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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 7:15 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Conference Room at 28 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE
MOTION was made by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law and to discuss the financial, credit and employment history of a particular person and or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to recess at 8:32 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING
MOTION was made by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously carried to reconvene in a public meeting.
5. CALL TO ORDER - PMS LIBRARY - 8:30 P.M.
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximtely 8:39 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Library and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Eicher reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately three community members and staff were in atendance.
Mr. Brice noted that the Board would hear a presentation from PACT, review the 8000 series of the district policies and then go on to conduct a regular buiness meeting.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 21, 2009
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 PACT Presentation of Prevention Needs Assessment Survey Results 2009
Dr. Lauro introduced Alice DeNormandie from the PACT Coalition and Katie Roberts,an outside evaluator for PACT. They presented the drug and alcohol survey results to the Board who then began a discussion on the report. At the conclusion of their discussion, Mrs. DeNormandie and Ms. Roberts thanked the Board for their time and reminded the Board that Mike Nearney will be in Pelham for a community presentation Februay 8 and 9. He will meet with students and faculty. The survey results will be posted on the district web site. The Board thanked the presenters.
7.2 Policy Committee - Review of 8000 Series
Dr. Arden indicated that tonight would be the first official reading of 8000 series. Mr. Brice and Ms. Burton have been reviewing this particular section. Board Members asked questions and made comments as Mr. Brice went through the explanation.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none, Mr. Brice moved forward on the agenda.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Contract with SDM Metro for UPS Maintenance & Testing
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Approve Contract with Coughlin Foundotos Cullen & Danowski, LLP for Development of a Procedure Manual
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Approve the 2010/2011 District Budget Calendar
Dr. Lauro mentioned that work has already begun on the proposed budget for the 2010-1011 school year. Administrators are working on submitting reductions. He noted that the community would probably want to know that Saturday, February 27 is the date for which the line-by-line review is scheduled.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
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 Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.4 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Lauro wanted to make the community aware that the district would be conducting an emergency lockdown drill on Wednesday, January 6th. Parents will be notified about the drill via the district web site and an e-mail blast so that they are not surprised or alarmed.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:16 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:16 p.m. (Approved)
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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 7:15 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Conference Room at 28 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE
MOTION was made by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law and to discuss the financial, credit and employment history of a particular person and or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to recess at 8:32 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING
MOTION was made by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously carried to reconvene in a public meeting.
5. CALL TO ORDER - PMS LIBRARY - 8:30 P.M.
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximtely 8:39 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Library and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Eicher reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately three community members and staff were in atendance.
Mr. Brice noted that the Board would hear a presentation from PACT, review the 8000 series of the district policies and then go on to conduct a regular buiness meeting.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 21, 2009
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 PACT Presentation of Prevention Needs Assessment Survey Results 2009
Dr. Lauro introduced Alice DeNormandie from the PACT Coalition and Katie Roberts,an outside evaluator for PACT. They presented the drug and alcohol survey results to the Board who then began a discussion on the report. At the conclusion of their discussion, Mrs. DeNormandie and Ms. Roberts thanked the Board for their time and reminded the Board that Mike Nearney will be in Pelham for a community presentation Februay 8 and 9. He will meet with students and faculty. The survey results will be posted on the district web site. The Board thanked the presenters.
7.2 Policy Committee - Review of 8000 Series
Dr. Arden indicated that tonight would be the first official reading of 8000 series. Mr. Brice and Ms. Burton have been reviewing this particular section. Board Members asked questions and made comments as Mr. Brice went through the explanation.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none, Mr. Brice moved forward on the agenda.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Contract with SDM Metro for UPS Maintenance & Testing
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Approve Contract with Coughlin Foundotos Cullen & Danowski, LLP for Development of a Procedure Manual
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Approve the 2010/2011 District Budget Calendar
Dr. Lauro mentioned that work has already begun on the proposed budget for the 2010-1011 school year. Administrators are working on submitting reductions. He noted that the community would probably want to know that Saturday, February 27 is the date for which the line-by-line review is scheduled.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
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 Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.4 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Lauro wanted to make the community aware that the district would be conducting an emergency lockdown drill on Wednesday, January 6th. Parents will be notified about the drill via the district web site and an e-mail blast so that they are not surprised or alarmed.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:16 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:16 p.m. (Approved)
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