Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes
Wed., Jan. 5th, 2005
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District was held Wednesday, January 5, 2005 in the Central Office Conference Room, 309 Industrial Park Road, Meyersdale, PA.
Members present: Grant Atwell, Thomas Deetz, David Faidley, Jr., Charles McKenzie, Nancy Rouch, Steve Schrader, Brad Troutman, Louis Tuscano and James Wiltrout. Also present: Curtis Kerns-Supt., Tracey Karlie-Fed. Prog./Curriculum, Laura Schardt-Bus. Mgr./Bd. Secretary, Thomas Houser-Elem. Principal, Lee Kinsinger-Lead Teacher Middle School, Craig Gindlesperger-A.D., George Menser-Press, Emily Newman, Leigh Ann Sipple-Student Representatives, Dan Johnson-Maint, Wm. Heffern-Concerned Citizen.
The meeting was called to order by Louis Tuscano at 7:50 p.m.
An executive session was held from 6:50 p.m. until 7:49 p.m. to discuss personnel.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to approve the minutes of the December 8, 2004 board meeting. 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 the treasurers reports:
TREASURER'S REPORT
MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND
5-Jan-05
1st National Bank of PA
PSDLAF
CASH BALANCE 12/01/04
51,155.04
1,829,123.34
RECEIPTS FOR DECEMBER
Taxes
201,920.76
Interest on Investments
198.38
7,643.09
Investments Cashed
735,000.00
Miscellaneous/Refunds
3,268.15
Commonwealth of PA/IUO8
1,227,141.56
Retiree BC/BS Payments
8,790.59
Cafeteria
339.84
Rentals
1,240.00
Tuition
-
TOTAL RECEIPTS
950,757.72
1,234,784.65
TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.
1,001,912.76
3,063,907.99
LESS EXPEND. DECEMBER
945,318.28
735,000.00
BALANCE 12/31/04
56,594.48
2,328,907.99
INVESTMENTS
Pligit
$
695.74
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
$
695.74
CAFETERIA FUND
TREASURER’S REPORT FOR December, 2004
January 5, 2005
Cash Balance (November 30, 2004) $25,916.36 Receipts for December:
Reimbursement
Breakfast and Lunch Receipts
$12,549.84
Lunch Reimbursement $18,409.72
Other Receipts
$5,310.62
$36,270.18 Total Receipts and Beginning Balance
$62,186.54
Less Disbursement $24,842.22 Cash Balance (December 31, 2004)
$37,344.32
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Steve Schrader, to approve payment of the general fund bills in the amount of $181,187.51 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $2,788.35.
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Heath Montgomery (Math) be hired as a temporary professional employee Step 1 – prorated from the starting date) at the salary and benefits described in the negotiated teachers’ contract. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that Amy McKenzie be retained for the second semester (Step 1) to remediate students needing help/tutoring based on the PSSA (Pennsylvania School System Assessment) Test Scores. This is a temporary position funded with monies from TIIA federal grant. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Steve Schrader, that the following be approved as presented:
a. The Tech Ed Club (Mr. Horne) to the Harley Davidson Factory on January 17, 2005. There is no cost to the district.
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Grant Atwell, to approve the 2nd quarter report for the High School Activities Account. 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 Grant Atwell, to accept the school district audit report for the year ended June 30, 2004. Copy in folder attached to minutes. There are no findings or questioned costs. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that Bob Minnick be named Head Varsity Girls’ Basketball Coach retroactive to the beginning of the season. 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 hired at the stipend specified in the negotiated teachers’ agreement:
David Miller - Assistant Boys’ Junior High Basketball
Terri Piatak - Assistant Girls’ Junior High Basketball
Charlene Klink – Head Varsity Softball Coach
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Charlene Klink be permitted to attend the Pittsburgh Softball Clinic in Monroeville on January 14-15, 2005. Cost is approximately $250. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Steve Schrader, to accept the resignation of Jim Kretchman as Assistant Boys’ Track Coach and approve him as a volunteer coach for the program. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to rent the high school auditorium to Jennifer Preston for a dance recital in May. The rental price would be $300 plus the cost of the Audio-Visual Technician. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Steve Schrader, that the following be approved:
a. Tracey Karlie and Craig Gindlesperger to Student Assistance Training in Altoona on January 13-14, 2005. The cost to the Safe and Drug Free Schools Grant is approximately $800.
b. Owen Long to the Pennsylvania Association for Safety Education Conference in Bedford on April 28-29, 2005. Cost to federal program Title IIA is approximately $210.
c. Doreen Jamison to the FFA Record Book Evaluation Conference in State College on February 11-12, 2005. Cost to federal program Title IIA is approximately $175.
d. Malora Benz to the PMEA (PA Music Educator’s) In-Service Conference in Hershey on April 21-21, 2005. Cost to federal program Title IIA is approximately $750.
e. Kim Berkley and Jill Luster to the PA Kindergarten Teachers’ Conference in Harrisburg on March 7-8, 2005. Cost to federal program Title IIA is approximately $900.
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.