Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes
Wed., March 9th, 2005
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District was held Wednesday, February 2, 2005 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, Steve Schrader, Brad Troutman, Louis Tuscano and James Wiltrout. Also present: Curtis Kerns-Supt., Tracey Karlie-Fed. Prog./Curriculum, Laura Schardt-Bus. Mgr./Bd. Secretary, Randy Bussard – H. S. Principal, Thomas Houser-Elem. Principal, Lee Kinsinger-Lead Teacher Middle School, Craig Gindlesperger-A.D., George Menser-Press, Emily Newman, Leigh Ann Sipple-Student Representatives, Dan Johnson-Maint.
The meeting was called to order by Louis Tuscano at 7:25 p.m.
An executive session was held from 6:45 p.m. until 7:20 p.m. to discuss personnel.
A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to approve the minutes of the January 5, 2005 board meeting. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to approve the treasurer’s report:
TREASURER'S REPORT
MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND
9-Mar-05
1st National Bank of PA
PSDLAF
CASH BALANCE 2/01/05
26,406.30
1,884,591.77
RECEIPTS FOR FEBRUARY
Taxes
64,356.59
Interest on Investments
155.14
0.03
Investments Cashed
640,000.00
Miscellaneous/Refunds
33,217.04
Commonwealth of PA/IUO8
1,105.93
1,015,136.63
Retiree BC/BS Payments
9,916.57
Cafeteria
15,694.25
Rentals
1,768.00
Tuition
50.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS
766,263.52
1,015,136.66
TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.
792,669.82
2,899,728.43
LESS EXPEND. FEBRUARY
761,175.64
640,000.00
BALANCE 2/28/05
31,494.18
2,259,728.43
INVESTMENTS
Pligit
$
697.86
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
$
697.86
CAFETERIA FUND
TREASURER’S REPORT FOR January, 2005
February 2, 2005
Cash Balance (December 31, 2004) $37,344.32 Receipts for January:
Reimbursement
Breakfast and Lunch Receipts
$19,235.55 Lunch Reimbursement $15,740.97 Other Receipts
$5,830.28 $40,806.80 Total Receipts and Beginning Balance
$78,151.12 Less Disbursement $44,757.11 Cash Balance (January 31, 2005)
$33,394.01
CAFETERIA FUND
TREASURER’S REPORT FOR February, 2005
March 9, 2005
Cash Balance (January 31, 2005) $33,394.01 Receipts for February:
Reimbursement
Breakfast and Lunch Receipts
$14,142.22 Lunch Reimbursement $21,238.83 Other Receipts
$775.01 $36,156.06 Total Receipts and Beginning Balance
$69,550.07 Less Disbursement $43,101.44 Cash Balance (February 28, 2005)
$26,448.63
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 payment of the general fund bills in the amount of $195,507.24 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $12,564.93. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Steve Schrader, that the following persons be added to the substitute teacher list: Dan Miller (agriculture), Gary Valentine (emergency day-to-day). Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Michael Dirienzo be hired as a Class II custodian at a starting salary of $7.00/hour 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 Grant Atwell, seconded by Steve Schrader, that the following persons be added to the substitute custodian list: Ron Shumaker (retroactive to February 20, 2005) and Gregory Gaschler. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Fay Hajel be added to the substitute secretary list. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Grant Atwell, that Deborah Meyers be named graduation speaker for the June 5th Commencement Ceremony at an honorarium of $100. 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 following be approved:
a) Roger Hutzell’s class to Somerset for bowling on March 18, 2005. There is no cost to the district.
b) Ronda Lee’s class to Somerset for bowling on March 11, 2005. There is no cost to the district.
c) Elementary and High School Reading Teams to competition in Altoona on March 29, 2005. Cost to the district is approximately $575.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Grant Atwell, to approve the Intermediate Unit 8 General Budget 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 Grant Atwell, that the contract with UGI Energy Services, Inc., be approved as presented to lock in the “Basic Price” for the District’s natural gas needs. Copy in folder attached to minutes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
1. Item of information: Sherry Miller has been added to the Stewart Transportation approved Drivers’ List.
A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Grant Atwell, to approve the 2005-2006 Athletic Budget 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 Thomas Deetz, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that the following be named as volunteer coaches for the 2005 spring sport's season:
Softball – Dave Woy, Jessica Deakins, Julie Stahl, Terri Yutzy and Troy Shroyer
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 following coaches be
approved for the fall 2005-2006 sporting seasons:
Varsity Girls’ Soccer Head Coach. - Heath Montgomery
J.H. Girls’ Volleyball Head Coach - Lisa Hersch
J.H. Girls’ Volleyball Assistant Coach - Amy McKenzie
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that Andy Stahl, Chris Schrock, Wayne Miller, Roy Vena and Jerry Donaldson be permitted to attend the WVU Coaches’ clinic on April 1-2, 2005. Cost to the district is approximately $300. Section 508 vote. All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Grant Atwell, that permission be given to the Junior American Legion Baseball Team (Ron Donaldson) to use the baseball field and the equipment shed for the spring/summer baseball season. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Steve Schrader, that permission be given to the Meyersdale Little and Minor League Teams (Jessica Deakins) to use the softball field. 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 be approved:
a. Deanna Kennedy and Jessica Deakins to “What’s New in Young Adult Literature” in Coraopolis on April 1, 2005. Cost to Federal Programs TIIA is approximately $450.
b. Matt Stombaugh to the PMEA (PA Music Educators Association) Conference in Hershey on April 21-23, 2005. Cost to Federal Programs Title IIA is approximately $615.
c. Roger Johnston to the Eastern Trombone Workshop in Ft. Meyers, Virginia, on March 17-19, 2005. Cost to Federal Programs Title IIA is approximately $240.
d. Tom Houser to the IU 8 Seminar on English Language Learners in Ebensburg on March 9, 2005. Cost to Federal Programs Title IIA is approximately $80.
e. Melissa Putman to “Autism, Asperger Syndrome and other Developmental Disorders” in Monroeville on April 8, 2005. Cost to Federal Programs Title IIA is approximately $200.
f. Doris Valentine to the “Growth Screening Workshop” in Altoona on March 21, 2005. Cost to Federal Programs Title IIA is approximately $100.
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Brad Troutman, to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.