Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes

Wed., October 3rd, 2007

 

 

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District was held Wednesday, October 3, 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 and David Faidley, Jr.   Members absent: Nancy Rouch, 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-Student Representative, Connie Shankle-Bus Contractor, Angie Brant-Press, Tim Kretchman and Tawnie Bouch-taxpayers.

 

The meeting was called to order by Grant Atwell at 7:00 p.m.

 

A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Jeffrey Moser, to approve the minutes of the September 5, 2007 board meeting.  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 the following treasurers’ reports:

 

TREASURER'S REPORT

 

MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

     GENERAL FUND

 

 

3-Oct-07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1st National Bank of PA

PSDLAF

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH BALANCE 9/01/07

 

 

            12,838.43

         1,711,230.99

 

 

 

 

 

 ..

RECEIPTS FOR SEPTEMBER

 

 

 

Taxes

 

 

 

          708,091.77

              17,644.84

Interest on Investments

 

 

                621.53

                         -  

Investments Cashed

 

 

          400,000.00

 

Miscellaneous/Refunds

 

 

                  27.27

 

Commonwealth of PA/IUO8

 

            16,093.17

            175,321.21

Retiree BC/BS Payments

 

 

            11,093.71

 

Cafeteria

 

 

 

             6,514.42

 

Rentals

 

 

 

                440.00

 

Tuition

 

 

 

                       -  

 

TOTAL RECEIPTS

 

 

       1,142,881.87

            192,966.05

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLUS VOIDED CHECK

 

 

                  47.81

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.

 

       1,155,768.11

         1,904,197.04

 

 

 

 

 

 

LESS EXPEND. SEPTEMBER

 

          857,272.40

            400,000.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCE 9/30/07

 

 

          298,495.71

         1,504,197.04

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENTS

 

 

 

 

PLIGIT cd

 

 

 

 

 

          200,000.00

 

Pligit

 

 

$

          117,370.05

 

PSDLAF POOL/CD

 

 

       1,411,000.00

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS

 

 $

       1,728,370.05

 

 

 

 

CAFETERIA FUND

TREASURER’S REPORT FOR September, 2007
October 3, 2007

 

 

Cash Balance (August 31, 2007)    $10,933.00

Receipts for September:

  

 

  

Breakfast and Lunch Receipts

  $15,384.87
Other Income

$   1,362.86

Reimbursement

  $  5,625.19
  $22,372.92
   

Total Receipts and Beginning Balance

$33,305.92
Less Disbursement $17,801.37        

Cash Balance (September 30, 2007)

 $15,504.55
   

 

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 payment of the general fund bills in the amount of $284,087.21 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $2,114.08.  Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.                                                                                                              


A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Brad Troutman, to accept the resignation of Ronda Krause, cafeteria lady. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.

 

A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Lisa Lenhart be named part-time cafeteria lady at a salary of $7.15/hour and benefits as described in the support personnel contract.   Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.

 

A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Joyce Gordon and Kristi Fisher (Emergency Day-to-Day) be added to the substitute teacher list.  Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative.  Motion approved.

 

A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Brad Troutman that Doris Valentine be permitted to attend the Diabetes Care in High School Program for three days in October at Mt. Aloysius, Johnstown and Bedford.  Cost to the district is approximately $200.  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 the following:

1.    the grading method for the elementary social studies and science classes be changed from a letter grade to a Pass/Fail grade.

2.    three Act 80 afternoons be added to the school calendar on October 19, 2007, January 25, and February 22, 2008.  The students would be dismissed after the final lunch (around 12:55).

3.   participation in the Laurel Arts Art Seeds Program at a cost of $200.00.

4.   a)    High School and Middle School Reading Team to the Interscholastic Reading Competition in Altoona on November 13, 2007.  Cost to the district is approximately $435.

      b)   Elementary Reading Team to the Interscholastic Reading Competition in Altoona on November 15, 2007.  Cost to the district is approximately $400. 

      c)   The National Honor Society to town for their annual fall clean-up service project on October 26, 2007.  There is no cost to the district.

      c)   The high school band to Conemaugh Township HS to participate in a band competition on October 27, 2007.  Cost to the district is approximately $340.

      d)  Doreen Jamison and five students to the Ag Health and Safety Quiz Bowl finals in Harrisburg on January 9, 2008.  Cost to the district is the use of the van.

            e)      Ronda Lee, Sharon Clapper and some students to the Pennsylvania Council on Exceptional Children Conference on November 1, 2007, in Harrisburg.  They will be presenting the "Java Wagon" program.  Cost to the district is the use of the van.

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

A motion was made by Jeffrey Moser, 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 Jeffrey Moser, seconded by Steve Schrader, to approve the lease contract with

Queen City Business for replacement of the district's copying machines 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 James Wiltrout, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to approve the following:

 

      a)  resignation of Kim Berkley, assistant varsity softball coach and Jim Kretchman, head rifle coach.

 

      b)  volunteer coaches - Jim Kretchman for Rifle and William Cooney for Boys' Basketball.

 

c)      addition of the Range Safety Officer (required Rifle Match Official) to the Sports Fee List at $45/match.

 

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

 

A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to adjourn the meeting at 7:21 p.m. 

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