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Roll call (10 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 7:10 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 the financial, credit and employment history of a particular person and or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mr. Howard and unanimously carried to recess at 8:10 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 Dr. Arden, 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 8:19 p.m. and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Brice reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately five community members/staff were in attendance.
Mr. Brice said that the Board would continue its discussion on the school budget tonight and noted that the administration was prepared to discuss some proposed refinements of the budget with the Board.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 22, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Proposed 2010-2011 School Budget - Continued Discussion
Proposed 2010-2011 School Budget
Dr. Lauro and Mr. Rubbo spoke to the Board about further reducing the costs in the proposed budget. The Board began a discussion and posed several questions to Dr. Lauro and Mr. Rubbo. Mr. Brice asked the Board about their thoughts on reapplying the contingency toward the tax levy change to lower it further and the Board consented. Dr. Lauro reminded everyone that the Board must adopt a budget by April 19th.
Dr. Arden asked about the residency check process report that the Board was to hear. Dr. Lauro said that it will be a topic on the April 19th Board agenda. Dr. Lauro also noted that class sizes in the district are currently holding.
Policy Committee Report
Dr. Arden also took the opportunity to share a short report from the Policy Committee who may be sending policies off to Erie 1 BOCES for review by the end of the month.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Brice called for public comment on budget questions only. Community member, Gina Fidele, congratulated everyone on lower budget numbers heard tonight.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Acceptance of the 2009-2010 Federal Special Education and No Child Left Behind Consolidated Grants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Enter Into a Five-Year Contract with Southern Westchester BOCES to Furnish Certain Computer Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Designate Equipment Obsolete
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Extend the Operations & Maintenance Bids for the 2010-2011 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
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 Mrs. Kiernan, 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 Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
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 Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.4 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.5 Motion to Approve Schedule E - Salary Reclassification for Professional Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Lauro reminded everyone that the Board’s next meeting would be on April 19th, at which time the budget would be adopted. He also said there would be a report on the residency check process.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:12 p.m. Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:12 p.m. (Approved)
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Roll call (10 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 7:10 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 the financial, credit and employment history of a particular person and or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mr. Howard and unanimously carried to recess at 8:10 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 Dr. Arden, 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 8:19 p.m. and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Brice reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately five community members/staff were in attendance.
Mr. Brice said that the Board would continue its discussion on the school budget tonight and noted that the administration was prepared to discuss some proposed refinements of the budget with the Board.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 22, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Proposed 2010-2011 School Budget - Continued Discussion
Proposed 2010-2011 School Budget
Dr. Lauro and Mr. Rubbo spoke to the Board about further reducing the costs in the proposed budget. The Board began a discussion and posed several questions to Dr. Lauro and Mr. Rubbo. Mr. Brice asked the Board about their thoughts on reapplying the contingency toward the tax levy change to lower it further and the Board consented. Dr. Lauro reminded everyone that the Board must adopt a budget by April 19th.
Dr. Arden asked about the residency check process report that the Board was to hear. Dr. Lauro said that it will be a topic on the April 19th Board agenda. Dr. Lauro also noted that class sizes in the district are currently holding.
Policy Committee Report
Dr. Arden also took the opportunity to share a short report from the Policy Committee who may be sending policies off to Erie 1 BOCES for review by the end of the month.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Brice called for public comment on budget questions only. Community member, Gina Fidele, congratulated everyone on lower budget numbers heard tonight.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Acceptance of the 2009-2010 Federal Special Education and No Child Left Behind Consolidated Grants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Enter Into a Five-Year Contract with Southern Westchester BOCES to Furnish Certain Computer Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Designate Equipment Obsolete
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Extend the Operations & Maintenance Bids for the 2010-2011 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
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 Mrs. Kiernan, 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 Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
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 Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.4 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.5 Motion to Approve Schedule E - Salary Reclassification for Professional Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Lauro reminded everyone that the Board’s next meeting would be on April 19th, at which time the budget would be adopted. He also said there would be a report on the residency check process.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:12 p.m. Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:12 p.m. (Approved)
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