Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes
Wed., December 3rd, 2003
The reorganization and regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District was held Wednesday, December 3, 2003 in the Central Office Conference Room, 309 Industrial Park Road, Meyersdale, PA 15552.
The meeting was called to order by Grant Atwell at 7:08 p.m. Members present: Grant Atwell, Thomas Deetz, David Faidley, Jr., Charles McKenzie, Nancy Rouch, Brad Troutman, James Wiltrout and Steve Schrader. Member absent: Louis Tuscano. Also present: Curtis Kerns-Supt., Francis Meyers-Fed./Prog.-Curriculum, Thomas Houser-Elem. Principal, Randy Bussard-H.S. Principal, Laura Schardt-Bus. Mgr., Dan Johnson-Maintenance Supervisor, Jennifer Tuscano-AD, Lee Kinsinger-M.S. Lead Teacher, Celeste Faidley, Leigh Ann Sipple-Student Representatives, George Menser-Press, Robert Wentworth-concerned citizen.
An executive session was held from 6:45 p.m. to 7:05 p.m. to discuss personnel.
Curtis Kerns was appointed temporary chairperson for reorganization. Five returning board members, Grant Atwell, Thomas Deetz, Nancy Rouch, Steve Schrader and James Wiltrout, took the oath of office.
Dr. Kerns called for nominations for President. Charles McKenzie made a motion, and Thomas Deetz, seconded, to retain last year’s officers. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
Grant Atwell was elected as the 2004 School Board President and chaired the rest of the meeting
Louis Tuscano was elected as the 2004 School Board Vice-President.
James Wiltrout was elected alternate representative for the Somerset County Technology Center Authority.
Steve Schrader was designated as Legislative Chairman.
A motion was made by David Faidley, Jr., seconded by Charles McKenzie, to hold the committee meetings of the full board the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. (except for June, 2004 which will be held the second Wednesday and July when no meeting is scheduled and December, 2004 which will be held the second Wednesday since the meeting must be after the first Monday in December) in the central office conference room of the administrative wing, with the regular meeting of the board of directors to follow immediately. 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 treasurers’ reports:
TREASURER'S REPORT
MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND
3-Dec-03
1st National Bank of PA
PSDLAF
CASH BALANCE 11/01/03
8,051.63
383,711.46
RECEIPTS FOR NOVEMBER
Taxes
105,698.97
Interest on Investments
107.92
0.01
Investments Cashed
448,000.00
Miscellaneous/Refunds
5,685.60
Commonwealth of PA
24,315.61
236,713.38
Retiree BC/BS Payments
7,413.45
Cafeteria
23,212.98
Tuition
50.00
Loan
1,000,000.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS
1,614,484.53
236,713.39
TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.
1,622,536.16
620,424.85
LESS EXPEND. NOVEMBER
903,568.94
448,000.00
BALANCE 11/30/03
718,967.22
172,424.85
INVESTMENTS
Pligit
$
687.69
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
$
687.69
CAFETERIA FUND
TREASURER’S REPORT FOR NOVEMBER, 2003
December 3, 2003
Cash Balance (October, 2003) $44,389.16 Receipts for November:
October Reimbursement $25,584.41 Breakfast and Lunch Receipts $14,324.42 Other Receipts $3,485.31 Transfer from Money Market
Account to Savings Account
$3,830.34 $47,224.48 Total Receipts and Beginning Balance $91,613.64 Less Disbursement $47,125.57 Cash Balance (November 30, 2003) $44,488.07
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 minutes of the November 5, 2003 board meeting. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by James Wiltrout, to approve payment of the general fund bills in the amount of $121,010.95 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $6,812.89. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Steve Schrader, that Audrey Gray be added to the substitute teacher list. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that Erin Johnson be named volunteer Ski Club Advisor. 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 Meyersdale Area professional staff’s participation in the County In-service Programs for the next two years (2004-2005 and 2005-2006). Section 508 vote: 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) Tim Kretchman and Jodie Miller to take their classes to the IU 8 Christmas party in Somerset on December 17, 2003. There is no cost to the district
b) Tim Kretchman to take the Life Skills class to the Galleria Mall in December. There is no cost to the district.
c) FBLA to visit the Meadowview Nursing Center, Rest Assured, Meyersdale Manor, and the Grantsville Mennonite Home on December 9th and December 11th. Cost to the district is approximately $100.
d) Sandy Seifert to take the Family and Consumer Science Club to the Farm Show (along with the FFA) on January 12, 2004. Cost to the district is a substitute teacher.
e) Don Stoner to take the Middle School Chorus to the Meyersdale Manor on December 12, 2003. Cost to the district is approximately $50.
f) First Grade to Frostburg State University on February 6, 2004, for a performance of Comedy and Pet Theater. Cost to the district is approximately $180.
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 budgetary transfers. 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, to approve the agreement with the Intermediate Unit 8 for implementation of the IDEA-B (Individuals with Disabilities Act) Project as presented.
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 coach be hired for the 2003-2004 school year at the stipend specified in the negotiated teacher’s contract (retroactive November 10):
Assistant Coach Junior High Wrestling – George Childers
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Brad Troutman, that permission be granted to Mike Miller to attend a track/cross country clinic at Villanova University on December 5, 2003. Cost to the district is approximately $300.00. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Steve Schrader, that Susan Levy and Tammy Emerick be permitted to attend the National Renaissance Conference in Orlando, FL, on March 16-19, 2004. Cost to Title IIA is approximately $1600. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by David Faidley, Jr., seconded by Charles McKenzie, that Francis Meyers and Curtis Kerns attend the annual PARSS (Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools) convention in State College on April 29-30, 2004. Cost to Title IIA is $700. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Brad Troutman, that Deanna Kennedy and Sue Levy attend the fall ACCESS PA meeting at UPJ on December 11, 2003. Cost to Title IIA is approximately $100. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that Owen Long attends the following:
a) Driver Education Content/Performance Expectations Workshop in Bedford on December 19, 2003. Cost to Title IIA is approximately $30.
b) The 2004 PASE (Pennsylvania Association for Safety Education) Conference in Bedford on April 29-30, 2004. Cost to Title IIA is approximately $160.
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Steve Schrader, to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.