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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - SUPERINTENDENT'S CONFERENCE ROOM - 7:30 P.M.
President Kiernan called the meeting to order at 7:35 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 Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Ms. Smith and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the employment history of a partcular person.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to recess at 8:12 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 Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - 575 COLONIAL AVENUE - ALUMNI HALL - 8:00 PM
Mrs. Kiernan called the meeting to order at approximately 8:15 p.m. in Pelham Memorial High School's Alumni Hall and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the executive session motions. Approximately 46 staff and community members attended. Mrs. Kiernan noted that the Board would adopt the budget this evening.
7.1 Student Recognition
Mr. Eric Katz, music instructor, along with Pelham students from the all-county chorus, directed by Pam Jacovina, performed two of the songs they sang at the SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center. The students were accompanied on the keyboard by Maria Abeshouse. Mrs. Kiernan complimented the students and asked each of them to please introduce themselves to the audience. Mr. Cavanagh noted that the Board really appreciated their performance and reminded everyone that the Board is committed to the arts.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Special Meeting of April 2, 2013
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
6.2 Minutes of Special Meeting of April 3, 2013
6.3 Minutes of Special Meeting of April 4, 2013
6.4 Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 8, 2013
9. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mr. Giarrizzo introduced Dr. Steven Garcia who was just appointed as the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel, effective July 1, 2013. He shared Dr. Garcia's background and some of his current responsibilities at Valhalla Middle School and said that he is looking forward to partnering with Dr. Garcia in the interest of our students. Dr. Garcia stood before the Board to express his thanks, noting that he is honored and humbled to be a part of the Pelham Schools. Mr. Cavanagh indicated that Dr. Garcia came from a pool of superior candidates and congratulated him on his appointment.
Mr. Rubbo reviewed the hallmarks of the budget, as currently proposed, fielding questions and comments from the Board during his presentation (see attached PowerPoint). Dr. Wilson noted that the consultants from Altaris, along with the Director of Facilities, Mr. Mandile, were in attendance to respond to the Board's questions.
Dr. Wilson said that Mr. Rubbo has made a really great effort to keep the Board informed. Administratively, Dr. Wilson recommends this budget with great enthusiasm and supports the capital project for security. The Board Members had a lengthy discussion about whether or not to include $800,000 from certiorari reserves (that are now available for other allocations by the Board) into the budget proposition vote of May 21st for safety and security measures or to ask the community to approve a separate refrendum, either this June or in the fall of 2013.
Mrs. Kiernan opened the floor for public comment: Is there any other account that money can be put in that would give us some flexibility; can you establish a fund for staff development and put the money in that; the capital project should be separated from the budget.
The Board discussed taking various straw votes as a means of coming to consensus on the adoption of the budget but ultimately made a MOTION to approve the 2013-2014 proposed budget inclusive of the $800,000. The motion was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland and approved by Mr. Cavanagh, Mrs. Kiernan, Dr. Arden, Mrs. Gilland, Ms. O'Leary and Ms. Smith. Mr. Recca opposed the motion. Motion carried.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.2 Policy Committee - Third/Final Readings and Motion to Approve the Following:
Motion to Approve to approve the following after the third and final reading: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mr. Cavanagh.
Vote to Approve to approve the following after the third and final reading: (Approved)
7.2.1. 5110 Budget Planning and Development
7.2.2. 5120 School District Budget Hearing
Mrs. Smith pointed out a correction to proposed policy 5120, which the Board consented should be made.
7.2.3. 5130 Budget Adoption
7.2.4. 5150 Contingency Budget
7.2.5. 5410 Purchasing
7.2.6. 5640 Smoking/Tobacco Use
7.2.7. 5672 Information Security Breach and Notification
7.2.8. 6190 Identification Badges
7.3 Additional Administrative and Committee Reports
7.4 Continued Discussion and Motion to Adopt 2013-2014 Proposed Budget
Mr. Recca reported on the activities of the Student Life Committee. Dr. Wilson congratulated the candidates for the upcoming Board Member election are Mrs. Kiernan, Ms. O'Leary, and Mr. Tom Imperato.
8. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
8.1 Motion to Approve the 2013-2014 Estimated Administrative Budget for the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services
Motion to Approve 9.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve 9.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff (Approved) (Recorded at 02:37:57)
8.2 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)
8.3 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into Special Education Agreement with the Bedford Central School District
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Cavanagh.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.4 Motion to Approve Pelham Middle School Trip to The Fresh Air Fund-Sharpe Reservation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.5 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education (Confidential)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. NEW BUSINESS
Everyone was reminded to support the annual spring fundraising campaign of the Pelham Education Foundation this coming Saturday, April 27th.
8.6 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter Into an Agreement with the Westchester Institute For Human Development
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Reminders of upcoming events were shared: Thursday, April 25th - the Board of Education Candidates' Forum at 7:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall; and Thursday, May 9th - the BOE Community Coffee at 9:30 a.m. at the Pelham Bakery. Dr. Wilson suggested those would be good times for the board candidates to talk about the capital budget.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:02 p.m. Moved by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:02 p.m. (Approved)
Apr 23, 2013 Regular Board of Education Meeting - Featuring: Adoption of Proposed 2013-2014 Budget; Appointment of Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Personnel
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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - SUPERINTENDENT'S CONFERENCE ROOM - 7:30 P.M.
President Kiernan called the meeting to order at 7:35 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 Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Ms. Smith and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the employment history of a partcular person.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to recess at 8:12 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 Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - 575 COLONIAL AVENUE - ALUMNI HALL - 8:00 PM
Mrs. Kiernan called the meeting to order at approximately 8:15 p.m. in Pelham Memorial High School's Alumni Hall and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the executive session motions. Approximately 46 staff and community members attended. Mrs. Kiernan noted that the Board would adopt the budget this evening.
7.1 Student Recognition
Mr. Eric Katz, music instructor, along with Pelham students from the all-county chorus, directed by Pam Jacovina, performed two of the songs they sang at the SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center. The students were accompanied on the keyboard by Maria Abeshouse. Mrs. Kiernan complimented the students and asked each of them to please introduce themselves to the audience. Mr. Cavanagh noted that the Board really appreciated their performance and reminded everyone that the Board is committed to the arts.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Special Meeting of April 2, 2013
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
6.2 Minutes of Special Meeting of April 3, 2013
6.3 Minutes of Special Meeting of April 4, 2013
6.4 Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 8, 2013
9. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mr. Giarrizzo introduced Dr. Steven Garcia who was just appointed as the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel, effective July 1, 2013. He shared Dr. Garcia's background and some of his current responsibilities at Valhalla Middle School and said that he is looking forward to partnering with Dr. Garcia in the interest of our students. Dr. Garcia stood before the Board to express his thanks, noting that he is honored and humbled to be a part of the Pelham Schools. Mr. Cavanagh indicated that Dr. Garcia came from a pool of superior candidates and congratulated him on his appointment.
Mr. Rubbo reviewed the hallmarks of the budget, as currently proposed, fielding questions and comments from the Board during his presentation (see attached PowerPoint). Dr. Wilson noted that the consultants from Altaris, along with the Director of Facilities, Mr. Mandile, were in attendance to respond to the Board's questions.
Dr. Wilson said that Mr. Rubbo has made a really great effort to keep the Board informed. Administratively, Dr. Wilson recommends this budget with great enthusiasm and supports the capital project for security. The Board Members had a lengthy discussion about whether or not to include $800,000 from certiorari reserves (that are now available for other allocations by the Board) into the budget proposition vote of May 21st for safety and security measures or to ask the community to approve a separate refrendum, either this June or in the fall of 2013.
Mrs. Kiernan opened the floor for public comment: Is there any other account that money can be put in that would give us some flexibility; can you establish a fund for staff development and put the money in that; the capital project should be separated from the budget.
The Board discussed taking various straw votes as a means of coming to consensus on the adoption of the budget but ultimately made a MOTION to approve the 2013-2014 proposed budget inclusive of the $800,000. The motion was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland and approved by Mr. Cavanagh, Mrs. Kiernan, Dr. Arden, Mrs. Gilland, Ms. O'Leary and Ms. Smith. Mr. Recca opposed the motion. Motion carried.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.2 Policy Committee - Third/Final Readings and Motion to Approve the Following:
Motion to Approve to approve the following after the third and final reading: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mr. Cavanagh.
Vote to Approve to approve the following after the third and final reading: (Approved)
7.2.1. 5110 Budget Planning and Development
7.2.2. 5120 School District Budget Hearing
Mrs. Smith pointed out a correction to proposed policy 5120, which the Board consented should be made.
7.2.3. 5130 Budget Adoption
7.2.4. 5150 Contingency Budget
7.2.5. 5410 Purchasing
7.2.6. 5640 Smoking/Tobacco Use
7.2.7. 5672 Information Security Breach and Notification
7.2.8. 6190 Identification Badges
7.3 Additional Administrative and Committee Reports
7.4 Continued Discussion and Motion to Adopt 2013-2014 Proposed Budget
Mr. Recca reported on the activities of the Student Life Committee. Dr. Wilson congratulated the candidates for the upcoming Board Member election are Mrs. Kiernan, Ms. O'Leary, and Mr. Tom Imperato.
8. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
8.1 Motion to Approve the 2013-2014 Estimated Administrative Budget for the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services
Motion to Approve 9.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve 9.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff (Approved) (Recorded at 02:37:57)
8.2 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)
8.3 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into Special Education Agreement with the Bedford Central School District
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Cavanagh.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.4 Motion to Approve Pelham Middle School Trip to The Fresh Air Fund-Sharpe Reservation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.5 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education (Confidential)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. NEW BUSINESS
Everyone was reminded to support the annual spring fundraising campaign of the Pelham Education Foundation this coming Saturday, April 27th.
8.6 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter Into an Agreement with the Westchester Institute For Human Development
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Reminders of upcoming events were shared: Thursday, April 25th - the Board of Education Candidates' Forum at 7:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall; and Thursday, May 9th - the BOE Community Coffee at 9:30 a.m. at the Pelham Bakery. Dr. Wilson suggested those would be good times for the board candidates to talk about the capital budget.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:02 p.m. Moved by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:02 p.m. (Approved)
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