Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes

The Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District held their meeting on September 1, 2004 in the Central Office Conference Room, 309 Industrial Park Road, Meyersdale, PA.

Members present: Grant Atwell, Thomas Deetz, David Faidley, Jr., Charles McKenzie, Nancy Rouch, Louis Tuscano, Steve Schrader, Brad Troutman, Jim Wiltrout. Also present: Curtis Kerns-Supt., Francis Meyers-Fed. Prog./Curriculum, Randy Bussard-H.S. Principal, Thomas Houser-Elem. Principal, Laura Schardt-Bus. Mgr./Bd. Sec., Lee Kinsinger-M.S. Lead Teacher, Jennifer Tuscano-A.D., Dan Johnson-Maintenance Supervisor, George Menser-Press, Emily Newman, Leigh Ann Sipple-Student Representative, Tim Kretchman, Julie Stahl, Bernadette Hobbs, Tracey Karlie-MAEA.

An executive session was held from 6:45 p.m. until 7:43 p.m. to discuss personnel.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Louis Tuscano, to accept the minutes of the July 28, 2004 board meeting. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

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

TREASURER'S REPORT	MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND		1-Aug-04


	1st National Bank of PA		PSDLAF

CASH BALANCE 7/01/04		282,994.12	1,872,813.11

RECEIPTS FOR JULY
Taxes		61,540.03
Interest on Investments		85.49	0.02
Investments Cashed		583,000.00
Miscellaneous/Refunds		-
Commonwealth of PA/IUO8		15,500.00	345,017.04
Retiree BC/BS Payments		11,301.76
Cafeteria		9,903.56
Rentals		-
Tuition		45,814.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS		727,144.84	345,017.06

TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.		1,010,138.96	2,217,830.17

PLUS VOIDED CK # 31582		381.98

LESS EXPEND. JULY		997,167.67	583,000.00

BALANCE 7/31/04		13,353.27	1,634,830.17

INVESTMENTS
Pligit	$	691.41
TOTAL INVESTMENTS	$	691.41


TREASURER'S REPORT	MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND		1-Sep-04


	1st National Bank of PA		PSDLAF

CASH BALANCE 8/01/04		13,353.27	1,634,830.17

RECEIPTS FOR AUGUST
Taxes		343,004.78
Interest on Investments		186.40	0.02
Investments Cashed		650,000.00
Miscellaneous/Refunds		1,536.81
Commonwealth of PA/IUO8		-	1,085,130.09
Retiree BC/BS Payments		7,659.73
Cafeteria		-
Rentals		-
Tuition		955.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS		1,003,342.72	1,085,130.11

TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.		1,016,695.99	2,719,960.28

LESS EXPEND. AUGUST		837,759.00	650,000.00

BALANCE 8/31/04		178,936.99	2,069,960.28

INVESTMENTS
Pligit	$	692.11
TOTAL INVESTMENTS	$	692.11

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

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Steve Schrader, to approve payment of the general fund bills in the amount of $601,820.86 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $8,202.90. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to accept the resignations of the following persons: Matt Briskey, Computer Technician and Jen Tuscano, Athletic Director. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Louis Tuscano, that Janice Kaltenbaugh (elementary) be added to the substitute teacher list and Patty Crouse and Kim Direnzo to the cafeteria substitute list. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Ray Perkins be added to

the substitute custodian list retroactive to August 4, 2004. Roll call vote 8-1 with Brad Troutman voting

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by James Wiltrout, that the hourly rate for substitute

custodians be raised to $6.00 per hour effective immediately. Section 508 vote: All members present

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that Rhonda Krause be named regular, part-time cook in the cafeteria at the salary and benefits listed in the Support Personnel Contract.

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

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Louis Tuscano, that Patti Shaulis be named half-time secretary for Special Education paperwork needs at the salary and benefits specified in the support personnel contract. The position is for one year and will be paid with ACCESS monies. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Steve Schrader, that Linda Eisentrout be named to the substitute teacher list. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Louis Tuscano, seconded by Steve Schrader, to permit the Child Evangelism Fellowship to offer students their program on a released time basis as has been done in the past. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Louis Tuscano, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to participate in the Laurel Arts Art Seeds Program at a cost of $200.00. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative.
Motion approved.

A motion was made by Louis Tuscano, seconded by David Faidley, to pay $1,360.00 for the rights and royalties for this year’s musical production, “Damn Yankees”. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Louis Tuscano, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to approve the following:

a) Family & Consumer Science Elective Class Students to Mountain Craft Days on September 10, 2004. Cost to the district is a substitute teacher.

b) Doreen Jamison and four Vo-Ag students to the National FFA Convention in Louisville, KY, on

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

A motion was made by Brad Troutman, seconded by David Faidley, Jr., to approve the contract with Stewart Transportation for the use of a “lift van” at $1.15 per mile. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by David Faidley, Jr., that permission be granted to the girls’ basketball coaching staff to run an elementary program in September and October as was done in the past. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made James Wiltrout, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that the following coaches be hired at the stipend specified in the negotiated teacher’s contract (retroactive to August 16, 2004):

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

A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Steve Schrader, that permission be granted to the Meyersdale Athletic Boosters to hold their annual Maple City Holiday Hoop Classic basketball tournament on December 27 and December 28, 2004. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by David Faidley, Jr., that the following be added to

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

A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that Andy Marteney be added to the security roster effective upon receipt of necessary paperwork. Section 508: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that Ronald Reckner be named

Varsity Basketball Coach at the stipend stipulated in the negotiated teachers’ agreement. Section 508

A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by David Faidley, Jr., that Dennis Stahl be named

acting athletic director at a contracted price of $16.50/hour. Section 508 vote: All members present

A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to approve the contract with Allegheny Mountain Research, Inc., to do the required asbestos re-inspection at a cost of $1,145.00 (retroactive to July 29, 2004). Copy in folder attached to minutes. 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 permission be given to the Meyersdale Lions Club to sponsor the Pass, Punt & Kick contest on the football field in late September/early October. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Louis Tuscano, that permission be given to host the Interscholastic Reading Competition on November 11, 2004 – Elementary and November 16, 2004 – High School from 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 PM. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Brad Troutman, to approve the following:

a) Barney Eisentrout, Julie Stahl, and Roy Vena to the Somerset County Underage Drinking Forum at Seven Springs on September 28, 2004. There is no cost to the district or federal programs.

b) Ron Kaufman to the Pennsylvania State Physical Education Convention at Seven Springs on December 2-5, 2004. Cost to Federal Programs Title IIA is approximately $200.00 and a substitute teacher for two days.

c) Doris Valentine to the Somerset County School Nurse’s meetings. Cost to Federal Programs Title

d) Tom Miller to the National Association of Biology Teachers National Convention in Chicago

on November 10-13, 2004. Cost to the Federal Programs Title IIA is approximately $350.

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

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Steve Schrader, to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

Cash Balance (June 30, 2004)	$18,920.83
Receipts for July:
Reimbursement
Breakfast and Lunch Receipts
Other Receipts	$21.67
Total Receipts and Beginning Balance	$30,312.35

Less Disbursement	$11,391.52
Cash Balance (July 31, 2004)	$18,920.83

Cash Balance (July 31, 2004)	$18,920.83
Receipts for August:
Reimbursement
Breakfast and Lunch Receipts	$10,224.65
Other Receipts
Total Receipts and Beginning Balance	$29,145.48

Less Disbursement	$236.08
Cash Balance (August 31, 2004)	$28,909.40