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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 7:32 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 Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously approved to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law and 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 8:25 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 to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PMS LIBRARY - 8:00 P.M.
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 8:30 p.m. and welcomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Eicher reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 17 community members/staff were in attendance.
Mr. Brice noted that this evening the Board was required, by law, to adopt its budget. The Board would discuss additional possible budget reductions, welcome/appoint a new elementary school principal, hear several committee reports and also hear a report on student registration.
With the consent of the Board, Mr. Brice moved to Item 9.2.
9.2 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Dr. Lauro noted that, during the interview process, all constituents agreed on Dr. Roelle as the best candidate for the principalship at Prospect Hill School. There were no differing opinions. He thanked the public for their letters of support and also to the staff for their kind words concerning Dr. Roelle.
Mr. Brice added that he could see that Dr. Roelle has made Prospect Hill his own school, despite the fact that this year was an "acting" position. Mrs. Kiernan said that, as a Board liaison and former Prospect Hill parent, it has been a pleasure to work with Rob this year. Mr. Cavanagh commented that Dr. Roelle has very well filled the big shoes of Dr. Limato.
Dr. Roelle thanked Dr. Lauro and the Board for their kind words and said he looked forward to continuing his service at Prospect Hill School.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
6.1 Policy Committee Report
Dr. Arden gave an update on the work of this committee. She spoke about the 7600 series, noting that tonight is the second reading of these special education policies.
6.2 Wellness Committee Report
Dr. Arden gave an update of this committee’s work.
6.4 Report on Student Registration
Ms. Burton reported on the proposed new registration procedures. She thanked Angela Cox and district clerical staff who came together to establish forms for the new procedures.
6.3 Continued Discussion on Proposed 2010-2011 School Year Budget
Mr. Brice encouraged the Board to have a general discussion about the proposed budget. Dr. Lauro reported that we have a tentative agreement with the CSEA Non-Instructional Unit and the Pelham Administrators’ Association which might help us to realize another $60,000 of savings for this budget. There has not yet been a meeting with the CSEA Building Services Unit.
7. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Brice called for public comment. Heaing none, he moved forward on the agenda.
8. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
8.1 Motion to Adopt the Proposed 2010-2011 School Year Budget
Motion to amend the motion to include the following numbers: a budget to budget change of 2.59%, a property tax change of 2.85% and a total budget of $61,538,148. Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to amend the motion to include the following numbers: a budget to budget change of 2.59%, a property tax change of 2.85% and a total budget of $61,538,148. (Approved)
Each of the Board Members took the opportunity to comment on the budget, thanking the teachers for the extremely noteworthy tone they set. Mr. Brice said that Pelham enjoys one of the lowest costs per student in the county, while enjoying a high performing district.
8.2 Motion to Approve and Authorize an Appeal to the State Review Officer
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.3 Motion to Extend the Operations & Maintenance Bids for the 2010-2011 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.4 Motion to Approve a Contract with Management Advisory Group Business Operations, Inc.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.5 Motion to Approve an Independent Contractor Services Agreement with Bronxville Center for Language and Learning
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.6 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.7 Resolution to Reject Nominating Petition
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve the Termination of Employee # 348
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Arden announced that the high school is collecting useless technology as a fundraiser. Dr. Lauro reported that the Board would next meet on April 27th for the state-mandated BOCES budget vote and on May 4th for our state-mandated budget hearing.
11. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at appraoximately 9:46 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at appraoximately 9:46 p.m. (Approved)
Apr 19, 2010 Special Board of Education Meeting
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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 7:32 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 Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously approved to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law and 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 8:25 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 to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PMS LIBRARY - 8:00 P.M.
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 8:30 p.m. and welcomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Eicher reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 17 community members/staff were in attendance.
Mr. Brice noted that this evening the Board was required, by law, to adopt its budget. The Board would discuss additional possible budget reductions, welcome/appoint a new elementary school principal, hear several committee reports and also hear a report on student registration.
With the consent of the Board, Mr. Brice moved to Item 9.2.
9.2 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Dr. Lauro noted that, during the interview process, all constituents agreed on Dr. Roelle as the best candidate for the principalship at Prospect Hill School. There were no differing opinions. He thanked the public for their letters of support and also to the staff for their kind words concerning Dr. Roelle.
Mr. Brice added that he could see that Dr. Roelle has made Prospect Hill his own school, despite the fact that this year was an "acting" position. Mrs. Kiernan said that, as a Board liaison and former Prospect Hill parent, it has been a pleasure to work with Rob this year. Mr. Cavanagh commented that Dr. Roelle has very well filled the big shoes of Dr. Limato.
Dr. Roelle thanked Dr. Lauro and the Board for their kind words and said he looked forward to continuing his service at Prospect Hill School.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
6.1 Policy Committee Report
Dr. Arden gave an update on the work of this committee. She spoke about the 7600 series, noting that tonight is the second reading of these special education policies.
6.2 Wellness Committee Report
Dr. Arden gave an update of this committee’s work.
6.4 Report on Student Registration
Ms. Burton reported on the proposed new registration procedures. She thanked Angela Cox and district clerical staff who came together to establish forms for the new procedures.
6.3 Continued Discussion on Proposed 2010-2011 School Year Budget
Mr. Brice encouraged the Board to have a general discussion about the proposed budget. Dr. Lauro reported that we have a tentative agreement with the CSEA Non-Instructional Unit and the Pelham Administrators’ Association which might help us to realize another $60,000 of savings for this budget. There has not yet been a meeting with the CSEA Building Services Unit.
7. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Brice called for public comment. Heaing none, he moved forward on the agenda.
8. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
8.1 Motion to Adopt the Proposed 2010-2011 School Year Budget
Motion to amend the motion to include the following numbers: a budget to budget change of 2.59%, a property tax change of 2.85% and a total budget of $61,538,148. Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to amend the motion to include the following numbers: a budget to budget change of 2.59%, a property tax change of 2.85% and a total budget of $61,538,148. (Approved)
Each of the Board Members took the opportunity to comment on the budget, thanking the teachers for the extremely noteworthy tone they set. Mr. Brice said that Pelham enjoys one of the lowest costs per student in the county, while enjoying a high performing district.
8.2 Motion to Approve and Authorize an Appeal to the State Review Officer
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.3 Motion to Extend the Operations & Maintenance Bids for the 2010-2011 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.4 Motion to Approve a Contract with Management Advisory Group Business Operations, Inc.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.5 Motion to Approve an Independent Contractor Services Agreement with Bronxville Center for Language and Learning
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.6 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.7 Resolution to Reject Nominating Petition
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve the Termination of Employee # 348
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Arden announced that the high school is collecting useless technology as a fundraiser. Dr. Lauro reported that the Board would next meet on April 27th for the state-mandated BOCES budget vote and on May 4th for our state-mandated budget hearing.
11. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at appraoximately 9:46 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at appraoximately 9:46 p.m. (Approved)
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