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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Conference Room at 28 Franklin Place, Pelham, NY 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mr. Hearle and unanimously caried to go into executive session to discuss the proposed, pending or current litigation regarding construction; the financial, credit or employment history of a paraticular person and/or corporation; the record of a particular student and the proposed acquisition, sale and/or lease of real property.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimousy carried to recess at 7:59 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 IN THE PMS LIBRARY
Motion to Approve to convene in a public meeting. Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve to convene in a public meeting. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:00 P.M.
Mr. Eicher called the reconvened meeting to order at approximately 8:03 p.m. and welcomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 27 staff and comunity members were in attendance.
Mr. Eicher noted that the varsity football team is undefeated at this point in their schedule and that the girls' volleyball team is also headed to sectionals. Mr. Cavanagh said that there would be a report on our sports teams at the next Board meeting.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 20, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
6.2 Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 4, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.2 Audit Committee
Mr. Eicher, with the consent of the Board, moved to Item 7.2 on the agenda. As Chair of the Audit Committee, Mrs. Kiernan introduced the auditors from Bennett Kielson Storch DeSantis, a division of O’Connor Davies Munns and Dobbins, LLP, who gave the Board an overview of the District’s financial situation. The auditors said that the District received the best opinion they could possibly receive on this audit. The Board thanked the auditors, noting that it has been a pleasure working with them.
9.1 Motion to Accept Independent Audit Report
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7.4 Finance Committee
Mr. Howard reported that the school district has retained its AAA Standard and Poors rating.
7.1 Recognition of PMHS Awards for Yearbook and Forensic Team
Mrs. Gail Orfei and two co editors-in-chief of the high school yearbook addressed the Board about the recent award received on last year’s publication. The Board congratulated the editors and Mrs. Orfei.
Mr. Thomas Beck presented certificates to several members of the Speech and Debate Team, specifiing the areas in which they participated. Two of the students gave examples of their forensic presentations.
7.3 Community Service as a Requirement for High School Graduation
Middle School Assistant Principal, Ms. Sabia, defined community service and Middle School Principal, Mr. Longobardi, introduced several students who then shared the kind of service in which they had participated. Mr. Odom, High School Assistant Principal, shared his own community service experience. Ms. Maria Thompson spoke to the Board about how community service connects to the curriculum; Mr. Gene Farrell about what our students are doing now in the way of volunteering; and, Mr. Scott Brown about how student interests might coreate with possible career choices. The Board asked questions and the committee responded. Dr. Lauro invited community input at the next Board meeting.
7.5 Community Engagement
Mr. Hearle gave a brief report from the Community Engagement Committee. He said that the committee woud like to improve the communication of the Board by being more transparent and using technology to its maximum capability, inviting students to make presentations and having more dynamic meetings and topics.
7.6 Policy
Dr. Arden reported that the Policy Committee is continuing its work. The committee will meet again tomorrow evening.
7.7 Program
Mr. Cavanagh summarized the recent meetings and work of this committee.
7.8 Student Life
Dr. Arden spoke about the implementation and signing of the cocurricular student agreement.
7.9 Wellness
Mrs. Kiernan reported that the Wellness Committee met last week. She spoke about a mini wellness event at the high school that would include samplings of food from our cafeteria service. This committee will continue to talk about the wellness policy, the food and possibly sponsor a larger community wide wellness event.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Eicher recognized Mr. John Pfeiffer who asked several questions about student tuition.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
Item 9.1 was moved forward on the agenda.
9.2 Motion to Accept the Plan of Action Regarding the 2010 Risk Assessment Update Report
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Dispose of Steinway & Sons Upright Piano at Hutchinson Elementary School
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Eicher.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Accept Memorandum of Agreement Between Pelham Union Free School District and the Civil Services Employees Association, Inc., Local 1000 AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Pelham Union Free School District Non-Instructional Employees Unit for Nurses Salaries
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mr. Cavanagh asked that the record show that when this agreement topic came up for discussion in executive session, Mr. Eicher recused himself and steped out of that meeting.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Howard, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
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 & Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the 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 Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.5 Motion to Approve Schedule E - Salary Reclassifications
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Lauro noted that a strategic plan status report will soon be posted on the district web sire. Mr. Eicher announced that an overflowing crowd turned out to see the new construction at Colonia School. He also mentioned that there will be additional tours of the high school coming up.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:12 p.m. Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:12 p.m. (Approved)
Oct 18, 2010 Regular Board of Education Meeting
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Roll call (11 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. - PMS CONFERENCE ROOM
Mr. Eicher called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Pelham Middle School Conference Room at 28 Franklin Place, Pelham, NY 10803.
2. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Mr. Hearle and unanimously caried to go into executive session to discuss the proposed, pending or current litigation regarding construction; the financial, credit or employment history of a paraticular person and/or corporation; the record of a particular student and the proposed acquisition, sale and/or lease of real property.
3. MOTION TO RECESS
MOTION was made by Mr. Cavanagh, seconded by Ms. O'Leary and unanimousy carried to recess at 7:59 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 IN THE PMS LIBRARY
Motion to Approve to convene in a public meeting. Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve to convene in a public meeting. (Approved)
5. CALL TO ORDER - PELHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY - 8:00 P.M.
Mr. Eicher called the reconvened meeting to order at approximately 8:03 p.m. and welcomed everyone. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. Dr. Arden reiterated the previously noted executive session motions. Approximately 27 staff and comunity members were in attendance.
Mr. Eicher noted that the varsity football team is undefeated at this point in their schedule and that the girls' volleyball team is also headed to sectionals. Mr. Cavanagh said that there would be a report on our sports teams at the next Board meeting.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.1 Minutes of Regular Meeting of September 20, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
6.2 Minutes of Regular Meeting of October 4, 2010
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.2 Audit Committee
Mr. Eicher, with the consent of the Board, moved to Item 7.2 on the agenda. As Chair of the Audit Committee, Mrs. Kiernan introduced the auditors from Bennett Kielson Storch DeSantis, a division of O’Connor Davies Munns and Dobbins, LLP, who gave the Board an overview of the District’s financial situation. The auditors said that the District received the best opinion they could possibly receive on this audit. The Board thanked the auditors, noting that it has been a pleasure working with them.
9.1 Motion to Accept Independent Audit Report
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Hearle, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
7.4 Finance Committee
Mr. Howard reported that the school district has retained its AAA Standard and Poors rating.
7.1 Recognition of PMHS Awards for Yearbook and Forensic Team
Mrs. Gail Orfei and two co editors-in-chief of the high school yearbook addressed the Board about the recent award received on last year’s publication. The Board congratulated the editors and Mrs. Orfei.
Mr. Thomas Beck presented certificates to several members of the Speech and Debate Team, specifiing the areas in which they participated. Two of the students gave examples of their forensic presentations.
7.3 Community Service as a Requirement for High School Graduation
Middle School Assistant Principal, Ms. Sabia, defined community service and Middle School Principal, Mr. Longobardi, introduced several students who then shared the kind of service in which they had participated. Mr. Odom, High School Assistant Principal, shared his own community service experience. Ms. Maria Thompson spoke to the Board about how community service connects to the curriculum; Mr. Gene Farrell about what our students are doing now in the way of volunteering; and, Mr. Scott Brown about how student interests might coreate with possible career choices. The Board asked questions and the committee responded. Dr. Lauro invited community input at the next Board meeting.
7.5 Community Engagement
Mr. Hearle gave a brief report from the Community Engagement Committee. He said that the committee woud like to improve the communication of the Board by being more transparent and using technology to its maximum capability, inviting students to make presentations and having more dynamic meetings and topics.
7.6 Policy
Dr. Arden reported that the Policy Committee is continuing its work. The committee will meet again tomorrow evening.
7.7 Program
Mr. Cavanagh summarized the recent meetings and work of this committee.
7.8 Student Life
Dr. Arden spoke about the implementation and signing of the cocurricular student agreement.
7.9 Wellness
Mrs. Kiernan reported that the Wellness Committee met last week. She spoke about a mini wellness event at the high school that would include samplings of food from our cafeteria service. This committee will continue to talk about the wellness policy, the food and possibly sponsor a larger community wide wellness event.
8. COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mr. Eicher recognized Mr. John Pfeiffer who asked several questions about student tuition.
9. FINANCIAL REPORTS AND MOTIONS
Item 9.1 was moved forward on the agenda.
9.2 Motion to Accept the Plan of Action Regarding the 2010 Risk Assessment Update Report
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mrs. Kiernan.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.3 Motion to Dispose of Steinway & Sons Upright Piano at Hutchinson Elementary School
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Eicher.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
9.4 Motion to Accept Memorandum of Agreement Between Pelham Union Free School District and the Civil Services Employees Association, Inc., Local 1000 AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Pelham Union Free School District Non-Instructional Employees Unit for Nurses Salaries
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Ms. O'Leary, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
Mr. Cavanagh asked that the record show that when this agreement topic came up for discussion in executive session, Mr. Eicher recused himself and steped out of that meeting.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS
10.1 Motion to Approve Schedule A - Certificated Staff
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mr. Howard, seconded by Ms. O'Leary.
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 & Teaching Assistants
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the 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 Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
10.5 Motion to Approve Schedule E - Salary Reclassifications
Motion to Approve the following: Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Dr. Arden.
Vote to Approve the following: (Approved)
11. NEW BUSINESS
Dr. Lauro noted that a strategic plan status report will soon be posted on the district web sire. Mr. Eicher announced that an overflowing crowd turned out to see the new construction at Colonia School. He also mentioned that there will be additional tours of the high school coming up.
12. ADJOURN
Motion to Approve adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:12 p.m. Moved by Mrs. Kiernan, seconded by Mr. Howard.
Vote to Approve adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:12 p.m. (Approved)
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