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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 7:02 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 Dr. Arden 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 Mr. Recca, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously carried to recess at 7:38 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. Smith.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - 575 COLONIAL AVENUE - ALUMNI HALL - 8:00 PM
5.1 Pledge of Allegiance
5.2 Reiteration of Executive Session Motions
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 7, 2013
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mrs. Kiernan called the meeing to order at approximately 810 p.m. in Pelham Memorial High School's Alumni Hall and welcomed everyone to this exciting occasion. All stood fo the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the esecutive session motions. Approximately 92 staff and commnity mambers attended.
Dr. Wilson said that tenure is a major accomplishment for a teacher and you are to be congratulated. He asked the teachers to please be available for a group picture with Mrs. Cox as after the appointments were made.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Motion to Approve Tenure Recommendations
Each building administrator spoke about those teachers that report to them, sharing some of their qualities and contributions to the district.
Mrs. Kiernan said that the Board is happy to accept Dr. Wilson's recommendations to award tenure to those listed on the resolution. Board Members extended individual congratulatons to the newly tenured staff.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Recca.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7.2 Administrative and Committee Reports
Mr. Cavanagh said that the Friends of Pelham Sports received bids on the turf project on Wednesday and upon analization, it appears that the project can be accomplised in the time frame orignally considered.
Ms. O'Leary gave a quick update from the Audit Committee noting that their next meeting is this coming Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
Dr. Arden reported that the Policy Committee is working on the Code of Conduct and will try to get it together before the Board's next meeting. She said that the committee may ask the Board as a whole to waive the typical three readings of this policy.
Mr. Rubbo announced that several high school students are New York State Champions in the sport of rowing and will go on to the national competition. The Board extended its congratulations to the athletes.
8. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
8.1 Motion to Accept Treasurer's Report for Period Ending March 31, 2013
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.2 Resolution to Approve 2012-2013 Budget Transfers
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.3 Motion to Approve Independent Contractor's Agreement with Joseph Longobardi
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Recca.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
We wish Susan Gilbert a full recovery and appreciate that Joe Longobardi has agreed to cover Siwanoy Schools as its Interim Principal will she is out on leave.
8.4 Motions Pertaining to the Annual School District Budget Vote and Member Election
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.5 Resolution to Approve Westchester/Putnam School Boards Association's Annual Meeting Ballot
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.6 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Matthew Jackson, Class of 1986, spoke on behalf of many alum, noting that is is fitting to endow a scholarship for future students in Mr. Whitford's name. Mrs. Kiernan thanked Mr. Jackson and the Class of '86. Dr. Wilson commented on Mr. Whitford's 41-year career in the Pelham Schools, calling him a terrific teacher who is very admired by staff, parents and students.
9. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, 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. Smith.
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. Cavanagh, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
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
Mrs. Kiernan reminded everyone that tomorrow is the school budget vote and member election, from 7 am to 9 pm in the high school main gym. Make your voice heard.
Mrs. Kiernan called forward Christopher Maselli, district videographer, to present him with a small token to celebrate his pending nuptials. The Board offered their congratulations.
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none, Mrs. Kiernan moved forward on the agenda.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Enter Executive Session to discuss matters pertaining to the employment of a particular person at approximately 9:35 p.m. Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mr. Recca.
Vote to Enter Executive Session to discuss matters pertaining to the employment of a particular person at approximately 9:35 p.m. (Approved)
May 20, 2013 Regular Board of Education Meeting - Featuring: Teacher Tenure Appointments
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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 7:02 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 Dr. Arden 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 Mr. Recca, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously carried to recess at 7:38 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. Smith.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - 575 COLONIAL AVENUE - ALUMNI HALL - 8:00 PM
5.1 Pledge of Allegiance
5.2 Reiteration of Executive Session Motions
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 7, 2013
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mrs. Kiernan called the meeing to order at approximately 810 p.m. in Pelham Memorial High School's Alumni Hall and welcomed everyone to this exciting occasion. All stood fo the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the esecutive session motions. Approximately 92 staff and commnity mambers attended.
Dr. Wilson said that tenure is a major accomplishment for a teacher and you are to be congratulated. He asked the teachers to please be available for a group picture with Mrs. Cox as after the appointments were made.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Motion to Approve Tenure Recommendations
Each building administrator spoke about those teachers that report to them, sharing some of their qualities and contributions to the district.
Mrs. Kiernan said that the Board is happy to accept Dr. Wilson's recommendations to award tenure to those listed on the resolution. Board Members extended individual congratulatons to the newly tenured staff.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Recca.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7.2 Administrative and Committee Reports
Mr. Cavanagh said that the Friends of Pelham Sports received bids on the turf project on Wednesday and upon analization, it appears that the project can be accomplised in the time frame orignally considered.
Ms. O'Leary gave a quick update from the Audit Committee noting that their next meeting is this coming Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
Dr. Arden reported that the Policy Committee is working on the Code of Conduct and will try to get it together before the Board's next meeting. She said that the committee may ask the Board as a whole to waive the typical three readings of this policy.
Mr. Rubbo announced that several high school students are New York State Champions in the sport of rowing and will go on to the national competition. The Board extended its congratulations to the athletes.
8. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
8.1 Motion to Accept Treasurer's Report for Period Ending March 31, 2013
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.2 Resolution to Approve 2012-2013 Budget Transfers
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.3 Motion to Approve Independent Contractor's Agreement with Joseph Longobardi
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Recca.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
We wish Susan Gilbert a full recovery and appreciate that Joe Longobardi has agreed to cover Siwanoy Schools as its Interim Principal will she is out on leave.
8.4 Motions Pertaining to the Annual School District Budget Vote and Member Election
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.5 Resolution to Approve Westchester/Putnam School Boards Association's Annual Meeting Ballot
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.6 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Matthew Jackson, Class of 1986, spoke on behalf of many alum, noting that is is fitting to endow a scholarship for future students in Mr. Whitford's name. Mrs. Kiernan thanked Mr. Jackson and the Class of '86. Dr. Wilson commented on Mr. Whitford's 41-year career in the Pelham Schools, calling him a terrific teacher who is very admired by staff, parents and students.
9. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, 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. Smith.
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. Cavanagh, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
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
Mrs. Kiernan reminded everyone that tomorrow is the school budget vote and member election, from 7 am to 9 pm in the high school main gym. Make your voice heard.
Mrs. Kiernan called forward Christopher Maselli, district videographer, to present him with a small token to celebrate his pending nuptials. The Board offered their congratulations.
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none, Mrs. Kiernan moved forward on the agenda.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Enter Executive Session to discuss matters pertaining to the employment of a particular person at approximately 9:35 p.m. Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mr. Recca.
Vote to Enter Executive Session to discuss matters pertaining to the employment of a particular person at approximately 9:35 p.m. (Approved)
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