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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.
Mrs. Kiernan called the meeting to order at approximately 7:04 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. Gilland and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation (certiorari matters), collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law (CSEA Non-Instructional Unit), the employment history of a particular person and/or corporation and the record of a particular student.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Recca 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 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 8:05 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 47 staff and community members attended.
Mrs. Kiernan immediately moved to Item 7.1 on the agenda.
Middle School and High School science teachers, Mr. Beltecas, Mr. Schembari and Ms. Daronco along with some of their students came before the Board to share some of the projects submitted to recent science competitions. After introductions, the students presented their projects, giving small demonstrations and/or explanations of their submissions. The teachers expressed pride in their students and acknowledged the hard work and dedication they gave to their projects. The teachers also thanked the Board, the Pelham Education Foundation, staff, community members and parents for the support give to the science program. Mrs. Kiernan expressed the Board's thanks to the teachers and thanked the students for coming.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Special Meeting of March 2, 2013
6.2 Minutes of Special Meeting of March 4, 2013
6.3 Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 11, 2013
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mr. Recca.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.2 Emergency Management Consultant Report
Mr. Rubbo introduced the gentlemen from Altaris Consulting Group, John LaPlaca and Brian Shanahan who spoke to the Board about their preliminary assesment/findings regarding the District's emergency management plan. The representatives went through their presentation on a building by building basis listing possible corrective measures that could be taken at each school and then district-wide.
The Board was in agreement with Mrs. Kiernan when she said that she would be interested in prioritizing all items so that we could look at first steps. Mr. Cavanagh thanked everyone for the comprehensive report, noting that there will likely be a lot of discussion with our community as this will be a cultural change. Mrs. Kiernan called for public comment on this topic. Hearing none, she moved forward on the agenda.
7.3 Administrative and Committee Reports
Dr. Wilson asked Mr. Mandile some follow up questions posed by the Board regarding the proposed facilities budget. Mr. Mandile spoke about several budget code lines from which he could reduce the line amounts for a total of $20,000. Mrs. Matthews spoke about the Student Assistance Counselor position, the number of psychologists. Ms. Sabia reported to the Board that there appeared to be no historical information pertaining to the former existence of a jv hockey team. Mr. Rubbo spoke about the impact on the numbers if some items were put back into the budget. Mrs. Smith shared that the most recent Board coffee at the J Cafe included great conversation with about twelve people. She is working on scheduling another such meeting.
7.4 Continued Discussion of 2013-2014 Proposed Budget
Discussion on this matter was previously covered in Item 7.3.
8. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
8.1 Motion to Approve Development Contract Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, 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 Dr. Arden, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.3 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Mr. Recca.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.4 Motion to Take from the Table the Resolution Approving the 2013 Proposed Bylaws Amendment for the Westchester Putnam School Boards Association
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland and unanimously carried to withdraw the motion regarding the WPSBA bylaws amendment.
8.5 Motion to Approve 2013-2014 School Calendar
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, 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 Ms. O'Leary, 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 Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
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 Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. NEW BUSINESS
The Board acknowledged the recent Exploratorium held on March 7th, noting that great things were happening there! Mr. Rubbo reminded everyone of the April 1st deadline for Pelham parents to turn in applications for transportation for any student who might be attending a non-public school outside of our District. He said that it would be prudent to apply even if you have not made a final decision as the April 1st deadline is firm.
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 11:00 p.m. Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:00 p.m. (Approved)
Mar 18, 2013 Regular Board of Education Meeting - Featuring: Discussion of Proposed 2013-2014 Budget and Emergency Management Consultant Report
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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.
Mrs. Kiernan called the meeting to order at approximately 7:04 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. Gilland and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation (certiorari matters), collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law (CSEA Non-Instructional Unit), the employment history of a particular person and/or corporation and the record of a particular student.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Recca 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 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 8:05 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 47 staff and community members attended.
Mrs. Kiernan immediately moved to Item 7.1 on the agenda.
Middle School and High School science teachers, Mr. Beltecas, Mr. Schembari and Ms. Daronco along with some of their students came before the Board to share some of the projects submitted to recent science competitions. After introductions, the students presented their projects, giving small demonstrations and/or explanations of their submissions. The teachers expressed pride in their students and acknowledged the hard work and dedication they gave to their projects. The teachers also thanked the Board, the Pelham Education Foundation, staff, community members and parents for the support give to the science program. Mrs. Kiernan expressed the Board's thanks to the teachers and thanked the students for coming.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Special Meeting of March 2, 2013
6.2 Minutes of Special Meeting of March 4, 2013
6.3 Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 11, 2013
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mr. Recca.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.2 Emergency Management Consultant Report
Mr. Rubbo introduced the gentlemen from Altaris Consulting Group, John LaPlaca and Brian Shanahan who spoke to the Board about their preliminary assesment/findings regarding the District's emergency management plan. The representatives went through their presentation on a building by building basis listing possible corrective measures that could be taken at each school and then district-wide.
The Board was in agreement with Mrs. Kiernan when she said that she would be interested in prioritizing all items so that we could look at first steps. Mr. Cavanagh thanked everyone for the comprehensive report, noting that there will likely be a lot of discussion with our community as this will be a cultural change. Mrs. Kiernan called for public comment on this topic. Hearing none, she moved forward on the agenda.
7.3 Administrative and Committee Reports
Dr. Wilson asked Mr. Mandile some follow up questions posed by the Board regarding the proposed facilities budget. Mr. Mandile spoke about several budget code lines from which he could reduce the line amounts for a total of $20,000. Mrs. Matthews spoke about the Student Assistance Counselor position, the number of psychologists. Ms. Sabia reported to the Board that there appeared to be no historical information pertaining to the former existence of a jv hockey team. Mr. Rubbo spoke about the impact on the numbers if some items were put back into the budget. Mrs. Smith shared that the most recent Board coffee at the J Cafe included great conversation with about twelve people. She is working on scheduling another such meeting.
7.4 Continued Discussion of 2013-2014 Proposed Budget
Discussion on this matter was previously covered in Item 7.3.
8. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
8.1 Motion to Approve Development Contract Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, 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 Dr. Arden, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.3 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Mr. Recca.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.4 Motion to Take from the Table the Resolution Approving the 2013 Proposed Bylaws Amendment for the Westchester Putnam School Boards Association
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland and unanimously carried to withdraw the motion regarding the WPSBA bylaws amendment.
8.5 Motion to Approve 2013-2014 School Calendar
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, 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 Ms. O'Leary, 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 Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
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 Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. NEW BUSINESS
The Board acknowledged the recent Exploratorium held on March 7th, noting that great things were happening there! Mr. Rubbo reminded everyone of the April 1st deadline for Pelham parents to turn in applications for transportation for any student who might be attending a non-public school outside of our District. He said that it would be prudent to apply even if you have not made a final decision as the April 1st deadline is firm.
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 11:00 p.m. Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:00 p.m. (Approved)
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