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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 7:07 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 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) and the employment history of a particular person and/or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Imperato and unanimously carried to recess at 8:15 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 in PMHS Alumni Hall. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Imperato.
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.
Mrs. Kiernan called the meeting to order at approximately 8:20 p.m. in Alumni Hall, 575 Colonial Avenue, Pelham, New York. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Approximately 28 members of the public and staff attended.
With the consent of the Board, Mrs. Kiernan moved to item 7.1.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Student Recognition
Mrs. Kiernan introduced Ms. Jessica Vitale, Mathematics Curriculum Supervisor 6-12. She gave a brief background on the American Math Contest and its levels of competition. Ms. Vitale said that tonight we would honor the top three performers out of each catagory/age group. As each student's name was called out, they came forward and a certificate of achievement was presented by Superintendent Giarrizzo. Ms. Vitale thanked the Board for recognizing the students' achievements.
Mr. Cavanagh reiterated the executive session motions.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.2 Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 17, 2014
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 10, 2014
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Imperato.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7.2 Superintendent's Report
Before beginning his report to the Board, Mr. Giarrizzo congratulated the students who participated in the American Math Competition. He said that tonight we would have further discussion on the 2014-2015 preliminary budget.
7.3 Board of Education Committee Reports
Ms. O'Leary said that the Excellence and Equity met last week and, for them, she is reporting that the Math Task Force is continuing to study choices rather than to make a premature resolution. She also reported from the Diversity Task Force, the Wellness Committee and added that a report on the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program will be presented to the Board by Dr. Roelle early in May.
Mr. Recca brought to the Board's attention the resolution on this evening's agenda regarding the extension to the Strategic Planning consultants' contract.
Ms. Smith said that there will be another coffee coming up on April 28 at 8 pm at Rockwells - it will be the final coffee before the budget is adopted.
7.4 Public Hearing on Veteran's Tax Exemption
Mrs. Kiernan announced that the Board will now consider discussion of the Veterans' Tax Exemption.
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mr. Imperato and unanimously carried to recess the public meeting.
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mr. Imperato and unanimously carried to convene a public hearing on the Veterans' Tax Exemption.
Mr. Rubbo took the floor and explained the exemption and listed the options open to the Board. Mr. Rubbo fielded Board questions. The general consensus of the Board was to support the exemption. Mrs. Kiernan opened the floor to public comment. Mr. Vince Cartelli of Corlies Avenue said that the Board should support this resolution and would like to see it adopted before May 1st.
It was decided that the Board would notice an additional public hearing for further discussion of the base versus higher exemption amounts.
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to close the public hearing.
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to reconvene in public meeting.
7.5 Discussion of Proposed Budget for 2014-2015 School Year
Mr. Rubbo provided the Board with an update of the preliminary budget for the 2014-2015 school year. As it stands now, the budget is $69,492,200 with a tax levy increase of 1.93% and a budget-to-budget increase of 0.74%. Mr. Rubbo poke about the many factors that have resulted in budget changes and the financial impact of these changes. He also address revenue, expenditures, and the real property tax freeze. The Board complimented Mr. Rubbo on his explanations.
8. NEW BUSINESS
Hearing none, Mrs Kiernan moved forward on the agenda.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Budget Transfers
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Imperato.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Appoint O'Connor Davies, LLP for external Auditing Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. Smith, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Amend the Agreement with Educational Consultants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
10.1 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)
10.2 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
Hearing none, Mrs. Kiernan moved forward on the agenda.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:41 p.m. Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:41 p.m. (Approved)
Apr 07, 2014 Regular Board of Education Meeting - Featuring: Student Recognition, Public Hearing on Alternative Veteran's Exemption, Further Discussion of Proposed 2014-2015 School Year Budget
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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 7:07 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 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) and the employment history of a particular person and/or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Imperato and unanimously carried to recess at 8:15 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 in PMHS Alumni Hall. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Imperato.
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.
Mrs. Kiernan called the meeting to order at approximately 8:20 p.m. in Alumni Hall, 575 Colonial Avenue, Pelham, New York. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Approximately 28 members of the public and staff attended.
With the consent of the Board, Mrs. Kiernan moved to item 7.1.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Student Recognition
Mrs. Kiernan introduced Ms. Jessica Vitale, Mathematics Curriculum Supervisor 6-12. She gave a brief background on the American Math Contest and its levels of competition. Ms. Vitale said that tonight we would honor the top three performers out of each catagory/age group. As each student's name was called out, they came forward and a certificate of achievement was presented by Superintendent Giarrizzo. Ms. Vitale thanked the Board for recognizing the students' achievements.
Mr. Cavanagh reiterated the executive session motions.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.2 Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 17, 2014
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 10, 2014
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Imperato.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7.2 Superintendent's Report
Before beginning his report to the Board, Mr. Giarrizzo congratulated the students who participated in the American Math Competition. He said that tonight we would have further discussion on the 2014-2015 preliminary budget.
7.3 Board of Education Committee Reports
Ms. O'Leary said that the Excellence and Equity met last week and, for them, she is reporting that the Math Task Force is continuing to study choices rather than to make a premature resolution. She also reported from the Diversity Task Force, the Wellness Committee and added that a report on the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program will be presented to the Board by Dr. Roelle early in May.
Mr. Recca brought to the Board's attention the resolution on this evening's agenda regarding the extension to the Strategic Planning consultants' contract.
Ms. Smith said that there will be another coffee coming up on April 28 at 8 pm at Rockwells - it will be the final coffee before the budget is adopted.
7.4 Public Hearing on Veteran's Tax Exemption
Mrs. Kiernan announced that the Board will now consider discussion of the Veterans' Tax Exemption.
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mr. Imperato and unanimously carried to recess the public meeting.
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mr. Imperato and unanimously carried to convene a public hearing on the Veterans' Tax Exemption.
Mr. Rubbo took the floor and explained the exemption and listed the options open to the Board. Mr. Rubbo fielded Board questions. The general consensus of the Board was to support the exemption. Mrs. Kiernan opened the floor to public comment. Mr. Vince Cartelli of Corlies Avenue said that the Board should support this resolution and would like to see it adopted before May 1st.
It was decided that the Board would notice an additional public hearing for further discussion of the base versus higher exemption amounts.
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to close the public hearing.
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to reconvene in public meeting.
7.5 Discussion of Proposed Budget for 2014-2015 School Year
Mr. Rubbo provided the Board with an update of the preliminary budget for the 2014-2015 school year. As it stands now, the budget is $69,492,200 with a tax levy increase of 1.93% and a budget-to-budget increase of 0.74%. Mr. Rubbo poke about the many factors that have resulted in budget changes and the financial impact of these changes. He also address revenue, expenditures, and the real property tax freeze. The Board complimented Mr. Rubbo on his explanations.
8. NEW BUSINESS
Hearing none, Mrs Kiernan moved forward on the agenda.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Budget Transfers
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Imperato.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Appoint O'Connor Davies, LLP for external Auditing Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. Smith, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Amend the Agreement with Educational Consultants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
10.1 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)
10.2 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
Hearing none, Mrs. Kiernan moved forward on the agenda.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:41 p.m. Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:41 p.m. (Approved)
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