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Roll Call: 10 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
Dr. Arden called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Conference Room at 28 Franklin Place, Pelham, NY 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE
MOTION was made by Dr. Arden, seconded by mr. Cavanagh and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the financial, credit and/or employment hisatory of a particular person or corporation and the discussion of the record of a particulat student.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to recess at 8:02 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 Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:00 P.M.
5.1 Pledge of Allegiance
Dr. Arden called the reconvened meeting to order at approximately 8:02 p.m. and welcomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Cavanagh reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 37 staff and community members were in attendance.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Recognition of Tri M Music Honor Society Students
Dr. Lauro introduced Dr. Zanky and the students from the orchestra who played a selection for the Board. He noted that the high school concert is scheduled for December 21. Ms. Tibbetts introduced the chorus who then performed for the Board. The Board thanked the students for coming to tonight’s meeting.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 22, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
At approximately, 8: 34 p.m., Mr. Eicher joined the meeting.
7.2 Standards Based Report Card
Dr. Lauro thanked the faculty and students who were attending this evening to join the discussion of the standards-based report card. He introduced Dr. Richard Limato, Director of Elementary Education, who began the presentation.
8:34 Mr. Eicher arrived.
Teachers and students spoke to and demonstrated a writing assigment and the use of rubrics. The Board participated in an assessment of student work. There was also discussion on what is the value added to instruction, the importance of grade-level meetings and benchmarks, and how all of these have affected the students. Dr. Carner spoke about student self esteem in relation to the SBRC.
Dr. Limato summarized and thanked the Board for the opportunity to present this report to them. Mr. Eicher opened the floor to questions from the Board and then called for parent comments. He thanked everyone who came and contributed to the evening's presentation.
At approximately 10:18 p.m., the Board paused for a short break. The meeting convened at approximately 10:25 p.m.
7.3 Board Committee Reports
Policy Committee
Mr. Cavanagh reported that the Policy Committee has met two more times and, most recently, has gone through the 5000 series policies. Tonight would be considered the first reading of this series. Mr. Howard gave the highlights of each policy area.
Mr. Eicher announced that there were Finance Committee and Construction Committee meetings scheduled this week.
At approximately 9:49 p.m., Mr. Hearle left the meeting.
Dr. Lauro summarized a memo that he put together that addresses several questions that had surfaced about the community service component/graduation requirement. He suggested that the public be invited to come to another meeting for further discussion on this subject. Mr. Cavanagh remarked that another meeting/discussion would be helpful. He also suggested that a summary sheet of what other districts are doing would help the Board in their deliberation of this topic.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none, Mr. Eicher moved forward on the agenda.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Dispose of Jordon Freezer in Pelham Memorial High School Cafeteria
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra-Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business to announce.
Mr. Eicher reminded that many concerts are coming up. He said that it was good to see Dr. Wilson at the honor society induction. Happy Hannukah to everyone who celebrates.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:41 p.m. Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:41 p.m. (Approved)
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Roll Call: 10 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
Dr. Arden called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Conference Room at 28 Franklin Place, Pelham, NY 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE
MOTION was made by Dr. Arden, seconded by mr. Cavanagh and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the financial, credit and/or employment hisatory of a particular person or corporation and the discussion of the record of a particulat student.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to recess at 8:02 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 Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:00 P.M.
5.1 Pledge of Allegiance
Dr. Arden called the reconvened meeting to order at approximately 8:02 p.m. and welcomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Cavanagh reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 37 staff and community members were in attendance.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Recognition of Tri M Music Honor Society Students
Dr. Lauro introduced Dr. Zanky and the students from the orchestra who played a selection for the Board. He noted that the high school concert is scheduled for December 21. Ms. Tibbetts introduced the chorus who then performed for the Board. The Board thanked the students for coming to tonight’s meeting.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of November 22, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
At approximately, 8: 34 p.m., Mr. Eicher joined the meeting.
7.2 Standards Based Report Card
Dr. Lauro thanked the faculty and students who were attending this evening to join the discussion of the standards-based report card. He introduced Dr. Richard Limato, Director of Elementary Education, who began the presentation.
8:34 Mr. Eicher arrived.
Teachers and students spoke to and demonstrated a writing assigment and the use of rubrics. The Board participated in an assessment of student work. There was also discussion on what is the value added to instruction, the importance of grade-level meetings and benchmarks, and how all of these have affected the students. Dr. Carner spoke about student self esteem in relation to the SBRC.
Dr. Limato summarized and thanked the Board for the opportunity to present this report to them. Mr. Eicher opened the floor to questions from the Board and then called for parent comments. He thanked everyone who came and contributed to the evening's presentation.
At approximately 10:18 p.m., the Board paused for a short break. The meeting convened at approximately 10:25 p.m.
7.3 Board Committee Reports
Policy Committee
Mr. Cavanagh reported that the Policy Committee has met two more times and, most recently, has gone through the 5000 series policies. Tonight would be considered the first reading of this series. Mr. Howard gave the highlights of each policy area.
Mr. Eicher announced that there were Finance Committee and Construction Committee meetings scheduled this week.
At approximately 9:49 p.m., Mr. Hearle left the meeting.
Dr. Lauro summarized a memo that he put together that addresses several questions that had surfaced about the community service component/graduation requirement. He suggested that the public be invited to come to another meeting for further discussion on this subject. Mr. Cavanagh remarked that another meeting/discussion would be helpful. He also suggested that a summary sheet of what other districts are doing would help the Board in their deliberation of this topic.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none, Mr. Eicher moved forward on the agenda.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Dispose of Jordon Freezer in Pelham Memorial High School Cafeteria
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra-Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business to announce.
Mr. Eicher reminded that many concerts are coming up. He said that it was good to see Dr. Wilson at the honor society induction. Happy Hannukah to everyone who celebrates.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:41 p.m. Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:41 p.m. (Approved)
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