Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes

The Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District held their regular scheduled meeting on April 07, 2004 in the Central Office Conference Room, 309 Industrial Park Road, Meyersdale, PA.

Members present: Grant Atwell, Thomas Deetz, David Faidley, Jr., Charles McKenzie, Nancy Rouch, Steve Schrader, Brad Troutman, James Wiltrout. Also present: Curtis Kerns-Supt. Francis Meyers-Fed. Prog. /Curriculum, Randy Bussard-H.S. Principal, Thomas Houser-Elem. Principal, Lee Kinsinger-M.S. Lead Teacher, Laura Schardt-Bus. Mgr.-Bd. Sec., Dan Johnson-Maintenance Supervisor, George Menser-Press, Celeste Faidley, Leigh Ann Sipple-Student Representatives, Mark Lowery, Jon Henry, Derrick Decker-FFA, Jennifer Tuscano-A.D., Jim Stutzman, Tim Kretchman, Tracey Karlie-MAEA, Darian Ervin-Middle School Student, Karen and Steven Ervin, Rose and Rodger Hutzell, Sr.-Darian’s parents and grandparents.

An executive session was held from 6:45 p.m. to 7:14 p.m. to discuss personnel.

A motion was made by Louis Tuscano, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to accept the minutes of the March 10, 2004 board meeting with the following correction: change Darr Construction’s low bid to $1,102,950. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to accept the treasurers’ reports:

TREASURER'S REPORT	MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND		7-Apr-04


	1st National Bank of PA		PSDLAF

CASH BALANCE 3/01/04		8,936.65	2,163,520.98

RECEIPTS FOR March
Taxes		36,013.99
Interest on Investments		98.38	38,401.00
Investments Cashed		795,000.00
Miscellaneous/Refunds		33,882.90
Commonwealth of PA		600.00	305,067.18
Retiree BC/BS Payments		8,827.34
Cafeteria		27,291.81
Rentals		995.10
Tuition		50.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS		902,759.52	343,468.18

TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.		911,696.17	2,506,989.16

LESS EXPEND. MARCH		897,435.61	795,000.00

BALANCE 3/31/04		14,260.56	1,711,989.16

INVESTMENTS
Pligit	$	689.45
TOTAL INVESTMENTS	$	689.45

Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by David Faidley, Jr. to approve payment of the general fund bills in the amount of $727,413.77 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $5,392.59. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Louis Tuscano, seconded by Steve Schrader, that Dr. Charles Bolden be retained as the school dentist at a fee of $5.50/student and his dental assistant at $1.00/student. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Louis Tuscano, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that Laura Tuscano and Kristine Ream be added to the substitute teacher list pending receipt of proper paperwork. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Louis Tuscano, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to accept the resignations of Tim Mikula and Robert Clawson effective at the end of the current school year. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Steve Schrader, that June 6, 2004, be set as the graduation date. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to approve the 2004-2005 school calendar. Copy in folder attached to minutes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Steve Schrader, the following be approved:

a. Scrabble Team to Somerset on April 23, 2004. There is no cost to the district except for a substitute teacher.

b. FFA to Penn State for the Summer FFA Convention on June 8-10, 2004. Cost to the district is approximately $500.

c. Senior High Chorus to the Memorial Baptist Church in Johnstown on May 16, 2004. Cost to the district is approximately $350.00.

d. Yearbook editors to UPJ for the Josten’s Spring Workshop (Becky Hetz) on May 11,2004. Cost to the district is approximately $444.00.

e. Middle School Chorus to the Meyersdale Nursing Home in May. Cost to the district is approximately $150.00.

f. Business students (Tim Mikula) to Allegany College of Maryland on April 29, 2004, for Academic Competition. Cost to the district is the use of the school van.

g. The Band to Florida on March 2-8, 2005, to perform at Disneyworld. Cost to the district is approximately $6,000.00.

h. Middle School Walking Club to the Bike Trail on the afternoon of May 13, 2004. Cost to the district is approximately $78.00.

Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Louis Tuscano, to approve the High School Activities 3^rd Quarter Report. Copy in folder attached to minutes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that $1000.00 (if that much is collected) of the money collected from students for parking permits be designated for the Junior/Senior Prom Fund on an annual basis. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Steve Schrader, to accept the bids for second class supplies, industrial arts supplies, vo-ag supplies and custodial supplies (tabulations will be distributed at the board meeting). Copy in folder attached to minutes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by David Faidley, Jr. to approve the contract with CAMCO Physical and Occupational Therapy for a period of three years at a rate of $45.50 per hour. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to accept the 2004-2005 Athletic Budget. Copy in folder attached to minutes. Roll call vote. 7-2 with Nancy Rouch and Brad Troutman voting no. Motion approved.

A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that the following coach be hired at the stipend specified in the negotiated teacher’s contract:

Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that permission be granted to the varsity soccer coaching staff to hold a summer camp on July 12 through July 16. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Steve Schrader, that permission be granted to the Meyersdale Little/Minor League to use the MAHS girl’s softball field from April to July 2004. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that permission be granted to Jami Gindlesperger, School Health Advocates Council, to use the football field and track from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 8, 2004, at a fee of $50, to hold a Tobacco Awareness Carnival for students. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by David Faidley, Jr. seconded by Steve Schrader, to approve the proposed Somerset County Technology Center General Fund Budget in the amount of $3,440,241.73. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by David Faidley, Jr., seconded by Steve Schrader, to approve the proposed Somerset County Technology Center Adult Fund Budget in the amount of $718,790.42. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Louis Tuscano, that the following be approved:

a. Britta Mitchell to the Spring Festival of Children’s Literature at Frostburg State University on May 1, 220. Cost to Title IIA is approximately $45.

b. The Vocational Agriculture teacher to the PAAE (Pennsylvania Association of Agricultural Educators) State Conference in Somerset from July 11-14, 2004. Cost to Title IIA is approximately $400.00.

Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Louis Tuscano, to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

Cash Balance (February 29, 2004)	$29,841.55
Receipts for March:
February Reimbursement	$19,053.35
Breakfast and Lunch Receipts	$19,574.49
Other Receipts	$ 1,670.72
	$40,298.56

Total Receipts and Beginning Balance	$70,140.11
Less Disbursement	$32,886.49
Cash Balance (February 29, 2004)	$37,253.62

Money Market Account