MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Imperato and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular person and/or corporation.

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6.1 Minutes of Special Meeting of March 24, 2014

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

7.1 Student Recognition

Mr. Schembari spoke about the Science Olympiad, a rigorous academic interscholastic competition in which our students have particpated for the second year running. He thanked the Pelham Education Foundation for its support in this effort and the went on to read the names of the students who participated.

Mr. Beltecas shared the competitions in which his students have participated and also expressed his appreciation to the Pelham Education Foundation.

Mr. Giarrizzo, the Board and the audience acknowledged the students' achievements and Mrs. Kiernan thanked the teachers and students for all of the hard work they put into our science program.

7.2 Superintendent's Report

Mr. Giarrizzo welcomed everyone back from the break. He then called for a moment of silence in memory of Dr. Walter Kenworthy, former Board Member and Board President who recently passed.

Mr. Giarrizzo went on to remind everyone that tonight the Board would adopt the 2014-2015 operating budget for the district. He also announced that Mrs. Gilland and Mr. Phillips were running for the Board and that the Board would hold a second public hearing on the veterans' tax exemption.

7.3 Board of Education Committee Reports

Mrs. Gilland reported that the food service survey put out by the Wellness Committee will remain open until Friday, April 25 if anyone still wants to participate.

Ms. Smith said that the final Board coffee on the budget will be held at 8:00 p.m. at Rockwells.

7.4 Alternative Veteran's Tax Exemption

7.4.1. Motion to Convene Second Public Hearing and Continue Discussion on Alternative Veteran's Tax Exemption

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Recca.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

Mrs. Kiernan called for public comment. She recognized Mr. Harry Engstrom who identified himself as representing American Legion Post 50. He said that the members wanted to publically thank the Board for considering this tax exemption.

7.4.2. Motion to Close Second Public Hearing

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

7.4.3. Resolution to Adopt Alternative Veteran's Exemption

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Recca.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

Mr. Imperato abstained.

7.4.4. Motion to Convene Public Hearing and Open Discussion on Modification of the Alternative Veteran's Exemption: Increase of Maximum Exemption Amounts

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

Mrs. Kiernan said that the Board now needed to discuss if they should keep the base level or go higher or lower. Mr. Rubbo said the Board could consider several options. The consensus was that the Board would go to the highest level.

7.4.5. Motion to Close Public Hearing

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

7.4.6. Resolution to Modify Alternative Veteran's Exemption: Increase of Maximum Exemption Amounts

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

Mrs. Kiernan said that the Board was glad to do this in recognition of the service of military personnel.

7.5 Discussion and Motion to Adopt the 2014-15 School Year Budget

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

Mr. Rubbo provided the hallmarks of the proposed $69,492,200 budget to the Board and audience. Mrs. Kiernan thanked everyone for their hard work. She expressed the Board's pride in the new superintendent for his shepherding of this budget, which she feels is fiscally responsible and shows that we value the instruction of our students. She also expressed her appreciation for the cooperation from the bargaining units. The remaining Board Members each shared their reasons for supporting this budget.

Mr. Giarrizzo added that the assistant superintendents are a solid team whose leadership was obvious in putting this budget together.

At approximately 8:56 p.m., Mr. Cavanagh arrived and noted that he feels the Board did the right thing regarding the veterans' resolutions. He also thanked Mr. Giarrizzo and his team for a very fine budget and feels that he is leaving the Board in a fine place financially.

8. NEW BUSINESS

Hearing none, Mrs. Kiernan moved forward on the agenda.

9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS

9.1 Motion to Approve the 2014-15 Property Tax Report Card

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

9.2 Motion to Approve the 2014-2015 Estimated Administrative Budget for the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

9.3 Resolution to Cast Ballot for Election to Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

9.4 Resolution to Enter into an Agreement with The Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

9.5 Motion to Approve Pelham Middle School Trip to The Fresh Air Fund - Sharpe Reservation

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mr. Imperato.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

9.6 Motion to Approve Donations

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. Smith.

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)

10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Recca.

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. O'Leary.

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 Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.

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 9:08 p.m. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.

Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:08 p.m. (Approved)

Apr 22, 2014 Regular Board of Education Meeting - Featuring: Student Recognition, Public Hearing on Alternative Veteran's Exemption, Proposed 2014-2015 School Year Budget

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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 7:20 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. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Imperato 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 Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Ms. Smith and unanimously carried to recess at 7:55 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 Ms. Smith.

Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)

5. CALL TO ORDER - 575 COLONIAL AVENUE - ALUMNI HALL - 8:00 P.M.

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6.1 Minutes of Special Meeting of March 24, 2014

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Imperato, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS

7.1 Student Recognition

7.2 Superintendent's Report

7.3 Board of Education Committee Reports

7.4 Alternative Veteran's Tax Exemption

7.4.1. Motion to Convene Second Public Hearing and Continue Discussion on Alternative Veteran's Tax Exemption

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Recca.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

7.4.2. Motion to Close Second Public Hearing

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

7.4.3. Resolution to Adopt Alternative Veteran's Exemption

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Recca.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

Mr. Imperato abstained.

7.4.4. Motion to Convene Public Hearing and Open Discussion on Modification of the Alternative Veteran's Exemption: Increase of Maximum Exemption Amounts

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

7.4.5. Motion to Close Public Hearing

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

7.4.6. Resolution to Modify Alternative Veteran's Exemption: Increase of Maximum Exemption Amounts

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

Mrs. Kiernan said that the Board was glad to do this in recognition of the service of military personnel.

7.5 Discussion and Motion to Adopt the 2014-15 School Year Budget

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

8. NEW BUSINESS

Hearing none, Mrs. Kiernan moved forward on the agenda.

9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS

9.1 Motion to Approve the 2014-15 Property Tax Report Card

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

9.2 Motion to Approve the 2014-2015 Estimated Administrative Budget for the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

9.3 Resolution to Cast Ballot for Election to Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

9.4 Resolution to Enter into an Agreement with The Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

9.5 Motion to Approve Pelham Middle School Trip to The Fresh Air Fund - Sharpe Reservation

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mr. Imperato.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

9.6 Motion to Approve Donations

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. Smith.

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)

10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Recca.

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. O'Leary.

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 Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.

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 9:08 p.m. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.

Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:08 p.m. (Approved)

Apr 22, 2014 Regular Board of Education Meeting - Featuring: Student Recognition, Public Hearing on Alternative Veteran's Exemption, Proposed 2014-2015 School Year Budget

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