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Roll Call: 11 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 P.M. - SUPERINTENDENT'S CONFERENCE ROOM
Mrs. Kiernan called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room,
18 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803 at 6:35 p.m.
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 of a particular person and/or corporation, collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law (Pelham Administrators' Association), and discussions regarding pending special education litigation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Ms. Smith and unanimously carried to recess at 8:20 p.m. at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in PMHS Alumni Hall.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING (BY DISTRICT CLERK) - PMHS ALUMNI HALL AT 8:00 P.M.
MOTION was made by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. Smith and unanimously carried to reconvene in a public meeting. District Clerk, Stephanie Pollock, called the reconvened meeting to order in PMHS Alumni Hall at approximately 8:25 p.m. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. Matthews reiterated the executive session motions. Ms. Pollock welcomed everyone to the annual organizational meeting.
5. OATHS OF OFFICE
Ms. Pollock administered the Oath of Faithful Performance to new school board members, Lisa Kiernan, Margaret O'Leary and Thomas Imperato and welcomed them to the Board. Ms. Pollock also administered the oath of office to Peter Giarrizzo, Superintendent; Steven Garcia, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel; Rosemary Matthews, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services; and Mr. Rubbo, Assistant Superintendent for Business.
6. ELECTION OF TEMPORARY CHAIRPERSON
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mr. Imperato and unanimously carried to appoint Mrs. Kiernan as Temporary Chairperson.
7. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT OF BOARD OF EDUCATION
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Ms. Smith and unanimously carried to nominate Lisa Kiernan as President of the Board of Education.
8. PRESIDENT ASSUMES CHAIR
8.1 Election of Vice President
MOTION was made by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Mr. Recca and unanimously carried to appoint Mr. Cavanagh as Vice President of the Board of Education. Ms. Pollock administered the Oath of Faithful Performance to Mrs. Kiernan and Mr. Cavanagh.
Mrs. Kiernan welcomed everyone to the meeting.
9. BOARD ACTION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.1 District Clerk and District Treasurer
9.1.1. RESOLVED, that Stephanie A. Pollock be reappointed District Clerk.
9.1.2. RESOLVED, that Sheila Pappas be appointed Deputy District Clerk to serve only in the absence or disability of the District Clerk
9.1.3. RESOLVED, that Jackie Vigil be reappointed District Treasurer and that she be authorized to sign checks on behalf of the District.
9.1.4. RESOLVED, that Rosemary Matthews be appointed Deputy District Treasurer to serve only in the absence or disability of the District Treasurer.
9.2 School Attorney, Auditor, Physician and Public Information Officer
9.2.1. RESOLVED, that the firm of Keane and Beane, PC serve as Counsel for the District at a yearly retainer of $32,000. Hourly services for non-retainer work will be $225. Negotiation services utilizing senior partners will be $255 per hour; other attorneys will be $225 per hour.
9.2.2. RESOLVED, that Dr. Alain A. LeGuillou be reappointed as School Physician at the yearly rate of $25,514.
9.2.3. RESOLVED, that Angela Iadavaia Cox be reappointed as Public Information Officer.
9.3 Designations and Authorizations
9.3.1. RESOLVED, that the District Treasurer be bonded for $1,500,000.
9.3.2. RESOLVED, that the Surety Bonds* for the following be established:
9.3.3. RESOLVED, that Assistant Superintendent for Business be reappointed as Purchasing Agent.
9.3.4. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools be appointed Deputy Purchasing Agent.
9.3.5. RESOLVED, that the mileage reimbursement rate for employees will be 56.5 cents.
9.3.6. RESOLVED, that the District's funds be deposited with:
J. P. Morgan Chase Bank of America CLASS TD Bank Capital One Bank
9.3.7. RESOLVED, that The Journal News and The Pelham Weekly be designated as the official newspapers for the District.
9.3.8. RESOLVED, that Tobin & Company Certified Public Accountants, PC be reappointed Claims Auditor at a rate of $80.00 per hour.
9.3.9. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to establish a Petty Cash Fund in accordance with Section 170.2(b) of the Commissioner's Regulations. Specifically, $1,000 to be apportioned to Central Administration and that the Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel be appointed custodian of the fund.
9.3.10. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to request renewals of Federal, State and other grants, and new Federal, State and other grants with Board notification.
9.3.11. RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel be authorized to make final determinations regarding student residency status as part of the registration process.
9.3.12. RESOLVED that the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel be appointed as Copyright Officer for the 2013-2014 school year.
9.3.13. RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Business be appointed Records Retention and Disposition Officer.
9.3.14. RESOLVED that the Assistant Superintendent for Business be appointed Records Management Officer.
9.3.15. RESOLVED, that the District Clerk be reappointed as Records Access Officer (Freedom of Information Officer).
9.3.16. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools be designated as Records Appeal Officer.
9.3.17. RESOLVED, that the Director of Facilities be designated Emergency Coordinator and that the Assistant Superintendent for Business be designated Alternate Emergency Coordinator.
9.3.18. RESOLVED, that the Director of Facilities be reappointed as District AHERA/SASA designee.
9.3.19. RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services and the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel be appointed Title VII/Title IX Coordinators.
9.3.20. RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel be appointed Title VI (Civil Rights) Compliance Officer.
9.3.21. RESOLVED, that the Director of Guidance Services, be appointed Homeless Liaison pursuant to the No Child Left Behind Act.
9.3.22. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to approve or disapprove staff vacation days, personal days, professional and visitation days, conferences, and travel as indicated in contractual agreements, Board of Education policy, and as provided for in the budget.
9.3.23. RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 170.2(1) of the Commissioner's Regulations, the Board of Education of Pelham Union Free School District authorizes the Superintendent to transfer funds between budget categories provided the aggregate of transfers in the affected category to date, including the proposed transfer, does not exceed $25,000. A proposed individual transfer of funds between budget categories in excess of $25,000 or a proposed transfer which when added to previously approved transfers, if any, in such budget category, results in an aggregate of transfer in excess of $25,000 shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Education.
9.3.24. RESOLVED that the District Treasurer be authorized to make payment of wages to all personnel in the school district in accordance with Board approved and/or contracted amounts to make necessary deductions as prescribed by Law and/or agreement and that the Assistant Superintendent for Business be authorized to review all payments of wages.
9.3.25. RESOLVED, that the President of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to sign contracts for health services for Pelham students attending non-public schools in neighboring districts.
9.3.26. RESOLVED, that all existing policies, rules, bylaws and directives in force during the 2012-2013 school year are continued in full force and effect during the 2013-2014 school year or until amended, changed or deleted.
9.3.27. RESOLVED that the President, or in his/her absence, the Vice President, be authorized to sign all necessary papers or reports.
9.3.28. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent or his designee be appointed Student Disciplinary Hearing Officer.
9.3.29. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools or his designee be reappointed as Trustee for the State Wide Schools Health Insurance Consortium effective July 1, 2013.
9.3.30. RESOLVED, that Miriam Lovett be reappointed as Transportation Coordinator.
9.3.31. RESOLVED, that monthly cell phone reimbursements of $39.99 shall be allowed to district personnel during the 2013-2014 school year, as listed:
9.3.32. RESOLVED, to Approve Supplemental Defense and Indemnification Resolution
9.3.33. RESOLVED, future Board Meeting dates are set as follows:
9.3.34. RESOLVED, Salary of Payments for 2013-2014 school year in accordance with District Agreements with Employee Groups.
9.3.35. RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the following rates for per diem substitute employees:
9.3.36. RESOLVED, that the student regular tuition rate for the 2013-2014 school year for out-of-district residents be set at $16,482 and $57,679 (Grades K-6) and $58,871 (Grades 7-12) for out-of-district Special Education residents or as indicated by Board of Education policy or contract.
9.3.37. RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Business be the designee for determining decisions regarding retroactive retirement system memberships.
9.3.38. RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Business be appointed the Section 125 (Cafeteria Benefits) Plan Administrator in a Non-Fiduciary Capacity.
9.4 RESOLVED, to approve the following financial designations for the 2013-2014 school year:
10. MOTION TO APPROVE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION (CSE) MEMBERS AND COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION (CPSE) MEMBERS
10.1 Appointment of Committee on Special Education
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.2 Appointment of Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mr. Cavanagh.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.3 Impartial Hearing Officer Identification
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.4 Appointment of a Surrogate Parent
10.5 Motion to Approve Response to Intervention (RtI) Team Chairpeople for the 2013-2014 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.6 Referrals to The Committee on Special Education
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.7 Motion to Appoint Section 504/Title II ADA Coordinator
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.8 Motion to Approve Appointment Section 504 Committee
11. MOTION TO ADJOURN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Motion to Approve to adjourn the 2013-2014 annual organizational meeting. Moved by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the 2013-2014 annual organizational meeting. (Approved)
12. CALL TO ORDER
MOTION was made by Ms. Smith, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously approved to call the regular meeting to order.
13. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
Superintendent Giarrizzo gave a brief report on the present status of the schools. He said that the buildings are experiencing a different kind of busy as the facilities office is tendng to projects in each of them. Mr. Giarrizzo introduced new administrators, Dr. Jonathan Gastel, Science Supervisor; Stephen Luciana, Athletic Director; and Dr. Steven Garcia, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel. He welcomed Tom Imperato to the Board and thanked Dr. Marti Arden for her years of service to the Board. Mr. Giarrizzo shared highlights from the 2012-2013 school year and also said that there would be discussion about the Corles Avenue Parking Lot - in historical context, design and the best next steps for the lot.
Mr. Rubbo made a PowerPoint presentation on the Corlies Avenue Parking Lot repair project after which Mr. Giarrizzo went through all of the designs and spoke about some advantages and disadantages of each. He then requested that the Board begin a discussion. Mrs. Kiernan called for questions from the community. Some comments made were: concerns about pedestrian safety, delivery vehicles parked unsafely, put a low cost interim soultion in place until more consideration can be given to the project, the Board should keep the legacy of the district in mind, push back on cost estimates, list the goals you want to achieve in the project and the let the administration come up with the plan.
Mrs. Kiernan thanked everyone who raised issues and added to the conversation. Several additional requests for informatin came from Board Members. Carol Spawn Desmond of the Pelham Preservation Society offered funds from her organization that are earmarked for this project.
The Board consented to a brief intermission while many members of the pubic exited the meeting.
Meeting Paused
Meeting Resumed
14. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
14.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 17, 2013
Motion to Approve the following as corrected: Mrs. Gilland abstained from voting on Item 8.8, therefore the vote was as follows:
Yes Mrs. Kiernan, Dr. Arden, Mr. Cavanagh, Ms. O'Leary, Mr. Recca, Ms. Smith
No None
Abstain Mrs. Gilland
Motion carried. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following as corrected: Mrs. Gilland abstained from voting on Item 8.8, therefore the vote was as follows:
Yes Mrs. Kiernan, Dr. Arden, Mr. Cavanagh, Ms. O'Leary, Mr. Recca, Ms. Smith
No None
Abstain Mrs. Gilland
Motion carried. (Approved)
15. FINANCIAL MOTIONS
Mrs. Kiernan said that the Board will consider financial motions as a consent agenda. She asked if there were any questions on any specific item and, if so, would Board Members ask them now. After a brief discussion, Mrs. Kiernan called for a MOTION to approve Items 15.2 through 15.25 (excluding items 15.1 and 15.5). The motion carried unanimously.
15.1 Motion to Accept Treasurer's Report for Period Ending May 31, 2013
The Board agreed to pull this item from the agenda. No action was taken.
15.2 Motion to Approve the Amount to Be Raised By Taxes for the 2013-2014 School Year
15.3 Resolution to Approve 2012-2013 Budget Transfers
15.4 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into the 2013-2014 Agreement with Teresa Belmont for Physical Therapy Services
15.5 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into the 2013-2014 Agreement with Vanessa Tessitore for Occupational Therapy Services
The Board agreed to pull this item from the adgenda. No action was taken.
15.6 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into the 2013-2014 Agreement with Paola Gogliormella for Occupational Therapy Services
15.7 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into the 2013-2014 Agreement with Casey Mayer for Occupational Therapy Services
15.8 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into the 2013-2014 Agreement with Center for Small Jewels, Inc. for Speech Therapy Services
15.9 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into the 2013-2014 Agreement with The Children's Hearing Institute for Audiologic Management Services
15.10 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into the 2013-2014 Agreement with Management Advisory Group Special Services, Inc.
15.11 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into the 2013-2014 Agreement with Student Assistance Services Corp.
15.12 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into the 2013-2014 Agreement with Symmetry Physical Therapy and Wellness, LLC for Athletic Training Support Services
15.13 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into the 2013-2014 Agreement with The Learning Shop, Inc. for Homebound Instruction Services
15.14 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into the 2013-2014 Agreement with J.T.H. Consultants for Residency Check and Administrative Investigation Services
15.15 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into the 2013-2014 Agreement with Beth Pollock for Graphic Design Services
15.16 Motion to Authorize the Superintendent of Schools to Approve a Lodging Expense in Excess of the Reimbursable Amount of $100 Per Day
15.17 Motion to Appoint Internal Auditor
15.18 Motion to Approve the 2013-2014 Rental Agreement with Sarah Lawrence College
15.19 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into the 2013-2014 Agreement with LitLife, Inc. for Professional Development Services
15.20 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Extend the Food Service Contract with Chartwells for the 2013-2014 School Year
15.21 Motion to Approve the Extension of the Agreement with Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. D/B/A Maxim Staffing Solutions
15.22 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to enter into an Agreement with Joseph DelVecchio
15.23 Motion to Accept the Independent Accountant's Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures and Related Corrective Action Plan
15.24 Motion to Accept Risk Assessment Update Report and Related Corrective
15.25 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into an Agreement with Watsky Associates, Inc. for Roof Maintenance Consulting Services.
16. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
16.1. 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)
16.2. Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointment
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
16.3. Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
16.4. Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education (Confidential)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
17. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Members of the public were no longer in attendance.
18. NEW BUSINESS
Hearing none, Mrs. Kiernan moved forward on the adenga.
Mr. Cavanagh shared that he had news from Marti Arden who has been watching avidly, "She wishes us all good luck in the new school year."
19. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:09 p.m. Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:09 p.m. (Approved)
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Roll Call: 11 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 P.M. - SUPERINTENDENT'S CONFERENCE ROOM
Mrs. Kiernan called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room,
18 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803 at 6:35 p.m.
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 of a particular person and/or corporation, collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law (Pelham Administrators' Association), and discussions regarding pending special education litigation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Ms. Smith and unanimously carried to recess at 8:20 p.m. at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in PMHS Alumni Hall.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING (BY DISTRICT CLERK) - PMHS ALUMNI HALL AT 8:00 P.M.
MOTION was made by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. Smith and unanimously carried to reconvene in a public meeting. District Clerk, Stephanie Pollock, called the reconvened meeting to order in PMHS Alumni Hall at approximately 8:25 p.m. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. Matthews reiterated the executive session motions. Ms. Pollock welcomed everyone to the annual organizational meeting.
5. OATHS OF OFFICE
Ms. Pollock administered the Oath of Faithful Performance to new school board members, Lisa Kiernan, Margaret O'Leary and Thomas Imperato and welcomed them to the Board. Ms. Pollock also administered the oath of office to Peter Giarrizzo, Superintendent; Steven Garcia, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel; Rosemary Matthews, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services; and Mr. Rubbo, Assistant Superintendent for Business.
6. ELECTION OF TEMPORARY CHAIRPERSON
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mr. Imperato and unanimously carried to appoint Mrs. Kiernan as Temporary Chairperson.
7. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT OF BOARD OF EDUCATION
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Ms. Smith and unanimously carried to nominate Lisa Kiernan as President of the Board of Education.
8. PRESIDENT ASSUMES CHAIR
8.1 Election of Vice President
MOTION was made by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Mr. Recca and unanimously carried to appoint Mr. Cavanagh as Vice President of the Board of Education. Ms. Pollock administered the Oath of Faithful Performance to Mrs. Kiernan and Mr. Cavanagh.
Mrs. Kiernan welcomed everyone to the meeting.
9. BOARD ACTION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.1 District Clerk and District Treasurer
9.1.1. RESOLVED, that Stephanie A. Pollock be reappointed District Clerk.
9.1.2. RESOLVED, that Sheila Pappas be appointed Deputy District Clerk to serve only in the absence or disability of the District Clerk
9.1.3. RESOLVED, that Jackie Vigil be reappointed District Treasurer and that she be authorized to sign checks on behalf of the District.
9.1.4. RESOLVED, that Rosemary Matthews be appointed Deputy District Treasurer to serve only in the absence or disability of the District Treasurer.
9.2 School Attorney, Auditor, Physician and Public Information Officer
9.2.1. RESOLVED, that the firm of Keane and Beane, PC serve as Counsel for the District at a yearly retainer of $32,000. Hourly services for non-retainer work will be $225. Negotiation services utilizing senior partners will be $255 per hour; other attorneys will be $225 per hour.
9.2.2. RESOLVED, that Dr. Alain A. LeGuillou be reappointed as School Physician at the yearly rate of $25,514.
9.2.3. RESOLVED, that Angela Iadavaia Cox be reappointed as Public Information Officer.
9.3 Designations and Authorizations
9.3.1. RESOLVED, that the District Treasurer be bonded for $1,500,000.
9.3.2. RESOLVED, that the Surety Bonds* for the following be established:
9.3.3. RESOLVED, that Assistant Superintendent for Business be reappointed as Purchasing Agent.
9.3.4. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools be appointed Deputy Purchasing Agent.
9.3.5. RESOLVED, that the mileage reimbursement rate for employees will be 56.5 cents.
9.3.6. RESOLVED, that the District's funds be deposited with:
J. P. Morgan Chase Bank of America CLASS TD Bank Capital One Bank
9.3.7. RESOLVED, that The Journal News and The Pelham Weekly be designated as the official newspapers for the District.
9.3.8. RESOLVED, that Tobin & Company Certified Public Accountants, PC be reappointed Claims Auditor at a rate of $80.00 per hour.
9.3.9. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to establish a Petty Cash Fund in accordance with Section 170.2(b) of the Commissioner's Regulations. Specifically, $1,000 to be apportioned to Central Administration and that the Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel be appointed custodian of the fund.
9.3.10. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to request renewals of Federal, State and other grants, and new Federal, State and other grants with Board notification.
9.3.11. RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel be authorized to make final determinations regarding student residency status as part of the registration process.
9.3.12. RESOLVED that the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel be appointed as Copyright Officer for the 2013-2014 school year.
9.3.13. RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Business be appointed Records Retention and Disposition Officer.
9.3.14. RESOLVED that the Assistant Superintendent for Business be appointed Records Management Officer.
9.3.15. RESOLVED, that the District Clerk be reappointed as Records Access Officer (Freedom of Information Officer).
9.3.16. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools be designated as Records Appeal Officer.
9.3.17. RESOLVED, that the Director of Facilities be designated Emergency Coordinator and that the Assistant Superintendent for Business be designated Alternate Emergency Coordinator.
9.3.18. RESOLVED, that the Director of Facilities be reappointed as District AHERA/SASA designee.
9.3.19. RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services and the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel be appointed Title VII/Title IX Coordinators.
9.3.20. RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel be appointed Title VI (Civil Rights) Compliance Officer.
9.3.21. RESOLVED, that the Director of Guidance Services, be appointed Homeless Liaison pursuant to the No Child Left Behind Act.
9.3.22. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to approve or disapprove staff vacation days, personal days, professional and visitation days, conferences, and travel as indicated in contractual agreements, Board of Education policy, and as provided for in the budget.
9.3.23. RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 170.2(1) of the Commissioner's Regulations, the Board of Education of Pelham Union Free School District authorizes the Superintendent to transfer funds between budget categories provided the aggregate of transfers in the affected category to date, including the proposed transfer, does not exceed $25,000. A proposed individual transfer of funds between budget categories in excess of $25,000 or a proposed transfer which when added to previously approved transfers, if any, in such budget category, results in an aggregate of transfer in excess of $25,000 shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Education.
9.3.24. RESOLVED that the District Treasurer be authorized to make payment of wages to all personnel in the school district in accordance with Board approved and/or contracted amounts to make necessary deductions as prescribed by Law and/or agreement and that the Assistant Superintendent for Business be authorized to review all payments of wages.
9.3.25. RESOLVED, that the President of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to sign contracts for health services for Pelham students attending non-public schools in neighboring districts.
9.3.26. RESOLVED, that all existing policies, rules, bylaws and directives in force during the 2012-2013 school year are continued in full force and effect during the 2013-2014 school year or until amended, changed or deleted.
9.3.27. RESOLVED that the President, or in his/her absence, the Vice President, be authorized to sign all necessary papers or reports.
9.3.28. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent or his designee be appointed Student Disciplinary Hearing Officer.
9.3.29. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools or his designee be reappointed as Trustee for the State Wide Schools Health Insurance Consortium effective July 1, 2013.
9.3.30. RESOLVED, that Miriam Lovett be reappointed as Transportation Coordinator.
9.3.31. RESOLVED, that monthly cell phone reimbursements of $39.99 shall be allowed to district personnel during the 2013-2014 school year, as listed:
9.3.32. RESOLVED, to Approve Supplemental Defense and Indemnification Resolution
9.3.33. RESOLVED, future Board Meeting dates are set as follows:
9.3.34. RESOLVED, Salary of Payments for 2013-2014 school year in accordance with District Agreements with Employee Groups.
9.3.35. RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorizes the following rates for per diem substitute employees:
9.3.36. RESOLVED, that the student regular tuition rate for the 2013-2014 school year for out-of-district residents be set at $16,482 and $57,679 (Grades K-6) and $58,871 (Grades 7-12) for out-of-district Special Education residents or as indicated by Board of Education policy or contract.
9.3.37. RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Business be the designee for determining decisions regarding retroactive retirement system memberships.
9.3.38. RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Business be appointed the Section 125 (Cafeteria Benefits) Plan Administrator in a Non-Fiduciary Capacity.
9.4 RESOLVED, to approve the following financial designations for the 2013-2014 school year:
10. MOTION TO APPROVE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION (CSE) MEMBERS AND COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION (CPSE) MEMBERS
10.1 Appointment of Committee on Special Education
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.2 Appointment of Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mr. Cavanagh.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.3 Impartial Hearing Officer Identification
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.4 Appointment of a Surrogate Parent
10.5 Motion to Approve Response to Intervention (RtI) Team Chairpeople for the 2013-2014 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.6 Referrals to The Committee on Special Education
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.7 Motion to Appoint Section 504/Title II ADA Coordinator
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.8 Motion to Approve Appointment Section 504 Committee
11. MOTION TO ADJOURN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Motion to Approve to adjourn the 2013-2014 annual organizational meeting. Moved by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the 2013-2014 annual organizational meeting. (Approved)
12. CALL TO ORDER
MOTION was made by Ms. Smith, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously approved to call the regular meeting to order.
13. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
Superintendent Giarrizzo gave a brief report on the present status of the schools. He said that the buildings are experiencing a different kind of busy as the facilities office is tendng to projects in each of them. Mr. Giarrizzo introduced new administrators, Dr. Jonathan Gastel, Science Supervisor; Stephen Luciana, Athletic Director; and Dr. Steven Garcia, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel. He welcomed Tom Imperato to the Board and thanked Dr. Marti Arden for her years of service to the Board. Mr. Giarrizzo shared highlights from the 2012-2013 school year and also said that there would be discussion about the Corles Avenue Parking Lot - in historical context, design and the best next steps for the lot.
Mr. Rubbo made a PowerPoint presentation on the Corlies Avenue Parking Lot repair project after which Mr. Giarrizzo went through all of the designs and spoke about some advantages and disadantages of each. He then requested that the Board begin a discussion. Mrs. Kiernan called for questions from the community. Some comments made were: concerns about pedestrian safety, delivery vehicles parked unsafely, put a low cost interim soultion in place until more consideration can be given to the project, the Board should keep the legacy of the district in mind, push back on cost estimates, list the goals you want to achieve in the project and the let the administration come up with the plan.
Mrs. Kiernan thanked everyone who raised issues and added to the conversation. Several additional requests for informatin came from Board Members. Carol Spawn Desmond of the Pelham Preservation Society offered funds from her organization that are earmarked for this project.
The Board consented to a brief intermission while many members of the pubic exited the meeting.
Meeting Paused
Meeting Resumed
14. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
14.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 17, 2013
Motion to Approve the following as corrected: Mrs. Gilland abstained from voting on Item 8.8, therefore the vote was as follows:
Yes Mrs. Kiernan, Dr. Arden, Mr. Cavanagh, Ms. O'Leary, Mr. Recca, Ms. Smith
No None
Abstain Mrs. Gilland
Motion carried. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following as corrected: Mrs. Gilland abstained from voting on Item 8.8, therefore the vote was as follows:
Yes Mrs. Kiernan, Dr. Arden, Mr. Cavanagh, Ms. O'Leary, Mr. Recca, Ms. Smith
No None
Abstain Mrs. Gilland
Motion carried. (Approved)
15. FINANCIAL MOTIONS
Mrs. Kiernan said that the Board will consider financial motions as a consent agenda. She asked if there were any questions on any specific item and, if so, would Board Members ask them now. After a brief discussion, Mrs. Kiernan called for a MOTION to approve Items 15.2 through 15.25 (excluding items 15.1 and 15.5). The motion carried unanimously.
15.1 Motion to Accept Treasurer's Report for Period Ending May 31, 2013
The Board agreed to pull this item from the agenda. No action was taken.
15.2 Motion to Approve the Amount to Be Raised By Taxes for the 2013-2014 School Year
15.3 Resolution to Approve 2012-2013 Budget Transfers
15.4 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into the 2013-2014 Agreement with Teresa Belmont for Physical Therapy Services
15.5 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into the 2013-2014 Agreement with Vanessa Tessitore for Occupational Therapy Services
The Board agreed to pull this item from the adgenda. No action was taken.
15.6 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into the 2013-2014 Agreement with Paola Gogliormella for Occupational Therapy Services
15.7 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into the 2013-2014 Agreement with Casey Mayer for Occupational Therapy Services
15.8 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into the 2013-2014 Agreement with Center for Small Jewels, Inc. for Speech Therapy Services
15.9 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into the 2013-2014 Agreement with The Children's Hearing Institute for Audiologic Management Services
15.10 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into the 2013-2014 Agreement with Management Advisory Group Special Services, Inc.
15.11 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into the 2013-2014 Agreement with Student Assistance Services Corp.
15.12 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into the 2013-2014 Agreement with Symmetry Physical Therapy and Wellness, LLC for Athletic Training Support Services
15.13 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into the 2013-2014 Agreement with The Learning Shop, Inc. for Homebound Instruction Services
15.14 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into the 2013-2014 Agreement with J.T.H. Consultants for Residency Check and Administrative Investigation Services
15.15 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into the 2013-2014 Agreement with Beth Pollock for Graphic Design Services
15.16 Motion to Authorize the Superintendent of Schools to Approve a Lodging Expense in Excess of the Reimbursable Amount of $100 Per Day
15.17 Motion to Appoint Internal Auditor
15.18 Motion to Approve the 2013-2014 Rental Agreement with Sarah Lawrence College
15.19 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into the 2013-2014 Agreement with LitLife, Inc. for Professional Development Services
15.20 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Extend the Food Service Contract with Chartwells for the 2013-2014 School Year
15.21 Motion to Approve the Extension of the Agreement with Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. D/B/A Maxim Staffing Solutions
15.22 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to enter into an Agreement with Joseph DelVecchio
15.23 Motion to Accept the Independent Accountant's Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures and Related Corrective Action Plan
15.24 Motion to Accept Risk Assessment Update Report and Related Corrective
15.25 Motion to Authorize the Pelham Union Free School District to Enter into an Agreement with Watsky Associates, Inc. for Roof Maintenance Consulting Services.
16. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
16.1. 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)
16.2. Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointment
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
16.3. Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
16.4. Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education (Confidential)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
17. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Members of the public were no longer in attendance.
18. NEW BUSINESS
Hearing none, Mrs. Kiernan moved forward on the adenga.
Mr. Cavanagh shared that he had news from Marti Arden who has been watching avidly, "She wishes us all good luck in the new school year."
19. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:09 p.m. Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:09 p.m. (Approved)
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