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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused) (Recorded at 00:00:10)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 7:35 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Conference Room at 28 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION was made by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried, to go into executive session to discuss matters pertaining to the employment, credit and financial history of a particular person and/or corporation and the record of a particular student.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden, and unanimously carried to recess at 7:58 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 Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to
reconvene in a public meeting.
(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 meeting to order at approximately 8:07 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Library and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Eicher reiterated the executive session motions. Approximately 18 community members/staff were in attendance.
Mr. Brice noted that the Board would adopt their budget tonight. He said that the Board, after going through the budget process during such an economically difficult year, had done what he hoped people would think has been its best to cut costs as much as possible. He thanked everyone in the community for so clearly expressing their desires about the budget.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
6.1. Continuation of Line-by-Line Review of 2009-2010 Preliminary Budget
Dr. Lauro gave some opening remarks that explained recommendations for further reductions to the budget which would not have a negative impact on educational programs. In addition to his own salary freeze, Dr. Lauro announced that he is now joined by several other central office administrators who will do the same. After generally noting some other areas where reductions would be taken, Dr. Lauro summarized by saying that tonight’s reductions would result in a budget to budget increase of 3.2% and a 2.87% increase in the property tax levy. The district should also realize an adjustment in revenue through state aid and tuition for out-of-district students. Dr. Lauro said that these recommendations will allow the Board to contain costs and continue to deliver an educationally sound program.
Mr. Rubbo was then called upon to give a PowerPoint presentation on the third reiteration of the proposed budget. His report went into more detail about the specific budget line reductions noted earlier by Dr. Lauro.
Dr. Lauro called on Mr. Rubbo, Ms. Burton and Mrs. Matthews to answer the Board’s questions about reductions in other areas: Destination Imagination, the use of electronic communications rather than mailings, district-wide testing, cutbacks in allowances for mileage reimbursements and school clubs, to list a few.
The Board also had a discussion regarding the athletic trainer and whether or not this service could be gotten at a lower cost. Mr. Rubbo said that the contract will be subject to competitive bidding next year.
With the consent of the Board, Mr. Brice moved forward on the agenda to public comment.
7. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Brice invited members of the audience to comment. He asked that comments be kept brief, directed to the Board, and that everyone please give their name and school affiliation.
Comments/questions noted were:
* Thanks to the Board for again lowering expenses
* Thanks to those administrators who refused to take a pay raise next year
* Disappointed to not hear further discussion on administrative reorganization
* Thanks for lowering budget without touching program
* Community service programs, as they relate to grant writing
* What is the process if the budget is voted down?
6.2. Adoption of Proposed 2009-2010 School Budget
Before considering a vote, each Board Member spoke about the budget and process of review.
Mr. Brice thanked the Board for its diligence, noting that they have endeavored to provide quallity education without cuts to program. He further stated that this ongoing diligence has allowed Pelham to be consistently ranked as one of the lowest cost per pupil school districts in the county.
Motion to Amend the motion to read "as modified by the adjustments set forth to approve an expense budget of $59,987,360 and a revenue budget of $59,987,360." Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Amend the motion to read "as modified by the adjustments set forth to approve an expense budget of $59,987,360 and a revenue budget of $59,987,360." (Approved)
8. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
8.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
9. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Eicher reported that Phase I of the high school project has received the building permit from Albany that is necessary to begin work. He went on to say that the Bond Construction Committee has also received an engineer’s report on the probe results at the gables and facade areas.
Dr. Lauro reminded everyone that the Ingalls Seminar is at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Also, there were several PTA meetings scheduled for this week. Please check the website for times/locations.
10. ADJOURN
Motion to approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:47 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:47 p.m. (Approved)
Apr 13, 2009 Special Board of Education Meeting
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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused) (Recorded at 00:00:10)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 7:35 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Conference Room at 28 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION was made by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried, to go into executive session to discuss matters pertaining to the employment, credit and financial history of a particular person and/or corporation and the record of a particular student.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden, and unanimously carried to recess at 7:58 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 Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to
reconvene in a public meeting.
(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 meeting to order at approximately 8:07 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Library and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Eicher reiterated the executive session motions. Approximately 18 community members/staff were in attendance.
Mr. Brice noted that the Board would adopt their budget tonight. He said that the Board, after going through the budget process during such an economically difficult year, had done what he hoped people would think has been its best to cut costs as much as possible. He thanked everyone in the community for so clearly expressing their desires about the budget.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
6.1. Continuation of Line-by-Line Review of 2009-2010 Preliminary Budget
Dr. Lauro gave some opening remarks that explained recommendations for further reductions to the budget which would not have a negative impact on educational programs. In addition to his own salary freeze, Dr. Lauro announced that he is now joined by several other central office administrators who will do the same. After generally noting some other areas where reductions would be taken, Dr. Lauro summarized by saying that tonight’s reductions would result in a budget to budget increase of 3.2% and a 2.87% increase in the property tax levy. The district should also realize an adjustment in revenue through state aid and tuition for out-of-district students. Dr. Lauro said that these recommendations will allow the Board to contain costs and continue to deliver an educationally sound program.
Mr. Rubbo was then called upon to give a PowerPoint presentation on the third reiteration of the proposed budget. His report went into more detail about the specific budget line reductions noted earlier by Dr. Lauro.
Dr. Lauro called on Mr. Rubbo, Ms. Burton and Mrs. Matthews to answer the Board’s questions about reductions in other areas: Destination Imagination, the use of electronic communications rather than mailings, district-wide testing, cutbacks in allowances for mileage reimbursements and school clubs, to list a few.
The Board also had a discussion regarding the athletic trainer and whether or not this service could be gotten at a lower cost. Mr. Rubbo said that the contract will be subject to competitive bidding next year.
With the consent of the Board, Mr. Brice moved forward on the agenda to public comment.
7. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Brice invited members of the audience to comment. He asked that comments be kept brief, directed to the Board, and that everyone please give their name and school affiliation.
Comments/questions noted were:
* Thanks to the Board for again lowering expenses
* Thanks to those administrators who refused to take a pay raise next year
* Disappointed to not hear further discussion on administrative reorganization
* Thanks for lowering budget without touching program
* Community service programs, as they relate to grant writing
* What is the process if the budget is voted down?
6.2. Adoption of Proposed 2009-2010 School Budget
Before considering a vote, each Board Member spoke about the budget and process of review.
Mr. Brice thanked the Board for its diligence, noting that they have endeavored to provide quallity education without cuts to program. He further stated that this ongoing diligence has allowed Pelham to be consistently ranked as one of the lowest cost per pupil school districts in the county.
Motion to Amend the motion to read "as modified by the adjustments set forth to approve an expense budget of $59,987,360 and a revenue budget of $59,987,360." Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Amend the motion to read "as modified by the adjustments set forth to approve an expense budget of $59,987,360 and a revenue budget of $59,987,360." (Approved)
8. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
8.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
9. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Eicher reported that Phase I of the high school project has received the building permit from Albany that is necessary to begin work. He went on to say that the Bond Construction Committee has also received an engineer’s report on the probe results at the gables and facade areas.
Dr. Lauro reminded everyone that the Ingalls Seminar is at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Also, there were several PTA meetings scheduled for this week. Please check the website for times/locations.
10. ADJOURN
Motion to approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:47 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:47 p.m. (Approved)
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