Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District was held Wednesday, February 1, 2006 in the Central Office Conference Room, 309 Industrial Park Road, Meyersdale, PA.

Members present: Thomas Deetz, David Faidley, Jr., James Wiltrout, Steve Schrader, Brad Troutman, Jeffrey Moser, Nancy Rouch, and Grant Atwell. 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., Craig Gindlesperger-A.D., Emily Newman, Kaitlyn Berkley-Student Representative, Dan Johnson-Maint., George Menser, Judy Ellich-Press, Charles McKenzie, Tammy Werner-board member applicants.

President Atwell announced that an executive session was held from 6:35 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. to discuss personnel.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Jeffrey Moser, to approve the minutes of the January 11, 2006 board meeting. 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 following treasurers’ reports:

TREASURER'S REPORT	MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND		1-Feb-06


	1st National Bank of PA		PSDLAF

CASH BALANCE 1/01/06		117,422.02	2,580,382.51
			.
RECEIPTS FOR JANUARY
Taxes		136,005.88
Interest on Investments		771.99	0.08
Investments Cashed		800,000.00
Miscellaneous/Refunds		820.59
Commonwealth of PA/IUO8		-	160,637.96
Retiree BC/BS Payments		8,549.26
Cafeteria		15,494.49
Rentals		440.00
Tuition		-
TOTAL RECEIPTS		962,082.21	160,638.04

TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.		1,079,504.23	2,741,020.55

LESS EXPEND. JANUARY		929,524.29	800,000.00

BALANCE 1/31/06		149,979.94	1,941,020.55

INVESTMENTS
PLIGIT CD		96,000.00
Pligit	$	718.26
TOTAL INVESTMENTS	$	96,718.26

Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Steve Schrader, to approve payment of the general fund bills in the amount of $148,164.09 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $3,027.92. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by David Faidley, Jr., to appoint Charles McKenzie to the Meyersdale Area School Board to represent Region 1. Roll call vote: 5-3 with Nancy Rouch, Jeffrey Moser and Brad Troutman voting no.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to accept the resignation of Jim Stutzman effective, January 23, 2006. 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 Owen Long effective March 10, 2006. 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 Darlene Sines effective January 27, 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 Crystal Reich be added to the substitute aide list. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Brad Troutman, that the following be approved:

a) The Tech Ed Club to the Outdoor Show in Harrisburg on February 10, 2006. Cost to the district is approximately $500.

b) Spanish Club to the Mexican Restaurant in Richland and then to Somerset High School for a Spanish (Justin Lamas – singer) Program on March 16, 2006. There is no cost to the district.

c) Patricia Snyder and members of SADD to Berlin on February 7, 2006, for a Teens against Tobacco training. There is no cost to the district except use of the school van and a substitute teacher.

d) Becky Hetz, Mary Stotler, and Laurena Lint to take the Scrabble Club to the Somerset County Scrabble Tournament on February 24, 2006. There is no cost to the district except for substitute teachers.

Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Jeffrey Moser, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to solicit bids for second class school supplies, wood shop, vocational agriculture, and custodial and electrical supplies for the 2006-2007 school year. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Jeffrey Moser, seconded by James Wiltrout, to approve the necessary 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 Jeffrey Moser, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to approve the contract for natural gas with UGI Energy Services retroactive to January 18, 2006. 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 coaches be hired at the stipend specified in the negotiated teacher’s contract:

Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Steve Schrader, that the following coaches be added to the volunteer coaching list in the sports listed below:

Girls Junior High Basketball: Julie Stahl, Mike Miller, Amanda Bolden and Bob Minnick.

Track: Bill McDonough, Dara Sines, Amy McKenzie, Tom Miller, Tony DiPasquale, Mike Swick, Jeff Hobbs, Sr., Andy Sines and Steve Zorn.

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 Brenda Brosnihan of Brenda’s Body Shop Dance Studio to use the high school auditorium on May 2 and May 4 for rehearsal and May 5 and 6, 2006, for performances of the dance troupe. The rental cost is $1200. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to rent the track to the Berlin Brothersvalley School District’s Track Team at a rental fee of $20/hour and that a $500 bond (returnable if no damages occur) be posted. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Brad Troutman, that the following be approved:

a) Roger Johnston to the Eastern Trombone Workshop sponsored by the U.S. Army Band in Ft. Meyer, Virginia on March 16-18, 2006. The cost to Title IIA is approximately $260.

b) Susan Levy and Deanna Kennedy to the Pennsylvania State Library Association Conference in Hershey on May 4-6, 2006. Cost to federal funds is approximately $785.

Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by David Faidley, Jr. to approve Andrew Applebee as the 2006-graduation speaker. 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 adjourn the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

Cash Balance (Dec. 31, 2005)	$16,717.37
Receipts for January:

Breakfast and Lunch Receipts	$20,115.11
Lunch Reimbursement	$15,281.33
Other Income	$4,157.78
	$39.554.22

Total Receipts and Beginning Balance	$56,271.59
Less Disbursement	$31,815.26
Cash Balance (January 31, 2006)	$24,456.33