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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 7:05 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room at 18 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
1.1 MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Imperato and unanimously carried, to go into executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular person and/or corporation.
1.2 MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland and unanimously carried to recess at 7:41 p.m., at which time the Board would briefly attend the retiree recognition reception in the PMHS Library and then reconvene in a public meeting in PMHS Alumni Hall.
Mrs. Kiernan announced that before the start of tonight's meeting, the Board would recognize all retiring district staff members: Laura Arm, Lucille Merigliano, Carlos Masimo, Vivian Hendrie, Irene Manciso and Donna Markell. She thanked the staff members for their truly remarkable service and further shared that they will be very missed. The Board applauded the retirees.
Mr. Giarrizzo's thoughtful words to the retirees tied each one of them to a song that he felt depicted a wonderful characteristic they had. Mr. Giarrizzo also happily announced that Mr. Odom had recinded his letter of intent to retire.
Mrs. Kiernan thanked everyone for coming.
1.3 MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN PMHS ALUMNI HALL
Motion to Approve 1.3 ANTICIPATED MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN PMHS ALUMNI HALL Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mr. Imperato.
Vote to Approve 1.3 ANTICIPATED MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN PMHS ALUMNI HALL (Approved) (Recorded at 00:24:39)
2. CALL TO ORDER - 575 COLONIAL AVENUE - ALUMNI HALL - 8:00 P.M.
Mrs. Kiernan called the meeting to order at approximately 8:33 p.m. in Alumni Hall, 575 Colonial Avenue, Pelham, New York. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Cavanagh reiterated the executive session motions. Approximately five members of the public and staff attended.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 Minutes of Special Meeting of May 20, 2014
Motion to Approve
the following:
Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve
the following:
(Approved)
4. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
4.1 Superintendent's Report
Mr. Giarrizzo said that he had only one bit of news to share - that two high school students were recipients of the Ghershwin Awards and that they will now go on to compete in the nationals.
4.2 Board of Education Committee Reports
Mrs. Gilland reported that the Audit Committee had reviewed a draft risk assessment report and that the district is in good shape. She also said that the Finance Committee met to to discuss fund balance distribution options. Mr. Recca shared that the strategic plan will be presented to the Board on June 16. Ms. O'Leary thanked everyone who worked on the Diversity Task Force.
5. NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Kiernan congratulated Mrs. Gilland on her relection to the Board. She also welcomed Mr. Phillips to his first term on the Board. Mrs. Kiernan said a huge thank you to the community for their unprecedented support and response in passing the budget for the upcoming school year. She also thanked Mr. Giarrizzo, the administration, Ms. Pollock and Ms. Cox for their hard work.
Mr. Imperato shared that Pelham students who participated in the Relay for Life raised over $70,000.
Mr. Rubbo said that the Safety and Security Committee received approval for a number of projects. He said they would move forward with the replacement of doors, locks in the buildings - hoping to complete the majority of work over the summer.
Mrs. Kiernan called for public comment. Hearing none, she moved forward on the agenda.
6. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
6.1 Motion to Accept Treasurer's Report for Period Ending April 30, 2014
Motion to Approve
the following:
Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. Smith.
Vote to Approve
the following:
(Approved)
6.2 Resolution to Approve 2013-2014 Budget Transfers
6.3 Motion to Approve Tax Certiorari Settlement Matter of Vinrus Corp.
Motion to Approve
the following:
Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve
the following:
(Approved)
6.4 Motion to Approve Tax Certiorari Settlement Matter of 438 Pelham Partners, LLC
6.5 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 Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve
the following:
(Approved)
6.6 Motion to Approve Special Education Agreement for the 2014-2015 School Year
6.7 Motion to Extend the Operations & Maintenance Bids for the 2014-2015 School Year
Motion to Approve
the following:
Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve
the following:
(Approved)
6.8 Motion to Approve the Non-Resident Tuition Rate for New York City Students
Motion to Approve
the following:
Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. Smith.
Vote to Approve
the following:
(Approved)
6.9 Motion to Approve Donations
Motion to Approve
the following:
Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Ms. Smith.
Vote to Approve
the following:
(Approved)
7. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
7.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve
the following:
Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Imperato.
Vote to Approve
the following:
(Approved)
7.2 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)
7.3 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve
the following:
Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve
the following:
(Approved)
7.4 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education (Confidential)
Motion to Approve
the following:
Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Ms. Smith.
Vote to Approve
the following:
(Approved)
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Phillips publically thanked the community for electing him to the Board. He said he was honored to be chosen and was looking forward to serving as a Board Member.
9. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve
to adjourn the meeting at approximately 8:53 p.m.
Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Ms. Smith.
Vote to Approve
to adjourn the meeting at approximately 8:53 p.m.
(Approved)
Jun 02, 2014 Regular Board of Education Meeting - Featuring: 7:30 pm Retiree Recognition Reception (PMHS Library)
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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 7:05 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room at 18 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
1.1 MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Imperato and unanimously carried, to go into executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular person and/or corporation.
1.2 MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland and unanimously carried to recess at 7:41 p.m., at which time the Board would briefly attend the retiree recognition reception in the PMHS Library and then reconvene in a public meeting in PMHS Alumni Hall.
Mrs. Kiernan announced that before the start of tonight's meeting, the Board would recognize all retiring district staff members: Laura Arm, Lucille Merigliano, Carlos Masimo, Vivian Hendrie, Irene Manciso and Donna Markell. She thanked the staff members for their truly remarkable service and further shared that they will be very missed. The Board applauded the retirees.
Mr. Giarrizzo's thoughtful words to the retirees tied each one of them to a song that he felt depicted a wonderful characteristic they had. Mr. Giarrizzo also happily announced that Mr. Odom had recinded his letter of intent to retire.
Mrs. Kiernan thanked everyone for coming.
1.3 MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN PMHS ALUMNI HALL
Motion to Approve 1.3 ANTICIPATED MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN PMHS ALUMNI HALL Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mr. Imperato.
Vote to Approve 1.3 ANTICIPATED MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN PMHS ALUMNI HALL (Approved) (Recorded at 00:24:39)
2. CALL TO ORDER - 575 COLONIAL AVENUE - ALUMNI HALL - 8:00 P.M.
Mrs. Kiernan called the meeting to order at approximately 8:33 p.m. in Alumni Hall, 575 Colonial Avenue, Pelham, New York. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Cavanagh reiterated the executive session motions. Approximately five members of the public and staff attended.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 Minutes of Special Meeting of May 20, 2014
Motion to Approve
the following:
Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve
the following:
(Approved)
4. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
4.1 Superintendent's Report
Mr. Giarrizzo said that he had only one bit of news to share - that two high school students were recipients of the Ghershwin Awards and that they will now go on to compete in the nationals.
4.2 Board of Education Committee Reports
Mrs. Gilland reported that the Audit Committee had reviewed a draft risk assessment report and that the district is in good shape. She also said that the Finance Committee met to to discuss fund balance distribution options. Mr. Recca shared that the strategic plan will be presented to the Board on June 16. Ms. O'Leary thanked everyone who worked on the Diversity Task Force.
5. NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Kiernan congratulated Mrs. Gilland on her relection to the Board. She also welcomed Mr. Phillips to his first term on the Board. Mrs. Kiernan said a huge thank you to the community for their unprecedented support and response in passing the budget for the upcoming school year. She also thanked Mr. Giarrizzo, the administration, Ms. Pollock and Ms. Cox for their hard work.
Mr. Imperato shared that Pelham students who participated in the Relay for Life raised over $70,000.
Mr. Rubbo said that the Safety and Security Committee received approval for a number of projects. He said they would move forward with the replacement of doors, locks in the buildings - hoping to complete the majority of work over the summer.
Mrs. Kiernan called for public comment. Hearing none, she moved forward on the agenda.
6. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
6.1 Motion to Accept Treasurer's Report for Period Ending April 30, 2014
Motion to Approve
the following:
Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. Smith.
Vote to Approve
the following:
(Approved)
6.2 Resolution to Approve 2013-2014 Budget Transfers
6.3 Motion to Approve Tax Certiorari Settlement Matter of Vinrus Corp.
Motion to Approve
the following:
Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve
the following:
(Approved)
6.4 Motion to Approve Tax Certiorari Settlement Matter of 438 Pelham Partners, LLC
6.5 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 Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve
the following:
(Approved)
6.6 Motion to Approve Special Education Agreement for the 2014-2015 School Year
6.7 Motion to Extend the Operations & Maintenance Bids for the 2014-2015 School Year
Motion to Approve
the following:
Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve
the following:
(Approved)
6.8 Motion to Approve the Non-Resident Tuition Rate for New York City Students
Motion to Approve
the following:
Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. Smith.
Vote to Approve
the following:
(Approved)
6.9 Motion to Approve Donations
Motion to Approve
the following:
Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Ms. Smith.
Vote to Approve
the following:
(Approved)
7. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
7.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve
the following:
Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Imperato.
Vote to Approve
the following:
(Approved)
7.2 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)
7.3 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve
the following:
Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve
the following:
(Approved)
7.4 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education (Confidential)
Motion to Approve
the following:
Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Ms. Smith.
Vote to Approve
the following:
(Approved)
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Phillips publically thanked the community for electing him to the Board. He said he was honored to be chosen and was looking forward to serving as a Board Member.
9. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve
to adjourn the meeting at approximately 8:53 p.m.
Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Ms. Smith.
Vote to Approve
to adjourn the meeting at approximately 8:53 p.m.
(Approved)
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