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Roll call (10 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
President Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Conference Room at 28 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE
MOTION was made by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the financial, credit or employment history of a particular person and/or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to recess at 7:50 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 in the Pelham Middle School Library. Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
Vote to reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:00 P.M.
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at approximately 8:00 p.m. and welcomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 47 staff and community members attended.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 14, 2011
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Student Recognition
The Board recognized Mrs. Maria Abeshouse and the Hutchinson School third graders who demonstrated swing music and improvisation with their recorders. Mrs. Abeshouse expressed her great appreciation for being able to work with the children. In turn, Mr. Eicher and the Board thanked the parents for allowing their children to attend tonight’s meting.
With the consent of the Board, Mr. Eicher moved to Item 10.1 on the agenda.
10.1 Motion to Approve Tenure Recommendation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Dr. Lauro extended his congratulations to Ms. Mitsopoulous. He invited her and her family to join the Board’s celebration of newly tenured staff in June. Mrs. Tarazi also said a few words.
7.2 Board Committee Reports
Hearning none, Mr. Eicher moved to the next agenda item.
7.3 Continuation of Budget Workshop Discussion
Dr. Lauro noted that this evening’s meeting marked the end of the budget preparation cycle. He reflected on how the Board and administration got to this point and went on to thank the Board for their due diligence.
The Board then continued their discussion on the proposed 2011-2012 school year budget.
Mr. Eicher asked if there was any public comment. Hearning none, he called the motion for Item 9.1.
9.1 Motion to Adopt the Proposed 2011-2012 School Year Budget
Motion to Approve the followng: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the followng: (Approved)
In summary, each Board Member took a moment to say a few words about the budget. They thanked the administration and the community for all of their input, noting that some tough decisions were postponed for now but may not be so in the coming year. They also said that they appreciated the forethought of previous boards and the considerations from the employee unions and that partly because of them, this Board has been able to preserve program and continue to offer a high quality education to our students.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Eicher called for public comment. Hearing none, the Board moved forward on the agenda.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.2 Motion to Approve School Busing Contract Between Pelham Union Free School District and Royal Coach Lines, Inc. for Transportation To/From The Center for Discovery
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Accept the Pelham Preservation Society's Donation of Services in Ongoing Efforts to Restore the Pelham Memorial High School Lobby Areas
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Enter into a Five-Year Contract with Southern Westchester BOCES to Furnish Certain Computer Services Contingent Upon Voter Approval of the 2011-2012 Budget
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.2 Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.3 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistant
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Eicher reminded everyone about the May 4th candidates' forum 7:30 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Library.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:03 p.m. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:03 p.m. (Approved)
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Roll call (10 Present, 1 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
President Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Conference Room at 28 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE
MOTION was made by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss the financial, credit or employment history of a particular person and/or corporation.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to recess at 7:50 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 in the Pelham Middle School Library. Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
Vote to reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:00 P.M.
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at approximately 8:00 p.m. and welcomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 47 staff and community members attended.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 14, 2011
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Student Recognition
The Board recognized Mrs. Maria Abeshouse and the Hutchinson School third graders who demonstrated swing music and improvisation with their recorders. Mrs. Abeshouse expressed her great appreciation for being able to work with the children. In turn, Mr. Eicher and the Board thanked the parents for allowing their children to attend tonight’s meting.
With the consent of the Board, Mr. Eicher moved to Item 10.1 on the agenda.
10.1 Motion to Approve Tenure Recommendation
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Dr. Lauro extended his congratulations to Ms. Mitsopoulous. He invited her and her family to join the Board’s celebration of newly tenured staff in June. Mrs. Tarazi also said a few words.
7.2 Board Committee Reports
Hearning none, Mr. Eicher moved to the next agenda item.
7.3 Continuation of Budget Workshop Discussion
Dr. Lauro noted that this evening’s meeting marked the end of the budget preparation cycle. He reflected on how the Board and administration got to this point and went on to thank the Board for their due diligence.
The Board then continued their discussion on the proposed 2011-2012 school year budget.
Mr. Eicher asked if there was any public comment. Hearning none, he called the motion for Item 9.1.
9.1 Motion to Adopt the Proposed 2011-2012 School Year Budget
Motion to Approve the followng: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the followng: (Approved)
In summary, each Board Member took a moment to say a few words about the budget. They thanked the administration and the community for all of their input, noting that some tough decisions were postponed for now but may not be so in the coming year. They also said that they appreciated the forethought of previous boards and the considerations from the employee unions and that partly because of them, this Board has been able to preserve program and continue to offer a high quality education to our students.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Eicher called for public comment. Hearing none, the Board moved forward on the agenda.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.2 Motion to Approve School Busing Contract Between Pelham Union Free School District and Royal Coach Lines, Inc. for Transportation To/From The Center for Discovery
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Accept the Pelham Preservation Society's Donation of Services in Ongoing Efforts to Restore the Pelham Memorial High School Lobby Areas
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Enter into a Five-Year Contract with Southern Westchester BOCES to Furnish Certain Computer Services Contingent Upon Voter Approval of the 2011-2012 Budget
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.2 Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.3 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistant
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Eicher reminded everyone about the May 4th candidates' forum 7:30 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Library.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:03 p.m. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:03 p.m. (Approved)
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