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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - SUPERINTENDENT'S CONFERENCE ROOM - 7:00 P.M.
President Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room at 18 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION was made by Ms. O’Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried, to go into executive session to discuss matters pertaining to the employment of a particular person and/or corportion and collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Dr. Arden, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to recess at 7:39 p.m. at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in PMHS Alumni Hall.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN PMHS ALUMNI HALL
Motion to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - 575 COLONIAL AVENUE - ALUMNI HALL - 8:00 PM
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at approximately 8:17 p.m. in PMHS Alumni Hall and welcomed everyone. all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 63 staff and community members attended.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 1, 2012
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Dr. Lauro read out the names of staff members who were coming before the Board this evening as recommended for tenure. Administrators introduced the personnel under their guidance and said a few words about their accomplishments over the last three years. The Board wished everyone the best of luck and promised all of them continued support now and in their future years in Pelham.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Student Recognition
There were no students attending this evening's Board meeting. Mr. Eicher moved forward on the agenda.
7.2 Motion to Approve Tenure Recommendations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
The Board briefly paused the meeting to allow audience members to exit the room. At approximately 8:55 p.m., the meeting resumed by Mr. Eicher making a MOTION which was seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously carried.
7.3 Administrative and Committee Reports
Poliy Committee
Dr. Arden said that the committee is going through the final draft policies and are making corrections on formatting.
Finance Committee
Mr. Eicher annouced that the finance committee should have a meeting to tie up end-of-the-year concerns.
Administrative Reports
Mr. Giarrizzo reported that he is keeping track of elementary class size daily, especially kindergarten. He is tentatively proposing to open a third section of kindergarten at Siwanoy and a third section of first grade at Prospect Hill. He noted that draft numbers of this kind of information will be posted on the web site with a caveat that it is subject to change. There was some clarification and discussion regarding grade level sections between the Board & Mr. Giarrizzo.
Mr. Angelo brought the Board’s attention to a communication from Amy Paulin’s office regarding a request from the Pelham Jewish Center to consider extending a deadline date to accommodate an exemption for their parsonage. Joel Peck, past president of PJC, addressed the Board about the property situation and shared a time constraint on any Board action. The Board will consider a resoloution on this topic at its June 4th meeting.
Mr. Eicher open a conversation with the Board regarding the kinds of traits the Board would like to see in an interim superintendent. In turn, each Board Member expressed what talents they would like an interim superintendent bring to the position. Dr. Arden was asked to discuss the process and summarize how the Board came to this point.
At approximately 9:38 p.m., Mr. Eicher made a MOTION to go into executive session in the Superintendent’s Conference Room for the purposes of discussing matters pertaining to the employment history of a candidate for interim superintendent. Dr. Arden seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously approved.
At approximately 10:28 p.m., MOTION was made by Ms. O’Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously approved to reconvene in public session. The executive session motion was reitereted.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
There were no public comments made.
Meeting Paused
Meeting Resumed
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve the Amount to be Raised by Taxes for the 2012-2013 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Resolution to Support Use of Lever Working Voting Machines for School District Voting
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
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)
10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
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 Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.4 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education (Confidential)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Lauro reminded the Board that they must set a date for their annual organizatinal meeting. After some discussion, a consensus was reached to set the date for July 10, 2012. The Board would vote on a resolution at its next meeting.
Ms. O'Leary brought to the Board's attention the possibility of a new apartment complex to be developed in the downtown area of the Village of Pelham which might impact our school enrollment, particularly at Hutchinson Elementary School. The Board briefly discussed the proposed project.
Mr. Hearle asked a question regarding Freedom of Information Law requests that were received by the district. Mr. Rubbo reported that the District was receiving multiple requests that require a great deal of time and research. The Board discussed budget as it relates to legal counsel involvement in complex FOIL requests.
Dr. Lauro noted that Newsweek's top schools' list is now public and that we are please with Pelham's results.
12. ANTICIPATED MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OF A CANDIDATE FOR INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT
This motion was moved forward on the agenda.
13. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:12 p.m. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:12 p.m. (Approved)
May 21, 2012 Regular Board of Education Meeting
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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - SUPERINTENDENT'S CONFERENCE ROOM - 7:00 P.M.
President Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room at 18 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION was made by Ms. O’Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously carried, to go into executive session to discuss matters pertaining to the employment of a particular person and/or corportion and collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Dr. Arden, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to recess at 7:39 p.m. at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in PMHS Alumni Hall.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN PMHS ALUMNI HALL
Motion to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. Moved by Mrs. Gilland, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - 575 COLONIAL AVENUE - ALUMNI HALL - 8:00 PM
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at approximately 8:17 p.m. in PMHS Alumni Hall and welcomed everyone. all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 63 staff and community members attended.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of May 1, 2012
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Dr. Lauro read out the names of staff members who were coming before the Board this evening as recommended for tenure. Administrators introduced the personnel under their guidance and said a few words about their accomplishments over the last three years. The Board wished everyone the best of luck and promised all of them continued support now and in their future years in Pelham.
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Student Recognition
There were no students attending this evening's Board meeting. Mr. Eicher moved forward on the agenda.
7.2 Motion to Approve Tenure Recommendations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
The Board briefly paused the meeting to allow audience members to exit the room. At approximately 8:55 p.m., the meeting resumed by Mr. Eicher making a MOTION which was seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously carried.
7.3 Administrative and Committee Reports
Poliy Committee
Dr. Arden said that the committee is going through the final draft policies and are making corrections on formatting.
Finance Committee
Mr. Eicher annouced that the finance committee should have a meeting to tie up end-of-the-year concerns.
Administrative Reports
Mr. Giarrizzo reported that he is keeping track of elementary class size daily, especially kindergarten. He is tentatively proposing to open a third section of kindergarten at Siwanoy and a third section of first grade at Prospect Hill. He noted that draft numbers of this kind of information will be posted on the web site with a caveat that it is subject to change. There was some clarification and discussion regarding grade level sections between the Board & Mr. Giarrizzo.
Mr. Angelo brought the Board’s attention to a communication from Amy Paulin’s office regarding a request from the Pelham Jewish Center to consider extending a deadline date to accommodate an exemption for their parsonage. Joel Peck, past president of PJC, addressed the Board about the property situation and shared a time constraint on any Board action. The Board will consider a resoloution on this topic at its June 4th meeting.
Mr. Eicher open a conversation with the Board regarding the kinds of traits the Board would like to see in an interim superintendent. In turn, each Board Member expressed what talents they would like an interim superintendent bring to the position. Dr. Arden was asked to discuss the process and summarize how the Board came to this point.
At approximately 9:38 p.m., Mr. Eicher made a MOTION to go into executive session in the Superintendent’s Conference Room for the purposes of discussing matters pertaining to the employment history of a candidate for interim superintendent. Dr. Arden seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously approved.
At approximately 10:28 p.m., MOTION was made by Ms. O’Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan and unanimously approved to reconvene in public session. The executive session motion was reitereted.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
There were no public comments made.
Meeting Paused
Meeting Resumed
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve the Amount to be Raised by Taxes for the 2012-2013 School Year
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Resolution to Support Use of Lever Working Voting Machines for School District Voting
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
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)
10.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
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 Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.4 Motion to Approve Schedule D - Committee on Special Education (Confidential)
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Lauro reminded the Board that they must set a date for their annual organizatinal meeting. After some discussion, a consensus was reached to set the date for July 10, 2012. The Board would vote on a resolution at its next meeting.
Ms. O'Leary brought to the Board's attention the possibility of a new apartment complex to be developed in the downtown area of the Village of Pelham which might impact our school enrollment, particularly at Hutchinson Elementary School. The Board briefly discussed the proposed project.
Mr. Hearle asked a question regarding Freedom of Information Law requests that were received by the district. Mr. Rubbo reported that the District was receiving multiple requests that require a great deal of time and research. The Board discussed budget as it relates to legal counsel involvement in complex FOIL requests.
Dr. Lauro noted that Newsweek's top schools' list is now public and that we are please with Pelham's results.
12. ANTICIPATED MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OF A CANDIDATE FOR INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT
This motion was moved forward on the agenda.
13. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:12 p.m. Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:12 p.m. (Approved)
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