Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes
Wed., November 5th, 2003
The Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District held their regular scheduled meeting on November 5, 2003 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 and James Wiltrout. Also present: Curtis Kerns-Supt., Francis Meyers-Fed. Prog.- Curriculum, Randy Bussard-H.S. Principal, Thomas Houser-Elem. Principal, Lee Kinsinger-M.S. Lead Teacher, Dan Johnson-Maintenance Supervisor, Jennifer Tuscano-A.D., Celeste Faidley, Leigh Ann Sipple-Student Representatives, George Menser-Press.
President Atwell called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.
An executive session was held from 7:00 p.m. until 7:50 p.m. to discuss legal matters.
A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to accept the minutes of the October 1, 2003 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 accept the treasurers’ reports:
TREASURER'S REPORT
MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND
5-Nov-03
1st National Bank of PA
PSDLAF
CASH BALANCE 10/01/03
291,786.63
644,609.61
RECEIPTS FOR OCTOBER
Taxes
558,029.36
Interest on Investments
214.84
0.01
Investments Cashed
430,000.00
Miscellaneous/Refunds
3,419.63
Commonwealth of PA
17,360.34
169,101.84
Retiree BC/BS Payments
7,552.44
Cafeteria
15,688.03
Tuition
Rental
-
TOTAL RECEIPTS
1,032,264.64
169,101.85
TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.
1,324,051.27
813,711.46
LESS EXPEND. OCTOBER
1,315,999.64
430,000.00
BALANCE 10/31/03
8,051.63
383,711.46
INVESTMENTS
Pligit
$
687.26
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
$
687.26
CAFETERIA FUND
TREASURER’S REPORT FOR OCTOBER, 2003
November 5, 2003
Cash Balance (September, 2003) $39,222.29 Receipts for October:
September Reimbursement
24,000.51 Breakfast and Lunch Receipts
19,139.99 Other Receipts
1,341.63 $44,482.13 Total Receipts and Beginning Balance
$83,704.42 Less Disbursement $39,315.26 Cash Balance (October 31, 2003)
$44,389.16 Money Market Account
$3,840.34
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 payment of the general fund bills in the amount of $253,156.40 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $12,266.21. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Louis Tuscano, seconded by Brad Troutman, that the following be added to the substitute teacher list: John McLaughlin, Nanci Shipley and Linda Spoerlein. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Louis Tuscano, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to accept the resignation of Chris Schrock as prom advisor. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Steve Schrader, that the Hot House Jazz Band be brought in to the school district for workshops and a performance at a cost of $600. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Louis Tuscano, seconded by Brad Troutman, that the following be approved:
a) The Reading Teams (high school, middle school and elementary school) to participate in the Reading Competition to be held here in Meyersdale on November 6, 2003. Cost to the district is approximately $180.
b) Roger Johnston and Matt Stombaugh to take the Brass Choir to area Nursing Homes, Sheltered Workshops, etc. in Meyersdale and Somerset in December. Cost to the district is approximately $100.
c) Tim Mikula to take approximately 20 FBLA members to the FBLA Regional Leadership Conference in Johnstown on November 7, 2003. Cost to the district is approximately $160.
d) Tom Miller to take four students to the SADD Conference in Seven Springs on November 12, 2002. Cost to the district is paid by a grant through the Twin Lakes Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center.
e) Don Stoner to take two students to District Chorus at Cambria Heights on January 28-31, 2004. Cost to the district is approximately $600.
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 Articles of Agreement for the IU08 ESL Consortium 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 Nancy Rouch, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to accept the waiver approval from the PDE for the day missed on September 19, 2003 (for the Hurricane, Isabel) as presented. The day does not need to be made up. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Nancy Rouch, that the “ Note Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2003-2004 . . .”, a copy of the form of which is before the Board and a final version of which shall be attached to the minutes of this meeting as Exhibit __, which has been presented to the Board as part of a package of borrowing documents and which Resolution as completed shall be deemed made a part of the minutes and which authorizes the borrowing of $1,000,000 from First Commonwealth Bank, at an interest rate of 1.92% per annum based on a year of 360 days, and the issuance of the District’s Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note or Notes, Series 2003-2004, therefore, be and the same hereby is approved. The Board has before it the packages of documents, including the Resolution refereed to in this motion, and the letter of First Commonwealth Bank with the particulars of the loan, and the cash flow projections and related information, and authorizes the Business Manager to have the blanks in said documents completed in accordance with the terms offered by the Bank with such changes or modifications to the forms as shall be necessary to accomplish the borrowing transaction as contemplated and as shall be agreeable to the Business Manager. Further, the signature of any two Board officers to said Resolution or to a certification thereof shall be conclusive evidence that said Resolution is the Resolution referred to in this motion and that said Resolution and the Note or Notes and all ancillary documents thereto are the documents approved by this Board at this meeting. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Jim Wiltrout, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that the following be approved as volunteer coaches for their respective sports for the 2003-2004 winter athletic season. Only one non-professional will be permitted to attend practice at any one time.
Wrestling – Gabe Broadwater, Mark Albright, Ken Warnick, Lenny Day, Jason Lantz, Tom Smith, Dean Smith, Jim Whitacre, Bob Sines, Chadd Sines, John Smaila, Randy Bussard, Mike Swick, Brandon Rowland, Steve Schrader, Matt Smith, Garrett Clites
Girl’s Basketball – Jennifer Tuscano, Terri Piatak, Julie Stahl
Boy’s Basketball – Joe DiFebo, Herb Long
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Jim Wiltrout, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that all 9th grade students participating in girl’s basketball, boy’s basketball, and wrestling be moved up to the varsity level pending all qualifications have been met as stated in the district’s Freshmen Eligibility Policy as was done in the past. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Jim Wiltrout, seconded by Steve Schrader, that permission be granted to the Meyersdale Elks Lodge to use the high school gymnasium on January 3, 2004 (make-up date January 10) from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the annual Elks Hoop Shoot. 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 be approved:
a) Sherri Trulick and Kathy Emert to the Pennsylvania First Grade Teacher Convention in Hershey on December 8-9, 2003. Cost of approximately $800 is paid with Title IIA funds.
b) Chris Schrock and Brian Eppley to the Bill of Rights Seminar at St. Vincent College on December 3, 2003. Cost is approximately $150 and paid through Title IIA funds.
c) Pat Haglund, Bernadette Hobbs, Ronda Lee, and Tim Kretchman to Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training at Somerset on November 24-25, 2003. Cost is approximately $200 and paid through Title IIA funds.
f) Jen Tuscano and Julie Stahl to the Safe Schools Regional Training Seminar in Greensburg on November 18, 2003. Cost is approximately $200 and paid through federal funds.
g) JoAnn Bolden to the Standards: Uses and Assessment Workshop at UPJ on November 20, 2003. Cost to the district is approximately $55 and a substitute teacher.
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 8:45 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.