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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 P.M. - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Conference Room at 28 Franklin Place.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION was made by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the 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 7:20 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 IN THE PMS LIBRARY
Motion to reconvene in a public meeting. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 7:30 P.M.
5.1. Pledge of Allegiance
5.2. Reiteration of Executive Session Motions
5.3. Opening Remarks
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 7:30 p.m.and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Eicher reiterated the previous executive session motions. Approximately 20 community members were in attendance.
Mr. Brice briefly explained the budget process so far and said that, this evening, the Board would respond to questions raised at the last meeting. Mr. Brice also congratulated Mrs. Tarazi and the Hutchinson School fifth-grade ballroom dancing residency for participating in a recent competition and doing so well.
8. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
8.1 Resolution to Close Out HVAC-5 Contract with WDF, Inc.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.2 Motion to Award Contracts for Roof & Masonry Project at Pelham High School, Siwanoy Elementary School & Prospect Hill Elementary School
Add
Hutchinson School
to the title of the motion. Under Contract #1, ...execute a contract with
L & M Roofing
as the lowest responsible bidder for the base bid and Alternate
#2
for Contract #1 - Pelham High School Roofing. Additionally, winning bid amounts were noted: Contract #1 $2,273,680, Contract #2 $536,300, Contract #3 $144,500.
Motion to Approve the following as amended: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Mrs. Kiernan left the meeting at 7:56 and returned at 7:57.
Mr. Eicher presented information on the roofs showing samples of current, old and new roofing tiles. He was glad to say that the approved bids for the roof replacement and restoration work called for in the 2008 bond will be completed under budget by $644,172.
Mr. Firneis reported that all references were checked on the winning bidders, with positive results. Mr. Craine reported that the bidders specialize in slate so the district will get a top notch job. Mr. Brice called for comments from the Board and then comments from the public.
Vote to Approve the following as amended: (Approved)
6. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
6.1. Continuation of Line-by-Line Review of 2009-2010 Preliminary Budget
Mr. Rubbo gave a PowerPoint presentation that showed the revised preliminary budget which was based on what we recently received from Albany. In response to public and Board questions, Dr. Lauro said the administration would carefully monitor placement of the tuition-paying students so as not to create high class size. Mr. Brice explained what a contingency budget is. By cutting expense lines and increasing alternative reveune sources, the Board further reduced the projected tax levy. Still not satisfied, the Board requested that the administrtion find further cuts to bring the tax levy incarease to under 3% in time for the April 13th meeting when a final budget must be adopted.
Meeting Paused
Meeting Resumed
9. NEW BUSINESS
There being no new business, Mr. Brice moved forward on the agenda.
7. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Brice requested that all speakers please limit speaking time to three minutes or less, address the Board (not each other) please do not speak until recognized. Also, please state your name, address and school represented.
Discussion items were:
* Tuition Students
* Response to Intervention
* Athletic Trainer
* Zero Percent Increase (cut fuel, utilities, telephone, contract services, maintenance and grounds)
* Consultants
* Lack of Teacher Support for the Proposed Reorganization Plan
Mr. Brice said that the Board needed to give the administration guidance on what they would like to see. Mr. Eicher said that he would like to take it down to 2.8%, noting that to go to zero would affect program. Dr. Arden said we should look for any possible cuts so we can show the public that we are doing everything we can to contain costs. Ms. Conforti said we all have to compromise. Mr. Brice agreed that the administration should look for more savings so that the Board can adopt the budget on April 13.
10. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:45 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:45 p.m. (Approved)
Apr 02, 2009 Special Board of Education Meeting
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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:30 P.M. - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Conference Room at 28 Franklin Place.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION was made by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the 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 7:20 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 IN THE PMS LIBRARY
Motion to reconvene in a public meeting. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 7:30 P.M.
5.1. Pledge of Allegiance
5.2. Reiteration of Executive Session Motions
5.3. Opening Remarks
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 7:30 p.m.and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Eicher reiterated the previous executive session motions. Approximately 20 community members were in attendance.
Mr. Brice briefly explained the budget process so far and said that, this evening, the Board would respond to questions raised at the last meeting. Mr. Brice also congratulated Mrs. Tarazi and the Hutchinson School fifth-grade ballroom dancing residency for participating in a recent competition and doing so well.
8. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
8.1 Resolution to Close Out HVAC-5 Contract with WDF, Inc.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.2 Motion to Award Contracts for Roof & Masonry Project at Pelham High School, Siwanoy Elementary School & Prospect Hill Elementary School
Add
Hutchinson School
to the title of the motion. Under Contract #1, ...execute a contract with
L & M Roofing
as the lowest responsible bidder for the base bid and Alternate
#2
for Contract #1 - Pelham High School Roofing. Additionally, winning bid amounts were noted: Contract #1 $2,273,680, Contract #2 $536,300, Contract #3 $144,500.
Motion to Approve the following as amended: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Mrs. Kiernan left the meeting at 7:56 and returned at 7:57.
Mr. Eicher presented information on the roofs showing samples of current, old and new roofing tiles. He was glad to say that the approved bids for the roof replacement and restoration work called for in the 2008 bond will be completed under budget by $644,172.
Mr. Firneis reported that all references were checked on the winning bidders, with positive results. Mr. Craine reported that the bidders specialize in slate so the district will get a top notch job. Mr. Brice called for comments from the Board and then comments from the public.
Vote to Approve the following as amended: (Approved)
6. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
6.1. Continuation of Line-by-Line Review of 2009-2010 Preliminary Budget
Mr. Rubbo gave a PowerPoint presentation that showed the revised preliminary budget which was based on what we recently received from Albany. In response to public and Board questions, Dr. Lauro said the administration would carefully monitor placement of the tuition-paying students so as not to create high class size. Mr. Brice explained what a contingency budget is. By cutting expense lines and increasing alternative reveune sources, the Board further reduced the projected tax levy. Still not satisfied, the Board requested that the administrtion find further cuts to bring the tax levy incarease to under 3% in time for the April 13th meeting when a final budget must be adopted.
Meeting Paused
Meeting Resumed
9. NEW BUSINESS
There being no new business, Mr. Brice moved forward on the agenda.
7. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Brice requested that all speakers please limit speaking time to three minutes or less, address the Board (not each other) please do not speak until recognized. Also, please state your name, address and school represented.
Discussion items were:
* Tuition Students
* Response to Intervention
* Athletic Trainer
* Zero Percent Increase (cut fuel, utilities, telephone, contract services, maintenance and grounds)
* Consultants
* Lack of Teacher Support for the Proposed Reorganization Plan
Mr. Brice said that the Board needed to give the administration guidance on what they would like to see. Mr. Eicher said that he would like to take it down to 2.8%, noting that to go to zero would affect program. Dr. Arden said we should look for any possible cuts so we can show the public that we are doing everything we can to contain costs. Ms. Conforti said we all have to compromise. Mr. Brice agreed that the administration should look for more savings so that the Board can adopt the budget on April 13.
10. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:45 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:45 p.m. (Approved)
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