MOTION was made by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimousy carried 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.

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 11, 2011

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

A number of students and parents were recognized and spoke to the Board about their support for Ms. Jennifer Tibbetts, secondary chorus instructor. The Board thanked the students for their comments.

7.1 Student Recognition

Ten Prospect Hill students performed a song written by fellow classmate Owen Saunders and recorded for Autism Speaks. Conducted by Mr. Eric Katz, "Light It Up Blue" urges the world to be aware of Autism Awareness Day. Mr. Katz said that this video has gone viral on the Internet (Utube) and can also be viewed at www.lightitupblue.org. The Board and audience showed great appreciation for this presentation.

8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

A number of students and parents were recognized and spoke to the Board about their support for Ms. Jennifer Tibbetts, secondary chorus instructor. The Board thanked the students for their comments.

7.2 Board Committee Reports

Hearing none, Mr. Eicher moved forward on the agenda.

7.3 New York State School Report Card and School Profiles

Dr. Lauro announced that the New York State Report Card results from 2009-2010 are now available and, in fact, would be presented by Ms. Burton this evening. He also said that just after Ms. Burton's presentation, there woud also be some discussion on School Profile project.

Ms. Burton took the floor and thanked the Board for the opportunity to present to them. She also thanked Lana Zhadanova, district data analyst, who during the school year, submits our information to the state. There was ongoing discussion between the Board, Ms. Burton and other administrators.

Regarding the School City Data Profiles report, Mrs. Kathy McGrath took the floor. The Board asked questions throughout the comprehensive presentation as Mrs. McGrath and several other administrators responded. Dr. Limato, Mrs. Tarazi, Dr. Roelle, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Clark and Ms. Burton participated in the discussion. Mr. Cavanagh remarked that this report will certainy help as the district goes forward with putting together the strategic plan.

Mr. Eicher also reported that the new APPR regulations were reveived today and that the state will expect implementation sooner than we thought. He said that the district is working on an approach with the labor leadership.

At approximately 11:04 p.m., on a MOTION made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimousy carried, the Board adjourned to executive sesion to consider a matter regarding the employment of a particular person and/or coporation.

At approximately 11: 33 p.m., MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to return to the public meeting.

10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff

Motion to Approve Items 1 through 4. Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.

Vote to Approve Items 1 through 4. (Approved)

Motion to Approve 10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff - Item 5 Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.

Vote to Approve 10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff - Item 5 (Approved)

Ms. O’Leary said that, regarding this motion, the Board considered the comments made from both sides of the issue. She commended the students for their comments.

9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS

9.1 Motion to Accept Financial Reports for the Period Ending March 31, 2011

Motion to Approve 9.1 Motion to Accept Financial Reports for the Period Ending March 31, 2011 Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.

Vote to Approve 9.1 Motion to Accept Financial Reports for the Period Ending March 31, 2011 (Approved)

9.2 Motion to Accept Payments of Obligation

9.3 Motion to Approve the 2011-2012 Proposed Budget for the Westchester-Putnam School Boards Association

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

9.4 Motion Pertaining to the Annual School District Budget Vote and Member Election

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS

10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

10.3 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

Dr. Lauro thanked Ms. Fetta for her years of service and wished her well on future endeavors.

10.4 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Hearle.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

11. NEW BUSINESS

Ms. O'Leary reminded everyone of the Westchester Putnam School Boards Association meeting featuring Senator Klein and said that if the Board Members had any questions they would like posed to the Senator, they should please forward them to Ms. O'Leary. Mrs. Kiernan also reminded everyone about the upsoming Ingalls Seminar.

12. ADJOURN

MOTION was made by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:49 p.m.

May 16, 2011 Regular Board of Education Meeting

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Roll Call: 11 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.

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

3. MOTION TO RECESS

4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN THE PMS LIBRARY

Motion to Approve reconvene in a pubic meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.

Vote to Approve reconvene in a pubic meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library. (Approved)

5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:00 P.M.

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 11, 2011

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

A number of students and parents were recognized and spoke to the Board about their support for Ms. Jennifer Tibbetts, secondary chorus instructor. The Board thanked the students for their comments.

7.1 Student Recognition

8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

A number of students and parents were recognized and spoke to the Board about their support for Ms. Jennifer Tibbetts, secondary chorus instructor. The Board thanked the students for their comments.

7.2 Board Committee Reports

Hearing none, Mr. Eicher moved forward on the agenda.

7.3 New York State School Report Card and School Profiles

At approximately 11: 33 p.m., MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to return to the public meeting.

10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff

Motion to Approve Items 1 through 4. Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.

Vote to Approve Items 1 through 4. (Approved)

Motion to Approve 10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff - Item 5 Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.

Vote to Approve 10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff - Item 5 (Approved)

Ms. O’Leary said that, regarding this motion, the Board considered the comments made from both sides of the issue. She commended the students for their comments.

9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS

9.1 Motion to Accept Financial Reports for the Period Ending March 31, 2011

Motion to Approve 9.1 Motion to Accept Financial Reports for the Period Ending March 31, 2011 Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.

Vote to Approve 9.1 Motion to Accept Financial Reports for the Period Ending March 31, 2011 (Approved)

9.2 Motion to Accept Payments of Obligation

9.3 Motion to Approve the 2011-2012 Proposed Budget for the Westchester-Putnam School Boards Association

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

9.4 Motion Pertaining to the Annual School District Budget Vote and Member Election

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS

10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

10.3 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

Dr. Lauro thanked Ms. Fetta for her years of service and wished her well on future endeavors.

10.4 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education

Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Hearle.

Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)

11. NEW BUSINESS

12. ADJOURN

MOTION was made by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:49 p.m.

May 16, 2011 Regular Board of Education Meeting

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