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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 7:08 a.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. O'Leary, seconded by Ms. Smith 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 and CSEA Non-Instructional Unit), the employment history of a particular person and/or corporation and the record of a particular student.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Ms. Smith and unanimously carried to recess at 8:15 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 8:15 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 47 members of the public and staff attended.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Student Recognition
Mrs. Kiernan turned the floor over to Mr. Giarrizzo. She remarked that one of the things of which we are most proud is our school newspapers. Mrs. Kiernan invited each school to individually come forward, talk about its process and introduce some of the student participants who had come to the meeting. Comments were heard from the Colonial Times, the Hutchinson School Bear, the Prospect Hill Lion Times, the Siwanoy Spotlight, the Pelham Middle School's Pelham Post, and the PMHS Pel Mel.
Mr. Giarrizzo handed out certificates acknowledging each school's newspaper. Mrs. Kiernan thanked the principals, parent volunteers, and the kids for all the hard work they put into the newspapers. She expressed the Board's pride in the students' work and said that everyone is interested in what the students are thinking. She wished a happy holiday to all.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Special Meeting of November 18, 2013
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
6.2 Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 25, 2013
7.2 Superintendent's Report
Mr. Giarrizzo called for a moment of silence in remembrance of the Sandy Hook incident, which took place one year ago.
Mr. Giarrizzo complimented Dr. Garcia on the stellar job of organizing last Thursday's staff development program with Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson, world's foremost authority on differentiated instruction. Dr. Tomlinson will be in District again in March and April.
Mr. Giarrizzo announced that Town Hall meetings would be held on January 13 at 10 am and 7 pm.
Mr. Giarrizzo reported that the budget process remains incredibly fluid and said that he is hoping for positive negotiations outcomes. He also reminded everyone that they must re-register for Basic STAR by December 31 of this year.
7.3 Board of Education Committee Reports
Mrs. Gilland, Chair of the Audit Committee, reported and the Board then discussed the internal auditor report. She noted that there is a request for proposal for the external auditor due this year. She said that the committee is also considering changing the budget documents so that they are more user friendly.
Mr. Recca, Chair of the Strategic Planing Committee, announced that the committee is recommending the hiring of education consultants, Debbie Raizes and Judith Wilson for approximately $15,000-$20,000, to help the District document its needs. We are hopeful that this process will begin in January and finish in May 2014. Mr. Cavanagh encouraged community involvement in the process of collecting data.
Questions were taken from the community.
8. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Rubbo reported that budget information was changing daily. He spoke about the tax cap as well as mandated costs on the expense side of the budget.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Accept Treasurer's Report for the Period Ending October 31, 2013
The Board consented to defer action on this item.
9.2 Resolution to Approve 2013-2014 Budget Transfers
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following, with gratitude: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following, with gratitude: (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 Mr. Imperato.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
The Board noted that Ms. Markell has served the district admirably and they thanked her.
10.2 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)
10.3 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mr. Giarrizzo noted that Ms. Merigliano has served the District in several buildings over the last 25 years and wished her well.
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
PTA Council President, Michele Tarazi, asked what kind of data the strategic planning consultants would be collecting. Mrs. Kiernan wished everyone a peaceful and restful holiday.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:17 p.m. Moved by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:17 p.m. (Approved)
Dec 16, 2013 Regular Board of Education Meeting - Featuring: Strategic Planning Update
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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 7:08 a.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. O'Leary, seconded by Ms. Smith 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 and CSEA Non-Instructional Unit), the employment history of a particular person and/or corporation and the record of a particular student.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Ms. Smith and unanimously carried to recess at 8:15 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 8:15 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 47 members of the public and staff attended.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Student Recognition
Mrs. Kiernan turned the floor over to Mr. Giarrizzo. She remarked that one of the things of which we are most proud is our school newspapers. Mrs. Kiernan invited each school to individually come forward, talk about its process and introduce some of the student participants who had come to the meeting. Comments were heard from the Colonial Times, the Hutchinson School Bear, the Prospect Hill Lion Times, the Siwanoy Spotlight, the Pelham Middle School's Pelham Post, and the PMHS Pel Mel.
Mr. Giarrizzo handed out certificates acknowledging each school's newspaper. Mrs. Kiernan thanked the principals, parent volunteers, and the kids for all the hard work they put into the newspapers. She expressed the Board's pride in the students' work and said that everyone is interested in what the students are thinking. She wished a happy holiday to all.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Special Meeting of November 18, 2013
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
6.2 Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 25, 2013
7.2 Superintendent's Report
Mr. Giarrizzo called for a moment of silence in remembrance of the Sandy Hook incident, which took place one year ago.
Mr. Giarrizzo complimented Dr. Garcia on the stellar job of organizing last Thursday's staff development program with Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson, world's foremost authority on differentiated instruction. Dr. Tomlinson will be in District again in March and April.
Mr. Giarrizzo announced that Town Hall meetings would be held on January 13 at 10 am and 7 pm.
Mr. Giarrizzo reported that the budget process remains incredibly fluid and said that he is hoping for positive negotiations outcomes. He also reminded everyone that they must re-register for Basic STAR by December 31 of this year.
7.3 Board of Education Committee Reports
Mrs. Gilland, Chair of the Audit Committee, reported and the Board then discussed the internal auditor report. She noted that there is a request for proposal for the external auditor due this year. She said that the committee is also considering changing the budget documents so that they are more user friendly.
Mr. Recca, Chair of the Strategic Planing Committee, announced that the committee is recommending the hiring of education consultants, Debbie Raizes and Judith Wilson for approximately $15,000-$20,000, to help the District document its needs. We are hopeful that this process will begin in January and finish in May 2014. Mr. Cavanagh encouraged community involvement in the process of collecting data.
Questions were taken from the community.
8. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Rubbo reported that budget information was changing daily. He spoke about the tax cap as well as mandated costs on the expense side of the budget.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Accept Treasurer's Report for the Period Ending October 31, 2013
The Board consented to defer action on this item.
9.2 Resolution to Approve 2013-2014 Budget Transfers
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following, with gratitude: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following, with gratitude: (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 Mr. Imperato.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
The Board noted that Ms. Markell has served the district admirably and they thanked her.
10.2 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)
10.3 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mr. Giarrizzo noted that Ms. Merigliano has served the District in several buildings over the last 25 years and wished her well.
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
PTA Council President, Michele Tarazi, asked what kind of data the strategic planning consultants would be collecting. Mrs. Kiernan wished everyone a peaceful and restful holiday.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:17 p.m. Moved by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:17 p.m. (Approved)
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