Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes Wed., Februay 6th, 2008

 

 

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District was held Wednesday, February 6, 2008 in the Central Office Conference Room, 309 Industrial Park Road, Meyersdale, PA.

 

The meeting was called to order by Jeffrey Moser at 7:00 p.m.  Members present:  Grant Atwell, Thomas Deetz, David Faidley, Jr., Jeffrey Moser, Nancy Rouch, Sharon Troutman, Brad Troutman, Patricia Kelly and James Wiltrout.  Also present: Curtis Kerns-Superintendent, Tracey Karlie-Fed. Prog./Curriculum Coord., Laura Schardt-Bd. Sec./Business Mgr., Jackie Baer-Elem Principal, John Wiltrout-H.S. Principal, Julie Stahl- M.S. Lead Teacher, Tim Kretchman-Curriculum Coord., Connie Shankle-Transportation Provider, Angie Benning, Jessica Deakin, Jill Luster, Kim Berkley-MAEA, Dan Johnson-Maint. Supervisor, Craig Gindlesperger-AD, and Jessica Livengood-Student Representative.

 

A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2008 board meeting.  Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.

 

A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to accept the following treasurers’ reports:

CAFETERIA FUND

TREASURER’S REPORT FOR JANUARY, 2008

February 6, 2008

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

 

A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to approve payment of the general fund bills in the amount of $232,601.96 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $5,670.28.  Section 508 vote:  All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.

 

A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Nancy Rouch, that Tim Kretchman be permitted to bring 50 sick days to Meyersdale from his previous employers.  This will bring his starting total of sick days to 75.  Section 508 vote:  All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.

 

A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by James Wiltrout, that Angie Benning be permitted to enroll her daughter in the Meyersdale Area School District with a tuition waiver.  Section 508 vote:  All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.

 

A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Rebecca Nakich (English) and Rebecca Acosta-Shaeffer (Music & Elementary) be added to the substitute teacher list.  Section 508 vote:  All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.

 

A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Nancy Rouch, that Susan Levy be permitted to attend the ESL (English as a Second Language) Data Management Seminar in Johnstown on February 6 and March 5, 2008.  Cost to the district is approximately $100.  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 2008-2009 school calendar as presented. Copy in folder attached to minutes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

 

A motion was made Nancy Rouch, seconded by David Faidley, Jr., that Tom Miller be permitted to take the Anatomy and Physiology Class to the Carnegie Science Center on March 14, 2008.  Cost to the district is approximately $350.  Section 508 vote:  All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Josh Covert be permitted to take interested band members to UPJ to see the indoor Marching Band Ensemble on March 4, 2008.  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 David Faidley, Jr., that Tom Miller and Doug Horne be permitted to take the Ornithology and Tech Ed clubs to Shawnee State Park to build the osprey nesting platforms.  Penelec will be drilling the holes for the poles and the date of the trip depends upon their availability. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Sharon Troutman, to give approval to solicit bids for second class school supplies, wood shop, vocational agriculture, custodial and electrical supplies for the 2008-2009 school year.  Section 508 vote:  All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.

A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Nancy Rouch, that the following be approved: Craig Gindlesperger to the Functional Assessment and Exercise Program in Johnstown on March 4, 2008.  Cost to the district would be approximately $175.

Coaches for the 2008 season:

Head Varsity Girls Softball Coach - Charlene Klink
Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach - Jerry Donaldson

Volunteer coaches:

Softball – Kim Berkley, Jessica Deakins and Julie Stahl.
Rifle – Robert Faidley (pending receipt of proper paperwork)
Track – Jeremy Faidley, Justin Houck, Jeff Moser and Corinne Moser (pending receipt of proper paperwork)

Chris Schrock and the Football Coaching Staff to the Coach of the Year Clinic in Pittsburgh on February 29 - March 2, 2008.  Cost to the athletic budget (budgeted) would be approximately $650.

All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.

A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by David Faidley, Jr., that permission be given for the following events:

 

      a)   the Meyersdale Volunteer Fire Department to hold their Spring Banquet in the cafeteria on   May 3, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. as has been done in the past.

      

     b)   Jennifer Preston Sines for a dance recital in May, as presented.  The rental price is $300 plus the cost of the Audio Visual Technician.

 

     c)   Salisbury Elk-Lick Chamber of Commerce to use the high school auditorium on June 28, 2008, to host a benefit (for their Veterans' Memorial) comedy show starring Mike D'Neaster for a fee of $350.

 

    d)    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 Nancy Rouch, seconded by Grant Atwell, to adjourn the meeting at 7:25p.m.  Section 508 vote:  All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.