletic director’s responsibilities might be divided; allow the parents to have more input in the budget process; consider that class size numbers mean different things in different buildings because of space.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1. Motion to Accept Treasurer's Report for Period Ending January 31, 2012
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2. Motion to Approve Mandate Relief Resolution - Triborough Amendment to the Taylor Laws
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3. Motion to Approve Mandate Relief Resolution - Wicks Law
Mr. Rubbo explained this proposed motion.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4. Motion to Approve Mandate Relief Resolution - Tiers 3 & 4 Contributions After 10 Years
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Eicher.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5. Motion to Approve 2012-2013 School Calendar
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.6. Motion to approve AIMSweb Training Services Agreement Between NCS Pearson, Inc. and the Pelham Union Free School District
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.7. Motion to Approve Transportation Contract Between Pelham Union Free School District and Royal Coach Lines, Inc.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.8. Resolution Calling for the Annual School District Budget Vote and Member Election
Motion to Approve the following, as corrected: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following, as corrected: (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 Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
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 Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.4. Motion to Approve Additional Committee on Special Education Alternate (CSE) Chairperson
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
As he has done for the last several meetings, Mr. Rubbo announced that the deadline to apply for transportation to non-public schools is absolutely April 1. He advised parents to apply as soon as possible, even if they are only considering the idea.
Mr. Eicher congratulated the PMHS Ice Hockey team for making it to the "frozen four" in Utica over the weekend. The team did not win. Mr. Eicher said that we should be very proud of our team as they played very well and certainly displayed good sportsmanship. They will be at the next Board meeting so that we can congratulate them.
Finally, Mr. Eicher again extended thoughts and prayers to Mr. Cavanagh and his family.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:39 p.m. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:39 p.m. (Approved)
Link
Start video at
Social
Embed
<iframe title="Swagit Video Player" width="640" height="360" src="https://pelhampublicschoolsny.new.swagit.com/videos/260254/embed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Disable autoplay on embedded content?
Download
Download
Download Selected Item
