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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 7:34 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 Ms. Smith and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil SErvice Law (Pelham Administrators' Association).
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Ms. Smith and unanimously carried to recess at 8:03 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 Mrs. Gilland, 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.
Mrs. Kiernan called the meeting to order at approximately 8:06 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 seventeen members of the public attended.
Mrs. Kiernan said that we are going to start off the meeting with a couple of very nice things to do.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Special Meeting of August 9, 2013
Motion to Approve the following as corrected:
Mr. Recca was in attendance from the call to order until Item 8 on the agenda for the August 9th meeting.
Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following as corrected:
Mr. Recca was in attendance from the call to order until Item 8 on the agenda for the August 9th meeting.
(Approved)
6.2 Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 26, 2013
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Student Recognition
PMHS student Kristen Dudek was chosen to perform in the 2013 NYSSMA, the New York State School Music Association Conference All-State concert in Rochester. Additionally PMHS student Yuhui Tang was designated an alternate.
These students were recognized by the Board and congratulated for their accomplishments. Each was presented with a certificate from Mr. Giarrizzo.
7.2 Presentation of Gift from Pelham Preservation and Garden Society
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mrs. Kiernan expressed her gratitude to the Pelham Preservation and Garden Society who attended the meeting to present a check to be used for the beautification of the Corlies Avenue Parking Lot. She said she appreciated the wonderful working relationship on this project with the PPGS, school officials and neighbors.
Carol Spawn Desmond of the PPGS also credited Art Scinta for his collaboration in the project. Mrs. Kiernan read the motion regarding the gift from the Pelham Preservation and Garden Society as well as other donations made to the District.
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintnednet of Schools, the Board of Education of the Pelham Union Free School District does hereby accept the donation in the amount of $27,235 for the Corlies Paking Lot planting bed and that gratitude be bestowed upon its donor, the Pelham Preservation Society.
7.3 Superintendent's Report
Mr. Giarrizzo added his thanks to the PPGS for their generous donation and extended his contragulations to the students recognized this evening. He went on to speak about building and departmental level goals, student data privacy, the PARCC assessment, readiness of Glover Field and upcoming back to school nights.
7.4 District Assessment Program - APPR/Grade by Grade Changes
Dr. Steven Garcia and Mrs. Rosemary Matthews spoke about proposed modifications to the APPR (the state-mandated system for evaluating teachers and principals) that were a better fit for our district. Questions were taken from the Board and discussion ensued.
BOE Assessment & APPR (9-23-13)
8. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Steven Garcia announced that: based on the recommendations of the Math Task Force,
a math textbook review team would be established to explore and evaluate options for a math text book at the elementary and middle school level and oversee the piloting of programs; 6-12 Social Studies Supervisor, Maria Thompson, will continue to work with her department on the Tri-States recommendations based on its evaluation of the K-12 Pelham social studies probram. Tri-States will return in the spring to assess progress made by the district; Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson will visit the District on October 10
th
as part of a Discovery Day. She will visit classes and learn more about Pelham’s use of differentiated instruction. Dr. Tomlinson's visit to the district is made possible through a Pelham Education Foundation grant.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Accept BOCES Final Form AS-7 Contract
Motion to Approve Items 9.1 to 9.6: Moved by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve Items 9.1 to 9.6: (Approved)
Mrs. Kiernan called for any Board committee reports. Ms. Smith reported on Community Engagement; Mrs. Gilland said that the Audit Committee would meet on Thursday, September 23 at 10 am in the Superintendent's Conference Room; Mr. Imperato shared that he had completed the all-day governance training and that the Policy Committee would be meeting soon; the Buildings and Grounds committee is putting together a safety committee that will meet in the next couple of weeks.
9.2 Motion to Adopt the 2013 Adjusted Base Proportions for the Pelham Union Free School District to be used for its 2014-2015 Tax Levy
9.3 Motion to Approve Administrators' Grant for Continuing Education in the 2013-2014 School Year
9.4 Motion to Accept Non-Resident Tuition Students
9.5 Motion to Approve Keane & Beane for Special Counsel Services in Tax Certiorari Matters
9.6 Motion to Approve Tax Certiorari Settlement - Matter of Acquisition America, LLV v. Assessor of the Town of Pelham, et al.
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 Mrs. Smith.
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 Mrs. Kiernan.
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 Mr. Cavanagh.
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 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 9:48 p.m. Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:48 p.m. (Approved)
Sep 23, 2013 Regular Board of Education Meeting - Featuring: Superintendent's Report, Student Recognition, Changes to the APPR
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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 7:34 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 Ms. Smith and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil SErvice Law (Pelham Administrators' Association).
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Ms. Smith and unanimously carried to recess at 8:03 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 Mrs. Gilland, 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.
Mrs. Kiernan called the meeting to order at approximately 8:06 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 seventeen members of the public attended.
Mrs. Kiernan said that we are going to start off the meeting with a couple of very nice things to do.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Special Meeting of August 9, 2013
Motion to Approve the following as corrected:
Mr. Recca was in attendance from the call to order until Item 8 on the agenda for the August 9th meeting.
Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following as corrected:
Mr. Recca was in attendance from the call to order until Item 8 on the agenda for the August 9th meeting.
(Approved)
6.2 Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 26, 2013
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Student Recognition
PMHS student Kristen Dudek was chosen to perform in the 2013 NYSSMA, the New York State School Music Association Conference All-State concert in Rochester. Additionally PMHS student Yuhui Tang was designated an alternate.
These students were recognized by the Board and congratulated for their accomplishments. Each was presented with a certificate from Mr. Giarrizzo.
7.2 Presentation of Gift from Pelham Preservation and Garden Society
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mrs. Kiernan expressed her gratitude to the Pelham Preservation and Garden Society who attended the meeting to present a check to be used for the beautification of the Corlies Avenue Parking Lot. She said she appreciated the wonderful working relationship on this project with the PPGS, school officials and neighbors.
Carol Spawn Desmond of the PPGS also credited Art Scinta for his collaboration in the project. Mrs. Kiernan read the motion regarding the gift from the Pelham Preservation and Garden Society as well as other donations made to the District.
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Superintnednet of Schools, the Board of Education of the Pelham Union Free School District does hereby accept the donation in the amount of $27,235 for the Corlies Paking Lot planting bed and that gratitude be bestowed upon its donor, the Pelham Preservation Society.
7.3 Superintendent's Report
Mr. Giarrizzo added his thanks to the PPGS for their generous donation and extended his contragulations to the students recognized this evening. He went on to speak about building and departmental level goals, student data privacy, the PARCC assessment, readiness of Glover Field and upcoming back to school nights.
7.4 District Assessment Program - APPR/Grade by Grade Changes
Dr. Steven Garcia and Mrs. Rosemary Matthews spoke about proposed modifications to the APPR (the state-mandated system for evaluating teachers and principals) that were a better fit for our district. Questions were taken from the Board and discussion ensued.
BOE Assessment & APPR (9-23-13)
8. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Steven Garcia announced that: based on the recommendations of the Math Task Force,
a math textbook review team would be established to explore and evaluate options for a math text book at the elementary and middle school level and oversee the piloting of programs; 6-12 Social Studies Supervisor, Maria Thompson, will continue to work with her department on the Tri-States recommendations based on its evaluation of the K-12 Pelham social studies probram. Tri-States will return in the spring to assess progress made by the district; Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson will visit the District on October 10
th
as part of a Discovery Day. She will visit classes and learn more about Pelham’s use of differentiated instruction. Dr. Tomlinson's visit to the district is made possible through a Pelham Education Foundation grant.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Accept BOCES Final Form AS-7 Contract
Motion to Approve Items 9.1 to 9.6: Moved by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve Items 9.1 to 9.6: (Approved)
Mrs. Kiernan called for any Board committee reports. Ms. Smith reported on Community Engagement; Mrs. Gilland said that the Audit Committee would meet on Thursday, September 23 at 10 am in the Superintendent's Conference Room; Mr. Imperato shared that he had completed the all-day governance training and that the Policy Committee would be meeting soon; the Buildings and Grounds committee is putting together a safety committee that will meet in the next couple of weeks.
9.2 Motion to Adopt the 2013 Adjusted Base Proportions for the Pelham Union Free School District to be used for its 2014-2015 Tax Levy
9.3 Motion to Approve Administrators' Grant for Continuing Education in the 2013-2014 School Year
9.4 Motion to Accept Non-Resident Tuition Students
9.5 Motion to Approve Keane & Beane for Special Counsel Services in Tax Certiorari Matters
9.6 Motion to Approve Tax Certiorari Settlement - Matter of Acquisition America, LLV v. Assessor of the Town of Pelham, et al.
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 Mrs. Smith.
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 Mrs. Kiernan.
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 Mr. Cavanagh.
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 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 9:48 p.m. Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:48 p.m. (Approved)
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