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Roll Call: 11 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. CALL TO ORDER - SUPERINTENDENT'S CONFERENCE ROOM - 7:00 P.M.
President Kiernan called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room at 18 Franklin Place, Pelham, NY 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Ms. Smith and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular person and or corporation and the record of a partaicular student.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland and unanimously carried to recess at 8:12 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN PMHS ALUMNI HALL
Motion to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. Moved by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. (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 ot order at approximately 815 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. Approximatly 30 members of the public and staff attended.
Mrs. Kiernan welcomed everyone to the meeting and extended the Board's best wishes for the Thanksgiving holiday.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 21, 2013
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Recognition
Mrs. Clark, PMHS Principal announced that eleven PMHS students were named National Merit Commended Students. She said that they placed among the top 5 percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2013 competition by taking the 2011 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Mrs. Clark introduced the students and congratulated them.
Mr. Giarrizzo handed out excellence certificates to each of the students and extended his congratulations.
Mrs. Clark also presented two students to the Board to be recognized for their accomplishments in science. Jeffrey Tsang, a junior at PMHS, and Gracia Acheson, a sophomore, were named semi-finalists in the prestigious 2013 Siemens Competition in math, science and technology. Mrs. Clark noted that Pelham Memorial High School is one of only four high schools in Westchester
7.2 Superintendent's Report
Mr. Giarrizzo said it was wonderful to celebrate our students this evening; reminded everyone to vote for Charlie Livingstone for boys soccer player of the year @lohud.com; announced Dr. Tomlinson's return to Pelham on December 12th and thanked the Pelham Education Foundation for making her program possible; reported that the budget process is underway and that everything will be done to preserve our core program; don't forget to reregister for the STAR program; clarifed that the school district has not signed a contract with NYS and inBloom regarding student data collection; and, wished everyone a restful and relaxing Thanksgiving.
7.3 Board of Education Committee Reports
Mr. Imperato reported that the Policy Committee has begun working on the homework policy. Ms.O'Leary said that the Audit Committee has planned a meeting on December 13th at 11 a.m.
7.4 Safety and Security Update
As Chair of the Safety and Security Committee, Mr. Cavanagh updated the Board and audience on the background of the committee, its initiatives and projects (some completed and some in-progress), recommended protocols for individual buildings and next steps toward retaining an architect/engineer to prepare plans for submission to the State Education Department, continuing greeter station analysis, continuing internal camera analysis, continuing study of communication matters and the evaluation of a security window film.
Mr. Cavanagh thanked the Safety and Security Working Group for coming up with these recommendations, as did Mrs. Kiernan. Mr. Cavanagh then fielded questions from the Board and community.
8. NEW BUSINESS
Hearing none. Mrs. Kiernan moved forward on the agenda.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Resolution to Approve the Proposal For District Wide Security Design Services with Savin Engineers
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Imperato.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.1 through 9.8 as consent
9.2 Resolution to Approve Transportation Contract for Out-of-District Pupil for the 2013-2014 School Year
9.3 Motion to Approve the 2013-2014 Flow Through of Funds Agreements for Pelham Union Free School District Special Education Pre-School and School Aged Students
9.4 Motion to Approve Tax Certiorari Settlement Matter of Post Road Plaza Fee, LLC F/K/A/ Levin Properties, LP
9.5 Resolution to Approve the Retroactive Tax Exemption for the Pelham Jewish Center
9.6 Motion to Dispose of Obsolete Equipment
9.7 Motion to Approve Side Letter of Agreement Between the Pelham Union Free School District and the Pelham Teachers' Association
9.8 Motion to Approve Side Letter of Agreement Between the Pelham Union Free School District and the Pelham Teachers' Association
10. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Recca.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, no second required.
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 Mr. Imperato.
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. Recca.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment was taken earlier in the meeting. Ms. O'Leary announced that the next SEPTA coffee is scheduled for December 12th. Mr. Cavanagh reported that the Sock and Buskin production last weekend as terrific and extended congratulations to everyone. Mr. Imperato noted that student, Jennifer Bell placed 16th in the New York State Diving Competion Finals.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:29 p.m. Moved by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:29 p.m. (Approved)
Nov 25, 2013 Regular Board of Education Meeting - Featuring: Safety and Security Update
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Roll Call: 11 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. CALL TO ORDER - SUPERINTENDENT'S CONFERENCE ROOM - 7:00 P.M.
President Kiernan called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room at 18 Franklin Place, Pelham, NY 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Ms. Smith and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular person and or corporation and the record of a partaicular student.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland and unanimously carried to recess at 8:12 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN PMHS ALUMNI HALL
Motion to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. Moved by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. (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 ot order at approximately 815 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. Approximatly 30 members of the public and staff attended.
Mrs. Kiernan welcomed everyone to the meeting and extended the Board's best wishes for the Thanksgiving holiday.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 21, 2013
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Recognition
Mrs. Clark, PMHS Principal announced that eleven PMHS students were named National Merit Commended Students. She said that they placed among the top 5 percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2013 competition by taking the 2011 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Mrs. Clark introduced the students and congratulated them.
Mr. Giarrizzo handed out excellence certificates to each of the students and extended his congratulations.
Mrs. Clark also presented two students to the Board to be recognized for their accomplishments in science. Jeffrey Tsang, a junior at PMHS, and Gracia Acheson, a sophomore, were named semi-finalists in the prestigious 2013 Siemens Competition in math, science and technology. Mrs. Clark noted that Pelham Memorial High School is one of only four high schools in Westchester
7.2 Superintendent's Report
Mr. Giarrizzo said it was wonderful to celebrate our students this evening; reminded everyone to vote for Charlie Livingstone for boys soccer player of the year @lohud.com; announced Dr. Tomlinson's return to Pelham on December 12th and thanked the Pelham Education Foundation for making her program possible; reported that the budget process is underway and that everything will be done to preserve our core program; don't forget to reregister for the STAR program; clarifed that the school district has not signed a contract with NYS and inBloom regarding student data collection; and, wished everyone a restful and relaxing Thanksgiving.
7.3 Board of Education Committee Reports
Mr. Imperato reported that the Policy Committee has begun working on the homework policy. Ms.O'Leary said that the Audit Committee has planned a meeting on December 13th at 11 a.m.
7.4 Safety and Security Update
As Chair of the Safety and Security Committee, Mr. Cavanagh updated the Board and audience on the background of the committee, its initiatives and projects (some completed and some in-progress), recommended protocols for individual buildings and next steps toward retaining an architect/engineer to prepare plans for submission to the State Education Department, continuing greeter station analysis, continuing internal camera analysis, continuing study of communication matters and the evaluation of a security window film.
Mr. Cavanagh thanked the Safety and Security Working Group for coming up with these recommendations, as did Mrs. Kiernan. Mr. Cavanagh then fielded questions from the Board and community.
8. NEW BUSINESS
Hearing none. Mrs. Kiernan moved forward on the agenda.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Resolution to Approve the Proposal For District Wide Security Design Services with Savin Engineers
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Imperato.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.1 through 9.8 as consent
9.2 Resolution to Approve Transportation Contract for Out-of-District Pupil for the 2013-2014 School Year
9.3 Motion to Approve the 2013-2014 Flow Through of Funds Agreements for Pelham Union Free School District Special Education Pre-School and School Aged Students
9.4 Motion to Approve Tax Certiorari Settlement Matter of Post Road Plaza Fee, LLC F/K/A/ Levin Properties, LP
9.5 Resolution to Approve the Retroactive Tax Exemption for the Pelham Jewish Center
9.6 Motion to Dispose of Obsolete Equipment
9.7 Motion to Approve Side Letter of Agreement Between the Pelham Union Free School District and the Pelham Teachers' Association
9.8 Motion to Approve Side Letter of Agreement Between the Pelham Union Free School District and the Pelham Teachers' Association
10. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Recca.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, no second required.
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 Mr. Imperato.
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. Recca.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Public comment was taken earlier in the meeting. Ms. O'Leary announced that the next SEPTA coffee is scheduled for December 12th. Mr. Cavanagh reported that the Sock and Buskin production last weekend as terrific and extended congratulations to everyone. Mr. Imperato noted that student, Jennifer Bell placed 16th in the New York State Diving Competion Finals.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:29 p.m. Moved by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:29 p.m. (Approved)
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