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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 7:30 p.m. in the Pelham Middle Schol Conference Room at 28 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE
MOTION was made by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously carried, to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law and the financial, credit and employment history of a particular person or corportion.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously carried to recess at 8:10 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING
Motion to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PMS LIBRARY - 8:00 P.M.
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at 8:16 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Library and welcomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Eicher reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 45 community members/staff attended.
Mr. Brice announced that one of tonight’s agenda items is the state-mandated budget hearing for our proposed 2010-2011 budget. Also, the Board would hear several committee reports and a wonderful sampling from the high school select chorus and orchestra.
Student Recognition
Mrs. Clark introduced Dr. Michele Zanky and the high school orchestra who performed for the Board. Spokesperson/student, Jack Powers, thanked the Board for the opportunity to play for them and for their support. Ms. Jennifer Tibetts, Chorus Instructor, made a few comments about preparing for the NYSMA majors also thanked the Board for their support. The select chorus members sang two pieces from their repertoire. Mr. Cavanagh said it has been the pleasure of the Board to see how far you (the students) have come since you began this work in your early years. Your hard work has paid off. Thank you for a terrific job. May 27 is the PMHS chorus spring concert date.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 27, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Official Public Hearing on Proposed 2010-2011 School Budget
Dr. Lauro gave an overview of the proposed budget for the 2010-2011 school year. Mr. Brice thanked the administration for working so hard and the teachers who contributed so much by opening their contract. Mr. Brice called for public comments concerning the budget hearing. Hearing none, he moved forward on the agenda.
PMHS Principal, Jeannine Clark, thanked the Board for the opportunity to participate in the Administrator Shadowing Project which allowed her to host a visiting Chinese high school principal and then, in turn, travel to China for an exchange opportunity at that same principal's high school. She shared a PowerPoint of her trip with the Board and said that she has also been sharing her experience with the high school students on occasion.
7.2 Policy Committee Report
Dr. Arden presented the 8000 series of district policies to the Board for their second reading. Clarification was requested on several policies. Dr. Arden said that it is the Board's goal to send the policies to Erie 1 BOCES in two weeks for review.
Mr. Brice gave a construction update. The next meeting of the construction committee will take place at the construction trailer at the Colonial project on May 13th. Mr. Brice also spoke about the location of the storage building at Glover Field.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none, Mr. Brice moved forward on the agenda.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Memorandum of Agreement with The Pelham Teachers’ Association
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Approve Memorandum of Agreement with CSEA Non-Instructional Unit
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Approve Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
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 Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
The next Board meeting will be on Monday, May 17. A reminder to enjoy the student art on display and music that will be performed during the
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:18 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:18 p.m. (Approved)
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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:30 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at approximately 7:30 p.m. in the Pelham Middle Schol Conference Room at 28 Franklin Place, Pelham, New York 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE
MOTION was made by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously carried, to go into executive session to discuss collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law and the financial, credit and employment history of a particular person or corportion.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden and unanimously carried to recess at 8:10 p.m., at which time the Board would reconvene in a public meeting in the Pelham Middle School Library.
4. MOTION TO RECONVENE IN PUBLIC MEETING
Motion to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to reconvene in a public meeting. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PMS LIBRARY - 8:00 P.M.
Mr. Brice called the meeting to order at 8:16 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Library and welcomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Eicher reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 45 community members/staff attended.
Mr. Brice announced that one of tonight’s agenda items is the state-mandated budget hearing for our proposed 2010-2011 budget. Also, the Board would hear several committee reports and a wonderful sampling from the high school select chorus and orchestra.
Student Recognition
Mrs. Clark introduced Dr. Michele Zanky and the high school orchestra who performed for the Board. Spokesperson/student, Jack Powers, thanked the Board for the opportunity to play for them and for their support. Ms. Jennifer Tibetts, Chorus Instructor, made a few comments about preparing for the NYSMA majors also thanked the Board for their support. The select chorus members sang two pieces from their repertoire. Mr. Cavanagh said it has been the pleasure of the Board to see how far you (the students) have come since you began this work in your early years. Your hard work has paid off. Thank you for a terrific job. May 27 is the PMHS chorus spring concert date.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Motion to Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of April 27, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.1 Official Public Hearing on Proposed 2010-2011 School Budget
Dr. Lauro gave an overview of the proposed budget for the 2010-2011 school year. Mr. Brice thanked the administration for working so hard and the teachers who contributed so much by opening their contract. Mr. Brice called for public comments concerning the budget hearing. Hearing none, he moved forward on the agenda.
PMHS Principal, Jeannine Clark, thanked the Board for the opportunity to participate in the Administrator Shadowing Project which allowed her to host a visiting Chinese high school principal and then, in turn, travel to China for an exchange opportunity at that same principal's high school. She shared a PowerPoint of her trip with the Board and said that she has also been sharing her experience with the high school students on occasion.
7.2 Policy Committee Report
Dr. Arden presented the 8000 series of district policies to the Board for their second reading. Clarification was requested on several policies. Dr. Arden said that it is the Board's goal to send the policies to Erie 1 BOCES in two weeks for review.
Mr. Brice gave a construction update. The next meeting of the construction committee will take place at the construction trailer at the Colonial project on May 13th. Mr. Brice also spoke about the location of the storage building at Glover Field.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Hearing none, Mr. Brice moved forward on the agenda.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
9.1 Motion to Approve Memorandum of Agreement with The Pelham Teachers’ Association
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.2 Motion to Approve Memorandum of Agreement with CSEA Non-Instructional Unit
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Approve Donations
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
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 Mr. Eicher, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
The next Board meeting will be on Monday, May 17. A reminder to enjoy the student art on display and music that will be performed during the
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:18 p.m. Moved by Mr. Eicher, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:18 p.m. (Approved)
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