Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes

Wed., Nov. 3rd , 2004

 

 

The Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District held their meeting on November 3, 2004 in the Central Office Conference Room, 309 Industrial Park Road, Meyersdale, PA.

Members present: Thomas Deetz, David Faidley, Jr., Charles McKenzie, Nancy Rouch, Louis Tuscano, Steve Schrader, Brad Troutman, Jim Wiltrout, Grant Atwell. 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, Emily Newman, LeAnne Sipple-Student Representative, Tracey Karlie-MAEA, Mary Alice Lynn, Fay Hajel-Retirees, Dan Johnson-Maintenance Supervisor, Linda Gindlesperger-Press, Penny Stahl-visitor.

 

President Atwell called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.

 

An executive session was held from 7:00 p.m. until 7:39 p.m. to discuss personnel.

 

A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Louis Tuscano, to accept the minutes of the October 6, 2004 board meeting.  Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.

 

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

 

 

 

TREASURER'S REPORT

MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

     GENERAL FUND

 

3-Nov-04

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st National Bank of PA

PSDLAF

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH BALANCE 10/01/04

 

          344,227.99

         1,844,978.21

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECEIPTS FOR OCTOBER

 

 

 

Taxes

 

 

 

          524,299.01

 

Interest on Investments

 

                394.87

                      0.02

Investments Cashed

 

 

          460,000.00

 

Miscellaneous/Refunds

 

                883.59

 

Commonwealth of PA/IUO8

 

            19,505.53

         1,140,491.43

Retiree BC/BS Payments

 

             8,391.14

 

Cafeteria

 

 

 

                       -  

 

Rentals

 

 

 

             1,130.00

 

Tuition

 

 

 

                350.00

 

TOTAL RECEIPTS

 

 

       1,014,954.14

         1,140,491.45

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.

 

       1,359,182.13

         2,985,469.66

 

 

 

 

 

 

LESS EXPEND. OCTOBER

 

       1,328,724.41

            460,000.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCE 10/31/04

 

 

            30,457.72

         2,525,469.66

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENTS

 

 

 

 

Pligit

 

 

$

                693.76

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS

 $

                693.76

 

 

 

CAFETERIA FUND

TREASURER’S REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER, 2004
November 3, 2004

 

Cash Balance (September  30, 2004)    $20,388.84

Receipts for October:

 

Reimbursement 

 

Breakfast and Lunch Receipts

$17,290.85
Lunch Reimbursement

$22,489.78

Other Receipts

$1,946.48
 

$41,727.11       

Total Receipts and Beginning Balance

$62,115.95
Less Disbursement

$22,764.14

Cash Balance (October  31, 2004)

$39,351.81
   

 

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

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Steve Schrader, to approve payment of the general fund bills in the amount of $495,777.29 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $7,679.02.  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 Tim Kretchman, Special Education teacher effective November 3, 2004.  Mr. Kretchman has been hired to be the Elementary Principal at Shanksville-Stonycreek. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.

 

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Roger Hutzell (Special Education) be hired as a professional employee (Step 9) at the salary and benefits described in the negotiated teachers’ contract retroactive to November 1, 2004.  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 district-hired, security personnel wage be increased to $32/athletic event and $7.75/hour for other school sponsored functions.  Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.

 

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Cory McKenzie be added to the substitute custodian list retroactive to October 25, 2004.  Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.

 

A motion was made by Louis Tuscano, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that the High School Life Skills Class be permitted to attend the IU 8 Christmas Party in Somerset on December 15, 2004.  Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.

 

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Louis Tuscano, to approve the copier lease agreement with Queen City Business as presented (retroactive to October 15, 2004).  Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative.

 

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Steve Schrader, to accept the only bid received for a new school van from Dean O’Neil Ford in the amount of $18,486.00 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 Nancy Rouch, to accept the offer from David Jenkins to purchase the mineral rights (Lot 181.313 A All Coal and Lot 1/5 Int 363 A Min in Summit Township) from the Tax Claim Bureau 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 Steve Schrader, that permission be granted to pay PFM (Public Financial Management) no more than $100 for the purpose of presenting a program on Act 72 and how it will affect local school districts.  This presentation will be held at the Tech Center in Somerset on Wednesday, November 17, 2004, at 7:00.  If, after this presentation, it appears beneficial, recommend permission be given to authorize the Business Manager and the Superintendent to contract with PFM (Public Financial Management) to conduct Act 72 services at a fee not to exceed $10,000.00. 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 2004-2005 school year at the stipend specified in the negotiated teacher’s contract:

 

Assistant Varsity Girls’ Basketball – Mike Petenbrink

                        Assistant Varsity Boys’ Basketball – Bob Edwards

                        Junior High Girls’ Basketball – Mike Petenbrink

                        Junior High Assistant Wrestling - Roger Hutzell

                        Assistant Varsity Wrestling – Jason Zorn

 

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

           

A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Steve Schrader, that the following be approved as volunteer coaches for their respective sports for the 2004-2005 winter athlete season. Only one non-professional will be permitted to attend practice at any one time.

 

Wrestling – Gabe Broadwater, Mark Albright, Ken Warnick, Michael Warnick, Lenny Day, Jason Lantz, Tom Smith, Dean Smith, Jim Whitacre, Bob Sines, Chad Sines, John Smaila, Randy Bussard, Brandon Rowland, Steve Schrader, Matt Smith, Garrett Clites, Andy Sines, Steve Zorn, Jason Smith, Doug Whitfield, Neil Berkley, John Wiltrout, George Childers

Girl’s Basketball – Terri Piatak, Julie Stahl

Boy’s Basketball –  Joe DiFebo, David Miller, Fred DiPasquale, Chris Bucy, Terri Piatak, Owen Long

Rifle Team – Bob Wedge, Doug Horne, Tim Kretchman

 

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

 

A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Nancy Rouch, 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 James Wiltrout, seconded by Brad Troutman, that the following be approved:

 

a)  James Kretchman to the Range Safety Officer Training Program in Monroeville for two days in November at an approximate cost of $450.  This training is required for the Rifle Team Coach.

 

b)      Mike Miller to a Cross-Country/Track Clinic in Villanova, PA, on December 3, 2004.  Cost to the district is approximately $300.

 

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

 

A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Louis Tuscano, that the Athletic Director be authorized to schedule as many night soccer home games as possible for the 2005 season.  Motion approved by roll call vote: 6-3 with James Wiltrout, Steve Schrader and David Faidley, Jr. voting no.

 

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

 

a)   Jim Stutzman to the National Science Teachers’ Convention in Richmond, Virginia, on December 3-4, 2004.  Cost of approximately $310 paid with Title IIA federal funds. 

 

b)  Nelson Crowe to the Nanofabrication Workshop at Penn State on November 10-12, 2004. Cost of approximately $600 paid with Title IIA federal funds.

 

C)     Kathy Emert and Sheri Trulick to the PA State First Grade Teachers’ Conference in Harrisburg on December 6-7, 2004.  Cost of approximately $750 paid with Title IIA federal funds. 

 

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

 

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Louis Tuscano, to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m.  Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.