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Roll Call: 10 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
ABSENT: Ms. O'Leary, Member
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
President Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Conference Room at 28 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE
Motion to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law and the financial, credit or employment history of a particular person and/or corporation. Moved by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
Vote to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law and the financial, credit or employment history of a particular person and/or corporation. (Approved)
3. MOTION TO RECESS
Motion to recess at 8:00 p.m. at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting. Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to recess at 8:00 p.m. at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
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 Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
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 invited one of the students to call the meeting to order and strike the gavel at approximately 8:08 p.m. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 40 staff and community members attended.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 4, 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. Eicher introduced Mrs. Tarazi and the Hutchinson School Ballroom Dancing Team, which has been taking lessons for four years. Mrs. Tarazi said that this year the team competed with the New York City Schools and received a gold medal. There will be further competitions with other gold medalists on June 25th. The students performed several different dances and then each of them reflected on what ballroom dancing means to them. Mrs. Tarazi introduced the classroom teachers who are important to the students’ success. She thanked the Board for the invitation to come to tonight’s meeting. She also thanked the parents for all of their support. The Board gave the students a 10!
Rebecca Schwarz, middle school art teacher, reported to the Board on the 8th grade mural project. She thanked the PMS student government association, Principal Joe Longobardi, the custodial staff, the PEF and the Westchester Arts Council for their support and assistance. Ms. Schwarz shared pictures of past murals and then focused on more recent ones. The Time Capsule of our Generation is supposed to show future PMS students what was going on in past times. She spoke about using The Habits of Mind for inspiration for the mural and explained the stages of teamwork. Two of the students spoke about their experience with the mural and responded to several Board questions. Ms. Schwarz said that this year’s mural will be about Pelham Pride -created from ceramic pieces that the students actually made.
7.2 Board Committee Reports
Hearning none, Mr. Eicher moved forward on the agenda.
7.3 New York State Mandated Budget Hearing
Mr. Rubbo gave a brief review of the proposed budget. Mr. Eicher opened the floor for public comment. Marianne Gilland asked to be walked through the changes in the budget code allocations.
7.4 Superintendent's Report on New State and Federal Mandates
Dr. Lauro said that he wanted to make the Board and public aware of the new state and federal mandates and so is bringing them to light this evening. After finishing his presentation, he asked the Board for any questions or comments. They briefly discussed the cost implications and frustrations regarding the mandates and also talked about how the district strategic plan might need to be flexible to accommodate them. Mrs. Kiernan assurred the public that the administrators have been aware of most of the mandates and are already working on some of them, which should leave the district in pretty good shape.
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 Obsolete Technology Equipment
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Approve the Assistive Technology Services of Westchester Institute For Human Development for On-Location Training for Parent and Teacher of Special Education Student on DynaVox Speech Device
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
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 Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Dr. Lauro wished Ms. Burton well on her new endeavors. Moving forward on the agenda, Dr. Lauro then read the reference from Mr. Peter Giarrizzo’s present superintendent. Dr. Lauro welcomed Mr. Giarrizzo and recommended his appointment to the Board.
Mr. Eicher thanked Ms. Burton for her service and said we were better off having had her in district. Mr. Cavanagh wished her good luck and thanked her for her tutelage.
Mr. Giarrizzo said a few words about how he looked forward to joining the staff. He expressed his profound thanks for the confidence of the Board and Dr. Lauro and also thanked each person who had a role in bringing him to Pelham. Mr. Giarrizzo wished good luck to Ms. Burton.
10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Ms. Burton said that the dance team was awesome and the mural presentation was wonderful. She expressed how grateful she is to have been a part of this community.
Mr. Eicher reminded everyone about the updoming PTA-sponsored candidates' forum and also the budget vote and member election on May 17th in the high school main gym from 7 am to 9 pm.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:26 p.m. Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:26 p.m. (Approved)
May 03, 2011 Regular Board of Education Meeting
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Roll Call: 10 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
ABSENT: Ms. O'Leary, Member
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
President Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Conference Room at 28 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE
Motion to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law and the financial, credit or employment history of a particular person and/or corporation. Moved by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
Vote to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law and the financial, credit or employment history of a particular person and/or corporation. (Approved)
3. MOTION TO RECESS
Motion to recess at 8:00 p.m. at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting. Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to recess at 8:00 p.m. at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
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 Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
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 invited one of the students to call the meeting to order and strike the gavel at approximately 8:08 p.m. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 40 staff and community members attended.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 4, 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. Eicher introduced Mrs. Tarazi and the Hutchinson School Ballroom Dancing Team, which has been taking lessons for four years. Mrs. Tarazi said that this year the team competed with the New York City Schools and received a gold medal. There will be further competitions with other gold medalists on June 25th. The students performed several different dances and then each of them reflected on what ballroom dancing means to them. Mrs. Tarazi introduced the classroom teachers who are important to the students’ success. She thanked the Board for the invitation to come to tonight’s meeting. She also thanked the parents for all of their support. The Board gave the students a 10!
Rebecca Schwarz, middle school art teacher, reported to the Board on the 8th grade mural project. She thanked the PMS student government association, Principal Joe Longobardi, the custodial staff, the PEF and the Westchester Arts Council for their support and assistance. Ms. Schwarz shared pictures of past murals and then focused on more recent ones. The Time Capsule of our Generation is supposed to show future PMS students what was going on in past times. She spoke about using The Habits of Mind for inspiration for the mural and explained the stages of teamwork. Two of the students spoke about their experience with the mural and responded to several Board questions. Ms. Schwarz said that this year’s mural will be about Pelham Pride -created from ceramic pieces that the students actually made.
7.2 Board Committee Reports
Hearning none, Mr. Eicher moved forward on the agenda.
7.3 New York State Mandated Budget Hearing
Mr. Rubbo gave a brief review of the proposed budget. Mr. Eicher opened the floor for public comment. Marianne Gilland asked to be walked through the changes in the budget code allocations.
7.4 Superintendent's Report on New State and Federal Mandates
Dr. Lauro said that he wanted to make the Board and public aware of the new state and federal mandates and so is bringing them to light this evening. After finishing his presentation, he asked the Board for any questions or comments. They briefly discussed the cost implications and frustrations regarding the mandates and also talked about how the district strategic plan might need to be flexible to accommodate them. Mrs. Kiernan assurred the public that the administrators have been aware of most of the mandates and are already working on some of them, which should leave the district in pretty good shape.
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 Obsolete Technology Equipment
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Approve the Assistive Technology Services of Westchester Institute For Human Development for On-Location Training for Parent and Teacher of Special Education Student on DynaVox Speech Device
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
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 Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Dr. Lauro wished Ms. Burton well on her new endeavors. Moving forward on the agenda, Dr. Lauro then read the reference from Mr. Peter Giarrizzo’s present superintendent. Dr. Lauro welcomed Mr. Giarrizzo and recommended his appointment to the Board.
Mr. Eicher thanked Ms. Burton for her service and said we were better off having had her in district. Mr. Cavanagh wished her good luck and thanked her for her tutelage.
Mr. Giarrizzo said a few words about how he looked forward to joining the staff. He expressed his profound thanks for the confidence of the Board and Dr. Lauro and also thanked each person who had a role in bringing him to Pelham. Mr. Giarrizzo wished good luck to Ms. Burton.
10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Ms. Burton said that the dance team was awesome and the mural presentation was wonderful. She expressed how grateful she is to have been a part of this community.
Mr. Eicher reminded everyone about the updoming PTA-sponsored candidates' forum and also the budget vote and member election on May 17th in the high school main gym from 7 am to 9 pm.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:26 p.m. Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:26 p.m. (Approved)
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