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Roll Call: 10 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M. - BEPT TEACHERS' CENTER
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 6:11 p.m. in the BEPT Teachers’ Center at 575 Colonial Avenue.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion to go into executive session to discuss matters pertaining to the employment and/or financial history of a particular person and/or corporation. Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to go into executive session to discuss matters pertaining to the employment and/or financial history of a particular person and/or corporation. (Approved)
3. MOTION TO RECESS
Motion to recess at 8:10 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mr. Eicher.
Vote to recess at 8:10 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. (Approved)
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN THE PMS LIBRARY
Motion to reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:00 P.M.
5.1 Pledge of Allegiance
5.2 Reiteration of Executive Session Motions
5.3 Opening Remarks
Mr. Brice called the reconvened meeting to order at approximately 8:18 p.m. and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Eicher reiterated the previous executive session motions. Approximately 80 community members were in attendance.
Mr. Brice said that this evening’s special meeting would include a fairly rigorous discussion on the proposed budget for next year.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 16, 2009
6.2 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of March 23, 2009
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Continuation of Line-by-Line Review of 2009-2010 Preliminary Budget
Mr. Brice began the discussion with a brief history of the Board’s budget process.
Discussion items were:
* Implications of a 0% tax increase
* Implications of a contingency budget
* Status of discussions with teachers
* Discussion of proposed staffing
* Elementary teaching staff / class sizes
* Option for switching schools
* Elementary reading teacher
* Secondary teaching staff / class sizes
* Proposed reorganization
* Discussion of potential cost savings / increases
* Detailed list of savings already incorporated
* Transit tax
* PCSE increases
* Security
* Athletics
* Professional development
* Discussion of potential revenue enhancements
* Federal money for IDEA
* Special Education enrollments
* Out-of-district enrollments
* Status of state aid and possible uses
* Summary of potential savings and increased revenues
With the consent of the Board, Mr. Brice called for a short break after which time the Board will take public comment.
Meeting resumed.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Brice opened the floor for public comment. He requested that each speaker please limit their comments to three minutes, to address the Board (not other members of the public), to please not speak until recognized and to state their name, address and school.
The community comments concerned:
* The Colonial School fourth grade situation - consider an extra section and keep the teacher
* Observations from a wide spectrum of Pelham residents that any budget increase is unacceptable
* Predictions that the budget will be voted down
* The community needs the help of the teachers
* The Pelham Middle School team leaders
* What are the Tri-State recommendations
* Against zero percent budget - wants to maintain quality of our schools
* Eliminate supervisory positions in the proposed reogranizational plan to save money
* Please listen to members of community who do not have children in the schools
* Pay increases - go back to the union to discuss concessions
* We all have to do our part - adhere to class size guidelines and protect the teachers
* Has a better understanding of the proposed reorganization plan now
* BOE has offered plausible solutions
* Thinks the BOE should pursue out-of-district tuition students for revenue
* Consider transferring students from one elementary school to another
Mr. Brice announced that the next Board meeting would be Thursday, April 2, 2009, with 7:30 p.m. being the start time for the public session.
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 10 Seconds, Inc.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mr. Cavanagh.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3. Motion to Abolish the Civil Service Title of Maintenance Mechanic, Heating Plant
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 Purchase of a Capital Projects Software Program
Motion to Postpone the following: Moved by Mr. Brice, no second required.
Vote to Postpone the following: (Approved)
9.5. Motion to Accept a Donation
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 a Side Letter of Agreement with the CSEA Non-Instructional Unit
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.2. Approval of Consultant for K-5 Science Standards-Based Curriculum
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.3. Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to the following as amended: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Re: Joseph Mikulewicz,change the probationary period to a
fifty
-two week period which will end on March 31, 2010
. Also, withdraw Brandi Solomon from the motion.
Vote to the following as amended: (Approved)
10.4. Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education (Confidential)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
There being no new business, Mr. Brice moved forward on the agenda.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:18 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mr. Brice.
Vote to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:18 p.m. (Approved)
Mar 30, 2009 Special Board of Education Meeting
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Roll Call: 10 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M. - BEPT TEACHERS' CENTER
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 6:11 p.m. in the BEPT Teachers’ Center at 575 Colonial Avenue.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion to go into executive session to discuss matters pertaining to the employment and/or financial history of a particular person and/or corporation. Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to go into executive session to discuss matters pertaining to the employment and/or financial history of a particular person and/or corporation. (Approved)
3. MOTION TO RECESS
Motion to recess at 8:10 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mr. Eicher.
Vote to recess at 8:10 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. (Approved)
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN THE PMS LIBRARY
Motion to reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:00 P.M.
5.1 Pledge of Allegiance
5.2 Reiteration of Executive Session Motions
5.3 Opening Remarks
Mr. Brice called the reconvened meeting to order at approximately 8:18 p.m. and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Eicher reiterated the previous executive session motions. Approximately 80 community members were in attendance.
Mr. Brice said that this evening’s special meeting would include a fairly rigorous discussion on the proposed budget for next year.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 16, 2009
6.2 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of March 23, 2009
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Continuation of Line-by-Line Review of 2009-2010 Preliminary Budget
Mr. Brice began the discussion with a brief history of the Board’s budget process.
Discussion items were:
* Implications of a 0% tax increase
* Implications of a contingency budget
* Status of discussions with teachers
* Discussion of proposed staffing
* Elementary teaching staff / class sizes
* Option for switching schools
* Elementary reading teacher
* Secondary teaching staff / class sizes
* Proposed reorganization
* Discussion of potential cost savings / increases
* Detailed list of savings already incorporated
* Transit tax
* PCSE increases
* Security
* Athletics
* Professional development
* Discussion of potential revenue enhancements
* Federal money for IDEA
* Special Education enrollments
* Out-of-district enrollments
* Status of state aid and possible uses
* Summary of potential savings and increased revenues
With the consent of the Board, Mr. Brice called for a short break after which time the Board will take public comment.
Meeting resumed.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Brice opened the floor for public comment. He requested that each speaker please limit their comments to three minutes, to address the Board (not other members of the public), to please not speak until recognized and to state their name, address and school.
The community comments concerned:
* The Colonial School fourth grade situation - consider an extra section and keep the teacher
* Observations from a wide spectrum of Pelham residents that any budget increase is unacceptable
* Predictions that the budget will be voted down
* The community needs the help of the teachers
* The Pelham Middle School team leaders
* What are the Tri-State recommendations
* Against zero percent budget - wants to maintain quality of our schools
* Eliminate supervisory positions in the proposed reogranizational plan to save money
* Please listen to members of community who do not have children in the schools
* Pay increases - go back to the union to discuss concessions
* We all have to do our part - adhere to class size guidelines and protect the teachers
* Has a better understanding of the proposed reorganization plan now
* BOE has offered plausible solutions
* Thinks the BOE should pursue out-of-district tuition students for revenue
* Consider transferring students from one elementary school to another
Mr. Brice announced that the next Board meeting would be Thursday, April 2, 2009, with 7:30 p.m. being the start time for the public session.
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 10 Seconds, Inc.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mr. Cavanagh.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3. Motion to Abolish the Civil Service Title of Maintenance Mechanic, Heating Plant
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 Purchase of a Capital Projects Software Program
Motion to Postpone the following: Moved by Mr. Brice, no second required.
Vote to Postpone the following: (Approved)
9.5. Motion to Accept a Donation
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 a Side Letter of Agreement with the CSEA Non-Instructional Unit
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.2. Approval of Consultant for K-5 Science Standards-Based Curriculum
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.3. Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
Motion to the following as amended: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Re: Joseph Mikulewicz,change the probationary period to a
fifty
-two week period which will end on March 31, 2010
. Also, withdraw Brandi Solomon from the motion.
Vote to the following as amended: (Approved)
10.4. Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education (Confidential)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
There being no new business, Mr. Brice moved forward on the agenda.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:18 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mr. Brice.
Vote to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:18 p.m. (Approved)
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