Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes

The Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District held their meeting on July 28, 2004 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, Louis Tuscano, Steve Schrader, Brad Troutman. Member absent: Jim Wiltrout. Also present: Curtis Kerns-Supt., Francis Meyers-Fed. Prog./Curriculum, Randy Bussard-H.S. Principal, Thomas Houser-Elem. Principal, Laura Schardt-Bus. Mgr./Bd. Sec., Lee Kinsinger-M.S. Lead Teacher, Jennifer Tuscano-A.D., Dan Johnson-Maintenance Supervisor, George Menser-Press, Emily Newman-Student Representative , Tim Kretchman, Tracey Karlie-MAEA.

An executive session was held from 6:45 p.m. until 7:14 p.m. to discuss personnel.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by David Faidley, Jr., to accept the minutes of the June 9, 2004 board meeting. 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 accept the treasurers’ reports:

Cash Balance (May 31, 2004)	$44,915.20
Receipts for June:
April Reimbursement	$20,382.91
Breakfast and Lunch Receipts	$681.61
Other Receipts	$4,058.93
	$25,123.45

Total Receipts and Beginning Balance	$70,038.65
Less Disbursement	$39,747.97
Cash Balance (June 30, 2004)	$30,290.68

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

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Steve Schrader, to approve payment of the general fund bills in the amount of $651,133.56 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $21,651.32. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Steve Schrader, that Joanne Scarrone (Art) be hired as a one-half time temporary professional employee (Step 1) 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 Nancy Rouch, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that Amy McKenzie, be hired for the first 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 a federal grant. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Angela Paul Benning (Reading Specialist) be hired as a professional employee (Step 1) 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 Nancy Rouch, seconded by Louis Tuscano, that permission be given to the administration to hire any personnel needed to start the school year with approval received from the Board President and the Chairman of the appropriate committee. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to approve the 2004-2005 substitute list as presented, with the addition of Teresa Vogtman-emergency certificate. 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 Thomas Deetz, that the daily rate for professional substitutes be set at $82 per day. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Brad Troutman, that any certified (does not include emergency certificated personnel) substitute teacher who works 141 or more days in the Meyersdale Area School District shall be eligible, the following school year, to receive medical insurance in the District’s Select Blue Medical Plan using the language written in the negotiated teachers’ agreement as a guideline. Coverage for eligible persons would begin on September 1^st of the school year following the meeting of the 141-day substitute teaching requirement during the school year. Dental insurance and vision insurance are not included but may be purchased by the eligible substitute teacher at his/her own expense. The insurance buy out (for those eligible substitute teachers) is not included. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Louis Tuscano, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to approve the 2004-2005 editions of the Elementary School Handbook the Middle School Handbook and the High School Handbook. Copies in folder attached to minutes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Louis Tuscano, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that the 2004-2005 field trip requests be approved 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 Thomas Deetz, that the following breakfast, lunch, and milk prices be set for the 2004-2005 school year:

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

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to approve the 4^th quarter report for the High School Activities Account. Copy in folder attached to minutes. Section 508: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by David Faidley, Jr., that Galliker Dairy Company be awarded the milk bid for the 2004-2005 school year. All prices are controlled by the milk marketing board. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to accept the Butter-Krust bid. Section 508 vote; All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by David Faidley, Jr., to accept the offer from Donald and Lillian Schrock to purchase property (Lot 23 in Callimont Borough) from the Tax Claim Bureau 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 Brad Troutman, seconded by Louis Tuscano, that the Extracurricular Transportation Price List be approved 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 Brad Troutman, seconded by David Faidley, Jr., to approve the following transportation prices:

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

a) As per the District Transportation Policy, a list of approved drivers is submitted to the board.

Football – Fred DiPasquale, John Smaila, Dennis Stahl, Tim Mostoller, Larry Ringler, Randy Burkholder, Patrick Woy

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

A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by David Faidley, Jr., that Jeff Hobbs be hired as the 2nd Assistant Junior High Football Coach at the stipend specified in the negotiated teachers’ contract. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Steve Schrader, that any freshmen meeting the requirements of the Freshmen Eligibility Policy be moved to the varsity level for the 2004 season in the sports of volleyball and soccer as has been done in the past. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Louis Tuscano, that permission be granted to Corey Will to attend a volleyball coaching clinic at Penn State University on August 13th and 14th. Cost to the district is $200 that is already available in the athletic budget. 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 rental fee paid to the Community Center when used by school athletic teams be raised to $20/day (from $10/day). 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 approve the following volunteer band front advisor: Sharon Walker. 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 the Maple Festival Committee to use the school facilities for their annual Maple Festival festivities for a fee of $600. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by David Faidley, Jr., that the Band Boosters be permitted to use the concession stand at the football field for the 2004-2005 school year. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by David Faidley, Jr., that the Meyersdale Area Ministerial Association be allowed to use a classroom on Tuesday evenings for a rental fee of $10/ evening as presented. 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 Francis Meyers and Curtis Kerns attend the Pennsylvania Association of School Curriculum Coordinators on November, in Hershey, PA. Cost to the Title II Program is approximately $750 and that Francis Meyers and Curtis Kerns attend the Pennsylvania Education Technology Conference in February, in Hershey, PA. Cost to the Title II Program is approximately $750. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that permission be granted to board members and/or administrators to attend any PSBA or PASBO sponsored clinics/workshops that will be held throughout the coming school year. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Louis Tuscano, seconded by Steve Schrader, that Nancy Rouch be appointed the Meyersdale Area School Board’s voting delegate at the PSBA Policy Council Meeting held during the School Leadership Conference in Hershey. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Louis Tuscano, to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

TREASURER'S REPORT	MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND		28-Jul-04


	1st National Bank of PA		PSDLAF

CASH BALANCE 6/01/04		19,282.15	622,410.43

RECEIPTS FOR JUNE
Taxes		56,857.60
Interest on Investments		152.63	2,428.13
Investments Cashed		796,127.00
Miscellaneous/Refunds		51,785.09
Commonwealth of PA/IUO8		71,906.98	2,037,974.55
Retiree BC/BS Payments		9,553.61
Cafeteria		21,909.31
Rentals		350.00
Tuition		2,600.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS		1,011,242.22	2,040,402.68

TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.		1,030,524.37	2,662,813.11

LESS EXPEND. MAY		747,530.25	790,000.00

BALANCE 6/30/04		282,994.12	1,872,813.11

INVESTMENTS
Pligit	$	690.78
TOTAL INVESTMENTS	$	690.78