Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes
Wed., Dec. 8th, 2004
The reorganization and regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District was held Wednesday, December 8, 2004 in the Central Office Conference Room, 309 Industrial Park Road, Meyersdale, PA.
The meeting was called to order by Grant Atwell at 7:10 p.m. Members present: Grant Atwell, Thomas Deetz, David Faidley, Jr., Charles McKenzie, Nancy Rouch, Steve Schrader, Brad Troutman, Louis Tuscano. Member absent James Wiltrout. Also present: Curtis Kerns-Supt., Francis Meyers-Fed. Prog./Curriculum, Laura Schardt-Bus. Mgr./Bd. Secretary, Randy Bussard-H.S. Principal, Thomas Houser-Elem. Principal, Lee Kinsinger-Lead Teacher Middle School, Craig Gindlesperger-A.D., Tracey Karlie-MAEA, Victor Gaibor-Computer Tech., Denise Bowker-Bus Driver, Christopher Walker-Student, George Menser-Press, Emily Newman, Leigh Ann Sipple-Student Representatives.
An executive session was held from 6:50 p.m. until 7:09 p.m. to discuss personnel.
Curtis Kerns was appointed temporary chairperson for reorganization.
Dr. Kerns called for nominations for President. Nancy Rouch nominated Louis Tuscano and Grant Atwell seconded the nomination. Grant Atwell moved that the nominations be closed and Nancy Rouch seconded the motion. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
Louis Tuscano was elected as the 2005 School Board President and chaired the rest of the meeting.
President Tuscano called for nominations for Vice-President. Steve Schrader nominated Grant Atwell and Nancy Rouch seconded the nomination. Thomas Deetz moved that the nominations be closed and Nancy Rouch seconded the motion. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
Grant Atwell was elected as the 2005 School Board Vice-President.
Charles McKenzie nominated David Faidley, Jr. as representative for the Somerset County Technology Center Joint Operating Committee for 2005 and Nancy Rouch seconded the nomination. Grant Atwell moved that the nominations be closed and Steve Schrader seconded the motion. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to appoint David Faidley, Jr. to the Somerset County Technology Center Authority. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
Charles McKenzie nominated James Wiltrout as alternate representative for the Somerset Technology Center Joint Operating Committee and Thomas Deetz seconded the nomination. Steve Schrader moved that the nominations be closed and Brad Troutman seconded it. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Steve Schrader to designate Louis Tuscano as the Legislative Chairman. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to hold the committee meeting of the full board the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p. m. (except for June 2005 which will be held the second Wednesday and July 2005 when no meeting is scheduled) 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 Grant Atwell, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to approve the minutes of the
November 3, 2004 board meeting. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative.
Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Steve Schrader, to approve the following treasurers’
reports:
TREASURER'S REPORT
MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND
8-Dec-04
1st National Bank of PA
PSDLAF
CASH BALANCE 11/01/04
30,457.72
2,525,469.66
RECEIPTS FOR NOVEMBER
Taxes
116,798.34
Interest on Investments
153.26
0.03
Investments Cashed
865,000.00
Miscellaneous/Refunds
6,391.64
Commonwealth of PA/IUO8
168,653.65
Retiree BC/BS Payments
8,191.14
Cafeteria
29,489.72
Rentals
-
Tuition
100.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS
1,026,124.10
168,653.68
TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.
1,056,581.82
2,694,123.34
LESS EXPEND. NOVEMBER
1,005,426.78
865,000.00
BALANCE 11/30/04
51,155.04
1,829,123.34
INVESTMENTS
Pligit
$
694.68
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
$
694.68
CAFETERIA FUND
TREASURER’S REPORT FOR November, 2004
December 8, 2004
Cash Balance (October 10, 2004) $39,351.81 Receipts for November:
Reimbursement
Breakfast and Lunch Receipts
$14,972.54
Lunch Reimbursement $21,829.04
Other Receipts
$3,955.65
$$40,757.23
Total Receipts and Beginning Balance
$80,109.04
Less Disbursement $54,192.68
Cash Balance (November 30, 2004)
$39,351.81
Section 508: 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 of $155,473.08 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $16,732.46. 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 resignation of David Faidley, effective December 31, 2004. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by David Faidley, Jr. that the following be added to the substitute teachers’ list: Kristi Michaels (Day-to-Day) and Jessica Hay (Elementary). 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 addendum to the Act 93 Agreements. 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 David Faidley, Jr., to accept the resignation of Francis Meyers as per his letter, effective December 22, 2004. See copy in folder attached to minutes. Motion approved by roll call vote: 6-2 with Nancy Rouch and Louis Tuscano voting no.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Steve Schrader, that Tracey Karlie be named Curriculum Coordinator/Federal Program Administrator at the salary and benefits presented, effective December 23, 2004. 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 Nancy Rouch, that the Fifth grade be permitted to go to the Mountain Playhouse on May 20, 2005, to see “Ramona Quimby,” a book read by our fifth graders. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Nancy Rouch, that Sandy Seifert and the Food and Consumer Science Club be permitted to attend the Farm Show in Harrisburg in January. There is no cost to the district. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to give permission for 7th and 11th graders to participate in a survey for Penn State University’s Rural Youth Education 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 Charles McKenzie, seconded by David Faidley, Jr., that permission be granted for 6th, 8th, 10th and 12th graders to participate in a follow-up drug survey and to purchase the Meyersdale Area Report for $1100. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Grant Atwell, that Andy Marteney be approved as a volunteer Ski Club Advisor and a volunteer Rifle Team Coach. 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 Meyersdale Elks and Tim Mikula be permitted to use the gym for their annual Hoop Shoot on January 8, 2005, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Grant Atwell, that Sue Levy be permitted to attend “Increasing the Effectiveness of Your School Library Program” in Pittsburgh on January 6, 2005. Cost to Title IIA Federal Programs is approximately $275. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Grant Atwell, that Curtis Kerns be permitted to attend the PARSS (PA Association of Rural and Small Schools) Annual Meeting in State College from April 27 –29, 2005. Cost to Title IIA is approximately $400. 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.