Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District was held Wednesday, May 2, 2007 in the Conference Room, 309 Industrial Park Road, Meyersdale, PA.

Members present: Brad Troutman, Jeffrey Moser, Steve Schrader, Thomas Deetz, Grant Atwell, James Wiltrout, Charles McKenzie, Nancy Rouch and David Faidley, Jr. Also present: Curtis Kerns-Supt., Tracey Karlie-Fed. Prog. /Curriculum, John Wiltrout – H. S. Principal, Thomas Houser-Elem. Principal, Julie Stahl-M.S. Lead Teacher, Laura Schardt-Bus. Mgr. /Bd. Sec. Craig Gindlesperger-AD, Angie Brant-Press, Dan Johnson-Maintenance Supervisor, Jackie Baer-Principal Applicant, and Leroy Troutman-Concerned Taxpayer.

President Atwell announced that an executive session was held from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. to discuss personnel.

A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to approve the minutes of the April 4, 2007 board meeting. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to approve the following treasurers’ reports:

TREASURER'S REPORT	MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND		2-May-07


	1st National Bank of PA		PSDLAF

CASH BALANCE 4/01/07		44,627.16	734,015.05
			..
RECEIPTS FOR APRIL
Taxes		74,539.99
Interest on Investments		797.64	12.64
Investments Cashed		1,000,000.00
Miscellaneous/Refunds		46,806.07
Commonwealth of PA/IUO8		2,000.00	1,056,009.18
Retiree BC/BS Payments		9,947.22
Cafeteria		24,543.83
Rentals		1,040.00
Tuition		-
TOTAL RECEIPTS		1,159,674.75	1,056,021.82

TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.		1,204,301.91	1,790,036.87

LESS EXPEND. APRIL		1,067,750.48	1,000,000.00

BALANCE 4/30/07		136,551.43	790,036.87

INVESTMENTS
PLIGIT CD		200,000.00
Pligit	$	112,565.87
PSDLAF POOL/CD		1,511,000.00
TOTAL INVESTMENTS	$	1,823,565.87

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

A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Jeffrey Moser, to approve payment of the general fund bills in the amount of $277,315.29 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $3,139.44. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that Jackie Baer be named elementary principal as of July 1, 2007. Roll call vote. 7-2 with Brad Troutman and Nancy Rouch voting no.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Jeff Moser, to accept the following resignations: Roger Spoerlein- June 5, 2007, Victoria Shimko-June 4, 2007, Ronald Reckner-June 4, 2007 (teachers), Peter Housel-June 30, 2007 (custodian), and Larry Ringler-July 26, 2007 (aide). Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by James Wiltrout, that Denise Kennedy, Kristi Jo Donaldson, and Jessica Knepper be added to the substitute teacher list pending receipt ofpaperwork. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Brad Troutman, that Jeffrey Moser be named 2007-08 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 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 $500 each. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Barbera, Clapper, Beener, Rullo and Melvin be appointed solicitors for the district for the 2007-2008 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 Charles McKenzie, that the following summer hours be approved:

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 revised Act 93 Agreement for Victor Gaibor. 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 David Faidley, Jr., to give $350 to Marlee Shaulis to help fund her participation in the 2008 People to People Leadership Conference in New York City. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to allow the Spanish Club to go to Rey Azteca (Mexican restaurant) in Johnstown in May. There is no cost to the district. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Steve Schrader, to accept the Memo of Understanding with the Summit Township police. Copy in folder attached to minutes. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Jeffrey Moser, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to preliminarily approve the 2007-2008 proposed general budget in the amount of $13,451,312 and authorize it be advertised for final adoption on June 6, 2007. 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 Jeffrey Moser, seconded by Steve Schrader, to approve the 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 Jeffrey Moser, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to approve the following:

1. Tri-County Office Machines be awarded the 2007-08 contract for typewriter maintenance at a cost of $27.50/machine.

2. Bulow, Hottle & Company be hired to conduct the audit for the year ended June 30, 2007, at a cost not to exceed $11,500.00.

3. Appraisal Agreement with the Industrial Appraisal Company in the amount of $5,710 for inventory and appraised services and $805/year for the annual update of the fixed assets and insurable values.

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

A motion was made by David Faidley, Jr., seconded by Jeffrey Moser, to purchase a Toro Grandmaster 4000D Tractor for $43,153 under state contract pricing. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Jeffrey Moser, seconded by Charles McKenzie, 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 Jeffrey Moser, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to re-enact under Section 679 of the School Code the $5.00 per capita tax. Section 508 vote: All members present votedin the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Jeffrey Moser, seconded by Steve Schrader, to accept the offer from George F. Cook, Jr. to purchase property (lot #09- 000700) in Callimont Borough from the Tax Claim Bureau. 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 Charles McKenzie, that the following coaches be hired for the 2007-2008 school year at the stipend specified in the negotiated teacher’s contract:

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

A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Jeffrey Moser, to approve AMERICAN MANAGEMENT ADVISORS to provide the sports accident insurance beginning the 2007-08 school term. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Jeffrey Moser, to form another Cooperative Sports Agreement with Salisbury Elk-Lick School District in the sport of Junior High and Varsity Football. 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 Steve Schrader, to give approval to the senior class to use the high school auditorium for an evening Baccalaureate Service sponsored by themselves and local clergy on Thursday, May 31, at 7:00 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that the following be approved:

a. Doreen Jamison to the Pennsylvania Technical Education Conference at Seven Springs on June 28-29, 2007. Cost to federal programs is approximately $155.

b. Tammy Emerick to a Writing Assessment Workshop in Pittsburgh on May 23, 2007. Cost to federal programs is approximately $75.

c. Victor Gaibor, Tracey Karlie, Curtis Kerns, Julie Stahl, John Wiltrout, and the newly hired elementary principal to the IU08 Leadership Academy on July 12-13, 2007, in State College, PA. Cost to Title IIA is approximately $1,750.00,

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 adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

Cash Balance (March 31, 2007)	$36,217.18
Receipts for April:

Breakfast and Lunch Receipts	$17,792.73
Reimbursement	$20,991.25
Other Income	$7,026.18
	$45,810.16

Total Receipts and Beginning Balance	$82,027.34
Less Disbursement	$48,731.99
Cash Balance (April 30, 2007)	$33,295.35