Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District was held Wednesday, November 1, 2006 in the Central Office Conference Room, 309 Industrial Park Road, Meyersdale, PA.

Members present: David Faidley, Jr., Brad Troutman, Jeffrey Moser, Steve Schrader, Charles McKenzie, Nancy Rouch, Thomas Deetz, Grant Atwell and James Wiltrout. 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, Jessica Livengood and Kaitlyn Berkley-Student Representative, Craig Gindlesperger-AD, Angie Brant-Press.

President Atwell announced that an executive session was held from 6:56 p.m. until 7:10 p.m. to discuss personnel.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Tom Deetz, to approve the minutes of the October 4, 2006 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		1-Nov-06


	1st National Bank of PA		PSDLAF

CASH BALANCE 10/01/06		105,661.15	929,058.67
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RECEIPTS FOR OCTOBER
Taxes		600,357.14
Interest on Investments		640.37	10,666.22
Investments Cashed		410,000.00	-
Miscellaneous/Refunds		5,175.00
Commonwealth of PA/IUO8		5,000.00	1,166,622.12
Retiree BC/BS Payments		9,584.47
Cafeteria		21,180.68
Rentals		546.60
Tuition
TOTAL RECEIPTS		1,052,484.26	1,177,288.34

TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.		1,158,145.41	2,106,347.01

LESS EXPEND. OCTOBER		1,102,150.13	410,418.28

BALANCE 10/31/06		55,995.28	1,695,928.73

INVESTMENTS
PLIGIT CD		295,000.00
Pligit	$	3,642.81
PSDLAF POOL/CD		1,305,000.00
TOTAL INVESTMENTS	$	1,603,642.81

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 payment of the general fund bills in the amount of $311,097.01 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $6,423.62. 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 named Department Chairman:

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

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Kelli Sanner (elementary) and Jason VanSickle (art) be added to the substitute teacher list and Gary McKenzie to the substitute custodian list pending receipt of proper paperwork. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

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

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

b) The FCCLA (Family, Career, Community Leaders of America (Home Economics Club - Sandy Seifert)) to a Savings/Economics Seminar in Pittsburgh on November 10, 2006.

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 James Wiltrout, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to enter into a cooperative junior high track agreement with Salisbury Elk-Lick School District. 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 2006-2007 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 Thomas Deetz, that the following be hired as volunteer coaches for the 2006-07 school year in the specified sport. Only one non-professional will be permitted to attend practice at any one time.

Wrestling – Tracey Karlie, Chad Sines, Andy Sines, Robert Sines, Ken Warnick, Michael Warnick, Steven Zorn, Matt Smith, Stephen Smith, Jason Smith, Jake Topper, Steve Schrader, and Shane Bowker.

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

A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Steve Schrader, that all 9^th 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 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 James Wiltrout, seconded by Steve Schrader, that Jack Wagner be added to the list of available security personnel for extra-curricular activities. 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 Meyersdale Elks and Tim Mikula be permitted to utilize the High School gymnasium for their annual Hoop Shoot on Saturday, January 6, 2007, from 8am to 11:30am. The potential snow make-up date is Saturday, January 20, 2007. Section 508

A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that Mike Miller be permitted to attend a distance running clinic at Villanova on December 1, 2006. Cost is approximately $300 and is budgeted in the Athletic Budget. 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 granted to the Laurel Arts Center to use the High School Auditorium for the Youth Talent Competition in May, 2007. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Jeffrey Moser, that the following be approved:

a) Kathy Emert and Sheri Trulick to the PA State First Grade Teachers’ Conference in Harrisburg on December 4-5, 2006. Cost of approximately $900 is paid with federal funds.

b) Susan Levy to ELS (English as a Second Language) Test Administration training session in Johnstown on November 8, 2006. Cost to federal programs is approximately $50.

c) Kim McKenzie, Jessica Deakins, and Deanna Kennedy to a Young Adult Literature program in Pittsburgh on March 2, 2007. Cost to federal programs is approximately $650.

d) Joanne Scarrone to the Rural Counselors Institute at Shippensburg on December 1, 2006. Cost to federal programs is approximately $110.

e) Jill Luster, Kim Berkley, and Janine Sechler to "Leaping into Learning Centers" in Morgantown on January 31, 2007. Cost to federal programs is approximately $600.

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 7:46 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

Cash Balance (September 30, 2006)	$26,759.96
Receipts for October:

Breakfast and Lunch Receipts	$20,529.68
Lunch Reimbursement	$22,012.45
Other Income	$ 1,422.24


Total Receipts and Beginning Balance	$71,929.54
Less Disbursement	$43,756.26
Cash Balance (October 31, 2006)	$28,173.28