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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 8:00 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 8:06 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. Hearle, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously approved to go into executive session to discuss the financial, credit or 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 approved to recess at 8:30 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library.
5. CALL TO ORDER - PMS LIBRARY - 8:30 P.M.
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 8:45 p.m.
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)
Mr. Brice welcomed everyone to the meeting and requested that all rise for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Eicher reiterated the previously noted executive session motons. Approximately five community members/staff were in attendance.
Mr. Brice noted that the agenda contained only a few business items and that the majority of the Board’s time this evening would be spent continuing its discussion of the preliminary budget. He also reminded the audience that the Board had added another meeting to its budget calendar - March 22, 2010.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 22, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Brice, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
6.2 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of February 27, 2010
6.3 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of March 1, 2010
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 District Budget Public Hearing and Discussion
Dr. Lauro and the Board took the opportunity to discuss and/or respond to questions regarding the preliminary budget that were posed at the all-day workshop on February 27. Several Board Members requested information that would be provided to them before the March 22nd meeting.
7.2 Program Committee Report
Mr. Cavanagh reported that the Program Committee met last week. Topics for discussion included a community service component, grade 6 study skills and district efforts to raise standards.
7.3 Finance Committee Report
Mr. Eicher reported on a recent meeting of the Finance Committee. Discussion topics noted were: the value of salary reductions through the renegotiated contract, pension contributions, certiorari expenses and debt service.
7.4 Construction Committee Report
Mr. Brice gave a brief update on construction. He said that Phase II has begun and is progressing. Also, mechanical, electrical and plumbing bids are going out and will be tracked.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Several community members were recognized and made comments on the following: special education budgetary implications, discussions with other unions in the district about cost savings, water fountains in the high school, applying state aid towards the tax rate to reduce taxes and class size in Siwanoy’s rising third grade.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Resolution Calling for the Annual School District Budget Vote and Member Election
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Approve a Contract with Futuristics Research, Inc.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Correct a Provision of the Award for the Contract for High School Renovations Phase 2 General Construction and Site Work
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Approve the Stipulation of Agreement Between Pelham Union Free School District and the CSEA
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve 2010-2011 School Calendar
Motion to approve as amended. Make up days will occur in this order: April 25, 18 and 19, 2011. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to approve as amended. Make up days will occur in this order: April 25, 18 and 19, 2011. (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Brice strongly reminded the audience that any family requesting transportation for a student absolutely must apply to the district on or before April 1, 2010. He also said that the Board would next meet on Monday, March 22nd.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:19 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:19 p.m. (Approved)
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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 8:00 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 8:06 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. Hearle, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously approved to go into executive session to discuss the financial, credit or 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 approved to recess at 8:30 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library.
5. CALL TO ORDER - PMS LIBRARY - 8:30 P.M.
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 8:45 p.m.
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)
Mr. Brice welcomed everyone to the meeting and requested that all rise for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Eicher reiterated the previously noted executive session motons. Approximately five community members/staff were in attendance.
Mr. Brice noted that the agenda contained only a few business items and that the majority of the Board’s time this evening would be spent continuing its discussion of the preliminary budget. He also reminded the audience that the Board had added another meeting to its budget calendar - March 22, 2010.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 22, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Brice, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
6.2 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of February 27, 2010
6.3 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of March 1, 2010
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 District Budget Public Hearing and Discussion
Dr. Lauro and the Board took the opportunity to discuss and/or respond to questions regarding the preliminary budget that were posed at the all-day workshop on February 27. Several Board Members requested information that would be provided to them before the March 22nd meeting.
7.2 Program Committee Report
Mr. Cavanagh reported that the Program Committee met last week. Topics for discussion included a community service component, grade 6 study skills and district efforts to raise standards.
7.3 Finance Committee Report
Mr. Eicher reported on a recent meeting of the Finance Committee. Discussion topics noted were: the value of salary reductions through the renegotiated contract, pension contributions, certiorari expenses and debt service.
7.4 Construction Committee Report
Mr. Brice gave a brief update on construction. He said that Phase II has begun and is progressing. Also, mechanical, electrical and plumbing bids are going out and will be tracked.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Several community members were recognized and made comments on the following: special education budgetary implications, discussions with other unions in the district about cost savings, water fountains in the high school, applying state aid towards the tax rate to reduce taxes and class size in Siwanoy’s rising third grade.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Resolution Calling for the Annual School District Budget Vote and Member Election
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Approve a Contract with Futuristics Research, Inc.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Correct a Provision of the Award for the Contract for High School Renovations Phase 2 General Construction and Site Work
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Approve the Stipulation of Agreement Between Pelham Union Free School District and the CSEA
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve 2010-2011 School Calendar
Motion to approve as amended. Make up days will occur in this order: April 25, 18 and 19, 2011. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to approve as amended. Make up days will occur in this order: April 25, 18 and 19, 2011. (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Brice strongly reminded the audience that any family requesting transportation for a student absolutely must apply to the district on or before April 1, 2010. He also said that the Board would next meet on Monday, March 22nd.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:19 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:19 p.m. (Approved)
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