Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes
Wed., April 4th, 2007
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District was held Wednesday, April 4, 2007 in the Central Office Conference Room, 309 Industrial Park Road, Meyersdale.
Members present: Brad Troutman, Jeffrey Moser, Steve Schrader, Thomas Deetz, Grant Atwell, James Wiltrout, Charles McKenzie and Nancy Rouch. Member absent: David Faidley, Jr. Also present: Curtis Kerns-Supt., Tracey Karlie-Fed. Prog. /Curriculum, John Wiltrout – H. S. Principal, Thomas Houser-Elem. Principal, Julie Stahl-M.S. Lead Teacher, Laura Schardt-Bus. Mgr. /Bd. Sec., Kaitlyn Berkley and Jessica Livengood-Student Representative, Craig Gindlesperger-AD, Angie Brant-Press and Dan Johnson-Maintenance Supervisor
The meeting was called to order by Grant Atwell at 8:00 p.m.
President Atwell announced that an executive session was held from 6:30 p.m. until 7:55 p.m. to discuss personnel.
A motion was made by, Thomas Deetz, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to approve the minutes of the March 7, 2007 board meeting. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Steve Schrader, to approve the following treasurers’ reports
TREASURER'S REPORT
MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND
4-Apr-07
1st National Bank of PA
PSDLAF
CASH BALANCE 3/01/07
76,762.89
1,511,366.09
..
RECEIPTS FOR MARCH
Taxes
49,665.73
Interest on Investments
727.62
25,889.95
Investments Cashed
950,000.00
Miscellaneous/Refunds
11,059.51
Commonwealth of PA/IUO8
-
346,990.96
Retiree BC/BS Payments
9,643.96
Cafeteria
17,774.19
Rentals
1,082.92
Tuition
13,926.72
TOTAL RECEIPTS
1,053,880.65
372,880.91
TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.
1,130,643.54
1,884,247.00
LESS EXPEND. MARCH
1,086,016.38
1,150,231.95
BALANCE 3/31/07
44,627.16
734,015.05
INVESTMENTS
PLIGIT CD
200,000.00
Pligit
$
112,023.60
PSDLAF POOL/CD
1,511,000.00
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
$
1,823,023.60
CAFETERIA FUND
TREASURER’S REPORT FOR March, 2007
April 4th, 2007
Cash Balance (February 28, 2007) $36,447.07 Receipts for March:
Breakfast and Lunch Receipts
$18,373.24 Reimbursement $16,459.79 Other Income
$3,712.19 $38,545.22 Total Receipts and Beginning Balance
$74,992.29
Less Disbursement $38,775.11 Cash Balance (March 31, 2007)
$36,217.18
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to approve payment of the general fund bills in the amount $369,089.88 and athletic fund balances in the amount of $12,192.01. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Brad Troutman, 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 Jeffrey Moser, to accept the resignation of Linda Emerick effective at the end of the school year. 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 Memorandum of Understanding. 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 Jeffrey Moser, that June 3, 2007, 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 Nancy Rouch, that Mark Albright 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 Nancy Rouch, to approve the list of graduating seniors. 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 Thomas Deetz, that the following be approved:
a. The Middle School Walking Club to the bike trail on May 4, 2007. Cost to the district is $78.
b. The Family and Consumer Science Club to Kennywood on June 7, 2007. There is no cost to the district.
c. The elementary and high school Life Skills classes to the annual Special Recreation Day at Confluence on May 3, 2007. Cost to the district is approximately $260.
d. The senior trip to Washington D. C. Cost to the district is $600 for a bus.
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 Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to approve the Meyersdale Area District Wide Parental Involvement Policy. Copy in folder attached to minutes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Jeffrey Moser, seconded by Steve Schrader, 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.
Item of information:
Acknowledge receipt of the 2005-2006 Audit Report as presented. There are no findings.
A motion was made by Jeffrey Moser, seconded by Charles McKenzie, 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 Jeffrey Moser, seconded by Steve Schrader, to approve the 2007-2008 contract for school based counseling services with Bedford-Somerset MH/MR. Copy in folder attached to minutes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Jeffrey Moser, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to approve the September, 2007 through August 31, 2010, contract with CAMCO Occupational and Physical Therapy services. Copy in folder attached to minutes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Jeffrey Moser, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to accept the offer from Martin McKenzie to purchase property (a 5/6 interest in 213 acres of mineral rights in the Hay M&D Tract - lot #49- 000980) in Southampton Township 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 Charles McKenzie, that the following be hired as coaches for the 2007-08 season at the stipend specified in the negotiated teachers' contract:
Head Varsity Girls' Basketball Coach – Eric McCool
Assistant Varsity Girls' BB Coach & Head JH Girls' BB Coach - Mike Petenbrink
Head Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach – Thomas Lasure
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by James Deetz, to approve the 2007-2008 athletic 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 Charles McKenzie, that the Athletic Director be given permission to attend a Healthy Heart Clinic June 13, 2007 in Altoona. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that the following be approved:
a. Permission for Julie Stahl to use the girls’ softball field to hold an instructional softball program for girls ages 8-14 during May and June.
b. Permission for the Meyersdale American Legion Baseball teams to utilize the High School baseball field as has been done in the past.
c. Permission for the Meyersdale Little League Baseball teams to utilize the High School softball field as has been done in the past.
d. Permission for the Band Boosters to use the “prom decorated” gym for a post-graduate dance on the Saturday night after the prom.
e. Permission for the Meyersdale Volunteer Fire Department to hold their Spring Banquet in the
cafeteria on April 28, 2007 at 6:00 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 Nancy Rouch, the following be approved:
a. Britta Mitchell, Beth Romesberg, and Lorraine Kretchman to the Spring Festival of Children’s Literature at Frostburg State University on April 28, 2007. Cost to federal programs is approximately $200.
b. Jackie Baer, Kathy Emert, Tracey Karlie, Dr. Kerns, Brenda Lichty, Lana Vena to attend PA Federal Programs Annual Conference, April 15-18, 2007 in Pittsburgh, PA. Cost to Title I Program is approximately $2450.
c. Karen Smith to attend National School Lunch Program update, April 23-24, 2007 in Pittsburgh, PA. Cost to Title I Program is approximately $150.
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Section 50 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.