Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes
Wed., May 4th, 2005
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District was held Wednesday, May 4, 2005 in the Central Office Conference Room, 309 Industrial Park Road, Meyersdale, PA.
Members present: Grant Atwell, Thomas Deetz, David Faidley, Jr., Charles McKenzie, James Wiltrout, Steve Schrader, Brad Troutman, and Louis Tuscano. Member absent: Nancy Rouch. Also present: Curtis Kerns-Supt., Tracey Karlie-Fed. Prog./Curriculum, Randy Bussard – H. S. Principal, Thomas Houser-Elem. Principal, Laura Schardt-Bus. Mgr./Bd. Sec., Lee Kinsinger-Lead Teacher Middle School, Craig Gindlesperger-A.D., Angie Brant-Press, Emily Newman, Leigh Ann Sipple-Student Representatives, Dan Johnson-Maint,, Christine Custer-MAEA, -Concerned Citizens for FFA.
The meeting was called to order by Louis Tuscano at 7:45 p.m.
An executive session was held from 6:45 p.m. until 7:38 p.m. to discuss personnel.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to approve the minutes of the April 6, 2005 board meeting. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by David Faidley, to approve the treasurers’ reports
TREASURER'S REPORT
MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND
4-May-05
1st National Bank of PA
PSDLAF
CASH BALANCE 4/01/05
210,739.59
1,557,480.79
RECEIPTS FOR APRIL
Taxes
72,127.42
Interest on Investments
589.98
0.05
Investments Cashed
1,320,000.00
Miscellaneous/Refunds
5,874.64
Commonwealth of PA/IUO8
-
1,000,467.21
Retiree BC/BS Payments
11,749.46
Cafeteria
13,063.60
Rentals
1,730.00
Tuition
130.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS
1,425,265.10
1,000,467.26
TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.
1,636,004.69
2,557,948.05
LESS EXPEND. APRIL
1,617,481.77
1,320,000.00
BALANCE 4/30/05
18,522.92
1,237,948.05
INVESTMENTS
Pligit
$
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
$
700.58
CAFETERIA FUND
TREASURER’S REPORT FOR April, 2005
May 4, 2005
Cash Balance (March 31, 2005) $27,104.21 Receipts for April:
Reimbursement
Breakfast and Lunch Receipts
$18,049.18 Lunch Reimbursement $20,538.19 Other Receipts
$3,754.21 $42,341.58 Total Receipts and Beginning Balance
$69,445.79 Less Disbursement $33,171.67 Cash Balance (April 30, 2005)
$36,274.12
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Steve Schrader, to approve payment of the general fund bills in the amount of $219,474.83 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $3,845.68. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that Nancy Rouch 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 Grant Atwell, seconded by Steve Schrader, that permission be granted to any board member or administrator to attend the PSBA Annual Summer Workshop. Cost to the district is approximately $400 each. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Brad Troutman, that Barbera, Clapper, Beener, Rullo and Melvin be appointed solicitors for the district for the 2005-2006 school year at a retainer fee of $2500. Section 508 vote. All members present voted in the affirmative.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by James Wiltrout, to accept the resignation of Barney Eisentrout, Elementary Guidance Counselor, effective October 10, 2005. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that Joanne Scarrone be hired on Step 2 as a Temporary Professional Employee (Elementary Guidance Counselor) beginning with the 2005-2006 school year. She will be a regular, 184-day, employee for the first year and a 204-day employee thereafter. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Erin Sines be
added to the substitute aide list pending receipt of proper paperwork. Section 508 vote: All
members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Amanda Weighley
(Elementary) be added to the substitute teacher list. Section 508 vote: All members present voted
in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by James Wiltrout, that Norman Arnold be permitted to attend the Pesticide Recertification class at Penn State on May 11, 2005. Cost to the district is approximately $150. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by James Wiltrout, that Laura Schardt be elected
Board Secretary for a term of four years at a stipend of $1500/ year. Section 508 vote: All
members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Brad Troutman, to approve the list of students graduating June 5, 2005, 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 Steve Schrader, seconded by Grant Atwell, 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 2, at 7:00 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Grant Atwell, to adopt the Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8’s policies and procedures under the federal requirements for IDEA-B (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). 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 James Wiltrout, to approve the following:
a. Roger Hutzell’s and Ronda Lee’s classes to the Yough Lake Outing on May 12, 2005. Cost to the district is transportation.
b. FFA to the State Convention on June 14-16, 2005, at State College. Cost to the district is approximately $700.
c. Kim McKenzie, Ronda Lee and Lisa Lenhart to take the cheerleaders on a day trip to New York City on Saturday, May 14, 2005. There is no cost to the district.
d. The elementary (K-5) students and staff to the Altoona Curve baseball game on May 26, 2005. There is no cost to the district.
e. Middle School Walking Club to the Bike Trail on May 10, 2005. Cost to the district is
approximately $81.
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to postpone indefinitely a
special meeting to be set for May 25, 2005, in order to discuss and vote on Act 72. Section 508
vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Grant Atwell, to preliminarily approve the 2005-2006 proposed general budget in the amount of $12,795,168.00 and authorize it be advertised for final adoption on June 8, 2005. This budget recommends an increase in local property tax millage of 1.1 mills. Roll call vote: 7-1 with Brad Troutman voting no. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by David Faidley, 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 Charles McKenzie, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Tri-County Office Machines be awarded the contract for typewriter maintenance at a cost of $25.00/machine. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Grant Atwell, that Bulow, Hottle & Company be hired to conduct the audit for the year ended June 30, 2005, at a cost not to exceed $11,070.00. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Steve Schrader, that First National Bank
of PA be named depository for three years. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the
affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Grant Atwell, to approve the 2005-2006 contract for school based counseling services with Bedford-Somerset MH/MR 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 Brad Troutman, that the following taxes remain in effect: Under Act 511, the ˝% earned income tax, the ˝% 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 Grant Atwell, 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. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to accept the following resignations:
a. Ronda Lee – Cheerleading Advisor
b. Lisa Lenhart – Assistant Cheerleading Advisor
c. Kim McKenzie – Majorette Advisor
d. Jan Stoner – Silk Squad/Band Front Advisor
e. Tom Miller-SADD Advisor
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by David Faidley, to retain MRS Physical Therapy as the district physical trainers for a 5-year agreement at a cost of $6400/year. 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 coaches be
hired at the stipend specified in the negotiated teachers’ agreement:
a. Kim Berkley (retroactive to the beginning of softball season) – Girls’ Softball
b. Bob Edwards (2005 season) – Head Junior High Football
c. Patrick Courtney – Junior High Soccer
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by David Faidley, to give the football coaching staff permission to hold an elementary football camp on June 27-29 from 9:30 to noon on the football field. 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 for the football coaching staff to use the football field on July 18, 20, 25, 27 for participation in a “passing league” with Somerset. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Brad Troutman, that permission be given to the Meyersdale Volunteer Fire Department to hold their Spring Banquet in the cafeteria on May 14, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. as has been done in the past. 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 following be approved:
a. Jim Johnson to attend the MMS Generations Jump Start workshop in Pittsburgh on May
25 – 26, 2005. Cost to TIID federal program is approximately $600.
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by David Faidley, to adjourn the meeting at
8:05 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.