Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes

The Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District held their regular scheduled meeting on May 5, 2004 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, James Wiltrout and Louis Tuscano. Also present: Curtis Kerns-Supt., Francis Meyers-Fed. Prog. /Curr., Randy Bussard-H.S. Principal, Thomas Houser-Elem. Principal, Laura Schardt-Bd. Sec./Bus. Mgr., Lee Kinsinger-M.S. Lead Teacher, Dan Johnson-Maintenance Supervisor, Celeste Faidley, Leigh Ann Sipple, Emily Newman-Student Representatives, Jennifer Tuscano-A.D., George Menser-Press, Doreen Jamison, Tracey Karlie-MAEA.

An executive session was held from 6:30 p.m. until 8:10 p.m. to discuss personnel.

A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to accept the minutes of the April 7, 2004 board meeting. Section 508 vote; All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Steve Schrader, to accept the treasurers’ reports:

Cash Balance (March 31, 2004)	$37,253.62
Receipts for April:
March Reimbursement	$21,529.38
Breakfast and Lunch Receipts	$17,112.35
Other Receipts	$2,442.512
	$41,084.24

Total Receipts and Beginning Balance	$78,337.86
Less Disbursement	$26,809.61
Cash Balance (March 31, 2004)	$51,528.25

Money Market Account

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

A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to approve payment of the general fund bills in the amount of $547,350.01 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $1,845.52. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Steve Schrader, that Charles McKenzie be renamed 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 Louis Tuscano, that permission be granted to any board member or administrator to attend the PSBA Annual Summer Workshop. Cost to the district is approximately $350 each. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that Barbera, Clapper, Beener, Rullo and Melvin be appointed solicitors for the district for the 2004-2005 school year at a retainer fee of $2500. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by James Wiltrout, that Doreen Jamison (Vocational Agriculture) be hired as a temporary professional employee (Step 2) at the salary and benefits described in the negotiated teachers’ contract effective July 1, 2004. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to approve the Act 93

Copy in folder attached to minutes. Roll call vote: 8-0-1 with David Faidley abstaining from voting.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by David Faidley, to accept the resignation of Christine Sechler, Chemistry, effective at the end of the current school year. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Meyersdale Area Education Association and Memorandum of Understanding with the Meyersdale Area Support Personnel Association. Copy 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 Thomas Deetz, to accept the resignation of Fay Hajel, secretary, effective August 2, 2004. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Steve Schrader, to accept the resignation of Mary Alice Lynn effective at the end of the current school year. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Louis Tuscano, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to approve the list of students graduating June 6, 2004, pending the satisfactory completion of graduation requirements. Copy in folder attached to minutes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Louis Tuscano, seconded by Brad Troutman, to give approval for the senior class to use the high school auditorium for an evening Baccalaureate Service sponsored by themselves and local clergy on Thursday, June 3, at 7:00 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Louis Tuscano, seconded by Steve Schrader, that the following summer hours be approved:

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

A motion was made by Louis Tuscano, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to adopt the Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8’s policies and procedures under the federal requirements for IDEA-B (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Louis Tuscano, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that permission be given for the administration to initiate an all day-every day kindergarten program upon successful receipt of the child accountability grant. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Louis Tuscano, seconded by David Faidley, Jr. to give two students and one advisor permission to attend the PSBA Student Delegate Conference in Hershey on September 29, 2004. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to preliminarily approve the 2004-2005 proposed general budget in the amount of $12,014,712.00 and authorize it be advertised for final adoption on June 9, 2004. This budget recommends no increase in local property tax millage. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Louis Tuscano, that a membership payment of

$300 be made to the Meyersdale Ambulance Association for their services to our district. Section 508

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Louis Tuscano, that a donation of $7500 be made

to the Meyersdale Public Library. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Louis Tuscano, that the petty cash account in the high school office be increased from $100/month to $200/month. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Louis Tuscano, that all of the student organizations be allowed to waive prorating and assign their right to interest earnings to the Student Body Activities Account. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Steve Schrader, that Tri-County Office Machines

be awarded the contract for typewriter maintenance at a cost of $23.50/machine. Section 508 vote: All

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Louis Tuscano, that Bulow, Hottle & Co. be hired to conduct the audit of the School District for the school year ended June 30, 2004, at a cost not to exceed $11,070. 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 contract with Somerset Sewing Center for reconditioning and replacement of Home-Ec sewing machines at a cost of $50/machine and the replacement of three machines/year for the length of the five year agreement. 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 taxes remain in effect: Under Act 511, the ½% earned income tax, the ½% real estate transfer tax, and the $5.00 per capita tax. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Louis Tuscano, to re-enact under Section 679 of

the School Code the $5.00 per capita tax. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative.

A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Josh Wiltrout be added to the volunteer baseball coaching staff for the remainder of the 2004 season. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that permission be granted to the Salisbury-Elk Lick School District to enter into a cooperative sports agreement with our district in the sport of cross-country. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Babb, Inc. be retained as the athletic insurance carrier for the 2004-2005 school year at a premium of approximately $12,915.00. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to give Robert Minnick permission to hold a girl’s summer basketball league on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by James Wiltrout, to give permission for Chris Schrock to attend the IU08 Summer 2004 Trainings. Cost to the district’s Title IID is approximately $225. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Louis Tuscano, that the meeting be adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

TREASURER'S REPORT	MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND		5-May-04


	1st National Bank of PA		PSDLAF

CASH BALANCE 4/01/04		14,260.56	1,677,429.16

Receipts for April
Taxes		68,991.61
Interest on Investments		155.37	0.02
Investments Cashed		1,445,000.00
Miscellaneous/Refunds		57,436.19
Commonwealth of PA		-	969,238.24
Retiree BC/BS Payments		9,404.46
Cafeteria		781.81
Rentals		600.00
Tuition		4,725.06
TOTAL RECEIPTS		1,587,094.50	969,238.26

TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.		1,601,355.06	2,646,667.42

LESS EXPEND. APRIL		1,599,432.17	1,445,000.00

LESS VOIDED CH# 31280		26.16

BALANCE 4/30/04		1,949.05	1,201,667.42

INVESTMENTS
Pligit	$	689.88
TOTAL INVESTMENTS	$	689.88