Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes

Wed., January 10th, 2007

 

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District was held Wednesday, January 10, 2007 in the Central Office Conference Room, 309 Industrial Park Road, Meyersdale, PA.

 

Members present: David Faidley, Jr., Brad Troutman, Jeffrey Moser, Steve Schrader, Charles McKenzie, Nancy Rouch, Thomas Deetz, Grant Atwell and James Wiltrout.  Also present: Curtis Kerns-Supt., Tracey Karlie-Fed. Prog. /Curriculum, John Wiltrout – H. S. Principal, Thomas Houser-Elem. Principal, Julie Stahl-M.S. Lead Teacher, Laura Schardt-Bus. Mgr./Bd. Sec., Jessica Livengood-Student Representative, Craig Gindlesperger-AD, Angie Brant-Press. Les Bear-Underwriter, Thomas Lynch-Bond Counsel, Michael Dillon-IU08 and Samuel Clapper-School Attorney.

 

The meeting was called to order by Grant Atwell at 7:00 p.m.

 

Les Bear of Ferris, Baker, Watts, Inc. and Thomas Lynch of Lynch and Lynch Attorneys addressed the board regarding refinancing the District’s Bond Issue.

 

A motion was made by Jeffrey Moser, seconded by Charles McKenzie to approve the RESOLUTION IN RE DEBT AUTHORIZATION FOR $8,400,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES OF 2007, OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND APPROVING THE UNDERWRITER'S COST ESTIMATE as presented.  Copy in folder attached to minutes.  Roll call vote: 9-0-0.  Motion unanimously approved.

 

President Atwell announced that an executive session was held from 7:30 p.m. until 7:55 p.m. to discuss personnel.

 

Michael Dillon, executive director of Appalachia Intermediate Unit 08 presented a Keystone Achievement Award for 2004-05 and 2005-06 to each school (elementary, middle and high school).

 

A motion was made by, Charles McKenzie, seconded by David Faidley, to approve the minutes of the December 6, 2006 board meeting.  Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.

 

A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to approve the following treasurers’ reports:

 

 

TREASURER'S REPORT

MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

     GENERAL FUND

 

10-Jan-07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st National Bank of PA

PSDLAF

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH BALANCE 12/01/06

 

            25,316.45

         1,171,722.44

 

 

 

 

 

 .

RECEIPTS FOR DECEMBER

 

 

 

Taxes

 

 

 

          174,925.14

 

Interest on Investments

 

                483.33

              20,291.84

Investments Cashed

 

 

          600,000.00

                         -  

Miscellaneous/Refunds

 

                  76.46

 

Commonwealth of PA/IUO8

 

                       -  

         1,234,424.58

Retiree BC/BS Payments

 

             9,424.12

 

Cafeteria

 

 

 

            17,755.63

 

Rentals

 

 

 

                440.00

 

Tuition

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL RECEIPTS

 

 

          803,104.68

         1,254,716.42

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.

 

          828,421.13

         2,426,438.86

 

 

 

 

 

 

LESS EXPENDS. DECEMBER

 

          788,533.51

            600,150.69

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCE 12/31/06

 

 

            39,887.62

         1,826,288.17

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENTS

 

 

 

 

PLIGIT CD

 

 

 

          295,000.00

 

Pligit

 

 

$

             3,688.84

 

PSDLAF POOL/CD

 

 

       1,305,000.00

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS

 $

       1,603,688.84

 

 

CAFETERIA FUND

TREASURER’S REPORT FOR December, 2006
January  10th, 2007

 

Cash Balance (November  30, 2006)    $24,371.99

Receipts for December:

  

 

  

Breakfast and Lunch Receipts

 $14,390.22
Reimbursement $16,423.03

Other Income

 $  4,674.92
   
   

Total Receipts and Beginning Balance

$59,860.16
Less Disbursement $36,403.86

Cash Balance (December 31, 2006)

 $23,456.30
   

 

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

 

A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to approve payment of the general fund bills in the amount of $149,795.77 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $5,451.25.  Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.              

 

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Jeffrey Moser, to accept the resignation of Tom Houser, Elementary School Principal, effective June 30, 2007.  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 Kim Sanner, Teacher Aide, at the end of January 18, 2007.  Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.

 

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Tammy Donaldson be hired as a Teachers' Aide at the salary ($6.55/hour) and benefits specified in the support personnel contract.  Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.

 

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Angel Floyd (English) be hired as a temporary professional employee (Step 1) at the salary and benefits described in the negotiated teachers’ contract.  The contract will be prorated for the rest of the year.  Roll call vote: 9-0-0.  Motion approved.

 

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that Patty Shaulis and Tammy Hetrick be permitted to attend the Attendance/Child Accounting Conference in Hershey on March 21-23, 2007.  Cost to the district is approximately $1000.  Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.

 

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Kay Cober be added to the substitute teacher list. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.

 

A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that the May 4th Act 80 Day be moved to May 11th.  Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.

 

A motion was made by Jeffrey Moser, seconded by Charles McKenzie, 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 James Wiltrout, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to approve the following:

 

a.  Accept the resignation of Andy Stahl, Head Football Coach.

 

b   Permit Kim Berkley and Charlene Klink to attend a Softball Coaches Clinic in Baltimore, MD on January 26-27, 2007.  The cost is approximately $160.00.

 

c.  Approve as volunteer coaches for the sport programs indicated:

 

            All Basketball - Thomas Lasure 

           

Softball – Kristi Jo Donaldson, Neil Berkley, Amy Burkholder, Missy Woy, Jessica Deakins, Diane Deal, Lisa Hersch, Bernie Donaldson and Terri Yutzy.

 

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

 

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Steve Schrader, that the following be approved:

 

       a.  Tom Houser, Jackie Baer, Joanne Scarrone, and Patty Haglund to the "Response to Intervention" conference in Richland on January 31, 2007.  Cost to federal programs is approximately $175.

 

       b.   Melissa Putman and Ronda Lee to an Alternative Testing training seminar on January 17, 2007, in Altoona.  Cost to federal programs is approximately $75.

 

c.       Melissa Putman to a Training Conference at Seven Springs on March 26, 2007.  Cost to federal programs is approximately $140.

 

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

 

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Brad Troutman, to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.