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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
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 Dr. Arden, 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 and the record of a particular student.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to recess at 8:00 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle Schoo Library.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN THE PMS LIBRARY
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:00 P.M.
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at approximately 8:06 p.m. and welcomed everyone. 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 Motion to Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 26, 2011
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
6.2 Motion to Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 3, 2011
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
6.3 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of May 17, 2011
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORT
With the consent of the Board, Mr. Eicher moved to Item 7.2 on the agenda.
7.2 Eighth Grade Pilot Community Service Project Report
As a prelude to the 7.2 report from the middle school, Mrs. Clark and a group of high school students addressed the Board. Each student introduced himself/herself and noted how many hours of service they performed (at least 50 hours each) and where and what they did. The Board asked the students how they got involved in the programs to which they responded that, in large part, personal connections to a program assured their participation. The high school students were very interested in community service becoming a graduation requirement.
Middle School Principal, Mr. Longobardi then presented his PowerPoint on the 8th grade pilot community service project. He then turned over the floor to Scott Brown, PMS counselor who explained what some of the students have done for community service: Kids Helping Kids, the animal welfare club, etc. Mr. Brown said he feels excited about the prospect of this program becoming more formal. Mr. Longobardi then presented some of the data from the survey.
After some discussion, Mr. Eicher said that he would prefer that it be referred to as Service Learning (not community service). Mr. Longobardi feels it should be looked at as a graduation requirement and Mr. Eicher would like to see a plan going forward.
Mr. Eicher recognized Mr. Roger Habib in the audience who commented that he feels that the Board is on to a great idea and that it should be awarded graduation points. Mr Eicher called for any other comments and hearing none moved forward on the agenda.
7.1 Tenure Recognition and Recommendations
Dr. Lauro gave a sort introduction to Item 7.1 - tenure recognition and recommendation. He remarked that he personally observed each of the proposed candidates and vouched that all of them have his complete endorsement. Individual building principals came forward to say a few words about the tenure candidates in their charge.
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to approve tenure for each of the noted candidates. Mr. Hearle remarked that this was an impressive group. Mr. Eicher said that the district is very lucky to have all of you.
With the consent of the Board, a short break was called at approximately 9:19 p.m.
7.3 District Strategic Plan Report
At approximately 9:26 p.m., Mr. Eicher called the MOTION to reconvene the meeting, seconded by Mr. Cavanagh. The motion was unanimously approved. Mrs. Matthews exited the meeting.
Dr. Lauro reported on the strategic plan. After some discussion about how to approach the process, Mr. Eicher suggested that the administration should please get a work plan together for the Board that would give them a specific process. He would like to review a proposal that might include a strategic planning committee and possiby a consultant/resource at either the June 20th Board meeting or at the reogranization meeting in July.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
With the consent of the Board, Mr. Eicher moved forward to Item 8. Hiroo Kajita, PMHS sophomore, read a statement in favor of Ms. Tibbetts.
Michael Recca, PMHS graduate and community member wanted to thank the board for the wonderful Pelham educators who have been so helpful by working on a fund raiser in memory of Aaron Rossman, former student who recently passed away from Cystic Fibrosis. He said that the fund raiser, Big Bat Bopper Baseball, will be held on June 12 in the high school and middle school gyms.
7.4 Board of Education Policy Committee Report
Mrs. Kiernan reported on the recent work of the Audit Committee - the risk assessment update report which the Board will receive shortly.
Dr. Arden reported from the Policy Committee. She said that the Board has heard a readig of pretty much all of the policies at least once and that tonight would be the second reading. Dr. Arden proceded to go through the 3000 through 6000 series and then took questions from the Board.
Mr. Howard reported that the Finance Committee recently met to to discuss revenue for 2010-2011 fiscal year.
Mr. Eicher reported from the Construction Committee on some maintenance and minor projects. He thanked the Pelham Preservation Society who has supported the restoration of the high school main lobby, recapturing the grandeur of the original. The junior auditorum will be called Alumni Hall. Bids to restore this space and to include modern amenities will be taken soon. It is hoped that this terrific resource will be completed sometime in the fall of 2011.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Extend the Operations and Maintenance Bids for the 2011-2012 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Board thanked Mr. Mandile for his dilligence regarding the arduous bidding process.
9.2 Motion to Increase 2010-2011 Graphic Design Services Contract Between Beth Pollock and the Pelham Union Free School District
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Approve 2010-2011 Compensation for Avi Verma's eChalk Web Design and Development Services for the Pelham Union Free School District
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Approve 2010-2011 Compensation for James McEntee's Data Entry Services for the Pelham Union Free School District
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5 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)
9.6 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Dr. Lauro and the Board thanked everyone for their generosity.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Eicher.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
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 following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve following: (Approved)
10.4 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.5 Motion to Approve Salary Reclassification for Professional Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.6 Motion Resolution to Approve Annual Organizational Meeting Date 2011-2012 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Noted: The Bartow Pell "Ann Hutchinson Celebration" is scheduled for June 12, 2011 from 12-4 p.m.; PMHS nurse, Lauren Eicher has won an award for her outstanding standards of practice regarding food and analysis and the treatment of alergies; thanks from the Eicher's to Mr. Schembari for being such a good physics teacher; thanks to the community for the overwhelming margin of support for the budget; Ms. O'Leary's son reported to her that not all of the water fountains in the high school are working; and staff retirees will be honored at the June 20th meeting.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:13 p.m. Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:13 p.m. (Approved)
Jun 06, 2011 Regular Board of Education Meeting
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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
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 Dr. Arden, 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 and the record of a particular student.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to recess at 8:00 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle Schoo Library.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN THE PMS LIBRARY
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:00 P.M.
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at approximately 8:06 p.m. and welcomed everyone. 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 Motion to Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 26, 2011
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
6.2 Motion to Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 3, 2011
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
6.3 Motion to Approve Minutes of Special Meeting of May 17, 2011
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORT
With the consent of the Board, Mr. Eicher moved to Item 7.2 on the agenda.
7.2 Eighth Grade Pilot Community Service Project Report
As a prelude to the 7.2 report from the middle school, Mrs. Clark and a group of high school students addressed the Board. Each student introduced himself/herself and noted how many hours of service they performed (at least 50 hours each) and where and what they did. The Board asked the students how they got involved in the programs to which they responded that, in large part, personal connections to a program assured their participation. The high school students were very interested in community service becoming a graduation requirement.
Middle School Principal, Mr. Longobardi then presented his PowerPoint on the 8th grade pilot community service project. He then turned over the floor to Scott Brown, PMS counselor who explained what some of the students have done for community service: Kids Helping Kids, the animal welfare club, etc. Mr. Brown said he feels excited about the prospect of this program becoming more formal. Mr. Longobardi then presented some of the data from the survey.
After some discussion, Mr. Eicher said that he would prefer that it be referred to as Service Learning (not community service). Mr. Longobardi feels it should be looked at as a graduation requirement and Mr. Eicher would like to see a plan going forward.
Mr. Eicher recognized Mr. Roger Habib in the audience who commented that he feels that the Board is on to a great idea and that it should be awarded graduation points. Mr Eicher called for any other comments and hearing none moved forward on the agenda.
7.1 Tenure Recognition and Recommendations
Dr. Lauro gave a sort introduction to Item 7.1 - tenure recognition and recommendation. He remarked that he personally observed each of the proposed candidates and vouched that all of them have his complete endorsement. Individual building principals came forward to say a few words about the tenure candidates in their charge.
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried to approve tenure for each of the noted candidates. Mr. Hearle remarked that this was an impressive group. Mr. Eicher said that the district is very lucky to have all of you.
With the consent of the Board, a short break was called at approximately 9:19 p.m.
7.3 District Strategic Plan Report
At approximately 9:26 p.m., Mr. Eicher called the MOTION to reconvene the meeting, seconded by Mr. Cavanagh. The motion was unanimously approved. Mrs. Matthews exited the meeting.
Dr. Lauro reported on the strategic plan. After some discussion about how to approach the process, Mr. Eicher suggested that the administration should please get a work plan together for the Board that would give them a specific process. He would like to review a proposal that might include a strategic planning committee and possiby a consultant/resource at either the June 20th Board meeting or at the reogranization meeting in July.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
With the consent of the Board, Mr. Eicher moved forward to Item 8. Hiroo Kajita, PMHS sophomore, read a statement in favor of Ms. Tibbetts.
Michael Recca, PMHS graduate and community member wanted to thank the board for the wonderful Pelham educators who have been so helpful by working on a fund raiser in memory of Aaron Rossman, former student who recently passed away from Cystic Fibrosis. He said that the fund raiser, Big Bat Bopper Baseball, will be held on June 12 in the high school and middle school gyms.
7.4 Board of Education Policy Committee Report
Mrs. Kiernan reported on the recent work of the Audit Committee - the risk assessment update report which the Board will receive shortly.
Dr. Arden reported from the Policy Committee. She said that the Board has heard a readig of pretty much all of the policies at least once and that tonight would be the second reading. Dr. Arden proceded to go through the 3000 through 6000 series and then took questions from the Board.
Mr. Howard reported that the Finance Committee recently met to to discuss revenue for 2010-2011 fiscal year.
Mr. Eicher reported from the Construction Committee on some maintenance and minor projects. He thanked the Pelham Preservation Society who has supported the restoration of the high school main lobby, recapturing the grandeur of the original. The junior auditorum will be called Alumni Hall. Bids to restore this space and to include modern amenities will be taken soon. It is hoped that this terrific resource will be completed sometime in the fall of 2011.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Extend the Operations and Maintenance Bids for the 2011-2012 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Board thanked Mr. Mandile for his dilligence regarding the arduous bidding process.
9.2 Motion to Increase 2010-2011 Graphic Design Services Contract Between Beth Pollock and the Pelham Union Free School District
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Approve 2010-2011 Compensation for Avi Verma's eChalk Web Design and Development Services for the Pelham Union Free School District
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Approve 2010-2011 Compensation for James McEntee's Data Entry Services for the Pelham Union Free School District
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.5 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)
9.6 Motion to Accept Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Howard, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Dr. Lauro and the Board thanked everyone for their generosity.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Eicher.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
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 following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve following: (Approved)
10.4 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.5 Motion to Approve Salary Reclassification for Professional Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.6 Motion Resolution to Approve Annual Organizational Meeting Date 2011-2012 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Hearle.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Noted: The Bartow Pell "Ann Hutchinson Celebration" is scheduled for June 12, 2011 from 12-4 p.m.; PMHS nurse, Lauren Eicher has won an award for her outstanding standards of practice regarding food and analysis and the treatment of alergies; thanks from the Eicher's to Mr. Schembari for being such a good physics teacher; thanks to the community for the overwhelming margin of support for the budget; Ms. O'Leary's son reported to her that not all of the water fountains in the high school are working; and staff retirees will be honored at the June 20th meeting.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:13 p.m. Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:13 p.m. (Approved)
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