Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes
Wed., March 1st, 2006
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District was held Wednesday, March 1, 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, and Grant Atwell. Members absent: Nancy Rouch and Thomas Deetz. 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., Emily Newman, Caitlin Berkley-Student Representative, Dan Johnson-Maintenance, George Menser, Judy Elliot-Press.
The meeting was called to order by Grant Atwell at 7:21 p.m.
President Atwell announced that an executive session was held from 7:00 p.m. until 7:20 p.m. to discuss personnel.
A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to approve the minutes of the February 1, 2006 board meeting. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Steve Schrader, to approve the following treasurers’ reports:
TREASURER'S REPORT
MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND
1-Mar-06
1st National Bank of PA
PSDLAF
CASH BALANCE 2/01/06
149,979.94
1,941,020.55
.
RECEIPTS FOR FEBRUARY
Taxes
64,377.90
Interest on Investments
384.26
-
Investments Cashed
600,000.00
Miscellaneous/Refunds
9,730.68
Commonwealth of PA/IUO8
-
1,067,350.33
Retiree BC/BS Payments
7,761.57
Cafeteria
14,435.70
Rentals
705.44
Tuition
-
TOTAL RECEIPTS
697,395.55
1,067,350.33
TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.
847,375.49
3,008,370.88
LESS EXPEND. FEBRUARY
819,264.76
1,200,238.81
BALANCE 2/28/06
28,110.73
1,808,132.07
INVESTMENTS
PLIGIT CD
95,000.00
Pligit
$
3,544.47
PSDLAF POOL/CD
600,000.00
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
$
698,544.47
CAFETERIA FUND
TREASURER’S REPORT FOR February, 2006
March 1st, 2006
Cash Balance (Jan. 31, 2006) $24,456.83 Receipts for February:
Breakfast and Lunch Receipts
$18,498.19 Lunch Reimbursement $20,338.03 Other Income
$ 1,872.98 $40,709.20 Total Receipts and Beginning Balance
$65,166.03
Less Disbursement $37,912.66 Cash Balance (Feb. 28, 2006)
$27,253.37
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Jeffrey Moser, to pay the general fund bills in the amount of $214,664.10 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $5,271.14. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Brad Troutman, seconded by David Faidley, Jr., that Ron Ackerman be named to the substitute custodian list retroactive to February 13, 2006. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Brad Troutman, seconded by Steve Schrader, that Tracey Karlie be permitted to enroll in Penn State University’s “Wednesday Program” to work on his doctorate. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by James Wiltrout, that the following staff members be permitted to enroll their children in the Meyersdale Area School District with no tuition fee required:
Ginger Ackerman – daughter (K)
Angie Benning – son (K)
Tom Miller – daughter (K)
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Brad Troutman, that permission be given for our Interscholastic Reading Teams to compete in the reading competition here in Meyersdale on April 4, 2006. There is no cost to the district. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by David Faidley, Jr. to approve the 2006-2007 school calendar. Copy in folder attached to minutes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that the following be approved:
a) High School Band to Toronto to perform and tour on April 21-23, 2006 with Josh Covert and Roger Johnson. Cost to the district is $2600.
b) Tom Miller’s Ornithology Class to Wallops Island Marine Science Consortium Center in Virginia for a bird-watching field trip during the spring migration. Bernie Hobbs is a chaperone. Cost to the district is use of the school van and mileage for Mrs. Hobbs.
c) Heath Montgomery and 15 students to attend the Laurel Highlands Mathematics Alliance’s Math Day at St. Francis University, March 15, 2006. Cost to the district is approximately $300.
d) The Tech Ed and Ag Ed classes to Triangle Tech in Greensburg on March 10, 2006. There is no cost to the district.
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Jeffrey Moser, seconded by Brad Troutman, to approve the Intermediate Unit 8 General Budget. Copy in folder attached to minutes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
Item of information:
Acknowledge receipt of the 2004-2005 Audit Report. There are no findings.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by David Faidley, Jr. that the following coaches be hired at the stipend specified in the negotiated teacher’s contract for the 2006-2007 season’s:
Head Varsity Girls’ Volleyball – Corey J. Will
Assistant Varsity Girls’ Volleyball – Diane Schrader
Junior High Volleyball – Lisa Hersch
Assistant Junior High Volleyball – Amy McKenzie
Motion approved 6-0-1 with Steve Schrader abstaining from voting.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Steve Schrader, that the following be named as volunteer coaches for the 2006 spring sports’ season:
Track – James Kretchman
Softball - Jessica Deakins, Julie Stahl, Lisa Hersch, Neil Berkley, Mike Petenbrink, Dave Woy and Troy Shroyer.
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Jeffrey Moser, that Sharon Walker be renamed silks and honor guard advisor for the band front at the stipend stipulated in the negotiated teachers’ agreement. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that Andy Stahl, Chris Schrock, Wayne Miller, Roy Vena, and Jerry Donaldson be permitted to attend the WVU Football Clinic in Morgantown on March 31 to April 1, 2006. Cost (from the athletic budget) is approximately $330. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Steve Schrader, to approve the contract with L. Robert Kimball and Associates for bringing the press box into compliance with Labor and Industry Standards. Copy in folder attached to minutes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by David Faidley, Jr., seconded by Steve Schrader, to approve the proposed Somerset County Technology Center General Fund Budget in the amount of $4,199,036.58. Copy in folder attached to minutes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by David Faidley, Jr., seconded by Charles McKenzie, to approve the proposed Somerset County Technology Center Adult Fund Budget in the amount of $810,518.83. 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 Steve Schrader, that the following be approved:
a. Doris Valentine to the School Health Update Workshop at UPJ on March 22, 2006. Cost to federal programs is approximately $75.
b. Curtis Kerns to the PARSS (Pennsylvania Rural and Small Schools Association) Conference in State College on April 26-28, 2006. Cost to federal programs is approximately $375.
c. Karen Smith and Fay Wentworth to attend Penn State University Office Professionals Conference, April 19-21, 2006 in State College, PA. Cost to Title IIA Program is approximately $1,100.
d. Pat Haglund to attend the PA Department of Education Annual Special Education Conference, March 15-17, 2006 in Hershey, PA. Cost to Access Program is approximately $300.
e. Melissa Putman to an Autism Workshop in Mars, PA, on March 31, 2006. Cost to Access Program is approximately $240.
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 adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.