Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes
Wed., June 27th, 2005
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District was held
Wednesday, July 27, 2005 in the Central Office Conference Room, 309 Industrial Park Road, Meyersdale, PA.
Members present: Grant Atwell, Thomas Deetz, David Faidley, Jr., James Wiltrout, Steve Schrader, Brad Troutman, Louis Tuscano and Nancy Rouch. Absent: Charles McKenzie. 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-Business Manager/Board Secretary, Craig Gindlesperger-A.D., Emily Newman, Kaitlyn Berkley-Student Representative, Dan Johnson-Maint. George Menser-Press.
The meeting was called to order by Louis Tuscano at 7:16 p.m.
An executive session was held from 6:55 p.m. until 7:10 p.m. to discuss personnel.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Grant Atwell, to approve the minutes of the June 16, 2005 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
27-Jul-05
1st National Bank of PA
PSDLAF
CASH BALANCE 6/01/05
54,254.32
880,119.53
RECEIPTS FOR JUNE
Taxes
21,259.45
Interest on Investments
278.95
8,844.32
Investments Cashed
900,364.66
Miscellaneous/Refunds
50,390.13
Commonwealth of PA/IUO8
-
1,957,875.44
Retiree BC/BS Payments
11,862.63
Cafeteria
17,912.24
Rentals
865.00
Tuition
3,975.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS
1,006,908.06
1,966,719.76
TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.
1,061,162.38
2,846,839.29
LESS EXPEND. JUNE
984,386.20
859,000.00
BALANCE 6/30/05
76,776.18
1,987,839.29
INVESTMENTS
Pligit
$
703.63
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
$
700.58
CAFETERIA FUND
TREASURER’S REPORT FOR June, 2005
July 27, 2005
Cash Balance (May 31, 2005) $30,822.11 Receipts for June:
Reimbursement
Breakfast and Lunch Receipts
$1,560.76 Lunch Reimbursement $24,868.35 Other Receipts
$8,407.73 $34,836.84 Total Receipts and Beginning Balance
$65,658.95 Less Disbursement $40,933.69 Cash Balance (Jun 30, 2005)
$24,725.26
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 $444,249.88 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $16,550.10. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Nancy Rouch, that Josh Covert (Music) be hired as a 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 Grant Atwell, seconded by Steve Schrader, that Patricia Snyder (Special Education) be hired as a temporary professional employee (Step 1 Masters) 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 Thomas Deetz, that Kristen Miller (Special Education) be hired as a professional employee (Master’s Degree, Step 6) 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 Nancy Rouch, to approve the 2005-2006 substitute list 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 Grant Atwell, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that all Act 93 employees who are currently paying a portion of their insurance benefits, be enrolled in the new teachers’ insurance plan and no longer have a co-pay on insurance premium benefits. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Nancy Rouch, that Patti Shaulis remain part-time secretary for the Special Education Department. Her salary is paid through ACESS monies. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Steve Schrader, to approve the Security Benefit Flexible Benefits Plan 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 Nancy Rouch, seconded by Grant Atwell, to approve the 2005-2006 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 Nancy Rouch, seconded by Grant Atwell, that the 2005-2006 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 Grant Atwell, seconded by Nancy Rouch, that the following (same as last year) breakfast, lunch, and milk prices be set for the 2005-2006 school year:
Regular Breakfast $.50
Reduced Price Breakfasts 20
Adult Breakfasts 1.20
Elementary Lunches .90
Secondary Lunches 1.00
Reduced Price Lunches .40
Adult Lunches 1.75
Milk ( White & Chocolate) .25
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 the 4th quarter report for the High School Activities Account. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Steve Schrader, that Galliker Dairy Company be awarded the milk bid for the 2005-2006 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 Grant Atwell, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to accept the only bread bid received which is Butter-Krust Baking Co.
With USDA Flour
Butter-Krust (28 usable slices) $.815 (.0339/slice)
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to accept the offer from the Meyersdale Lions Club to purchase property (a two-tenths acre lot #46-001170 in Summit Township) 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 Grant Atwell, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to accept the offer from Paula and Merle Werner to purchase property (a 1.021 acre lot #09- 000340 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 Grant Atwell, 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 Grant Atwell, to approve the following transportation prices:
Henry and Kathy Logsdon - $87.00/day
Auxiliary van drivers $.88/mile
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
3. Item of information:
a) As per the District Transportation Policy, a list of approved drivers is submitted to the
board.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, that any freshmen meeting the requirements of the Freshmen Eligibility Policy be moved to the varsity level for the 2005 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 James Wiltrout, seconded by Steve Schrader, that the following club advisors be approved:
SADD – Patricia Snyder and Math 24 Club – Amy McKenzie
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 Grant Atwell, that the Band Boosters be permitted to use the concession stand at the football field for the 2005-2006 school year. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Grant Atwell, that the Getz’s be released from the covenant of the deed dated September 18, 1985, and recorded in Somerset County Record Book Volume 976, Page 683, requiring them to demolish, restore or rehabilitate the building. 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:
a. John Wiltrout to the Intermediate Unit 8 Principal Induction program on October 12, 2005, January 6, 2006, and March 31, 2006. Cost to federal programs is approximately $300.
b. Brian Eppley to a Differentiating Curriculum Content Workshop in Ebensburg on October 11, 2005. Cost to federal programs is approximately $75.
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Steve Schrader, 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 Grant Atwell, seconded by David Faidley, Jr. 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 Grant Atwell, to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.