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Roll Call: 10 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
ABSENT: Mr. Hearle, Board Member
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
President Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:33 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 Mr. Cavanagh 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. Cavanagh, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan, and unanimously carried to recess at 7:58 p.m. at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN THE PMS LIBRARY
Motion to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve 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 8:07 p.m. and welcomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 37 staff and community members attended.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 21, 2011
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Student Recognition
Mr. Brinkman, elementary music teacher, talked about how the children choose an instrument - based on dexterity, balance and grade level. Lessons are given through a pull-out program during the day in each elementary building. They also have an early am rehearsal once a week during which they learn how to play as a group. This prepares the students for when they move on to Mr. Whitford in the secondary school program. The presentation ended with the students playing a selection from their spring concert.
Mr. Whitford explained all of the levels of band in the schools and shared how this program influenced him as an elementary student at Prospect Hill in the 1950’s. The students performed
Pachelbel’s Canon
and also
Encounter
. Mr. Eicher and the Board thanked the students and teachers for coming tonight.
At approximately 8:42 p.m. the Board took a short break.
7.2 Board Committee Reports
Several Board committees reported on their recent meetings. The Student Life Committee is looking at the cocurricular contract in addition to middle and high school schedule changes. The Construction Committee will meet in the next few weeks. The Program Committee will present a report on guidance at the Board’s June 20th meeting. The Policy Committee is continuing to work on updating the policy book.
7.3 Motion to Approve the 2011-2012 Estimated Administrative Budget for the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7.4 Resolution to Cast Ballot for Election to Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Eicher recognized Mrs. Marianne Gilland who asked if there will be questions from the floor during the upcoming community forum? Dr. Lauro said there will be a set list of questions, in fairness to the candidates. He also noted that the forum would be taped.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Tax Certiorari Settlement Associated with South Glo Properties, Inc.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Resolution to Approve 2010-2011 Budget Transfers
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Dispose of Technology and Facilities Equipment in Disrepair or Obsolete
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motions Pertaining to the Annual School District Budget Vote and Member Election
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Eicher reminded everyone about the upcoming community forum. He noted that he believed the proposed Pelham budget compares favorably with our neighboring districts. Mr. Eicher also reminded everyone that the state-mandated budget hearing would be held on May 3rd.
12. ADJOURN
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Dr. Arden, and unanimously carried to approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 8:59 p.m.
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Roll Call: 10 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
ABSENT: Mr. Hearle, Board Member
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
President Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:33 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 Mr. Cavanagh 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. Cavanagh, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan, and unanimously carried to recess at 7:58 p.m. at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN THE PMS LIBRARY
Motion to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve 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 8:07 p.m. and welcomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 37 staff and community members attended.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 21, 2011
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Student Recognition
Mr. Brinkman, elementary music teacher, talked about how the children choose an instrument - based on dexterity, balance and grade level. Lessons are given through a pull-out program during the day in each elementary building. They also have an early am rehearsal once a week during which they learn how to play as a group. This prepares the students for when they move on to Mr. Whitford in the secondary school program. The presentation ended with the students playing a selection from their spring concert.
Mr. Whitford explained all of the levels of band in the schools and shared how this program influenced him as an elementary student at Prospect Hill in the 1950’s. The students performed
Pachelbel’s Canon
and also
Encounter
. Mr. Eicher and the Board thanked the students and teachers for coming tonight.
At approximately 8:42 p.m. the Board took a short break.
7.2 Board Committee Reports
Several Board committees reported on their recent meetings. The Student Life Committee is looking at the cocurricular contract in addition to middle and high school schedule changes. The Construction Committee will meet in the next few weeks. The Program Committee will present a report on guidance at the Board’s June 20th meeting. The Policy Committee is continuing to work on updating the policy book.
7.3 Motion to Approve the 2011-2012 Estimated Administrative Budget for the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7.4 Resolution to Cast Ballot for Election to Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Eicher recognized Mrs. Marianne Gilland who asked if there will be questions from the floor during the upcoming community forum? Dr. Lauro said there will be a set list of questions, in fairness to the candidates. He also noted that the forum would be taped.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Tax Certiorari Settlement Associated with South Glo Properties, Inc.
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Resolution to Approve 2010-2011 Budget Transfers
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Dispose of Technology and Facilities Equipment in Disrepair or Obsolete
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motions Pertaining to the Annual School District Budget Vote and Member Election
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Eicher reminded everyone about the upcoming community forum. He noted that he believed the proposed Pelham budget compares favorably with our neighboring districts. Mr. Eicher also reminded everyone that the state-mandated budget hearing would be held on May 3rd.
12. ADJOURN
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Dr. Arden, and unanimously carried to approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 8:59 p.m.
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