Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District was held Wednesday, November 2, 2005 in the Central Office Conference Room, 309 Industrial Park Road, Meyersdale, PA.

Members present: Thomas Deetz, David Faidley, Jr., James Wiltrout, Steve Schrader, Brad Troutman, Louis Tuscano, Nancy Rouch and Charles McKenzie. Member absent: Grant Atwell. Also present: Curtis Kerns-Supt., Tracey Karlie-Fed. Prog. /Curriculum, John Wiltrout – H. S. Principal, Thomas Houser-Elem. Principal, Lee Kinsinger-M.S. Lead Teacher, Craig Gindlesperger-A.D., Emily Newman, Kaitlyn Berkley-Student Representative, Francis Meyers-Retiree. Dan Johnson-Maint., George Menser-Press.

President Tuscano announced that an executive session was held from 6:55 p.m. until 7:12 p.m. to discuss personnel.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Tom Deetz, to approve the minutes of the October 5, 2005 board meeting. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

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

TREASURER'S REPORT	MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND		2-Nov-05


	1st National Bank of PA		PSDLAF

CASH BALANCE 10/01/05		44,431.96	1,853,965.32
			..
RECEIPTS FOR OCTOBER
Taxes		685,981.57
Interest on Investments		657.25	0.07
Investments Cashed		510,000.00
Miscellaneous/Refunds		6,648.26
Commonwealth of PA/IUO8		19,096.43	1,177,408.47
Retiree BC/BS Payments		9,336.66
Cafeteria		21,690.34
Rentals		440.00
Tuition		200.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS		1,254,050.51	1,177,408.54

TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.		1,298,482.47	3,031,373.86

LESS EXPEND. OCTOBER		1,217,066.83	510,000.00

BALANCE 10/31/05		81,415.64	2,521,373.86

INVESTMENTS
PLIGIT CD		96,000.00
Pligit	$	711.28
TOTAL INVESTMENTS	$	96,711.28

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 approve payment of the general fund bills in the amount of $250,166.94 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $6,747.98. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to approve the agreement with the Support Personnel effective January 1, 2006, as presented. Copy in folder attached to minutes. Vote: 7-0-1 with David Faidley, Jr. abstaining from voting.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Steve Schrader, that the following be approved:

a) High School Life Skills Class be permitted to attend the IU 8 Christmas Party in Somerset in December.

b) Doug Horne and the Tech Ed Club to J&J Trucking and Somerset Door and Column in Somerset on November 17, 2005. Cost

c) Patricia Snyder to take four students to the SADD Conference at Seven Springs on November 14, 2005. Cost to the district is approximately $50.

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

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to approve the necessary budgetary transfers for 2004-05. 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 Erin Johnson be named assistant ski club advisor at the stipend specified in the negotiated teachers’ agreement. 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 2005-2006 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 Charles McKenzie, that the following be approved as volunteer coaches for the winter season. Only one non-professional will be permitted to attend practice at any one time.

A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by David Faidley, Jr. that all 9th grade students participating in girls’ basketball, boys’ basketball and wrestling be moved up to the varsity level pending all qualifications have been met as stated in the district’s Freshman 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 Thomas Deetz, seconded by David Faidley, Jr. that the Meyersdale Elks and Tim Mikula be permitted to utilize the High School gymnasium for their annual Hoop Shoot on Saturday, January 7, 2006, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The potential snow make-up date would be Saturday, January 21st and/or 28th, 2006. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Steve Schrader, that permission be given to the Tree of Life Drama Group of Springs, PA, to perform “It’s a Wonderful Life” in the High School Auditorium on December 8 and 9, 2005. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Nancy Rouch, that Kathy Emert and Sheri Trulick attend the PA State First Grade Teachers’ Conference in Harrisburg on December 5-6, 2005. Cost is approximately $775 to be paid with federal funds. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Brad Troutman, that Amy McKenzie be given permission to attend the IU8 Altoona Star-Lab training on Tuesday, November 29, 2005. Cost is approximately $50 to be paid with federal funds. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Brad Troutman, that the meeting be adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

Cash Balance (Sept. 30, 2005)	$24,843.84
Receipts for October:

Breakfast and Lunch Receipts	$19,041.42
September Reimbursement	$24,749.49
Other Receipts	$2,289.67
	$46,080.58

Total Receipts and Beginning Balance	$70,924.42
Less Disbursement	$48,076.18
Cash Balance (October 31, 2005)	$22,848.24