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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 7:06 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room at 18 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION was made by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mr. Recca, and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular person and/or corporation and attorney client privilege topics.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to recess at 7:57 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in PMHS Alumni Hall.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN PMHS ALUMNI HALL
Motion to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - 575 COLONIAL AVENUE - ALUMNI HALL - 8:00 PM
5.2 Reiteration of Executive Session Motions
President Kiernan called the meeting to order at approximately 7:06 p.m. in Pelham Memorial High School's Alumni Hall and welcomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the executive session motions. Approximately 13 staff and community members attended.
Mrs. Kiernan said that she is thrilled to announce that after a nation-wide search from a large pool of candidates, the Board unanimously chose Mr. Peter Giarrizzo as the next Superintendent of the Pelham Schools. She extended congratulations to Mr. Giarrizzo. She also noted that this evening was Dr. Wilson's first meeting during his six-month interim superintendency and that his presence would allow opportunities for collaboration with Mr. Giarrizzo. Mrs. Kiernan said that Mr. Giarrizzo's official appointment and reception celebration would be held on January 28th.
Mrs. Kiernan called for comments from the Board. In turn, Board Members shared their observations about the process and thanked everyone for their input, feedback and guidance. Mrs. Kiernan called for comments from the public on this topic and welcomed remarks from Frank Orfei, President of the Pelham Teachers' Association; Mr. James Henson, Past President of the Elmsford Board of Education; Tom Imperato, President of PTA Council; and Doug Hearle, former member of Pelham Board of Education.
Mr. Giarrizzo also said a few words about the remarkable and rigorous search process, thanked Mrs. Kiernan and Dr. Arden for their leadership and the full Board for their diligence. He went on to say that, "We have good, hard work ahead of us." Mr. Giarrizzo also thanked Dr. Wilson for his mentoring and that he is looking forward to working with him for the next six months. He also thanked Dr. Lauro for his stewardship. He noted that he is honored with the Board's selection and assured everyone that the best is yet to come for Pelham.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 17, 2012
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
6.2 Minutes of Special Meeting of December 18, 2012
6.3 Minutes of Special Meeting of January 2, 2013
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Administrative and Committee Reports
Mrs. Smith noted the following BOE Community Engagement Committee Coffee dates: January 17 at 9:30 am, Four Corners Bakery; February 13 at 7:30 pm, Rockwells; March 15 at 9:30 am, MAD Cafe.
Mr. Cavanagh, Chair of the BOE Buildings and Grounds Committee, said that, tentatively, the Board anticipates acceptance of the Friends of Pelham's proposed gift at the next Board meeting.
Dr. Arden said the newly adopted policies will be posted on the district web site soon.
Dr. Wilson took the opportunity to point out Mr. Giarrizzo's knowledge and understanding of our schools and knows that he will be extraordinarily successful. Dr. Wilson shared that he has been touring the schools and is impressed with their condition and saw evidence of great teaching. He also reported that tonight was the first live streaming of our Board meeting. Dr. Wilson also reported that the main topic of discussion at last week's PTA Council meeting was security. Mr. Rubbo summarized work being done in that regard.
Mr. Giarrizzo announced that the Social Studies and Math Task Forces would be meeting soon.
Mrs. Matthews reported on the results of the parent survey, which will soon be posted on the district web site.
Dr. Wilson said that the district has at least two days to make up due to inclement weather. Those dates are March 25 and March 26, 2013.
Mr. Imperato announced that PTA Council hopes to bring the high school and middle school principals, as well as Mrs. Matthews to speak to their membership.
8. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
8.1 Motion to Accept Financial Reports for Periods Ending October 31, 2012 and November 30, 2012
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Recca.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.2 Resolution to Approve 2012-2013 Budget Transfers
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.3 Motion to Approve Contract for Educational Services with Pleasantville Union Free School District for the 2012-2013 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.4 Motion to Revise the Agreement with Ron Santavicca for Assistant Varsity Football Coach Services
8.5 Motion to Approve Administrator's Study Grant for Continuing Education in the 2012-2013 School Year
8.6 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mrs. Kiernan said that the Board is making this announcement with a heavy heart as we will miss these fine teachers.
9.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
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 Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
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 Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. NEW BUSINESS
Hearing none, Mrs. Kiernan moved forward on the agenda.
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none, Mrs. Kiernan moved forward on the agenda.
12. ADJOURN
MOTION was made by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to adjourn into executive session at approximately 8:57 p.m. to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law (Pelham Administrators' Association and CSEA Building Services Unit).
MOTION was made by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to reconvene in public meeting and then adjourn at approximately 10:00 p.m.
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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 7:06 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room at 18 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION was made by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mr. Recca, and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular person and/or corporation and attorney client privilege topics.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to recess at 7:57 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in PMHS Alumni Hall.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN PMHS ALUMNI HALL
Motion to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - 575 COLONIAL AVENUE - ALUMNI HALL - 8:00 PM
5.2 Reiteration of Executive Session Motions
President Kiernan called the meeting to order at approximately 7:06 p.m. in Pelham Memorial High School's Alumni Hall and welcomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the executive session motions. Approximately 13 staff and community members attended.
Mrs. Kiernan said that she is thrilled to announce that after a nation-wide search from a large pool of candidates, the Board unanimously chose Mr. Peter Giarrizzo as the next Superintendent of the Pelham Schools. She extended congratulations to Mr. Giarrizzo. She also noted that this evening was Dr. Wilson's first meeting during his six-month interim superintendency and that his presence would allow opportunities for collaboration with Mr. Giarrizzo. Mrs. Kiernan said that Mr. Giarrizzo's official appointment and reception celebration would be held on January 28th.
Mrs. Kiernan called for comments from the Board. In turn, Board Members shared their observations about the process and thanked everyone for their input, feedback and guidance. Mrs. Kiernan called for comments from the public on this topic and welcomed remarks from Frank Orfei, President of the Pelham Teachers' Association; Mr. James Henson, Past President of the Elmsford Board of Education; Tom Imperato, President of PTA Council; and Doug Hearle, former member of Pelham Board of Education.
Mr. Giarrizzo also said a few words about the remarkable and rigorous search process, thanked Mrs. Kiernan and Dr. Arden for their leadership and the full Board for their diligence. He went on to say that, "We have good, hard work ahead of us." Mr. Giarrizzo also thanked Dr. Wilson for his mentoring and that he is looking forward to working with him for the next six months. He also thanked Dr. Lauro for his stewardship. He noted that he is honored with the Board's selection and assured everyone that the best is yet to come for Pelham.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 17, 2012
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
6.2 Minutes of Special Meeting of December 18, 2012
6.3 Minutes of Special Meeting of January 2, 2013
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Administrative and Committee Reports
Mrs. Smith noted the following BOE Community Engagement Committee Coffee dates: January 17 at 9:30 am, Four Corners Bakery; February 13 at 7:30 pm, Rockwells; March 15 at 9:30 am, MAD Cafe.
Mr. Cavanagh, Chair of the BOE Buildings and Grounds Committee, said that, tentatively, the Board anticipates acceptance of the Friends of Pelham's proposed gift at the next Board meeting.
Dr. Arden said the newly adopted policies will be posted on the district web site soon.
Dr. Wilson took the opportunity to point out Mr. Giarrizzo's knowledge and understanding of our schools and knows that he will be extraordinarily successful. Dr. Wilson shared that he has been touring the schools and is impressed with their condition and saw evidence of great teaching. He also reported that tonight was the first live streaming of our Board meeting. Dr. Wilson also reported that the main topic of discussion at last week's PTA Council meeting was security. Mr. Rubbo summarized work being done in that regard.
Mr. Giarrizzo announced that the Social Studies and Math Task Forces would be meeting soon.
Mrs. Matthews reported on the results of the parent survey, which will soon be posted on the district web site.
Dr. Wilson said that the district has at least two days to make up due to inclement weather. Those dates are March 25 and March 26, 2013.
Mr. Imperato announced that PTA Council hopes to bring the high school and middle school principals, as well as Mrs. Matthews to speak to their membership.
8. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
8.1 Motion to Accept Financial Reports for Periods Ending October 31, 2012 and November 30, 2012
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Recca.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.2 Resolution to Approve 2012-2013 Budget Transfers
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.3 Motion to Approve Contract for Educational Services with Pleasantville Union Free School District for the 2012-2013 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.4 Motion to Revise the Agreement with Ron Santavicca for Assistant Varsity Football Coach Services
8.5 Motion to Approve Administrator's Study Grant for Continuing Education in the 2012-2013 School Year
8.6 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mrs. Kiernan said that the Board is making this announcement with a heavy heart as we will miss these fine teachers.
9.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
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 Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
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 Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. NEW BUSINESS
Hearing none, Mrs. Kiernan moved forward on the agenda.
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none, Mrs. Kiernan moved forward on the agenda.
12. ADJOURN
MOTION was made by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to adjourn into executive session at approximately 8:57 p.m. to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law (Pelham Administrators' Association and CSEA Building Services Unit).
MOTION was made by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to reconvene in public meeting and then adjourn at approximately 10:00 p.m.
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