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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 7:11 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 Mr. Imperato, seconded by Mrs. Gilland and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law (Pelham Teachers' Association, Pelham Administrators' Association), the record of a particular student, and attorney client privilege.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Ms. Smith and unanimously carried to recess at 8:27 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 Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Imperato.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - 575 COLONIAL AVENUE - ALUMNI HALL - 8:00 P.M.
Mrs. Kiernan called the meeting to order at approximately 8:30 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 four members of the public and staff attended.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Special Meeting of January 15, 2014
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Superintendent's Report
Mr. Giarrizzo spoke about the New York State Science Olympiad finals which will be held on Long Island on March 15; the Pelham Varsity Hockey Team invitation to hold the American flag during the national anthem before the Islanders/Ranger game at Yankee Stadium; his Twitter snow day challenge to students to creatively build a Lego creation; ongoing budget preparations for his presentation to the Board on February 24; reminders to complete the strategic planning surveys and to attend the Saturday, February 8th forum; and his congratulations to Ms. O'Leary for whom the district received certification from the New York State School Boards Association for her participation in several of their programs.
7.2 Board of Education Committee Reports
As Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, Mr. Recca reminded everyone to please respond to the invitation to the upcoming strategic planning forum on Saturday, February 8.
7.3 Capital Improvement Plan - Project Update and 2014-1015 Planning
Mr. Rubbo, Assistant Superintendent for Business along with Mr. Anthony Mandile, Director of Facilities reported to the Board on the status of facilities and infrastructure projects in the Distrct. Mr. Rubbo acknowledged our facilities staff for all of the work they are doing in this crazy weather. He also thanked Mr. Mandile, whom he referred to as "the heart of the facilities department."
Mr. Rubbo began his report by listing the many facilities in the district. With the assistance of Mr. Mandile, an overview of capital projects from 2002 to 2008 was shared and explained. Mr. Mandile went over the recently completed projects in each school building and initiatives that are in progress. Future safety and security initiatives were noted, along with masonry and roofing projects. Mr. Rubbo and Mr. Mandile fielded questions from the Board.
8. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Cavanagh commended Mr. Mandile and our facilities staff for all of the work that they have done. As Chair of he district's Facilities and Technology Committee, Mr. Cavanagh then proceeded to give an update on its charter, goals and work.
Mr. Rubbo reminded the public of the April 1 transportation application deadline for any parent/guardian who is considering or intends to send a student to an out-of-district private school as of September 2014.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Enter into the Custodial Undertaking in Connection with Pledge and Assignment Agreement and Pledge and Assignment Agreement in Connection with Public Funds with JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA
9.2 Resolution to Amend the Health Flexible Spending Plan
9.3 Motion to Participate in Southern Westchester BOCES Cooperative Bids
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Imperato.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Dr. Garcia said that the District greatly appreciates the service of these staff members and wishes them well.
10.2 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)
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. Smith.
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 Mr. Imperato.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none, Mrs. Kiernan moved forward on the agenda.
to execfutive session 9:27
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:27 p.m. in order to reconvene in executive session to continue discussion of collective negitiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law (Pelham Teachers' Association and Pelham Administrators' Association). Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:27 p.m. in order to reconvene in executive session to continue discussion of collective negitiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law (Pelham Teachers' Association and Pelham Administrators' Association). (Approved)
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mrs. Gilland and unanimously carried to reconvene in public session at approximately 10:14 p.m. and immediately adjourn the meeting.
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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 7:11 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 Mr. Imperato, seconded by Mrs. Gilland and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law (Pelham Teachers' Association, Pelham Administrators' Association), the record of a particular student, and attorney client privilege.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Ms. Smith and unanimously carried to recess at 8:27 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 Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Imperato.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - 575 COLONIAL AVENUE - ALUMNI HALL - 8:00 P.M.
Mrs. Kiernan called the meeting to order at approximately 8:30 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 four members of the public and staff attended.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Special Meeting of January 15, 2014
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Superintendent's Report
Mr. Giarrizzo spoke about the New York State Science Olympiad finals which will be held on Long Island on March 15; the Pelham Varsity Hockey Team invitation to hold the American flag during the national anthem before the Islanders/Ranger game at Yankee Stadium; his Twitter snow day challenge to students to creatively build a Lego creation; ongoing budget preparations for his presentation to the Board on February 24; reminders to complete the strategic planning surveys and to attend the Saturday, February 8th forum; and his congratulations to Ms. O'Leary for whom the district received certification from the New York State School Boards Association for her participation in several of their programs.
7.2 Board of Education Committee Reports
As Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, Mr. Recca reminded everyone to please respond to the invitation to the upcoming strategic planning forum on Saturday, February 8.
7.3 Capital Improvement Plan - Project Update and 2014-1015 Planning
Mr. Rubbo, Assistant Superintendent for Business along with Mr. Anthony Mandile, Director of Facilities reported to the Board on the status of facilities and infrastructure projects in the Distrct. Mr. Rubbo acknowledged our facilities staff for all of the work they are doing in this crazy weather. He also thanked Mr. Mandile, whom he referred to as "the heart of the facilities department."
Mr. Rubbo began his report by listing the many facilities in the district. With the assistance of Mr. Mandile, an overview of capital projects from 2002 to 2008 was shared and explained. Mr. Mandile went over the recently completed projects in each school building and initiatives that are in progress. Future safety and security initiatives were noted, along with masonry and roofing projects. Mr. Rubbo and Mr. Mandile fielded questions from the Board.
8. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Cavanagh commended Mr. Mandile and our facilities staff for all of the work that they have done. As Chair of he district's Facilities and Technology Committee, Mr. Cavanagh then proceeded to give an update on its charter, goals and work.
Mr. Rubbo reminded the public of the April 1 transportation application deadline for any parent/guardian who is considering or intends to send a student to an out-of-district private school as of September 2014.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Enter into the Custodial Undertaking in Connection with Pledge and Assignment Agreement and Pledge and Assignment Agreement in Connection with Public Funds with JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA
9.2 Resolution to Amend the Health Flexible Spending Plan
9.3 Motion to Participate in Southern Westchester BOCES Cooperative Bids
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Imperato.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Dr. Garcia said that the District greatly appreciates the service of these staff members and wishes them well.
10.2 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)
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. Smith.
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 Mr. Imperato.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none, Mrs. Kiernan moved forward on the agenda.
to execfutive session 9:27
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:27 p.m. in order to reconvene in executive session to continue discussion of collective negitiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law (Pelham Teachers' Association and Pelham Administrators' Association). Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:27 p.m. in order to reconvene in executive session to continue discussion of collective negitiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law (Pelham Teachers' Association and Pelham Administrators' Association). (Approved)
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mrs. Gilland and unanimously carried to reconvene in public session at approximately 10:14 p.m. and immediately adjourn the meeting.
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