Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes
Wed., April 6th, 2005
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District was held Wednesday, April 6, 2005 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, James Wiltrout, Brad Troutman, and Louis Tuscano. Member absent: Steve Schrader. Also present: Curtis Kerns-Supt., Tracey Karlie-Fed. Prog./Curriculum, Randy Bussard – H. S. Principal, Thomas Houser-Elem. Principal, Laura Schardt-Bus. Mgr./Bd. Sec., Lee Kinsinger-Lead Teacher Middle School, Craig Gindlesperger-A.D., George Menser-Press, Emily Newman, Leigh Ann Sipple-Student Representatives, Dan Johnson-Maint., Lois Shuck, Ruth R. Walker, Louis DiPasquale-Concerned Citizens.
The meeting was called to order by Louis Tuscano at 7:15 p.m.
An executive session was held from 6:45 p.m. until 7:10 p.m. to discuss personnel.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Grant Atwell, to approve the minutes of the March 9, 2005 board meeting. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Grant Atwell, to approve the treasurers’ reports
TREASURER'S REPORT
MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND
6-Apr-05
1st National Bank of PA
PSDLAF
CASH BALANCE 3/01/05
31,494.18
2,259,728.43
RECEIPTS FOR MARCH
Taxes
48,477.00
Interest on Investments
185.01
9,656.04
Investments Cashed
1,010,000.00
Miscellaneous/Refunds
1,601.61
Commonwealth of PA/IUO8
-
298,096.32
Retiree BC/BS Payments
11,447.76
Cafeteria
16,276.57
Rentals
680.00
Tuition
80.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS
1,088,747.95
307,752.36
TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.
1,120,242.13
2,567,480.79
LESS EXPEND. MARCH
909,502.54
1,010,000.00
BALANCE 3/31/05
210,739.59
1,557,480.79
INVESTMENTS
Pligit
$
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
$
699.24
CAFETERIA FUND
TREASURER’S REPORT FOR March, 2005
April 6, 2005
Cash Balance (February 28, 2005) $26,448.63 Receipts for March:
Reimbursement
Breakfast and Lunch Receipts
$16,600.50 Lunch Reimbursement $16,653.28 Other Receipts
$4,670.86 $37,924.64 Total Receipts and Beginning Balance
$65,373.27 Less Disbursement $37,269.06 Cash Balance (March 31, 2005)
$27,104.21
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to approve payment of the general fund bills in the amount of $653,343.50 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $14,669.97. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that John Wiltrout be named High School Principal effective July 1, 2005. Copy of Act 93 Agreement in folder attached to minutes.
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative, except for James Wiltrout who abstained from voting. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that David Schafer be named Head Night Shift Custodian effective April 1, 2005. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Brad Troutman, that Sandy Kelly’s Act 93
Compensation Plan be approved. Copy in folder attached to minutes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that Sandy Kelly be permitted to attend the (mandatory) PDE (Pennsylvania Department of Education) Training on Nutrition in State College on June 13-14, 2005. Cost to the district is approximately $300. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Nancy Rouch, 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 Nancy Rouch, seconded by Grant Atwell, that June 5, 2005, 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 Grant Atwell, to approve the 2005-2006 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 Grant Atwell, to approve the Growth Screening Program letter. Copy in folder attached to minutes. Section 508: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by James Wiltrout, that the following be approved:
a. Scrabble Team to Somerset on April 29, 2005. There is no cost to the district except for a substitute teacher.
b. Elementary Reading Team to compete in Altoona on April 14, 2005. Cost to the district is approximately $325.
c. Senior Class to Washington, D.C. on April 22, 2005. Cost to the district is approximately $300.
d. Andy and Julie Stahl to take the Spanish Club to Mexico during the summer of 2006. There is no cost to the district.
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Grant Atwell, to approve the High School
Activities 3rd 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 David Faidley, Jr. to accept the bids for second class supplies, industrial arts supplies and vo-ag supplies. 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 Brad Troutman, to approve the resolution to participate in the IU 8 Cooperative Purchase Program. Copy in folder attached to minutes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Grant Atwell, to raise the softball and baseball umpire rate of pay to $45/game retroactive to the beginning of the season. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that the following volunteer coach be approved:
Baseball – Tony Clark
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Nancy Rouch, that permission be given to Julie Stahl to use the girls’ softball field to hold an instructional softball program for girls ages 8-14 during May and June. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by David Faidley, Jr., seconded by Grant Atwell, to approve the proposed Somerset County Technology Center General Fund Budget in the amount of $3,902,879.71. Copy in folder attached to minutes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by David Faidley, Jr., seconded by Grant Atwell, to approve the proposed Somerset County Technology Center Adult Fund Budget in the amount of $737,088.83. 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 Nancy Rouch, that the following be approved:
a) Mike Sipple to the 34th Mathematics Symposium at Frostburg University on April 15, 2005. Cost to federal programs Title IIA is approximately $14 and a substitute teacher.
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Brad Troutman, to adjourn the meeting at
8:15 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.