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1. CALL TO ORDER - SUPERINTENDENT'S CONFERENCE ROOM - 7:00 P.M.
Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
President Kiernan called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room at 18 Franklin Place, Pelham, NY 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss proposed litigation of a special education case, the record of a particular student and matters concerning attorney/client privilege.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Dr. Arden, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to recess at 8:15 p.m. at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in Pelham Memorial High School's Alumni Hall.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN PMHS ALUMNI HALL
Motion to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting in PMHS Alumni Hall. Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting in PMHS Alumni Hall. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - 575 COLONIAL AVENUE - ALUMNI HALL - 8:00 PM
President Kiernan called the meeting to order at 8:21 p.m. in Alumni Hall and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 23 staff and community members attended.
Mrs. Kiernan reminded everyone that the Board is trying to make our meetings more of a working session so that topics can be shared and discussed and that we are utilizing a consent agenda to group like items together and save time.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Special Meeting of July 25, 2012
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Administrative and Committee Reports
7.1.1. Update on Superintendent Search
Mrs. Kiernan gave an update on the superintendent search being conducted by John Chambers and Deborah Raizes from the Board-appointed firm of Hazard Young and Attea Associates. She encouraged the community to avail themselves of the opportunities to participate in the search by attending the community forums scheduled for September 27 and October 4, completing the on-line survey and attending the October 15, 2012 Board meeting during which HYA will present the leadership profile they will have compiled, answer questions from the Board and take community comments.
7.1.2. Adoption of BOE Goals, Committees and Study Session Topics
Mrs. Kiernan read the goals into the record. MOTION to adopt the Board of Education/Superintendent’s Goals was made by Ms. O’Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland and unanimously carried.
Mrs. Kiernan asked each committee chairperson to announce their committee members and the focus of the group. This information will be posted on the District web site. Mrs. Gilland also announced the formation of two task forces - math and social studies. Mr. Giarrizzo spoke about how math will be practiced in the classroom and the use of a tool called Flashmasters. Mrs. Kiernan also highlighted the list of board meeting topics proposed for the 2012-2013 school year. MOTION to adopt the Board Committees and the calendar of Board meeting topics was made by Ms. O’Leary, seconded by Mr. Recca and unanimously carried.
7.1.3. Special Report on Federal School Lunch Program Changes
Chartwells Presentation - September 10, 2012
Dr. Lauro spoke about how federal law has changed regarding free and reduced lunch requirements and thought the Board should be updated about how our food service provider would comply with the law. Representatives from Chartwells were in attendance to make a presentation to the Board after which questions were posed and a discussion began. Chartwells provided a "show and tell" of several lunch options for the Board to sample. The Board thanked Chartwells for coming to tonight's meeting.
It was suggested that the Board pause the meeting for a short intermission before beginning their business agenda.
Meeting Paused
Meeting Resumed
8.8 Motion to Accept Independent Auditors' Report
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
A representative from the office of O’Connor Davies LLP, the district’s independent aidutors, was in attendance to explain the independent auditor’s report for the fiscal year ending June 2012, noting that the district is in a good financial position, having mantained a solid fund balance.
7.1.4. Policies on Dignity for All Students Act
7.1.4.1. 7554 - Dignity for All Students Act (second reading)
7.1.4.2. 8242 - Civility, Citizenship, and Character Education / Interpersonal Violence Prevention Education (second reading)
7.1.4.3. 3210 - Code of Conduct on School Property (second reading)
Dr. Arden noted that tonight is the second reading for the these policies which have been corrected since the first reading. Dr. Arden called for a MOTION to waive the third reading. Motion was seconded by Ms. O’Leary and unanimously carried.
Mrs. Kiernan asked for public comment on the policies and, hearing none, moved forward to hear a motion to then adopt the policy.
Motion to Approve the following as amended: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following as amended: (Approved)
8. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
8.1 Motion to Accept Treasurer's Report for Period Ending July 31, 2012
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.2 Motion to Approve Transportation Contract for Out-of-District Pupils for the 2012-2013 School Year
8.3 Motion to Approve Keane & Beane, PC for Special Counsel Services in Tax Certiorari Matters
8.4 Motion to Approve 2012-2013 Classroom Use and Maintenance Agreement Between Pelham Union Free School District and Southern Westchester BOCES
8.5 Motion to Approve Leases for 2012-2013 After School Programs
8.6 Motion to Approve Special Education Agreement for the 2012-2013 School Year
8.7 Motion to Approve the 2012-2013 Agreement Between the Pelham Union Free School District and the New Rochelle YMCA
9. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
9.3 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
9.4 Motion to Approve Math Task Force
10. NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Matthews announced that a SEPTA Parent-Teacher reception would be held in the Middle School Library at 7:30 p.m. on September 13th.
Dr. Arden shared a must-see presentation for our students and parents on “Head Injuries and Concussion in Sports: What You Need to Know” that will be held in the PMHS auditorium on Wednesday, September 19th at 7 pm.
Mr. Cavanagh shared that the Board of Education, as mandated by New York State Law, inspected all of the school buildings on September 4th and declared them ready to open. He complimented the facilities department for a terrific job. Mrs. Kiernan also expressed her gratitude saying that everything looks fantastic.
Dr. Lauro updated the Board on class sizes and said that we are still registering students so our numbers are continually changing. A couple of sections are just over the guidelines so certified interns have been placed in those classrooms.
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
The Board heard public comment/took questions on the following: number of interns in elementary classrooms, the format of the open meetings with search consultants, possible burden on taxpayers regarding turf field proposal, the free and reduced lunch program - is it confidential, recycling in our food service program, thanks for strong effort regarding elementary math program, when is the next review for Chartwells, clarification of price point of lunches, liaisons in each school - who will they be.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at 10:51 p.m. Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at 10:51 p.m. (Approved)
Sep 10, 2012 Regular Board of Education Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER - SUPERINTENDENT'S CONFERENCE ROOM - 7:00 P.M.
Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
President Kiernan called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. in the Superintendent's Conference Room at 18 Franklin Place, Pelham, NY 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION was made by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland and unanimously carried to go into executive session to discuss proposed litigation of a special education case, the record of a particular student and matters concerning attorney/client privilege.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Dr. Arden, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimously carried to recess at 8:15 p.m. at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in Pelham Memorial High School's Alumni Hall.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING IN PMHS ALUMNI HALL
Motion to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting in PMHS Alumni Hall. Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting in PMHS Alumni Hall. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - 575 COLONIAL AVENUE - ALUMNI HALL - 8:00 PM
President Kiernan called the meeting to order at 8:21 p.m. in Alumni Hall and welcomed everyone to the meeting. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 23 staff and community members attended.
Mrs. Kiernan reminded everyone that the Board is trying to make our meetings more of a working session so that topics can be shared and discussed and that we are utilizing a consent agenda to group like items together and save time.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Special Meeting of July 25, 2012
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Administrative and Committee Reports
7.1.1. Update on Superintendent Search
Mrs. Kiernan gave an update on the superintendent search being conducted by John Chambers and Deborah Raizes from the Board-appointed firm of Hazard Young and Attea Associates. She encouraged the community to avail themselves of the opportunities to participate in the search by attending the community forums scheduled for September 27 and October 4, completing the on-line survey and attending the October 15, 2012 Board meeting during which HYA will present the leadership profile they will have compiled, answer questions from the Board and take community comments.
7.1.2. Adoption of BOE Goals, Committees and Study Session Topics
Mrs. Kiernan read the goals into the record. MOTION to adopt the Board of Education/Superintendent’s Goals was made by Ms. O’Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland and unanimously carried.
Mrs. Kiernan asked each committee chairperson to announce their committee members and the focus of the group. This information will be posted on the District web site. Mrs. Gilland also announced the formation of two task forces - math and social studies. Mr. Giarrizzo spoke about how math will be practiced in the classroom and the use of a tool called Flashmasters. Mrs. Kiernan also highlighted the list of board meeting topics proposed for the 2012-2013 school year. MOTION to adopt the Board Committees and the calendar of Board meeting topics was made by Ms. O’Leary, seconded by Mr. Recca and unanimously carried.
7.1.3. Special Report on Federal School Lunch Program Changes
Chartwells Presentation - September 10, 2012
Dr. Lauro spoke about how federal law has changed regarding free and reduced lunch requirements and thought the Board should be updated about how our food service provider would comply with the law. Representatives from Chartwells were in attendance to make a presentation to the Board after which questions were posed and a discussion began. Chartwells provided a "show and tell" of several lunch options for the Board to sample. The Board thanked Chartwells for coming to tonight's meeting.
It was suggested that the Board pause the meeting for a short intermission before beginning their business agenda.
Meeting Paused
Meeting Resumed
8.8 Motion to Accept Independent Auditors' Report
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Recca, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
A representative from the office of O’Connor Davies LLP, the district’s independent aidutors, was in attendance to explain the independent auditor’s report for the fiscal year ending June 2012, noting that the district is in a good financial position, having mantained a solid fund balance.
7.1.4. Policies on Dignity for All Students Act
7.1.4.1. 7554 - Dignity for All Students Act (second reading)
7.1.4.2. 8242 - Civility, Citizenship, and Character Education / Interpersonal Violence Prevention Education (second reading)
7.1.4.3. 3210 - Code of Conduct on School Property (second reading)
Dr. Arden noted that tonight is the second reading for the these policies which have been corrected since the first reading. Dr. Arden called for a MOTION to waive the third reading. Motion was seconded by Ms. O’Leary and unanimously carried.
Mrs. Kiernan asked for public comment on the policies and, hearing none, moved forward to hear a motion to then adopt the policy.
Motion to Approve the following as amended: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
Vote to Approve the following as amended: (Approved)
8. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
8.1 Motion to Accept Treasurer's Report for Period Ending July 31, 2012
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Smith.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
8.2 Motion to Approve Transportation Contract for Out-of-District Pupils for the 2012-2013 School Year
8.3 Motion to Approve Keane & Beane, PC for Special Counsel Services in Tax Certiorari Matters
8.4 Motion to Approve 2012-2013 Classroom Use and Maintenance Agreement Between Pelham Union Free School District and Southern Westchester BOCES
8.5 Motion to Approve Leases for 2012-2013 After School Programs
8.6 Motion to Approve Special Education Agreement for the 2012-2013 School Year
8.7 Motion to Approve the 2012-2013 Agreement Between the Pelham Union Free School District and the New Rochelle YMCA
9. SUPERINTENDENT'S PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Approve Schedule B - Extra Duty Appointments
9.3 Motion to Approve Schedule C - Non-Instructional Staff and Teaching Assistants
9.4 Motion to Approve Math Task Force
10. NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Matthews announced that a SEPTA Parent-Teacher reception would be held in the Middle School Library at 7:30 p.m. on September 13th.
Dr. Arden shared a must-see presentation for our students and parents on “Head Injuries and Concussion in Sports: What You Need to Know” that will be held in the PMHS auditorium on Wednesday, September 19th at 7 pm.
Mr. Cavanagh shared that the Board of Education, as mandated by New York State Law, inspected all of the school buildings on September 4th and declared them ready to open. He complimented the facilities department for a terrific job. Mrs. Kiernan also expressed her gratitude saying that everything looks fantastic.
Dr. Lauro updated the Board on class sizes and said that we are still registering students so our numbers are continually changing. A couple of sections are just over the guidelines so certified interns have been placed in those classrooms.
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
The Board heard public comment/took questions on the following: number of interns in elementary classrooms, the format of the open meetings with search consultants, possible burden on taxpayers regarding turf field proposal, the free and reduced lunch program - is it confidential, recycling in our food service program, thanks for strong effort regarding elementary math program, when is the next review for Chartwells, clarification of price point of lunches, liaisons in each school - who will they be.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at 10:51 p.m. Moved by Dr. Arden, seconded by Mrs. Gilland.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at 10:51 p.m. (Approved)
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