Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes

The Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District held their regular scheduled meeting on June 9, 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, Lou 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, Tracey Karlie-MAEA, Sharon Ackerman, Sharon Clapper, Sue Dom, Diane Schrader, Louis DiPasquale, John Smaila, Kim Bender, Jennifer Hurl-Maple Tree Association.

An executive session was held from 6:45 p.m. until 7:13 p.m. to discuss personnel.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Louis Tuscano, to accept the minutes of the May 5, 2004 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 accept the treasurers’ reports:

Cash Balance (April 30, 2004)	$51,528.25
Receipts for May:
April Reimbursement	$21,529.38
Breakfast and Lunch Receipts	$12,814.27
Other Receipts	$2,659.77
	$37,003.42

Total Receipts and Beginning Balance	$88,531.67
Less Disbursement	$43,616.47
Cash Balance (May 31, 2004)	$44,915.20

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 payment of the general fund bills in the amount of $827,100.10 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $5,807.89. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to accept the resignation of Lisa

Meyers, half-time art teacher, at the end of the school year. Section 508 vote: All members present voted

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Tammy Hetrick be named Secretary at a beginning salary of $12,480.00(as specified in the 2002-2003 support contract) beginning July 1, 2004 and benefits as described 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 Steve Schrader, that Dr. Grant Atwell, II, be approved as the school physician for mandated as well as sports physicals for the 2004-2005 school year. Dr. Atwell is volunteering this service and there will be no cost to the district or students. 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 amendment to the District’s Act 125 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 Louis Tuscano, to approve 20 extra days of work, in the summer, for Pat Haglund, Special Education Coordinator beginning the 2004-05 school year. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Steve Schrader, that Mike Swick be named Social Studies teacher (placed on Step 1 salary $30,130) and benefits as described in the negotiated teachers’ agreement. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that Sanford Pletcher be named Science (Chemistry) teacher (placed on Step 4 salary $34,147) and benefits as described in the negotiated teachers’ agreement. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Christine Custer be named Business Education teacher (placed on Step 4 salary $34,147) and benefits as described in the negotiated teachers’ agreement. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Louis Tuscano, seconded by Steve Schrader, to offer summer school classes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Louis Tuscano, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to continue participation by the Meyersdale Area School District in the Laurel Arts, Arts Seed Program, at a cost of $200.00. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Louis Tuscano, to approve the 2004-2005

general fund budget in the amount of $12,014,712.00 as advertised. Section 508 vote: All members

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that in accordance with Section 609 of the School Code, recommend the business office be authorized to increase revenues and expenditures in the general fund budget for unexpected federal and state funds received in the 2003-2004 school year. Section 508 vote. All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Steve Schrader, to make the necessary budgetary

transfers. Copy in folder attached to minutes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Louis Tuscano, that tax collectors be exonerated

from collecting the delinquent per capita tax and that JP Harris be appointed to collect the tax. Copy in

folder attached to minutes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion

A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Louis Tuscano, that the following coaches be hired at

Varsity Football Assistant Coach - Jerry Donaldson
Junior High Football Assistant Coach - Doug Schafer

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 athletic training contract from MRS Physical Therapy at a stipend of $6400.00 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 Charles McKenzie, to accept the resignation of Jeff McKenzie, varsity wrestling coach. 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 Mike Swick be named head varsity wrestling coach at the stipend established in the negotiated teacher’ agreement. 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 Somerset County Head Start to use two elementary school classrooms for instruction at a cost of $565.00 per month as long as the rooms are not needed for school operations. 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 a donation of the Head Start rental fee (currently $565.00 per month) be made to the Maple Tree Association on behalf of the Meyersdale Community Center. This fee will be paid as long as Head Start is renting the district facilities and the Community Center is in operation. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that the August 4, 2004 board meeting be changed to July 28, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Steve Schrader, that permission be granted to apply for and follow the contracts for the following Federal Education Grant Programs: The Title I Reading and Math Programs, the Title II Technology Training Program, the Safe and Drug Free Schools Program, the Title V Program, the Class Size Reduction Program, the Alternative Education Program, Enhancing Education Through Technology, Hands On Learning Program, the Workforce Investment Program and any other grant programs for which the district becomes eligible. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Susan Levy and Deanna Kennedy to the ACCESS PA Database Fall Training in Pittsburgh on September 21, 2004 ($75.00), and the CAMSOM Fall Meeting in Johnstown on September 30, 2004 ($55.00). Costs paid by TIIA. 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 8:15 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

TREASURER'S REPORT	MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND		9-Jun-04


	1st National Bank of PA		PSDLAF

CASH BALANCE 5/01/04		1,949.05	1,201,667.42

RECEIPTS FOR MAY
Taxes		108,236.41
Interest on Investments		68.32	0.01
Investments Cashed		600,000.00
Miscellaneous/Refunds		2,091.11
Commonwealth of PA		-	20,743.00
Retiree BC/BS Payments		9,427.10
Cafeteria		22,509.20
Rentals		-
Tuition		-
TOTAL RECEIPTS		742,332.14	20,743.01

TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.		744,281.19	1,222,410.43

LESS EXPEND. MAY		724,999.04	600,000.00

BALANCE 5/31/04		19,282.15	622,410.43

INVESTMENTS
Pligit	$	690.31
TOTAL INVESTMENTS	$	690.31