Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District was held Wednesday, June 7, 2006 in the Central Office Conference Room, 309 Industrial Park Road, Meyersdale, PA.

Members present: David Faidley, Jr., James Wiltrout, Steve Schrader, Brad Troutman, Jeffrey Moser, Charles McKenzie, Nancy Rouch, Thomas Deetz and Grant Atwell. 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-Bd. Sec./Bus. Mgr., Jessica Livengood-Student Representative, Dan Johnson-Maintenance, Craig Gindlesperger-AD, Angie Brant and Rob Gebhart-Press, Britta Mitchell-MAEA.

President Atwell announced that an executive session was held from 7:00 p.m. until 7:45 p.m. to discuss personnel.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to approve the minutes of the May 3, 2006 board meeting. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

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

TREASURER'S REPORT	MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND		7-Jun-06


	1st National Bank of PA		PSDLAF

CASH BALANCE 5/01/06		30,326.68	831,834.91
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RECEIPTS FOR MAY
Taxes		101,968.09
Interest on Investments		496.05	1,142.63
Investments Cashed		734,476.80
Miscellaneous/Refunds		13,753.86
Commonwealth of PA/IUO8		83,597.33	143,948.97
Retiree BC/BS Payments		10,953.84
Cafeteria		17,801.10
Rentals		1,640.00
Tuition		350.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS		965,037.07	145,091.60

TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.		995,363.75	976,926.51

LESS EXPEND. MAY		836,613.15	700,021.33

BALANCE 5/31/06		158,750.60	276,905.18

INVESTMENTS
PLIGIT CD		95,000.00
Pligit	$	3,583.96
PSDLAF POOL/CD		600,000.00
TOTAL INVESTMENTS	$	698,583.96

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 payment of the general fund bills in the amount of $191,665.68 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $14,700.74. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to accept the resignation of Lee Kinsinger as presented. Copy of letter 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 Steve Schrader, that Julie Stahl be named Head Teacher for the Middle School effective July 1, 2006. Her contract will be increased from 204 days per year to 224 days per year. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded Thomas Deetz, that Joanne Scarrone’s contract be increased to 224 days per year. 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 2006-2007 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 Nancy Rouch, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that Jeffrey Moser be named treasurer of the Board at the stipend of $75/year. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Brad Troutman, 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 Nancy Rouch, seconded by James Wiltrout, to accept the resignation of Connie Bowman and Larry Stern effective June 6, 2006. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to approve the following:

a. Beth Walker and Caroline Romesberg to the Pennsylvania Scholars’ National Young Leaders State Conference. Cost to the district is $700.

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

A motion was made by Jeffrey Moser, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to approve the 2006-2007 general fund budget in the amount of $12,749,055.00 as advertised. This budget recommends no increase in local property tax millage. Copy in folder attached to minutes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Jeffrey Moser, seconded by Charles McKenzie, 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 2005-2006 school year. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Jeffrey Moser, seconded by Thomas Deetz to give the Business Manager permission to make the necessary budgetary transfers. Copy in folder attached to minutes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Jeffrey Moser, seconded by Nancy Rouch, that a membership payment of $300 be made to the Meyersdale Ambulance Association for their services to our district. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Jeffrey Moser, seconded by Steve Schrader, 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 Jeffrey Moser, seconded by James Wiltrout, to increase cafeteria meal prices for the 2006-2007 school year. Adult breakfast will increase to $1.50 from $1.20. Reduced cost breakfast will increase to 30 cents from 20 cents. Adult lunch will increase to $2 from $1.75. Elementary lunch will increase to $1 from 90 cents. Secondary lunch will increase to $1.10 from $1. All other meal prices will remain the same. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Jeffrey Moser, seconded by Nancy Rouch, that the tax collectors be exonerated from collecting the delinquent per capita tax and that JP Harris be appointed to collect the tax. Copy of exoneration list in folder attached to minutes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Jeffrey Moser, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to accept the offer from Charles Boyer to purchase property (a .46 acre lot #49-001330 in Southampton 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 James Wiltrout, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to give permission to utilize the football field for an elementary football camp the following dates: Wednesday 6/26, Thursday 6/27 and Friday 6/28. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Steve Schrader, that permission be given to David Mapes to hold the Southwest District I Hershey Youth Track Meet on the district track on June 17, 2006. 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 be hired for the 2006-2007 school year at the stipend specified in the negotiated teacher’s contract:

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

A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by David Faidley, Jr., that the following be approved as volunteer coaches for the 2006-2007 football season. Only one non-professional will be permitted to attend practice at any one time.

Josh Bolden, Tony DiPasquale, Kevin Beitzel, Fred DiPasquale, John Smaila, Dennis Stahl, Craig Gindlesperger, Jeff Kalp, Steve Miller, Patrick and Greg Troutman.

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 Charlene Klink be permitted to organize and run a benefit alumni softball game. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that permission be granted to apply for and follow the contracts for any currently available federal or state grant programs or for any programs that the district becomes eligible for in the future. 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:

a. Terri Piatak to School Health Advocates Conference, June 6 – 7, 2006 at St. Francis University. The cost to Title IIA is approximately $150 (retroactive).

b. Josh Bolden and Tracey Karlie to Governor’s Institute on Tutoring, June 19 – 21, 2006 in Pittsburgh. The cost to Title IIA is approximately $400.

c. Heath Montgomery to attend the 2006 Keystone: Technology Integrators Summit, August 6-10, 2006 in Loretto, PA. Cost to Title IIA Program is approximately $350.

d. Victor Gaibor, Tracey Karlie, Curtis Kerns, Julie Stahl and John Wiltrout to IU 08 Leadership Academy, July 12-14, 2006 in State College, PA. Cost to Title IIA Program is approximately $1,500.

e. Jackie Baer, Lori Lint, Mary Stotler and Lana Vena to DIBLES Best Practice Training, August 2 & 3, October 20, 2006 & March 12, 2007 in Altoona. Cost to Title I is approximately $1,800.

f. Jackie Baer, Lori Lint, Mary Stotler and Lana Vena to DIBLES Handheld Training, August 7, 2006 in Altoona. Cost to Title I is approximately $700.

g. Mike Swank to an Overview of American Conflicts in Pittsburgh on October 10, 2006. Cost to federal programs is approximately $100.

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

A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by David Faidley, to hold an executive session to discuss personnel. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved. An executive session was held from 8:30 p.m. until 8:35 p.m.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Brad Troutman, to adjourn the meeting at 8:36 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

Cash Balance (April 30, 2006)	$32,873.87
Receipts for May:

Breakfast and Lunch Receipts	$14,793.86
Lunch Reimbursement	$17,597.16
Other Income	$ 5,735.21
	$38,072.23

Total Receipts and Beginning Balance	$70,946.10
Less Disbursement	$36,448.69
Cash Balance (May 31, 2006)	$34,497.41