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Roll call (10 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - SUPERINTENDENT'S CONFERENCE ROOM - 7:30 P.M.
President Kiernan called the meeting to order at 7:32 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 Mrs. Smith and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss current litigation as it pertains to tax certiorari and the Department of Environmental Conservation and matters leading to the apppointment of a particular person and/or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to recess at 8:04 p.m., at which wime 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 8:10 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 48 staff and community members attended.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Student Recognition
Dr. Wilson introduced teachers, Linda Carlson and Jessica Vitale who then introduced students who participated in recent math programs. The teachers spoke about the challenges of the programs and the accomplishments of each of the students, congratulating all of them as well. Mrs. Kiernan thanked the students for coming to tonight's meeting and let them know that the Board was very proud of them.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 1, 2013
Motion to Approve the following as corrected: Under Item 7.5: "junior varsity teams; . . .
rein
s
tate junior varsity ice hockey team;"
. . .add" Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following as corrected: Under Item 7.5: "junior varsity teams; . . .
rein
s
tate junior varsity ice hockey team;"
. . .add" (Approved)
7.4 Continued Discussion of 2013-2014 Proposed Budget
Budget Presentation - April 8, 2013
Mr. Rubbo gave the Board a budget update as of today's date, noting the summary of changes to revenue and ependitures; went over the projected tax cap calculations and spoke about the potential impact the tax certiorari reserves could have on the available fund balance and the opportunities there might be for usage. A lengthy Board discussion was held and then opened the floor to public comment on the topic.
7.2 Policy Committee - Second Readings of the Following:
7.2.1. 5110 Budget Planning and Development
7.2.2. 5120 School District Budget Hearing
7.2.3. 5130 Budget Adoption
7.2.4. 5150 Contingency Budget
7.2.5. 5410 Purchasing
7.2.6. 5640 Smoking/Tobacco Use
7.2.7. 5672 Information Security Breach and Notification
7.2.8. 6190 Identification Badges
This evening is the second official reading of the following policies. No corrections were made and no public comment was forthcoming on this matter.
7.3 Additional Administrative and Committee Reports
Mr. Recca reported on the turf field project, saying that the District had received approval from NYSED just today.
Mr. Recca also said that the PTA Council will host a visit from Senator Klein on April 17th in Alumni Hall to talk about unfunded mandages. A question and answer session is expected. All are invited to attend.
Dr. Wilson said that the next Policy Committee meeting would be held on April 23, the World Language Honor Society Induction would be held on April 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium, the Guidance Office will hose a Financial Aid Night in the high school auditoriium on April 9th at 7:00 p.m. and the Sock and Buskin Spring production will be "Fiddler on the Roof." Performances will be on April 5, 6, ad 7 and should be a wonderful show.
Ms. Smith said that topics discussed at a recent Board community coffee meeting were: the computer program at Siwanoy, concern over the elimination of the Education Evaluator position, build up the "T" in STEM, offer Arabic or Mandarin as a language, and make more use of parent surveys.
Mrs. Gilland said that the Wellness Committee will discuss food service at its next meeting and Ms. O'Leary said there will be an Audit Committee meeting soon.
8. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
8.1 Motion to Accept Treasurer's Report for Period Ending
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.2 Approval of Acceptance of the 2012-2013 Federal and State Grants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.3 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mr. Recca.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Giarrizzo announced that Dr. Steven Garcia would be appointed as the new Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel on April 3, 2013. He summarized Dr. Garcia's background and then thanked the staff and the community who partcipated in the selection process. Mr. Giarrizzo also noted that searches for the Director of Athletics and the 6-2 science supervisor are moving forward.
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Ms. Slattery offered that there is a 30 day time line to place a proposition up for a public vote.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:25 p.m. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Recca.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:25 p.m. (Approved)
Apr 08, 2013 Regular Board of Education Meeting - Featuring: Discussion of Proposed 2013-2014 Budget
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Roll call (10 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - SUPERINTENDENT'S CONFERENCE ROOM - 7:30 P.M.
President Kiernan called the meeting to order at 7:32 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 Mrs. Smith and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss current litigation as it pertains to tax certiorari and the Department of Environmental Conservation and matters leading to the apppointment of a particular person and/or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to recess at 8:04 p.m., at which wime 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 8:10 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 48 staff and community members attended.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Student Recognition
Dr. Wilson introduced teachers, Linda Carlson and Jessica Vitale who then introduced students who participated in recent math programs. The teachers spoke about the challenges of the programs and the accomplishments of each of the students, congratulating all of them as well. Mrs. Kiernan thanked the students for coming to tonight's meeting and let them know that the Board was very proud of them.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 1, 2013
Motion to Approve the following as corrected: Under Item 7.5: "junior varsity teams; . . .
rein
s
tate junior varsity ice hockey team;"
. . .add" Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following as corrected: Under Item 7.5: "junior varsity teams; . . .
rein
s
tate junior varsity ice hockey team;"
. . .add" (Approved)
7.4 Continued Discussion of 2013-2014 Proposed Budget
Budget Presentation - April 8, 2013
Mr. Rubbo gave the Board a budget update as of today's date, noting the summary of changes to revenue and ependitures; went over the projected tax cap calculations and spoke about the potential impact the tax certiorari reserves could have on the available fund balance and the opportunities there might be for usage. A lengthy Board discussion was held and then opened the floor to public comment on the topic.
7.2 Policy Committee - Second Readings of the Following:
7.2.1. 5110 Budget Planning and Development
7.2.2. 5120 School District Budget Hearing
7.2.3. 5130 Budget Adoption
7.2.4. 5150 Contingency Budget
7.2.5. 5410 Purchasing
7.2.6. 5640 Smoking/Tobacco Use
7.2.7. 5672 Information Security Breach and Notification
7.2.8. 6190 Identification Badges
This evening is the second official reading of the following policies. No corrections were made and no public comment was forthcoming on this matter.
7.3 Additional Administrative and Committee Reports
Mr. Recca reported on the turf field project, saying that the District had received approval from NYSED just today.
Mr. Recca also said that the PTA Council will host a visit from Senator Klein on April 17th in Alumni Hall to talk about unfunded mandages. A question and answer session is expected. All are invited to attend.
Dr. Wilson said that the next Policy Committee meeting would be held on April 23, the World Language Honor Society Induction would be held on April 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium, the Guidance Office will hose a Financial Aid Night in the high school auditoriium on April 9th at 7:00 p.m. and the Sock and Buskin Spring production will be "Fiddler on the Roof." Performances will be on April 5, 6, ad 7 and should be a wonderful show.
Ms. Smith said that topics discussed at a recent Board community coffee meeting were: the computer program at Siwanoy, concern over the elimination of the Education Evaluator position, build up the "T" in STEM, offer Arabic or Mandarin as a language, and make more use of parent surveys.
Mrs. Gilland said that the Wellness Committee will discuss food service at its next meeting and Ms. O'Leary said there will be an Audit Committee meeting soon.
8. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
8.1 Motion to Accept Treasurer's Report for Period Ending
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.2 Approval of Acceptance of the 2012-2013 Federal and State Grants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.3 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mr. Recca.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Giarrizzo announced that Dr. Steven Garcia would be appointed as the new Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Personnel on April 3, 2013. He summarized Dr. Garcia's background and then thanked the staff and the community who partcipated in the selection process. Mr. Giarrizzo also noted that searches for the Director of Athletics and the 6-2 science supervisor are moving forward.
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Ms. Slattery offered that there is a 30 day time line to place a proposition up for a public vote.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:25 p.m. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Recca.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:25 p.m. (Approved)
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