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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 7:30 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 the record of a particular student and matters related to legal procedures regarding that student as well as matters pertaining to the employment of a particular person.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Ms. Smith, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to recess at 8:05 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 PM
Mrs. Kiernan called the meeting to order at approximately 8:09 p.m. in Pelham Memorial High School's alumni Hall and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the executive session motions. Approximately 38 staff and community members attended. Mrs. Kiernan said that we should get right to the agenda.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 23, 2013
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Teacher Recognition
Mrs. Kiernan announced that Teacher Appreciation Week would be celebrated tonight. She went on to say that the quality of teaching in Pelham has never been better and that we have real reason to celebrate. Mr. Giarrizzo thanked the faculty for their hard work, noting that he is pleased to partner with them on behalf of the children of Pelham. Dr. Limato said a few words of appreciation from the Pelham Administrators' Association. Dr. Wilson presented the teacher representatives from each school with a plaque that will be placed in their respective buildings in honor of teacher appreciation week for the 2012-2013 school year.
Mr. Cavanagh added that the Board appreciates the teachers' dedication and enthusiasm and thanks them very much. Frank Orfei, Teachers' Association President, thanked the Board for their recognition and hard work on such a reasonable budget. He added that Pelham has incredible students and their parents who are to be congratulated as well.
9.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the appointments: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the appointments: (Approved)
Mr. Giarrizzo gave the background on each of the appointees. Dr. Arden noted that we have such impressive people joining our staff and welcomed them.
Mrs. Kiernan took a moment to mention that at its last meeting, the Board passed a resolution to approve the BOCES budget and their new Board Members, of which Cathy Draper is one. She offered her congratulations to Ms. Draper who through her collaborative efforts has served our community and students in so many different and wonderful ways.
7.3 Capital Line Candidate Projects ($800,000)
Mr. Cavanagh came before the Board to present a preliminary report from the Buildings and Grounds Committee on safety and security matters. Mr. Cavanagh gave some background on the district's five-year capital plan as well as the 2013-2014 budget, as they relate to safety and security, He also spoke about possible projects and process in conjunction with: an accelerated timetable for certain capital plan projects, enhanced security/emergency management measures (hardware and equipment; processes and operations); discrete safety measure improvements; and additional safety/security measures. Mr. Cavanagh also listed some recommended next steps. Mr. Cavanagh asked for a nod to agreeing to work with the site-based councils to make sure we have school and community input on the issues. Mrs. Kiernan thanked Mr. Cavanagh for his presentation and called for questions/coments from the public. Hearing none she moved foreward on the agenda.
7.2 New York State-Mandated Hearing on Adopted 2013-2014 Budget
Mr. Rubbo presented the hallmarks of the adopted budget for 2013-2014 in response to the state-mandated budget hearing and reminded the community of the Budget Vote and Member Election comining up on May 21 in the high school main gym from 7 am to 9 pm.
Mrs. Kiernan called for additional comments from the Board. Each member shared those particular parts of the budget that they felt were important and thanked the administration for their incredibly hard work in this regard.
Public comments were heard from Mrs. Lou Muller. She encouraged the communty to come to the meetings and be involved.
7.4 Additional Administrative and Committee Reports
Mr. Cavanagh gave a quick report on the recent meeting of the Buildings and Ground Committee, sharing that the bids for the work at Glover Field are due soon. He said he will report to the Board again at the May 20th meeting. Ms. Smith announced an upcoming Board Coffee at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 10th at Four Corners Bakery. Dr.Arden said that the Policy Committee will be discussing the code of conduct, which has to be approved yearly.
8. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
8.1 Motion to Approve the Enrollment in the Omni Preferred Provider Program for Administration of the Pelham Union Free School District 403(B) Plan
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.2 Motions Pertaining to the Annual School District Budget Vote and Member Election
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, no second required.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.3 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1 (Part 2) Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 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)
9.4 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)
10. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Wilson announced that the recent publication of Newsweek's rating system ranked Pelham Memorial High School as 274th best in the country, a higher rating that Pelham enjoyed last year. Mr. Giarrizzo said that collecte acceptances are coming in and the students are hearing from a lot of very strong schools. He offered his congratulations to the students and parents of the Class of 2013.
It was announced that teacher tenure recognition would be a major part of the May 20th Board meeting and the community was invited to atttend. Representing the Pelham Education Foundation, Amy Heese thanked all community members who participated in their recent fundraiser.
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none, Mrs. Kiernan moved forward on the agenda.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Adjourn to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:52 p.m. Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Adjourn to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:52 p.m. (Approved)
May 07, 2013 Regular Board of Education Meeting - Featuring: Teacher Recognition, NYS Mandated Budget Hearing, Capital Line Candidate Projects
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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 7:30 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 the record of a particular student and matters related to legal procedures regarding that student as well as matters pertaining to the employment of a particular person.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Ms. Smith, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to recess at 8:05 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 PM
Mrs. Kiernan called the meeting to order at approximately 8:09 p.m. in Pelham Memorial High School's alumni Hall and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the executive session motions. Approximately 38 staff and community members attended. Mrs. Kiernan said that we should get right to the agenda.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 23, 2013
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Teacher Recognition
Mrs. Kiernan announced that Teacher Appreciation Week would be celebrated tonight. She went on to say that the quality of teaching in Pelham has never been better and that we have real reason to celebrate. Mr. Giarrizzo thanked the faculty for their hard work, noting that he is pleased to partner with them on behalf of the children of Pelham. Dr. Limato said a few words of appreciation from the Pelham Administrators' Association. Dr. Wilson presented the teacher representatives from each school with a plaque that will be placed in their respective buildings in honor of teacher appreciation week for the 2012-2013 school year.
Mr. Cavanagh added that the Board appreciates the teachers' dedication and enthusiasm and thanks them very much. Frank Orfei, Teachers' Association President, thanked the Board for their recognition and hard work on such a reasonable budget. He added that Pelham has incredible students and their parents who are to be congratulated as well.
9.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the appointments: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the appointments: (Approved)
Mr. Giarrizzo gave the background on each of the appointees. Dr. Arden noted that we have such impressive people joining our staff and welcomed them.
Mrs. Kiernan took a moment to mention that at its last meeting, the Board passed a resolution to approve the BOCES budget and their new Board Members, of which Cathy Draper is one. She offered her congratulations to Ms. Draper who through her collaborative efforts has served our community and students in so many different and wonderful ways.
7.3 Capital Line Candidate Projects ($800,000)
Mr. Cavanagh came before the Board to present a preliminary report from the Buildings and Grounds Committee on safety and security matters. Mr. Cavanagh gave some background on the district's five-year capital plan as well as the 2013-2014 budget, as they relate to safety and security, He also spoke about possible projects and process in conjunction with: an accelerated timetable for certain capital plan projects, enhanced security/emergency management measures (hardware and equipment; processes and operations); discrete safety measure improvements; and additional safety/security measures. Mr. Cavanagh also listed some recommended next steps. Mr. Cavanagh asked for a nod to agreeing to work with the site-based councils to make sure we have school and community input on the issues. Mrs. Kiernan thanked Mr. Cavanagh for his presentation and called for questions/coments from the public. Hearing none she moved foreward on the agenda.
7.2 New York State-Mandated Hearing on Adopted 2013-2014 Budget
Mr. Rubbo presented the hallmarks of the adopted budget for 2013-2014 in response to the state-mandated budget hearing and reminded the community of the Budget Vote and Member Election comining up on May 21 in the high school main gym from 7 am to 9 pm.
Mrs. Kiernan called for additional comments from the Board. Each member shared those particular parts of the budget that they felt were important and thanked the administration for their incredibly hard work in this regard.
Public comments were heard from Mrs. Lou Muller. She encouraged the communty to come to the meetings and be involved.
7.4 Additional Administrative and Committee Reports
Mr. Cavanagh gave a quick report on the recent meeting of the Buildings and Ground Committee, sharing that the bids for the work at Glover Field are due soon. He said he will report to the Board again at the May 20th meeting. Ms. Smith announced an upcoming Board Coffee at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 10th at Four Corners Bakery. Dr.Arden said that the Policy Committee will be discussing the code of conduct, which has to be approved yearly.
8. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
8.1 Motion to Approve the Enrollment in the Omni Preferred Provider Program for Administration of the Pelham Union Free School District 403(B) Plan
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.2 Motions Pertaining to the Annual School District Budget Vote and Member Election
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, no second required.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.3 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1 (Part 2) Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 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)
9.4 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)
10. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Wilson announced that the recent publication of Newsweek's rating system ranked Pelham Memorial High School as 274th best in the country, a higher rating that Pelham enjoyed last year. Mr. Giarrizzo said that collecte acceptances are coming in and the students are hearing from a lot of very strong schools. He offered his congratulations to the students and parents of the Class of 2013.
It was announced that teacher tenure recognition would be a major part of the May 20th Board meeting and the community was invited to atttend. Representing the Pelham Education Foundation, Amy Heese thanked all community members who participated in their recent fundraiser.
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none, Mrs. Kiernan moved forward on the agenda.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Adjourn to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:52 p.m. Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Adjourn to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:52 p.m. (Approved)
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