Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes
Wed., November 7th, 2007
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District was held Wednesday, November 7, 2007 in the Conference Room, 309 Industrial Park Road, Meyersdale, PA.
Members present: Brad Troutman, Jeffrey Moser, Thomas Deetz, Grant Atwell, James Wiltrout, Steve Schrader, David Faidley, Jr., Nancy Rouch and Charles McKenzie. Also present: Curtis Kerns-Supt., Tracey Karlie-Fed. Prog. /Curriculum, John Wiltrout - H. S. Principal, Jackie Baer-Elem. Principal, Julie Stahl-M.S. Lead Teacher, Laura Schardt-Bus. Mgr. /Bd. Sec., Craig Gindlesperger-AD, Amanda Bouch-and Jessica Livengood-Student Representative, Dan Pletcher-MAEA, Angie Brant-Press, Dan Johnson-Maintenance Supervisor and Tim Kretchman-resident.
The meeting was called to order by Grant Atwell at 7:00 p.m.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to approve the minutes of the October 3, 2007 board meeting. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Jeffrey Moser, to approve the following treasurers' reports:
TREASURER'S REPORT
MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND
7-Nov-07
1st National Bank of PA
PSDLAF
298,495.71
1,504,197.04
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RECEIPTS FOR OCTOBER
Taxes
535,762.91
Interest on Investments
1,141.29
6,635.42
Investments Cashed
50,000.00
Miscellaneous/Refunds
1,711.77
Commonwealth of PA/IUO8
18,187.40
1,176,889.38
Retiree BC/BS Payments
12,272.43
Cafeteria
22,205.74
Rentals
440.00
Tuition
1,546.06
TOTAL RECEIPTS
643,267.60
1,183,524.80
PLUS VOIDED CHECK
741.99
TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.
942,505.30
2,687,721.84
LESS EXPEND. OCTOBER
893,960.25
120,177.82
BALANCE 10/31/07
48,545.05
2,567,544.02
INVESTMENTS
PLIGIT CD
200,000.00
Pligit
$
117,371.21
PSDLAF POOL/CD
1,481,000.00
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
$
1,798,371.21
CAFETERIA FUND
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR October, 2007
November 7, 2007
Cash Balance (September 30, 2007) $15,504.55 Receipts for October:
Breakfast and Lunch Receipts
$21,511.53 Other Income $ 2,329.37
Reimbursement
$23,734.84 $47,575.74 Total Receipts and Beginning Balance
$63,080.29
Less Disbursement $45,974.03 Cash Balance (October 31, 2007)
$17,106.26
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by David Faidley, Jr., to approve payment of the general fund bills in the amount of $619,577.73 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $10,064.06. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by James Wiltrout, that the Prom be allowed to be held at a venue other than the high school gym. If a student plans to leave the Prom before the scheduled ending time, that student must have a signed note from the parent/guardian giving permission to leave early. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to accept the agenda as presented.
PERSONNEL, NANCY ROUCH, CHAIRPERSON
1. Approve the contract with Tracey Karlie as presented. Copy in folder attached to minutes. This contract will go into effect on March 1, 2008 and is dependent on Mr. Karlie's receipt of the proper certification.
2. Ray Johnson be hired as a Class I Custodian at a salary of $9.50/hour and benefits as described in the negotiated support personnel contract.
3. Harry Shuck and John Brown be added, retroactive to October 15, 2007, to the substitute custodian list, Karen Lauver (aide, cafeteria and secretary) and Lynda Olson (teacher) to the substitute list(s) pending receipt of proper paperwork.
ACADEMIC EDUCATION, STEVE SCHRADER, CHAIRPERSON
1. Approve the following as presented:
a. Roy Vena to take a group of students to the Meyersdale Medical Center on November 8, 2007, for Health Career shadowing. Cost to the district is approximately $40.
b. Matt Gombita to take six students to the SADD Conference at Seven Springs this fall. Cost to the district is the use of the school van.
ATHLETICS AND EXTRACURRICULAR - JIM WILTROUT, CHAIRPERSON
1. The following be approved as presented:
a. 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 Freshman Eligibility Policy as was done in the past.
b. Craig Gindlesperger be permitted to attend a clinic on "Diabesity" in Altoona on December 12, 2007. Cost to the district is approximately $175.
c. The following individuals be approved as coaches for the 2007-08 season at the stipend specified in the negotiated teachers' agreement:
Steve Zorn - Assistant Varsity Wrestling
Jeff McKenzie - Junior High Wrestling
Jason Lantz - 7th/8th grade Wrestling
Joshua Wiltrout - Rifle
d. The Meyersdale Elks and Tim Mikula be permitted to utilize the High School gymnasium for their annual Hoop Shoot on Saturday, January 5, 2008, from 8am to 11:00am. The potential snow make-up date would be Saturday, January 12, 2008.
e. The girls' basketball coaching staff to run an elementary program throughout the season as was done in the past.
f. Volunteer wrestling coaches: Chadd Sines, Patrick Smith, Jason Zorn, and Jeremy Faidley
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS - TOM DEETZ, CHAIRPERSON
1. Permission be granted to the Meyersdale Medical Center Auxiliary to use the auditorium this spring for their annual fund raiser.
2. The American Cancer Society be given permission to hold the Relay for Life on the High School Track on July 11-12, 2008.
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by David Faidley, to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.