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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M. - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCE ROOM
2. ANTICIPATED MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
3. ANTICIPATED MOTION TO RECESS
4. ANTICIPATED MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING (BY DISTRICT CLERK) - PMS LIBRARY AT 8:00 P.M.
4.1. Pledge of Allegiance
4.2. Reiteration of Executive Session Motions
4.3. Opening Remarks
5. OATHS OF OFFICE
6. ELECTION OF TEMPORARY CHAIRPERSON
7. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT OF BOARD OF EDUCATION
8. PRESIDENT ASSUMES CHAIR
8.1. Election of Vice President
9. BOARD ACTION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.1. District Clerk and District Treasurer
9.1.1. RESOLVED, that Stephanie A. Pollock be reappointed District Clerk.
9.1.2. RESOLVED, that Joanne Salamon be appointed Deputy District Clerk to serve only in the absence or disability of the District Clerk
9.1.3. RESOLVED, that Richard Crompton be reappointed District Treasurer and that he be authorized to sign checks on behalf of the District.
9.1.4. RESOLVED, that Rosemary Matthews be appointed Deputy District Treasurer to serve only in the absence or disability of the District Treasurer.
9.2. School Attorney, Auditor, Physician and Public Information Officer
9.2.1. RESOLVED, that the firm of Keane and Beane, PC serve as Counsel for the District at a yearly retainer of $32,000. Hourly services for non-retainer work will be $210. Negotiation services utilizing senior partners will be $240 per hour; other attorneys will be $210 per hour.
9.2.2. RESOLVED that the firm of Coughlin, Foundotos, Cullen and Danowski, LLP be appointed as Internal Auditor.
9.2.3. RESOLVED, that Dr. Alain A. LeGuillou be reappointed as School Physician at the yearly rate of $23,260.
9.2.4. RESOLVED, that Angela Iadavaia Cox be reappointed as Public Information Officer.
9.3. Designations and Authorizations
9.3.1. RESOLVED, that the District Treasurer be bonded for $1,500,000.
9.3.2. RESOLVED, that the Surety Bonds* for the following be established: Assistant Superintendent for Business $1,500,000 Account Clerk 100,000 Payroll Clerk 1,000,000 Claims Auditor 1,000,000 Bookkeeper 100,000 Junior Accountant 100,000 District Clerk 50,000
9.3.3. RESOLVED, that Assistant Superintendent for Business be reappointed as Purchasing Agent.
9.3.4. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools be appointed Deputy Purchasing Agent.
9.3.5. RESOLVED, that the mileage reimbursement rate for employees will be $0.55.
9.3.6. RESOLVED, that the District's funds be deposited with:
J. P. Morgan Chase Bank of America CLASS TD Bank Capital One Bank
9.3.7. RESOLVED, that The Journal News and The Pelham Weekly be designated as the official newspapers for the District.
9.3.8. RESOLVED, that Robert Celente be reappointed Claims Auditor at a rate of $100.00 per hour.
9.3.9. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to establish a Petty Cash Fund in accordance with Section 170.2(b) of the Commissioner's Regulations. Specifically, $1,000 to be apportioned to Central Administration and that the Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Instruction and Personnel be appointed custodian of the fund.
9.3.10. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to request renewals of Federal, State and other grants, and new Federal, State and other grants with Board notification.
9.3.11. RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Instruction and Personnel be authorized to make final determinations regarding student residency status as part of the registration process.
9.3.12. RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Business be appointed Records Retention and Disposition Officer.
9.3.13. RESOLVED that the Assistant Superintendent for Business be appointed Records Management Officer.
9.3.14. RESOLVED, that the District Clerk be reappointed as Records Access Officer (Freedom of Information Officer).
9.3.15. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools be designated as Records Appeal Officer.
9.3.16. RESOLVED, that the Director of Facilities be designated Emergency Coordinator and that the Assistant Superintendent for Business be designated Alternate Emergency Coordinator.
9.3.17. RESOLVED, that the Director of Facilities be reappointed as District AHERA/SASA designee.
9.3.18. RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services and the Director of Guidance Services be appointed Title VII/Title IX Coordinators.
9.3.19. RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Instruction and Personnel be appointed Title VI (Civil Rights) Compliance Officer.
9.3.20. RESOLVED, that the Director of Guidance Services, be appointed Homeless Liaison pursuant to the No Child Left Behind Act.
9.3.21. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to approve or disapprove staff vacation days, personal days, professional and visitation days, conferences, and travel as indicated in contractual agreements, Board of Education policy, and as provided for in the budget.
9.3.22. RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 170.2(1) of the Commissioner's Regulations, the Board of Education of Pelham Union Free School District authorizes the Superintendent to transfer funds between budget categories provided the aggregate of transfers in the affected category to date, including the proposed transfer, does not exceed $25,000. A proposed individual transfer of funds between budget categories in excess of $25,000 or a proposed transfer which when added to previously approved transfers, if any, in such budget category, results in an aggregate of transfer in excess of $25,000 shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Education.
9.3.23. RESOLVED that the District Treasurer be authorized to make payment of wages to all personnel in the school district in accordance with Board approved and/or contracted amounts to make necessary deductions as prescribed by Law and/or agreement and that the Assistant Superintendent for Business be authorized to review all payments of wages.
9.3.24. RESOLVED, that the President of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to sign contracts for health services for Pelham students attending non-public schools in neighboring districts.
9.3.25. RESOLVED, that all existing policies, rules, bylaws and directives in force during the 2008-2009 school year are continued in full force and effect during the 2009-2010 school year or until amended, changed or deleted.
9.3.26. RESOLVED that the President, or in his/her absence, the Vice President, be authorized to sign all necessary papers or reports.
9.3.27. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent or his designee be appointed Student Disciplinary Hearing Officer.
9.3.28. RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Business be reappointed as Trustee for the State Wide Schools Health Insurance Consortium effective July 1, 2009.
9.3.29. RESOLVED, that Miriam Lovett be reappointed as Transportation Coordinator.
9.3.30. RESOLVED, that monthly cell phone reimbursements of $39.99 shall be allowed to district personnel during the 2009-2010 school year, as listed:
9.3.31. RESOLVED, to approve Supplemental Defense and Indemnification Resolution
9.3.32. RESOLVED, future Board Meeting dates are set as follows: Wednesday, September 2, 2009 Special Meeting (All-Day Planning)
9.3.33. RESOLVED, Salary of Payments for 2009-2010 school year in accordance with District Agreements with Employee Groups.
9.3.34. RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorize the following rates for per diem substitute employees:
9.3.35. RESOLVED that the student regular tuition rate for the 2009-2010 school year for out-of-district residents be set at $14,500 and $48,346 for out-of-district Special Education residents or as indicated by Board of Education policy or contract.
9.3.36. RESOLVED that the Assistant Superintendent for Business be the designee for determining decisions regarding retroactive retirement system memberships.
9.3.37. RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Business be appointed the Section 125 (Cafeteria Benefits) Plan Administrator in a Non-Fiduciary Capacity
9.4. RESOLVED, to approve the following financial designations for the 2009-2010 school year:
9.5. RESOLVED, to approve the following check signature authorizations for the 2009-2010 school year:
10. MOTION TO APPROVE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION (CSE) MEMBERS AND COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION (CPSE) MEMBERS
10.1. Appointment of Committee on Special Education
10.2. Appointment of Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)
10.3. Impartial Hearing Officer Identification
10.4. Appointment of a Surrogate Parent
10.5. Motion to Approve Instructional Support Team Chairpeople for the 2009-2010 School Year
10.6. Referrals to The Committee on Special Education
10.7. Motion to Appoint Section 504/Title II ADA Coordinator
10.8. Motion to Approve Appointment Section 504 Committee
11. MOTION TO ADJOURN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1. Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of May 5, 2009
3.2. Motion to Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 18, 2009
4. FINANCIAL MOTIONS
4.1. Motion to Accept Financial Report for the Period Ending May 31, 2009
4.2. Motion to Accept Payment of Obligation
4.3. Motion to Approve Free and Reduced Price Meals
4.4. Motion to Approve the Amount to Be Raised By Taxes for the 2009-2010 School Year
4.5. Motion to Accept the Risk Assessment Update Report and the Agreed-Upon-Procedures
4.6. Motion to Accept the Risk Assessment Update Report and the Agreed-Upon-Procedures for Payroll
4.7. Motion to Increase the General Fund Expenditure Budget
4.8. Motion to Approve Agreement for Graphic Design Services
4.9. Motion to Approve a Contract with CSU, Chico Research Foundation
4.10. Motion to Approve the Extension of an Agreement with Maxim Health Care Services, Inc. d/b/a Maxim Staffing Solutions
4.11. Motion to Approve Contract for Special Counsel Services in Tax Certiorari Matters to Keane & Beane, PC
4.12. Motion to Accept Donations
4.13. Motion to approve Nurse for the ACE Learning Program at Prospect Elementary School Summer Session
4.14. Motion to Appoint Teresa Belmont to Provide Physical Therapy Services for the 2009-2010 School Year
4.15. Motion to Appoint Listening Partners, Inc., to Provide Speech and language Services
4.16. Motion to Appoint Paola Sciortino to Provide Occupational Therapy Services for the 2009-2010 School Year
4.17. Approval of Contract for Wilson Language Training
4.18. Motion to Award Contract Siwanoy Site Drainage
4.19. Motion to Enter an Agreement with the Omni Group
4.20. Motion to Approve Contract with Keane & Beane, P. C. to Provide Legal Services
4.21. Motion to Approve a Contract with Computer Systems Integrators, Inc. for the 2009-2010 School Year
5. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
5.1. Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
5.2. Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
5.3. Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
5.4. Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education (Confidential)
6. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. ADJOURN
Jul 15, 2009 Special Board of Education Meeting
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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M. - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCE ROOM
2. ANTICIPATED MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
3. ANTICIPATED MOTION TO RECESS
4. ANTICIPATED MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING (BY DISTRICT CLERK) - PMS LIBRARY AT 8:00 P.M.
4.1. Pledge of Allegiance
4.2. Reiteration of Executive Session Motions
4.3. Opening Remarks
5. OATHS OF OFFICE
6. ELECTION OF TEMPORARY CHAIRPERSON
7. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT OF BOARD OF EDUCATION
8. PRESIDENT ASSUMES CHAIR
8.1. Election of Vice President
9. BOARD ACTION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
9.1. District Clerk and District Treasurer
9.1.1. RESOLVED, that Stephanie A. Pollock be reappointed District Clerk.
9.1.2. RESOLVED, that Joanne Salamon be appointed Deputy District Clerk to serve only in the absence or disability of the District Clerk
9.1.3. RESOLVED, that Richard Crompton be reappointed District Treasurer and that he be authorized to sign checks on behalf of the District.
9.1.4. RESOLVED, that Rosemary Matthews be appointed Deputy District Treasurer to serve only in the absence or disability of the District Treasurer.
9.2. School Attorney, Auditor, Physician and Public Information Officer
9.2.1. RESOLVED, that the firm of Keane and Beane, PC serve as Counsel for the District at a yearly retainer of $32,000. Hourly services for non-retainer work will be $210. Negotiation services utilizing senior partners will be $240 per hour; other attorneys will be $210 per hour.
9.2.2. RESOLVED that the firm of Coughlin, Foundotos, Cullen and Danowski, LLP be appointed as Internal Auditor.
9.2.3. RESOLVED, that Dr. Alain A. LeGuillou be reappointed as School Physician at the yearly rate of $23,260.
9.2.4. RESOLVED, that Angela Iadavaia Cox be reappointed as Public Information Officer.
9.3. Designations and Authorizations
9.3.1. RESOLVED, that the District Treasurer be bonded for $1,500,000.
9.3.2. RESOLVED, that the Surety Bonds* for the following be established: Assistant Superintendent for Business $1,500,000 Account Clerk 100,000 Payroll Clerk 1,000,000 Claims Auditor 1,000,000 Bookkeeper 100,000 Junior Accountant 100,000 District Clerk 50,000
9.3.3. RESOLVED, that Assistant Superintendent for Business be reappointed as Purchasing Agent.
9.3.4. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools be appointed Deputy Purchasing Agent.
9.3.5. RESOLVED, that the mileage reimbursement rate for employees will be $0.55.
9.3.6. RESOLVED, that the District's funds be deposited with:
J. P. Morgan Chase Bank of America CLASS TD Bank Capital One Bank
9.3.7. RESOLVED, that The Journal News and The Pelham Weekly be designated as the official newspapers for the District.
9.3.8. RESOLVED, that Robert Celente be reappointed Claims Auditor at a rate of $100.00 per hour.
9.3.9. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to establish a Petty Cash Fund in accordance with Section 170.2(b) of the Commissioner's Regulations. Specifically, $1,000 to be apportioned to Central Administration and that the Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Instruction and Personnel be appointed custodian of the fund.
9.3.10. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to request renewals of Federal, State and other grants, and new Federal, State and other grants with Board notification.
9.3.11. RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Instruction and Personnel be authorized to make final determinations regarding student residency status as part of the registration process.
9.3.12. RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Business be appointed Records Retention and Disposition Officer.
9.3.13. RESOLVED that the Assistant Superintendent for Business be appointed Records Management Officer.
9.3.14. RESOLVED, that the District Clerk be reappointed as Records Access Officer (Freedom of Information Officer).
9.3.15. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools be designated as Records Appeal Officer.
9.3.16. RESOLVED, that the Director of Facilities be designated Emergency Coordinator and that the Assistant Superintendent for Business be designated Alternate Emergency Coordinator.
9.3.17. RESOLVED, that the Director of Facilities be reappointed as District AHERA/SASA designee.
9.3.18. RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services and the Director of Guidance Services be appointed Title VII/Title IX Coordinators.
9.3.19. RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum Instruction and Personnel be appointed Title VI (Civil Rights) Compliance Officer.
9.3.20. RESOLVED, that the Director of Guidance Services, be appointed Homeless Liaison pursuant to the No Child Left Behind Act.
9.3.21. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to approve or disapprove staff vacation days, personal days, professional and visitation days, conferences, and travel as indicated in contractual agreements, Board of Education policy, and as provided for in the budget.
9.3.22. RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 170.2(1) of the Commissioner's Regulations, the Board of Education of Pelham Union Free School District authorizes the Superintendent to transfer funds between budget categories provided the aggregate of transfers in the affected category to date, including the proposed transfer, does not exceed $25,000. A proposed individual transfer of funds between budget categories in excess of $25,000 or a proposed transfer which when added to previously approved transfers, if any, in such budget category, results in an aggregate of transfer in excess of $25,000 shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Education.
9.3.23. RESOLVED that the District Treasurer be authorized to make payment of wages to all personnel in the school district in accordance with Board approved and/or contracted amounts to make necessary deductions as prescribed by Law and/or agreement and that the Assistant Superintendent for Business be authorized to review all payments of wages.
9.3.24. RESOLVED, that the President of the Board of Education or the Superintendent of Schools be authorized to sign contracts for health services for Pelham students attending non-public schools in neighboring districts.
9.3.25. RESOLVED, that all existing policies, rules, bylaws and directives in force during the 2008-2009 school year are continued in full force and effect during the 2009-2010 school year or until amended, changed or deleted.
9.3.26. RESOLVED that the President, or in his/her absence, the Vice President, be authorized to sign all necessary papers or reports.
9.3.27. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent or his designee be appointed Student Disciplinary Hearing Officer.
9.3.28. RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Business be reappointed as Trustee for the State Wide Schools Health Insurance Consortium effective July 1, 2009.
9.3.29. RESOLVED, that Miriam Lovett be reappointed as Transportation Coordinator.
9.3.30. RESOLVED, that monthly cell phone reimbursements of $39.99 shall be allowed to district personnel during the 2009-2010 school year, as listed:
9.3.31. RESOLVED, to approve Supplemental Defense and Indemnification Resolution
9.3.32. RESOLVED, future Board Meeting dates are set as follows: Wednesday, September 2, 2009 Special Meeting (All-Day Planning)
9.3.33. RESOLVED, Salary of Payments for 2009-2010 school year in accordance with District Agreements with Employee Groups.
9.3.34. RESOLVED, that the Board of Education authorize the following rates for per diem substitute employees:
9.3.35. RESOLVED that the student regular tuition rate for the 2009-2010 school year for out-of-district residents be set at $14,500 and $48,346 for out-of-district Special Education residents or as indicated by Board of Education policy or contract.
9.3.36. RESOLVED that the Assistant Superintendent for Business be the designee for determining decisions regarding retroactive retirement system memberships.
9.3.37. RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent for Business be appointed the Section 125 (Cafeteria Benefits) Plan Administrator in a Non-Fiduciary Capacity
9.4. RESOLVED, to approve the following financial designations for the 2009-2010 school year:
9.5. RESOLVED, to approve the following check signature authorizations for the 2009-2010 school year:
10. MOTION TO APPROVE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION (CSE) MEMBERS AND COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION (CPSE) MEMBERS
10.1. Appointment of Committee on Special Education
10.2. Appointment of Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)
10.3. Impartial Hearing Officer Identification
10.4. Appointment of a Surrogate Parent
10.5. Motion to Approve Instructional Support Team Chairpeople for the 2009-2010 School Year
10.6. Referrals to The Committee on Special Education
10.7. Motion to Appoint Section 504/Title II ADA Coordinator
10.8. Motion to Approve Appointment Section 504 Committee
11. MOTION TO ADJOURN ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1. Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of May 5, 2009
3.2. Motion to Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 18, 2009
4. FINANCIAL MOTIONS
4.1. Motion to Accept Financial Report for the Period Ending May 31, 2009
4.2. Motion to Accept Payment of Obligation
4.3. Motion to Approve Free and Reduced Price Meals
4.4. Motion to Approve the Amount to Be Raised By Taxes for the 2009-2010 School Year
4.5. Motion to Accept the Risk Assessment Update Report and the Agreed-Upon-Procedures
4.6. Motion to Accept the Risk Assessment Update Report and the Agreed-Upon-Procedures for Payroll
4.7. Motion to Increase the General Fund Expenditure Budget
4.8. Motion to Approve Agreement for Graphic Design Services
4.9. Motion to Approve a Contract with CSU, Chico Research Foundation
4.10. Motion to Approve the Extension of an Agreement with Maxim Health Care Services, Inc. d/b/a Maxim Staffing Solutions
4.11. Motion to Approve Contract for Special Counsel Services in Tax Certiorari Matters to Keane & Beane, PC
4.12. Motion to Accept Donations
4.13. Motion to approve Nurse for the ACE Learning Program at Prospect Elementary School Summer Session
4.14. Motion to Appoint Teresa Belmont to Provide Physical Therapy Services for the 2009-2010 School Year
4.15. Motion to Appoint Listening Partners, Inc., to Provide Speech and language Services
4.16. Motion to Appoint Paola Sciortino to Provide Occupational Therapy Services for the 2009-2010 School Year
4.17. Approval of Contract for Wilson Language Training
4.18. Motion to Award Contract Siwanoy Site Drainage
4.19. Motion to Enter an Agreement with the Omni Group
4.20. Motion to Approve Contract with Keane & Beane, P. C. to Provide Legal Services
4.21. Motion to Approve a Contract with Computer Systems Integrators, Inc. for the 2009-2010 School Year
5. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
5.1. Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
5.2. Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
5.3. Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
5.4. Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education (Confidential)
6. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. ADJOURN
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