Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes
Wed., April 5th, 2006
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District was held Wednesday, April 5, 2006 in the Central Office Conference Room, 309 Industrial Park Road, Meyersdale, PA.
Members present: David Faidley, Jr., James Wiltrout, Steve Schrader, Brad Troutman, Charles McKenzie, Nancy Rouch, Thomas Deetz, and Grant Atwell. Member absent: Jeffrey Moser. Also present: Curtis Kerns-Supt., Tracey Karlie-Fed. Prog. /Curriculum, John Wiltrout – H. S. Principal, Thomas Houser-Elem. Principal, Lee Kinsinger-M.S. Lead Teacher, Laura Schardt-Bd. Sec./Bus. Mgr., Emily Newman, Caitlin Berkley-Student Representative, Dan Johnson-Maintenance, Craig Gindlesperger-AD, George Menser-Press, Brittany Reddick, Ross Houston-Visitors.
The meeting was called to order by Grant Atwell at 7:35 p.m.
President Atwell announced that an executive session was held from 6:54 p.m. until 7:32 p.m. to discuss personnel.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to approve the minutes of the March 1, 2006 board meeting. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to approve the following treasurers’ reports:
TREASURER'S REPORT
MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND
5-Apr-06
1st National Bank of PA
PSDLAF
CASH BALANCE 3/01/06
28,110.73
1,808,132.07
.
RECEIPTS FOR MARCH
Taxes
47,076.59
Interest on Investments
502.80
16,710.98
Investments Cashed
1,050,000.00
Miscellaneous/Refunds
23,058.88
Commonwealth of PA/IUO8
-
334,863.05
Retiree BC/BS Payments
8,877.21
Cafeteria
16,708.96
Rentals
1,052.17
Tuition
50.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS
1,147,326.61
351,574.03
TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.
1,175,437.34
2,159,706.10
LESS EXPEND. MARCH
1,146,214.27
1,050,055.61
BALANCE 3/31/06
29,223.07
1,109,650.49
INVESTMENTS
PLIGIT CD
95,000.00
Pligit
$
3,557.20
PSDLAF POOL/CD
600,000.00
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
$
698,557.20
CAFETERIA FUND
TREASURER’S REPORT FOR March, 2006
April 5th, 2006
Cash Balance (Feb. 28, 2006) $27,253.37 Receipts for March:
Breakfast and Lunch Receipts
$19,178.67 Lunch Reimbursement $19,580.23 Other Income
$ 4,381.92 $43,140.82 Total Receipts and Beginning Balance
$70,394.19
Less Disbursement $36,228.02 Cash Balance (March 31, 2006)
$34,166.17
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Steve Schrader, that the general fund bills be paid in the amount of $680,440 and athletic fund bills be paid in the amount of $14,941.69. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Brad Troutman, to accept the resignation of Patricia Snyder (special education) effective June 30, 2006. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, 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 Nancy Rouch, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Nicholas Spade be added to the substitute teacher list (day-to-day, emergency). Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Brad Troutman, that June 4, 2006, be set as the graduation date. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that Adam Thomas be approved as the graduation speaker at a stipend of $100. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to adopt the Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8’s policies and procedures under the federal requirements for IDEA-B (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). Copy in folder attached to minutes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Nancy Rouch, that the following be approved as presented:
a. Senior Class to Washington, D.C. on April 28, 2006. Cost to the district is approximately $600.
b. The Middle School Walking Club to the bike trail on April 21, 2006. Cost to the district is $78.
c. FFA to the State Convention at State College on June 13-15, 2006. Cost to the district is approximately $700.
d. Wayne Miller and 24 middle school students to attend the Laurel Highlands Mathematics Alliance’s Try-Math-A-Lot at University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, May 3, 2006. Cost to the district is approximately $402.
e. The elementary Life Skills class to the annual Special Recreation Day at Confluence on May 11, 2006. Cost to the district is approximately $110.
f. The cheerleaders to Kennywood Park in June. There is no cost to the district.
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 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 Nancy Rouch, seconded by Steve Schrader, to accept 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 Nancy Rouch, seconded by Charles McKenzie, 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 Nancy Rouch, seconded by Thomas Deetz to approve the 2006-2007 contract for school based counseling services with Bedford-Somerset MH/MR. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Steve Schrader, to accept the offer from Elk Lick Firewood to purchase property (a 10.5312 acre lot #49- 000070 in Wellersburg Borough) from the Tax Claim Bureau. 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 Thomas Deetz, that the following advisors be hired, for the 2006-07 school year, at the stipend specified in the negotiated teacher’s contract:
Head Cheerleading Advisor – Ms. Kim McKenzie
Assistant Cheerleading Advisor – Miss Tara Hartman
Roll call 8-0-1 with Charles McKenzie abstaining from voting.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Steve Schrader, that the following be approved as 2006-07 volunteer coaches:
Cheerleading – Terri Karlie, Julie Stahl and Ronda Lee
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to enter into a cooperative sports agreement with Berlin in the sport of Cross Country. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to approve the 2006-2007 sports budget. 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 Brad Troutman, to accept the resignation of Michele Donaldson as Majorette Advisor effective April 2, 2006. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Steve Schrader, that Craig Gindlesperger be permitted to attend the Exercise Physiology and Weight Strategies Seminar in Altoona on April 26, 2006. Cost to the district would be approximately $179. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Brad Troutman, 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 Thomas Deetz, seconded by James Wiltrout, that permission be given to the Meyersdale American Legion Baseball teams’ to utilize the High School baseball field as has been done in the past. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Steve Schrader, that permission be given to the Meyersdale Little League Baseball teams’ to utilize the High School softball field as has been done in the past. 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 given to the Prom Committee to use the “prom decorated” gym for a post-graduate dance on the Saturday night after the prom. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Brad Troutman, that permission be given to the Meyersdale Volunteer Fire Department to hold their Spring Banquet in the cafeteria on April 29, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. as has been done in the past. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by David Faidley, that the following be approved:
a. Tammy Emerick and Susan Levy to “What’s New in Children’s Literature?”in Coraopolis, PA, on May 16, 2006. Cost to federal programs is approximately $467.
b. Britta Mitchell to the Spring Festival of Children’s Literature at Frostburg State University on April 29, 2006. Cost to federal programs is approximately $53.
c. Jan Stoner and Beth Romesberg to the Leaning, Learning, and Teaching Program at Seven Springs retroactive to March 18, 2006. Cost to federal programs is approximately $185.
d. Mike Sipple to attend Frostburg State Mathematics Symposium, April 7, 2006 in Frostburg, MD. Cost to Title IIA Program is approximately $90.
e. Josh Bolden & Lana Vena to Reading Interventions for Students with Learning Difficulties Workshop, May 3 – 5, 2006 in Pittsburgh, PA. Cost to Title I Program is approximately $491.
f. Retroactive permission for Ed Danel to attend the Chapter 1 State Conference in Hershey (April 2-5, 2006). Cost to Chapter I is approximately $300.
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 8:10 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.