Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes
Wed., October 5th, 2005
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District was held
Wednesday, October 5, 2005 in the Central Office Conference Room, 309 Industrial Park Road, Meyersdale, PA.
Members present: Grant Atwell, Thomas Deetz, David Faidley, Jr., James Wiltrout, Steve Schrader, Brad Troutman, Louis Tuscano, Nancy Rouch and Charles McKenzie. 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, Laura Schardt-Business Manager/Board Secretary, Craig Gindlesperger-A.D., Kaitlyn Berkley-Student Representative, Angie Brant-Press, Joann Bolden-MAEA, Susie Brant, John Smaila, David Faidley, Sr., Randy Bussard-Retirees, Dan Johnson-Maintenance Supervisor, Penelope Stahl, Jeff Moser, Robert Brant, Rose Hutzell-Visitors, Connie Shankle-Bus Contractor.
The meeting was called to order by Louis Tuscano at 7:00 p.m.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Steve Schrader, to approve the minutes of the September 7, 2005 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 approve the following treasurers’ reports:
TREASURER'S REPORT
MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND
5-Oct-05
1st National Bank of PA
PSDLAF
CASH BALANCE 9/01/05
240,203.68
2,043,516.83
..
RECEIPTS FOR SEPTEMBER
Taxes
521,920.49
Interest on Investments
393.94
13,245.85
Investments Cashed
422,270.74
Miscellaneous/Refunds
329.24
Commonwealth of PA/IUO8
3,420.30
192,202.64
Retiree BC/BS Payments
7,285.73
Cafeteria
-
Rentals
440.00
Tuition
150.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS
956,210.44
205,448.49
TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.
1,196,414.12
2,248,965.32
LESS EXPEND. SEPTEMBER
1,151,982.16
395,000.00
BALANCE 9/30/05
44,431.96
1,853,965.32
INVESTMENTS
PLIGIT CD
96,000.00
Pligit
$
709.17
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
$
96,709.17
CAFETERIA FUND
TREASURER’S REPORT FOR September, 2005
October 5, 2005
Cash Balance (August 31, 2005) $13,623.88 Receipts for September:
Breakfast and Lunch Receipts
$15,579.73 Lunch Reimbursement $3,368.51 Other Receipts
$1,013.67 $19,961.91 Total Receipts and Beginning Balance
$33,585.79
Less Disbursement $8,741.95 Cash Balance (September 30, 2005)
$24,843.84
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 payment of the general fund bills in the amount of $453,701.44 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $1,974.04. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Grant Atwell, to hold an executive session for personnel discussion. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. The session was held from 7:16 p.m. until 7:29 p.m.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that the following be approved:
a) Faye Wentworth and Kay Cober to the Clara Barton Forum on November 3, 2005.
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Steve Schrader, to approve the following: Any member of our group insurance plan may, this year only, change his/her insurance coverage to the PPO Plan which began for the professional employees in August. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Susan Maust and Andrea Hoover be added to the substitute teacher list as day-to-day subs. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Grant Atwell, to approve the Concurrent Enrollment Agreement with Allegany College of Maryland for the purpose of Dual Enrollment state funding. 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 Grant Atwell, to approve the Meyersdale Area School District Strategic Plan Mid-Point Review and Act 48 Professional Education Plan. 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 Grant Atwell, to approve the following:
a) Elementary Reading Team to the Interscholastic Reading Competition in Altoona on November 17, 2005. Cost to the district is approximately $387.
b) High School and Middle School Reading Team to the Interscholastic Reading Competition in Altoona on November 15, 2005. Cost to the district is approximately $460.
c) Pat Haglund and Bernadette Hobbs to take parents, students and staff of the special education department to the following:
1) Hiram G. Andrews Center in Johnstown on October 28, 2005. The cost of approximately $200 to be paid with ACESS or IDEA B funds.
2) Special training seminar in Somerset on October 19, 2005. The cost of approximately $100 to be paid with ACESS or IDEA B funds.
d) Angie Benning and Tammy Hetrick to take the Middle School Walking Club to the bike trail on October 21, 2005. Cost to the district is approximately $112.
e) Steve Smerbeck and Jessica Deakins to take the senior English students to a play at Seton Hill College on October 13, 2005. There is no cost to the district.
f) Tricia Snyder to take four students to the Red Ribbon Rally in Harrisburg (for SADD) on October 25, 2005. There is no cost to the district.
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by James Wiltrout, to approve the quarterly report for the High School Activities Account. 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 Grant Atwell, that Mike Petenbrink be hired as the Assistant Varsity Girls’ Basketball coach and Head Junior High Girls’ Basketball coach for the 2005-2006 school year at the stipend specified in the negotiated teachers’ agreement. Vote: 8-0-1. Motion approved with David Faidley abstaining from voting.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Grant Atwell, to approve the “unified, cross-generational Art Club” with Joann Bolden as the advisor. 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 Steve Schrader, that Bob Wedge and Doug Baer be approved as volunteer coaches for the Rifle team for the 2005-2006 season. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Nancy Rouch, that permission be given to the Meyersdale Lions Club to host a Punt, Pass and Kick competition on the football field at 10:00 a.m. on October 8, 2005. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Grant Atwell, to approve the following:
a) Mike Swick to the Pennsylvania Council For The Social Studies Annual Conference on October 14, 2005 in Lancaster, PA. Cost to Title IIA Program is approximately $350.
b) Nelson Crowe to attend the Biomedical Research workshop in Hershey, PA on November 18, 2005. Cost to Title IIA Program is approximately $200.
c) Tracey Karlie to attend the Pennsylvania Association of School Curriculum Coordinators on November 20-23, 2005, in Hershey, PA. Cost to the Title IIA Program is approximately $600.
d) Tracey Karlie to attend the Title I Improving School Performance Conference on January 22 –25, 2006. Cost to the Title I Program is approximately $600.
e) Tom Houser and Joanne Scarrone to attend Elementary Student Assistance Training November 15-17, and December 13 –14, in Latrobe, PA. Cost to Safe and Drug Free Schools Program is approximately $1,000.
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by James Wiltrout, to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.