Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes Wed., March 5th, 2008

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District was held Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in the Central Office Conference Room, 309 Industrial Park Road, Meyersdale, PA.
 

The meeting was called to order by Jeffrey Moser at 7:20 p.m.  Members present:  Grant Atwell, Thomas Deetz, David Faidley, Jr., Jeffrey Moser, Nancy Rouch, Sharon Troutman, Brad Troutman, Patricia Kelly and James Wiltrout.  Also present: Tracey Karlie-Superintendent, Jackie Baer-Elem Principal, John Wiltrout-H.S. Principal, Julie Stahl- M.S. Lead Teacher, Tim Kretchman-Curriculum Coord., Connie Shankle-Transportation Provider, Kathy Emert, Andy Stahl, Joann Bolden-MAEA, Craig Gindlesperger-AD, Angie Brant-Press and Jessica Livengood-Student Representative.
 

President Moser announced that an executive session was held from 7:00 p.m. until 7:19 p.m. to discuss personnel issues.
 

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Grant Atwell, to approve the minutes of the February 6, 2008 board meeting.  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 approve the following treasurers’ reports:

CAFETERIA FUND

TREASURER’S REPORT FOR FEBRUARY, 2008

March 5, 2008

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

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Brad Troutman, to approve payment of the general fund bills in the amount of $276,396.55 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $9,045.27.  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 resignation of Jeannie Johnston effective at the end of the school year.  Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.
 

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by David Faidley, Jr., to approve the following:
 

        a.       High School and Middle School Chorus to Maple Festival Park on April 2, 2008.  Cost to
                  the district is approximately $100.
 

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

A motion was made by Sharon Troutman, 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 James Wiltrout, seconded by Grant Atwell, that the following be approved as coaches for the specified 2008 season.
 

        Assistant Varsity Track Coach -  M. Joe McKenzie

  Assistant Varsity Track Coach - Christa Miller
 

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 following be approved as volunteer coaches as listed:

Track  - Brian Witherite, Bill McDonough, Jim Kretchman, Mike Swick, Kay Ann Cober, Dara Sines, Kevin Beitzel, Tony DiPasquale, Steve Zorn, Bernie Hobbs and Tom Miller.
 

Softball  - Erin Kelly, Melissa Woy (pending proper paperwork) and Troy Shroyer.
 

Baseball  - Ron Donaldson, Mike Donaldson, Drew Wiltrout, Zach Vena, Buddy Howsare, Steve Schrader (ALL pending proper paperwork) Josh Wiltrout and Derek Schrader.

 

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

A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Grant Atwell, 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 Nancy Rouch, to approve Heath Montgomery as the Jr. High Track Coach.  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 granted to the Laurel Arts Center to use the High School Auditorium for the Youth Talent Competition April 16, 2008. 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 permission be granted for the Little League Baseball teams to utilize the High School softball field as done in the past.  Section 508 vote:  All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.

A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Nancy Rouch, that the following be approved:

      a.  Tracey Karlie and Tim Kretchman to the Annual Federal Programs Conference in Hershey on April 13-16, 2008.  Cost is approximately $650.
     
      b.       Tracey Karlie to Annual Pennsylvania Association of Rural Schools Conference in State College on April 24-25, 2008.  Cost to federal programs is approximately $400.
 

c.       Jill Luster and Kelli Smith to the Regional Early Learning Academy in Altoona on May 6, 2008.  Cost to federal programs is approximately $100.
 

d.       Sandy Seifert to Quilt Workshop in Pittsburgh on March 12, 2008.  Cost to federal programs is $85.

 

e.       Jackie Baer the IU8 Principals Forums in the spring of 2008.  Cost to federal programs is approximately $250.
 

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

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Brad Troutman, to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m..  Section 508 vote:  All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.