Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes
Wed., September 6th, 2006
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District was held Wednesday, September 6, 2006 in the Central Office Conference Room, 309 Industrial Park Road, Meyersdale, PA.
Members present: David Faidley, Jr., Brad Troutman, Jeffrey Moser, Steve Schrader, Charles McKenzie, Nancy Rouch, Thomas Deetz and Grant Atwell. Member absent: James Wiltrout. Also present: Curtis Kerns-Supt., Tracey Karlie-Fed. Prog. /Curriculum, John Wiltrout – H. S. Principal, Thomas Houser-Elem. Principal, Julie Stahl-M.S. Lead Teacher, Laura Schardt-Bd. Sec./Bus. Mgr., Jessica Livengood and Kaitlyn Berkley-Student Representative, Dan Johnson-Maintenance, Craig Gindlesperger-AD, Susan and Gerald Murray-Concerned Parents, Georgia Yeager-SCTC.
The meeting was called to order by Grant Atwell at 7:20 p.m.
President Atwell announced that an executive session was held from 6:50 p.m. until 7:15 p.m. to discuss personnel.
A motion was made by Thomas Deetz, seconded by Charles McKenzie, to approve the minutes of the August 2, 2006 board meeting. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Jeffrey Moser, to approve the following treasurers’ reports:
TREASURER'S REPORT
MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND
6-Sep-06
1st National Bank of PA
PSDLAF
CASH BALANCE 8/01/06
66,166.81
927,949.36
..
RECEIPTS FOR AUGUST
Taxes
351,268.32
Interest on Investments
872.09
5,417.78
Investments Cashed
625,000.00
1,000.00
Miscellaneous/Refunds
460.32
Commonwealth of PA/IUO8
83,408.44
1,227,491.83
Retiree BC/BS Payments
9,623.42
Cafeteria
Rentals
-
Tuition
TOTAL RECEIPTS
1,070,632.59
1,233,909.61
TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.
1,136,799.40
2,161,858.97
LESS EXPEND. AUGUST
905,602.15
625,189.39
BALANCE 8/31/06
231,197.25
1,536,669.58
INVESTMENTS
PLIGIT CD
295,000.00
Pligit
$
3,627.95
PSDLAF POOL/CD
905,000.00
TOTAL INVESTMENTS
$
1,203,627.95
CAFETERIA FUND
TREASURER’S REPORT FOR August, 2006
September 6th, 2006
Cash Balance (July 31, 2006) $1,551.75 Receipts for August:
Breakfast and Lunch Receipts
$12,843.00 Lunch Reimbursement $ Other Income
$ 9.14 Total Receipts and Beginning Balance
$14,403.89
Less Disbursement $ 74.96 Cash Balance (June 30, 2006)
$14,328.93
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 $210,458.06 and athletic fund bills in the amount of $9,118.20. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
Mrs. Yeager, Somerset Technical Center Director discussed the programs, opportunities and curriculum of the Tech Center.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to accept the resignation of Deb Yutzey, nurse’s aide, effective September 6, 2006.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Steve Schrader, that Leslie Mayhugh, and Jennifer Fritz be named to the substitute nurse’s aide list, Julie Love, Angela Walker, and Jeff Hobbs to the substitute nurse list, and Stephanie Yantus to the substitute teacher list. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that Doris Valentine be permitted to attend the County School Nurses’ meetings throughout the year. Cost to the district is approximately $120 and a substitute. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Jeffrey Moser, 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 Steve Schrader, seconded by Charles Mckenzie, that permission be granted to participate in the Pennsylvania Department of Education Survey on Youth and Tobacco. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Steve Schrader, seconded by Jeffrey Moser, to give permission for the Middle School Walking Club to walk the bike trail one afternoon in September or October. Cost to the district would be approximately $50. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Jeffrey Moser, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that permission be granted to open a “Raider Java Wagon” account for the Life Skills class in the student activities’ account. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by Jeffrey Moser, seconded by Charles McKenzie, that the following persons be named to the Tax Study Commission: Dan Rough, Howard Nicklow, Mary Roush, Jeff Irwin, Steve LaRue, Mark Albright and Jeff Moser. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by David Faidley, Jr., seconded by Charles McKenzie, that permission be granted to the girls’ basketball coaching staff to run an elementary program in October as was done in the past. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.
A motion was made by David Faidley, Jr., seconded by Thomas Deetz, 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 Thomas Deetz, seconded by Steve Schrader, 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, to approve the following:
a. Nelson Crowe to STAR LAB training in Somerset in November (one day). Cost to federal programs is approximately $50.
b. Ed Danel to attend the Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, October 25 – 27, 2006 at Seven Springs, PA. Cost to Title I Program is approximately $300.
c. Appointment of the Dual Enrollment committee consisting of the following representatives: Dr. Grant Atwell, II, Tracey Karlie, Julie Stahl, Roy Vena and Tom Miller.
Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative.
A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Brad Troutman, to adjourn the meeting at 8:18 p.m. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved