MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Imperato and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law (Pelham Administrtors' Association, Pelham Teachers' Association and CSEA Non-Instructional Unit), and the record of a particular student.

3. MOTION TO RECESS

MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Ms. Smith and unanimously carried to recess at 8:07 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 in PMHS Alumni Hall. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.

Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting in PMHS Alumni Hall. (Approved)

5. CALL TO ORDER - 575 COLONIAL AVENUE - ALUMNI HALL - 8:00 P.M.

5.2 Reiteration of Executive Session Motions

Mrs. Kiernan called the meeting to order at approximately 8:14 p.m. in PMHS Alumni Hall, 575 Colonial Avenue, Pelham, New York. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Cavanagh reiterated the executive session motions. Approximately 18 members of the public attended.

Mrs. Kiernan noted that the agenda was lengthy so we would go directly to those presenting.

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6.1 Minutes of Special Meeting of September 3, 2013

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

6.2 Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 9, 2013

6.3 Minutes of Special Meeting of September 16, 2013

7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS

9.1 Motion to Accept Treasurers Report for the Period Ending August 31, 2013

Motion to Approve the following agenda items by consent: 9.1, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.8, 9.9 and 9.10. Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Mrs. Smith.

Vote to Approve the following agenda items by consent: 9.1, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.8, 9.9 and 9.10. (Approved)

9.2 Motion to Accept Independent Auditor's Report

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

9.3 Motion to Approve District Action Plan in Response to Independent Auditor's Report on Communication of Internal Control Matters Identified in the Audit to Those Charged With Governance and Management

9.4 Motion to Accept SWBOCES Contract for LHRIC Services

9.5 Motion to Approve Contract with Education Data Services, Inc.

9.6 Motion to Approve the 2013-2014 Agreement Between the Pelham Union Free School District and The New Rochelle YMCA

9.7 Motion to Approve Agreement with Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

9.8 Motion to Approve the Non-Resident Tuition Rate for New York City Students

9.9 Motion to Approve Cell Phone Reimbursement for Athletic Director

9.10 Motion to Designate Equipment Obsolete

9.11 Motion to Accept Donations

10. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS

10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Mr. Imperato.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

10.3 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

10.4 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education (Confidential)

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

Public comment was taken earlier in the meeting.

8. NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Imperato said that the Policy Committee will be meeting on Thursday, October 10th to discuss the Homework Policy.

Ms. Smith announced that the Pelham Chess Tournament, under the guidance of Michael Ellenbogen, will be held on Saturday, November 16th. If you want more information, go to pelhamchess@gmail.com. Flyers will go out to the community.

Mr. Cavanagh said that in many cultures the first 100 days is always noted. He said that the administrative presentations show that the District has hit the ground running. Congratulations.

12. ADJOURN

Motion to Approve to adjourn to executive session at approximately 10:36 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room at 18 Franklin Place to discuss the employment history of a particular person and/or corporation. At approximately 11:39 p.m., MOTION was made by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Ms. Smith and unanimously carried to recess executive session to reconvene in a public meeting and immediately adjourn. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.

Vote to Approve to adjourn to executive session at approximately 10:36 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room at 18 Franklin Place to discuss the employment history of a particular person and/or corporation. At approximately 11:39 p.m., MOTION was made by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Ms. Smith and unanimously carried to recess executive session to reconvene in a public meeting and immediately adjourn. (Approved)

Oct 07, 2013 Regular Board of Education Meeting - Featuring: Benchmarking the Elementary Instructional Program

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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 7:04 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room at 18 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.

2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

3. MOTION TO RECESS

MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Ms. Smith and unanimously carried to recess at 8:07 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 in PMHS Alumni Hall. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.

Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting in PMHS Alumni Hall. (Approved)

5. CALL TO ORDER - 575 COLONIAL AVENUE - ALUMNI HALL - 8:00 P.M.

5.2 Reiteration of Executive Session Motions

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6.1 Minutes of Special Meeting of September 3, 2013

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

6.2 Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 9, 2013

6.3 Minutes of Special Meeting of September 16, 2013

7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

7.1 Superintendent's Report

7.2 Board of Education Committee Reports

7.3 Benchmarking the Elementary Instructional Program

Benchmarking the Elementary Program 100713

When Mrs. Kiernan called for public comment on any other topic, the public had no comments. She moved forward on the agenda.

9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS

9.1 Motion to Accept Treasurers Report for the Period Ending August 31, 2013

Motion to Approve the following agenda items by consent: 9.1, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.8, 9.9 and 9.10. Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Mrs. Smith.

Vote to Approve the following agenda items by consent: 9.1, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, 9.8, 9.9 and 9.10. (Approved)

9.2 Motion to Accept Independent Auditor's Report

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

9.3 Motion to Approve District Action Plan in Response to Independent Auditor's Report on Communication of Internal Control Matters Identified in the Audit to Those Charged With Governance and Management

9.4 Motion to Accept SWBOCES Contract for LHRIC Services

9.5 Motion to Approve Contract with Education Data Services, Inc.

9.6 Motion to Approve the 2013-2014 Agreement Between the Pelham Union Free School District and The New Rochelle YMCA

9.7 Motion to Approve Agreement with Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

9.8 Motion to Approve the Non-Resident Tuition Rate for New York City Students

9.9 Motion to Approve Cell Phone Reimbursement for Athletic Director

9.10 Motion to Designate Equipment Obsolete

9.11 Motion to Accept Donations

10. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS

10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Mr. Imperato.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

10.3 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

10.4 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education (Confidential)

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

Public comment was taken earlier in the meeting.

Oct 07, 2013 Regular Board of Education Meeting - Featuring: Benchmarking the Elementary Instructional Program

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