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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 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. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to gointo executive session to discuss the employment person of a particular person and/or corporation and the record of a particular student.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Hearle and unanimously carried to recess at 8:20 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN THE PMS LIBRARY
Motion to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - 8:00 P.M.
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at approximately 8:31 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Library and welcomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 21 staff and community members attended.
Mr. Eicher said that he would have comments later on in the meeting.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1. Motion to Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 19, 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. Staff Recognition
Mr. Longobardi introduced Dr. Tricia Joseph, PMS psychologist who was nominated by Mr. Longobardi and the Pelham Middle School and ultimately honored by Senator Klein during his Black History Month program. Mr. Longobardi read the letter he wrote nominating Dr. Joseph. The Board extended its congratulations.
7.2. Administrative and Committee Reports
Hearing none, Mr. Eicher moved forward on the agenda.
7.3. Discussion of 2012-2013 Proposed School Budget
Dr. Lauro reminded the Board of the April 16th adoption date for their budget and that direction was needed to prepare the documents for that adoption. Mr. Rubbo presented a PowerPoint on the adjustments to the expense budget. The Board asked many questions to which Mr. Rubbo responded or said that he would provide further information at the next meeting. Dr. Lauro gave an update on the middle school principal position process and the student assistance counselor positon. Mr. Eicher asked Mr. Rubbo to solicit information from other districts on their budget planning, property tax increases and tax caps and bring it back to the Board.
Dr. Lauro asked Mr. Giarrizzo to talk about whether or not we want to offer mandarin to PMS grade 7 students next year. Mr. Eicher called for Board questions on this and other topics discussed.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Eicher called for public comments, which included: further explanation of several slides from Mr. Rubbo's PowerPoint presentation; where do the expenses for consulting fees come from; how about using reserves in a combination to get the class sizes down and fund teachers; will you use the community survey to dictate what is included in the budget; BOCES programming; use reserves to hire staff until the contracts are renegotiated; half day kindergarten; kindergarten is necessary because not all pre-k students have had the experience of an organized prek program; class sizes that are over the guidelines; using reserves to lower the tax rate; consider mandarin, it is indicative of a high-performing school system but also do not want to lose another language; when purchasing technology, minimize expenses by setting up a proxy cache server.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1. Motion to Approve Internet Safety Speaking Engagement Agreement with Thomas Grimes, NY Finest Speakers, LLC
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
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 Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.2. Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Cavanagh reported that the high school musical,
All Shook Up
was spectacular and so enjoyable.
Mr. Rubbo reminded everyone that all parents who are contemplating non-public schools for their students for this coming school year must apply for transportation by the state-mandated April 1st deadline.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn at approximately 10:52 p.m. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn at approximately 10:52 p.m. (Approved)
Mar 26, 2012 Regular Board of Education Meeting
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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 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. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to gointo executive session to discuss the employment person of a particular person and/or corporation and the record of a particular student.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Hearle and unanimously carried to recess at 8:20 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN THE PMS LIBRARY
Motion to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - 8:00 P.M.
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at approximately 8:31 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Library and welcomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 21 staff and community members attended.
Mr. Eicher said that he would have comments later on in the meeting.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1. Motion to Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 19, 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. Staff Recognition
Mr. Longobardi introduced Dr. Tricia Joseph, PMS psychologist who was nominated by Mr. Longobardi and the Pelham Middle School and ultimately honored by Senator Klein during his Black History Month program. Mr. Longobardi read the letter he wrote nominating Dr. Joseph. The Board extended its congratulations.
7.2. Administrative and Committee Reports
Hearing none, Mr. Eicher moved forward on the agenda.
7.3. Discussion of 2012-2013 Proposed School Budget
Dr. Lauro reminded the Board of the April 16th adoption date for their budget and that direction was needed to prepare the documents for that adoption. Mr. Rubbo presented a PowerPoint on the adjustments to the expense budget. The Board asked many questions to which Mr. Rubbo responded or said that he would provide further information at the next meeting. Dr. Lauro gave an update on the middle school principal position process and the student assistance counselor positon. Mr. Eicher asked Mr. Rubbo to solicit information from other districts on their budget planning, property tax increases and tax caps and bring it back to the Board.
Dr. Lauro asked Mr. Giarrizzo to talk about whether or not we want to offer mandarin to PMS grade 7 students next year. Mr. Eicher called for Board questions on this and other topics discussed.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Eicher called for public comments, which included: further explanation of several slides from Mr. Rubbo's PowerPoint presentation; where do the expenses for consulting fees come from; how about using reserves in a combination to get the class sizes down and fund teachers; will you use the community survey to dictate what is included in the budget; BOCES programming; use reserves to hire staff until the contracts are renegotiated; half day kindergarten; kindergarten is necessary because not all pre-k students have had the experience of an organized prek program; class sizes that are over the guidelines; using reserves to lower the tax rate; consider mandarin, it is indicative of a high-performing school system but also do not want to lose another language; when purchasing technology, minimize expenses by setting up a proxy cache server.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1. Motion to Approve Internet Safety Speaking Engagement Agreement with Thomas Grimes, NY Finest Speakers, LLC
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
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 Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.2. Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Cavanagh reported that the high school musical,
All Shook Up
was spectacular and so enjoyable.
Mr. Rubbo reminded everyone that all parents who are contemplating non-public schools for their students for this coming school year must apply for transportation by the state-mandated April 1st deadline.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn at approximately 10:52 p.m. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn at approximately 10:52 p.m. (Approved)
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