Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes
Wed., September 7th, 2005
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District was held
Wednesday, September 7, 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., Emily Newman, Kaitlyn Berkley-Student Representative, George Menser-Press, Josh Covert, Patti Snyder, Kris Miller-MAEA, Mark Albright, Beth Hoover, Dawn Gotjen, Mike Bertuzzi, Jill Monroe and Melody Gaschler-Concerned Parents.
The meeting was called to order by Louis Tuscano at 7:30 p.m.
An executive session was held from 6:45 p.m. until 7:25 p.m. to discuss personnel.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Grant Atwell, to approve the minutes of the July 26, 2005 board meeting. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Steve Schrader, to approve the treasurers’ reports:
TREASURER'S REPORT
MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND
7-Sep-05
1st National Bank of PA
PSDLAF
CASH BALANCE 8/01/05
3,477.17
1,676,945.32
.
RECEIPTS FOR AUGUST
Taxes
369,073.68
Interest on Investments
421.62
0.07
Investments Cashed
640,000.00
Miscellaneous/Refunds
3,450.10
Commonwealth of PA/IUO8
103,694.03
1,126,571.44
Retiree BC/BS Payments
7,681.68
Cafeteria
11,687.92
Rentals
-
Tuition
2,725.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS
1,138,734.03
1,126,571.51
TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.
1,142,211.20
2,803,516.83
LESS EXPEND. AUGUST
902,007.52
760,000.00
BALANCE 8/31/05
240,203.68
2,043,516.83
INVESTMENTS
PLIGIT CD
96,000.00
Pligit
$
707.25
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
$
96,707.25
TREASURER'S REPORT
GENERAL FUND
7-Sep-05
1st National Bank of PA
PSDLAF
CASH BALANCE 7/01/05
76,776.18
1,987,839.29
RECEIPTS FOR JULY
Taxes
57,098.05
Interest on Investments
323.59
0.06
Investments Cashed
650,000.00
Miscellaneous/Refunds
27,547.39
Commonwealth of PA/IUO8
-
339,105.97
Retiree BC/BS Payments
11,427.93
Cafeteria
11,869.69
Rentals
-
Tuition
-
TOTAL RECEIPTS
758,266.65
339,106.03
TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.
835,042.83
2,326,945.32
PLUS; DEPOSIT IN TRANSIT
120,000.00
LESS EXPEND. JULY
951,565.66
650,000.00
BALANCE 7/31/05
3,477.17
1,676,945.32
INVESTMENTS
Pligit
$
705.38
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
$
700.58
CAFETERIA FUND
TREASURER’S REPORT FOR August, 2005
September 7, 2005
Cash Balance (July 31, 2005) $12,415.28 Receipts for August:
Reimbursement
Breakfast and Lunch Receipts
$13,054.51 Lunch Reimbursement Other Receipts
$23.22 Total Receipts and Beginning Balance
$25,493.01 Less Disbursement $11,869.13 Cash Balance (August 31, 2005)
$13,623.88
CAFETERIA FUND
TREASURER’S REPORT FOR July, 2005
September 7, 2005
Cash Balance (June 30, 2005) $24,725.26 Receipts for July:
Reimbursement
Breakfast and Lunch Receipts
Lunch Reimbursement Other Receipts
$36.35 Total Receipts and Beginning Balance
$24,761.61 Less Disbursement $12,346.33 Cash Balance (July 31, 2005)
$12,415.28
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to approve payment of the general fund bills in the amount of $238,649.45 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $27,957.28. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Nancy Rouch, to accept the resignation of Suzanne Brant, secretary, effective August 15, 2005. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by James Wiltrout, that Patty Shaulis be hired as a half-time secretary (retroactive to August 16, 2005) at the salary and benefits described in the Support Personnel contract. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Grant Atwell, seconded by Steve Schrader, that Karen Stairs (elementary), Kayla Kennell (art) and Christina Kretchman (elementary) be added to the substitute teacher list, Julie Spade to the aide and substitute secretary list and Katherine Harmon to the substitute teacher and aide list. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Grant Atwell, 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 Nancy Rouch, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to pay $1,303.00 for the rights and royalties for this year’s musical production, “Grease”. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Grant Atwell, 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 Nancy Rouch, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to approve the following:
a) Family & Consumer Science Elective Class Students to Mountain Craft Days on September 9, 2005. There is no cost to the district.
b) Mike Sipple (advisor) and the two student Board Members to the PSBA (Pennsylvania School Board Association) Convention in Hershey on October 25-28, 2005. Cost to the district is approximately $1300.
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Grant Atwell, to obtain a Driver
Education car from Dean O’Neil Ford at a cost of $310/month. Section 508 vote: All members
present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Brad Troutman, seconded by Steve Schrader, to approve the contract with Stewart Transportation for the use of a “lift van” at $1.20 per mile. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that permission be granted to the girls’ basketball coaching staff to run an elementary program in September or October 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 David Faidley, Jr. that the following coaches be hired at the stipend specified in the negotiated teacher’s contract (retroactive to August 15, 2005):
Junior High Assistant Soccer Coach – Erin Miller
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Nancy Rouch, that permission be granted to the Meyersdale Athletic Boosters to hold their annual Maple City Holiday Hoop Classic basketball tournament in December. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Steve Schrader, that the following be added to the volunteer coaching list for the 2005 season:
Football – Jeff Kalp, Steve Miller, Patrick Troutman, Greg Troutman
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that Jennifer Whitacre be named Middle School Ski Club Advisor. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by James Wiltrout, seconded by Grant Atwell, to temporarily add a $10 surcharge onto the Junior High and Junior Varsity referee’s stipends to cover the high cost of gasoline. The additional money to be taken from the Athletic Budget. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Nancy Rouch, that the rent paid to the District by Head Start be reduced by $125 to $440/month. Head Start has eliminated one of the classrooms they used last year. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that the resolution regarding the old schoolhouse in Wellersburg be approved. 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 James Wiltrout, that permission be given to the Little Raider Wrestling Program to use the school facilities as they have done in the past. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Steve Schrader, that Josh Bolden be hired as an hourly tutor at the salary and benefits presented. Copy in folder attached to minutes. 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 the following:
a) Sandy Seifert to the Culinary Skills Development Workshop in Punxsutawney on October 25, 2005. Cost to Federal Programs is approximately $100.
b) Doreen Jamison to the Farm Equipment Safety Seminar at State College on October 15, 2005. Cost to Federal Programs is approximately $100.
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Nancy Rouch, that the meeting be adjourned at 8:14 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.