Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes
Thu. June 16th, 2005
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District was held Thursday, June 16, 2005 in the Central Office Conference Room, 309 Industrial Park Road, Meyersdale, PA.
Members present: Grant Atwell, Thomas Deetz, David Faidley, Jr., Charles McKenzie, James Wiltrout, Steve Schrader, Brad Troutman, Louis Tuscano and Nancy Rouch. Also present: Curtis Kerns-Supt., Tracey Karlie-Fed. Prog./Curriculum, Randy Bussard – H. S. Principal, Thomas Houser-Elem. Principal, Craig Gindlesperger-A.D., Emily Newman-Student Representative, Dan Johnson-Maint, Steve Smerbeck, Kim McKenzie, Brian Eppley, Pam Drees and Doug Horne-MAEA.
The meeting was called to order by Louis Tuscano at 8:02 p.m.
An executive session was held from 6:45 p.m. until 7:52 p.m. to discuss personnel.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Grant Atwell, to approve the minutes of the May 4, 2005 board meeting. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Grant Atwell, to approve the treasurers’ reports:
TREASURER'S REPORT
MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND
16-Jun-05
1st National Bank of PA
PSDLAF
CASH BALANCE 5/01/05
18,522.92
1,237,948.05
RECEIPTS FOR MAY
Taxes
127,486.80
Interest on Investments
333.51
0.05
Investments Cashed
625,000.00
Miscellaneous/Refunds
122.79
Commonwealth of PA/IUO8
95,361.09
267,171.43
Retiree BC/BS Payments
11,980.74
Cafeteria
24,431.71
Rentals
-
Tuition
240.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS
884,956.64
267,171.48
TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.
903,479.56
1,505,119.53
LESS EXPEND. MAY
849,225.24
625,000.00
BALANCE 5/31/05
54,254.32
880,119.53
INVESTMENTS
Pligit
$
702.09
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
$
700.58
CAFETERIA FUND
TREASURER’S REPORT FOR May, 2005
June 16, 2005
Cash Balance (April 30, 2005) $36,274.12 Receipts for May:
Reimbursement
Breakfast and Lunch Receipts
$14,298.27 Lunch Reimbursement $23,162.00 Other Receipts
$4,386.90 $41,847.17 Total Receipts and Beginning Balance
$78,121.29 Less Disbursement $47,299.18 Cash Balance (May 31, 2005)
$30,822.11
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to approve payment of general fund bills in the amount of $233,583.75 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $9,841.43. 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 2005-2006 general fund budget in the amount of $12,795,168.00 as advertised. This budget includes an increase in local property tax millage of 1.1 mills. Roll call vote: 7-2 with Nancy Rouch and Brad Troutman voting no. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Grant Atwell, 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 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 Grant Atwell, to approve the budgetary
transfers as necessary. 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 Brad Troutman, that a membership payment of $300 be made to the Meyersdale Ambulance Association for their services to our district for 2005-06. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that a donation of $7500 be made to the Meyersdale Public Library. 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 exonerate Anne
Hummelbaugh’s property tax on her trailer for the years 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005, in the amount of $163.92. A copy of the junked title and a time frame for the demolition of the trailer (no more than 60 days) must be submitted to the board secretary. 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 tax collectors be
exonerated from collecting the delinquent per capita tax and that JP Harris be appointed to collect the tax. 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 extension to the negotiated teachers’ agreement as presented. Copy in folder attached to minutes. Roll call vote: 5-4 with David Faidley, Jr., Nancy Rouch, Steve Schrader and Brad Troutman voting no. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to accept the resignation of Sharon Clapper, Special Education teacher (effective at the end of the school year), Matt Stombaugh, Band Director (effective June 11, 2005) and Roger Hutzell, Special Education teacher (effective August 1, 2005). Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that Dr. Grant Atwell, II, be approved as the school physician for mandated as well as sports physicals for the 2005-2006 school year. Dr. Atwell is volunteering this service and there is no cost to the district or students. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that the following summer hours be approved:
Roger Johnston – 36 hours
Doreen Jameson - (Vo-ag) – 210 hours
Summer Band – 210 hours
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that Rebecca Walker and Michelle Renee Donaldson be added to the substitute secretary list pending receipt of the proper paperwork and Sharon Clapper to the substitute teacher list. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that permission be granted to the administration to hire necessary personnel with approval of the Board President and Chairman of the Personnel Committee. 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 (elementary) be hired as a temporary professional employee (Step 2) 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 Steve Schrader to offer summer school classes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by James Wiltrout, to approve the following:
a. FFA to the:
1. Farm and Health Safety Quiz Bowl in Rock Springs, PA, on August 17, 2005. There is no cost to the district.
2. Western PA Leadership Conference in Erie on July 21-22, 2005. Cost to the district is approximately $200.
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that the following coaches/advisors be hired at the stipend specified in the negotiated teacher’s contract:
Head Cheerleading Advisor – Ginger Geiger
Assistant Cheerleading Advisor – Angela Booher
Varsity Football Assistant Coach - Jerry Donaldson
Junior High Football Assistant Coach - Doug Schafer7th Grade Football Coach – Jeff Hobbs
Band Silks and Honor Guard – Sharon Walker
Majorette Advisor – Michele Donaldson
Volunteer Football – Kevin Beitzel, Josh Bolden, Fred DiPasquale, John Smaila, and Dennis Stahl
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Grant Atwell, to accept the following resignations:
Sue Johnson – Middle School Pep Club Advisor
Tom Miller – SADD Advisor
Lana Vena – Middle School Ski Club Advisor
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that the Sport’s Fees Schedule 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 James Wiltrout, seconded by Steve Schrader to establish a Riflery Club with Jim Kretchman as advisor. 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 Gwen Hahn, AYSO Soccer, to use the Elementary School Gym during the week of June 27-July 1, 2005 from 5:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. for Soccer Camp. The gym will only need to be used in case of inclement weather. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Nancy Rouch, 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, Enhancing Education Through Technology, Educational Assistance Program, 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 Grant Atwell, seconded by Steve Schrader, to approve the following:
a. Susan Levy and Deanna Kennedy to the ACCESS PA Database Fall Training at the Westmoreland IU #7 on November 14, 2005 ($50.00).
b. Doris Valentine to the Monthly County Nurses’ Meeting. Cost is approximately $120.
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by David Faidley, seconded by Nancy Rouch, that the August 3rd meeting of the board be changed to July 27, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.