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Roll call (7 Present, 4 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - SUPERINTENDENT'S CONFERENCE ROOM - 7:30 P.M.
Vice President Arden called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference at 18 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland 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 Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to recess at 8:15 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 was made by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to approve to reconvene in a public meeting.
5. CALL TO ORDER - 575 COLONIAL AVENUE - ALUMNI HALL - 8:00 PM
Dr. Arden called the meeting to order at approximately 8:20 p.m. in PMHS Alumni Hall and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. Kiernan reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 28 staff andcommunity members attended.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Special Meeting of April 4, 2012
Motion to Approve Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve (Approved)
6.2 Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 16, 2012
6.3 Minutes of Special Meeting of April 18, 2012
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Student Recognition
Mr. Tom Beck came before the Board with several members of the speech team. Each student was introdued, noting the areas of competition in which they participated. Senior, Omar Gouda, performed a short piece of original writing. Mr. Beck thanked the Board for inviting the students to come to the meeting for recognition.
Mrs. Jessica Vitale introduced the American Math Competition participants to the Board and listed the impressive accomplishments of each student. Mrs. Vitale and the Board congratulated the students for their hard work.
7.2 Administrative and Committee Reports
Dr. Arden reported that the Policy Committee is ready to do a third and final reading of the policy book and then adopt the policies.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none, Dr. Arden moved forward on the agenda.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve the 2012-2013 Estimated Administrative Budget for the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mr. Rubbo explained several points of the BOCES budget to the Board and also noted some of the services they offer.
9.2 Resolution to Cast Ballot for Election to Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mr. Cavanagh acknowledged Nancy Fisher’s dedicated service to Pelham as a Board of Education Member and multi-year Board President as well as the many years she served on the BOCES Board.
9.3 Motion to Accept Donation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Cavanagh.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Cavanagh noted that this evening's short meeting was on a Tuesday specifically because of the state-mandated BOCES budget vote. Mrs. Kiernan reminded everyone about the PTA sponsored candidates' forum schedued for Thursday evening at 7:30 in Cafeteria C. Ms. O'Leary also mentioned the SEPTA meeting set for Wednesday eveningat 7:30 in the Middle School Library.
11. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 8:42 p.m. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 8:42 p.m. (Approved)
Apr 24, 2012 Regular Board of Education Meeting
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Roll call (7 Present, 4 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - SUPERINTENDENT'S CONFERENCE ROOM - 7:30 P.M.
Vice President Arden called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference at 18 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland 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 Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to recess at 8:15 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 was made by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to approve to reconvene in a public meeting.
5. CALL TO ORDER - 575 COLONIAL AVENUE - ALUMNI HALL - 8:00 PM
Dr. Arden called the meeting to order at approximately 8:20 p.m. in PMHS Alumni Hall and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. Kiernan reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 28 staff andcommunity members attended.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Special Meeting of April 4, 2012
Motion to Approve Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve (Approved)
6.2 Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 16, 2012
6.3 Minutes of Special Meeting of April 18, 2012
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Student Recognition
Mr. Tom Beck came before the Board with several members of the speech team. Each student was introdued, noting the areas of competition in which they participated. Senior, Omar Gouda, performed a short piece of original writing. Mr. Beck thanked the Board for inviting the students to come to the meeting for recognition.
Mrs. Jessica Vitale introduced the American Math Competition participants to the Board and listed the impressive accomplishments of each student. Mrs. Vitale and the Board congratulated the students for their hard work.
7.2 Administrative and Committee Reports
Dr. Arden reported that the Policy Committee is ready to do a third and final reading of the policy book and then adopt the policies.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none, Dr. Arden moved forward on the agenda.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve the 2012-2013 Estimated Administrative Budget for the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mr. Rubbo explained several points of the BOCES budget to the Board and also noted some of the services they offer.
9.2 Resolution to Cast Ballot for Election to Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mr. Cavanagh acknowledged Nancy Fisher’s dedicated service to Pelham as a Board of Education Member and multi-year Board President as well as the many years she served on the BOCES Board.
9.3 Motion to Accept Donation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Cavanagh.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Cavanagh noted that this evening's short meeting was on a Tuesday specifically because of the state-mandated BOCES budget vote. Mrs. Kiernan reminded everyone about the PTA sponsored candidates' forum schedued for Thursday evening at 7:30 in Cafeteria C. Ms. O'Leary also mentioned the SEPTA meeting set for Wednesday eveningat 7:30 in the Middle School Library.
11. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 8:42 p.m. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 8:42 p.m. (Approved)
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