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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. Smith, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular person and/or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Mrs. Gilland, and unanimously carried to recess at 8:16 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 Mrs. Gilland.
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 8:21 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 seven members of the public attended. Mrs. Kiernan welcomed everyone wishing them a happy new year and expressing her hope that they had a wonderful vacation.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 2, 2013
Motion to Approve to approve the following: Moved by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve to approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Superintendent's Report
Mr. Giarrizzo wished a happy new year to everyone, from administration and staff. He said that the strategic planning consultants, Judith Wilson and Debbie Raizes, would be attending our January 27th meeting to present their approach to the project. He invited everyone to the February 8th community forum on strategic planning.
Mr. Giarrizzo also invited parents to attend his Town Hall meetings in Alumni Hall on January 13th at 11 am and 7 pm.
Thanks were extended to Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and Senator Klein for their work with our own advocacy group about regents reform, the common core and collecting student data. Sample advocacy letters will be on the district website for everyone to see.
Mr. Giarrizzo said that student college acceptances are coming in and we can be very proud.
Reporting on an unanticipated building lockdown earlier today, Mr. Giarrizzo said that a security system person testing the panic button had triggered a lockdown announcement. The Safety Committee is conducting a meeting to follow up.
He again wished a happy new year to everyone and thanked his108 followers on Twitter.
7.2 Board of Education Committee Reports
Ms. Smith announced that the next Board coffee would be held at Rockwells on January 21, 2014 at 8:00 p.m.
Ms. O'Leary said that the Audit Committee would meet on January 16th at 10:00 am. She reminded everyone that these meetings are open to the public.
Mrs. Gilland reported that the Finance committee is working to make the budget documents more user-friendly.
Mr. Recca reminded everyone about the Community Forum with our strategic planning consultants on Saturday, February 8, 2014 in Cafeteria C, from 9:00 to 12:00 noon.
7.3 Update on Differentiated Instruction - Where are we?
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel, Dr. Steven Garcia, gave an update to the Board on "Differentiate Instruction: Where are we?" Dr. Garcia spoke about how the district will address the diverse needs of all learners in Pelham. He listed our short term goals, long term goals, future dates of staff development, and shared some teacher feedback on Dr. Tomlinson's workshops with our staff.
Mr. Cavanagh expressed his excitement about this project sharing that it should help us to develop best practices. Mr. Imperato also felt it is good work.
Mrs. Kiernan called for comments from the public on this topic. There was question about differentiation across the grade levels.
8. NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Kiernan called for new business. Dr. Garcia said that an update to parents on the math program review would go home in a letter.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Accept Treasurer's Report for the Period Ending October 31, 2013
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Approve Special Education Agreement for the 2013-2014 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Resolution to Enter Into an Agreement with Educational Consultants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Recca.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Accept Donation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Ms. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Imperato.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following, with our gratitude for their long and dedicated service to the district: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Mr. Recca.
Vote to Approve the following, with our gratitude for their long and dedicated service to the district: (Approved)
10.3 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education (Confidential)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none, Mrs. Kiernan moved forward on the agenda.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:36 p.m. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:36 p.m. (Approved)
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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. Smith, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular person and/or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Mrs. Gilland, and unanimously carried to recess at 8:16 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 Mrs. Gilland.
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 8:21 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 seven members of the public attended. Mrs. Kiernan welcomed everyone wishing them a happy new year and expressing her hope that they had a wonderful vacation.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 2, 2013
Motion to Approve to approve the following: Moved by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve to approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Superintendent's Report
Mr. Giarrizzo wished a happy new year to everyone, from administration and staff. He said that the strategic planning consultants, Judith Wilson and Debbie Raizes, would be attending our January 27th meeting to present their approach to the project. He invited everyone to the February 8th community forum on strategic planning.
Mr. Giarrizzo also invited parents to attend his Town Hall meetings in Alumni Hall on January 13th at 11 am and 7 pm.
Thanks were extended to Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and Senator Klein for their work with our own advocacy group about regents reform, the common core and collecting student data. Sample advocacy letters will be on the district website for everyone to see.
Mr. Giarrizzo said that student college acceptances are coming in and we can be very proud.
Reporting on an unanticipated building lockdown earlier today, Mr. Giarrizzo said that a security system person testing the panic button had triggered a lockdown announcement. The Safety Committee is conducting a meeting to follow up.
He again wished a happy new year to everyone and thanked his108 followers on Twitter.
7.2 Board of Education Committee Reports
Ms. Smith announced that the next Board coffee would be held at Rockwells on January 21, 2014 at 8:00 p.m.
Ms. O'Leary said that the Audit Committee would meet on January 16th at 10:00 am. She reminded everyone that these meetings are open to the public.
Mrs. Gilland reported that the Finance committee is working to make the budget documents more user-friendly.
Mr. Recca reminded everyone about the Community Forum with our strategic planning consultants on Saturday, February 8, 2014 in Cafeteria C, from 9:00 to 12:00 noon.
7.3 Update on Differentiated Instruction - Where are we?
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel, Dr. Steven Garcia, gave an update to the Board on "Differentiate Instruction: Where are we?" Dr. Garcia spoke about how the district will address the diverse needs of all learners in Pelham. He listed our short term goals, long term goals, future dates of staff development, and shared some teacher feedback on Dr. Tomlinson's workshops with our staff.
Mr. Cavanagh expressed his excitement about this project sharing that it should help us to develop best practices. Mr. Imperato also felt it is good work.
Mrs. Kiernan called for comments from the public on this topic. There was question about differentiation across the grade levels.
8. NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Kiernan called for new business. Dr. Garcia said that an update to parents on the math program review would go home in a letter.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Accept Treasurer's Report for the Period Ending October 31, 2013
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Approve Special Education Agreement for the 2013-2014 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Resolution to Enter Into an Agreement with Educational Consultants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Recca.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Accept Donation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Ms. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Imperato.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following, with our gratitude for their long and dedicated service to the district: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Mr. Recca.
Vote to Approve the following, with our gratitude for their long and dedicated service to the district: (Approved)
10.3 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education (Confidential)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none, Mrs. Kiernan moved forward on the agenda.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:36 p.m. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:36 p.m. (Approved)
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