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Roll Call: 11 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at 7:35 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 financial, credit and/or employment history of a particular person and/or corporation as well as to discuss the record of a particular student.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mr. Eicher and unanimously carried to recess at 8:05 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 Ms. Conforti.
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 8:14 p.m. and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Eicher reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 14 community members and staff were in attendance.
Mr. Brice noted that every year at this time, the state requires us to have a public budget hearing and we will do that tonight. It is also a good time to update the Board on certain design aspects of the bond, so the architect will give us that information. More importantly, the Board will recognize the student members of the high school forensics team.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of April 2, 2009
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORT
7.1 Recognition of Student Forensics Team
Mrs. Clark (PMHS Principal), Mr. Beck (forensic team faculty advisor) and the 6 members of the Pelham Memorial High School Forensic Team came to the front of the room. Mrs. Clark introduced the students and presented each of them with a certificate. A sample of a student oral declamation was performed for the Board and the audience.
Mr. Brice noted that one of the Board’s favorite things to do is to honor our students on a job well done. He thanked the students for coming to tonight’s meeting.
7.2 Construction Update
Mr. Eicher introduced Mr. Frank Craine of Peter Gisolfi Associates, Mr. Mike Lynch and Mr. Bob Firneis of Savin.
Mr. Craine gave an update on the middle school and the district-wide roofing projects. Mr. Lynch of Kease and Lynch Architecture and Engineering reported on the masonry facade program. It was noted that Millcon did a wonderful job on the investigative probes to the facade. The Board asked questions which were discussed and responded to by all of the guest speakers.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none, Mr. Brice moved forward on the agenda.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
With the consent of the Board, Mr. Brice moved to item 9.2 in order to address all motions that deal with construction.
9.2 Motion to Award Contract No. 1 - General Contractor
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Dr. Lauro noted that Central Office might close during the asbestos abatement project and take vacation during that two week period.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Award Contract No. 2 - Mechanical Contractor
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mr. Brice.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Award Contract No. 3 - Plumbing and Fire Protection
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mr. Brice.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.10 Motion to Award Contract No. 4 - Electrical
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.1 Motion to Award the Contract for Bid #08-38 Wet System Standpipe Repair/Service for the 2008-2009 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5 Motion to Settle Certiorari Case
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.6 Resolution to Approve the Pelham School District’s Plan of Action Regarding the 2007-2008 Audit Recommendation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Dr. Arden explained the formality of the Audit Committee’s submission of an action plan to the state.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.7 Motion to Accept a Donation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.8 Motion to Set the Student Regular Tuition Rate for the 2009-2010 School Year for Out-Of-District Residents
Motion to Approve the following as amended: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Resolved
, that the student regular tuition rate for the 2009-2010 school year for out-of-district residents be set at $14,500.
Vote to Approve the following as amended: (Approved)
9.9 Motion to Retain Food Service Consultants, The Rochelle Group, Ltd.
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 Schedule A - Certificated Staff.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Brice, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
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 Mr. Brice, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
With the Board’s consent, Mr. Brice moved to Item 7.3 on the agenda.
7.3 New York State Mandated Budget Hearing
Mr. Rubbo stated for the record:
* 3.2% = the budget to budget increase
* 2.87% = tax levy change increase from the fiscal year 08-09 budget to the 09-10 budget
* $59.987.360 is the proposed budget for the 09-10 school year
* May 19, 2009 is the date of the budget vote which will be held from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the PMHS Main Gym
Mr. Brice stated that the hearing is now closed.
11. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Lauro reminded everyone, again, that the Budget vote would be held on May 19th and that the Board would next meet on Monday, May 18th.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:32 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:32 p.m. (Approved)
May 05, 2009 Special Board of Education Meeting
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Roll Call: 11 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at 7:35 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 financial, credit and/or employment history of a particular person and/or corporation as well as to discuss the record of a particular student.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mr. Eicher and unanimously carried to recess at 8:05 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 Ms. Conforti.
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 8:14 p.m. and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Eicher reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 14 community members and staff were in attendance.
Mr. Brice noted that every year at this time, the state requires us to have a public budget hearing and we will do that tonight. It is also a good time to update the Board on certain design aspects of the bond, so the architect will give us that information. More importantly, the Board will recognize the student members of the high school forensics team.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of April 2, 2009
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORT
7.1 Recognition of Student Forensics Team
Mrs. Clark (PMHS Principal), Mr. Beck (forensic team faculty advisor) and the 6 members of the Pelham Memorial High School Forensic Team came to the front of the room. Mrs. Clark introduced the students and presented each of them with a certificate. A sample of a student oral declamation was performed for the Board and the audience.
Mr. Brice noted that one of the Board’s favorite things to do is to honor our students on a job well done. He thanked the students for coming to tonight’s meeting.
7.2 Construction Update
Mr. Eicher introduced Mr. Frank Craine of Peter Gisolfi Associates, Mr. Mike Lynch and Mr. Bob Firneis of Savin.
Mr. Craine gave an update on the middle school and the district-wide roofing projects. Mr. Lynch of Kease and Lynch Architecture and Engineering reported on the masonry facade program. It was noted that Millcon did a wonderful job on the investigative probes to the facade. The Board asked questions which were discussed and responded to by all of the guest speakers.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none, Mr. Brice moved forward on the agenda.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
With the consent of the Board, Mr. Brice moved to item 9.2 in order to address all motions that deal with construction.
9.2 Motion to Award Contract No. 1 - General Contractor
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Dr. Lauro noted that Central Office might close during the asbestos abatement project and take vacation during that two week period.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Award Contract No. 2 - Mechanical Contractor
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mr. Brice.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Award Contract No. 3 - Plumbing and Fire Protection
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mr. Brice.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.10 Motion to Award Contract No. 4 - Electrical
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.1 Motion to Award the Contract for Bid #08-38 Wet System Standpipe Repair/Service for the 2008-2009 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5 Motion to Settle Certiorari Case
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.6 Resolution to Approve the Pelham School District’s Plan of Action Regarding the 2007-2008 Audit Recommendation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Dr. Arden explained the formality of the Audit Committee’s submission of an action plan to the state.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.7 Motion to Accept a Donation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.8 Motion to Set the Student Regular Tuition Rate for the 2009-2010 School Year for Out-Of-District Residents
Motion to Approve the following as amended: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Resolved
, that the student regular tuition rate for the 2009-2010 school year for out-of-district residents be set at $14,500.
Vote to Approve the following as amended: (Approved)
9.9 Motion to Retain Food Service Consultants, The Rochelle Group, Ltd.
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 Schedule A - Certificated Staff.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Brice, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
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 Mr. Brice, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
With the Board’s consent, Mr. Brice moved to Item 7.3 on the agenda.
7.3 New York State Mandated Budget Hearing
Mr. Rubbo stated for the record:
* 3.2% = the budget to budget increase
* 2.87% = tax levy change increase from the fiscal year 08-09 budget to the 09-10 budget
* $59.987.360 is the proposed budget for the 09-10 school year
* May 19, 2009 is the date of the budget vote which will be held from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the PMHS Main Gym
Mr. Brice stated that the hearing is now closed.
11. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Lauro reminded everyone, again, that the Budget vote would be held on May 19th and that the Board would next meet on Monday, May 18th.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:32 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Ms. Conforti.
Vote to approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:32 p.m. (Approved)
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