Meyersdale Area School Board Minutes

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Meyersdale Area School District was held Wednesday, September 5, 2007 in the Conference Room, 309 Industrial Park Road, Meyersdale, PA.

Members present: Brad Troutman, Jeffrey Moser, Nancy Rouch, Thomas Deetz, Grant Atwell, James Wiltrout, Charles McKenzie, Steve Schrader and David Faidley, Jr. 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, Dan Johnson-Maintenance Supervisor, Jessica Livengood-Student Representative, Connie Shankle-Bus Contractor, Kay Cober, Larry Ringler, Roger Spoerlein, Pam Drees, Peter Housel, Thomas Houser-Retirees, Cay Helinski, Carrie Long, Josh Bolden, Amanda Bolden, Kelli Smith, Jennifer Sines-New Teachers and Donald Walukas-visitor.

President Atwell announced that an executive session was held from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. to discuss personnel.

A motion was made by Charles McKenzie, seconded by Thomas Deetz, to approve the minutes of the August 1, 2007 board meeting. 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 the following treasurers’ reports:

TREASURER'S REPORT	MEYERSDALE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL FUND		5-Sep-07


	1st National Bank of PA		PSDLAF

CASH BALANCE 8/01/07		42,968.68	1,330,873.06
			..
RECEIPTS FOR AUGUST
Taxes		395,886.83
Interest on Investments		651.44	-
Investments Cashed		875,000.00
Miscellaneous/Refunds		5,741.48
Commonwealth of PA/IUO8		23,159.59	1,455,464.87
Retiree BC/BS Payments		11,782.90
Cafeteria		6,514.42
Rentals		-
Tuition		823.03
TOTAL RECEIPTS		1,319,559.69	1,455,464.87

TOTAL RECEIPTS & BEG. BAL.		1,362,528.37	2,786,337.93

LESS EXPEND. AUGUST		1,349,689.94	1,075,106.94

BALANCE 8/31/07		12,838.43	1,711,230.99

INVESTMENTS
PLIGIT CD		200,000.00
Pligit	$	116,892.86
PSDLAF POOL/CD		1,411,000.00
TOTAL INVESTMENTS	$	1,727,892.86

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 $224,273.18 and Athletic Fund bills in the amount of $9,508.76.

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

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Jeffrey Moser, that Brandi Paulman be hired as an aide at a salary of $7.15/hour and benefits as described in the support personnel contract. This position is contingent upon continued state and/or federal funding. Section 508 vote: All members present voted in the affirmative. Motion approved.

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Jeffrey Moser, that the following be added to the substitute lists: Dennis Daley (Nurse and Substitute Teacher), Lauri Ongley (Substitute Teacher), Rita Thomas (Substitute Teacher), Natalie Hinton (Substitute Teacher), and James Pruitt (Substitute Teacher).

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

A motion was made by Nancy Rouch, seconded by Thomas Deetz, that permission be given to Terri Karlie to continue her ESL (English as a Second Language) Program at the IU 8 office during the coming school year. 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, to pay $1,340.00 for the rights

and royalties for this year’s musical production, “Cinderella”. 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 given to:

a. allow the girls’ basketball coaching staff to run an elementary program in October as was done in the past.

b. hold a Girls' Softball Clinic as presented (retroactive to September 4, 2007).

c. the Meyersdale Lions to use the football field to hold a Pass, Punt and Kick competition.

d. approve Brian Sanner and Larry Smith as available security guards during the school term.

e. approve Carrie Long (Girls' Volleyball), Larry Ringler (Junior High Football) and Zach Vena (Football) as volunteer coaches.

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 Nancy Rouch, seconded by Steve Schrader, to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m.

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

Cash Balance (July 31, 2007)	$3,745.04
Receipts for August:

Breakfast and Lunch Receipts	$13,727.44
Other Income	$ 199.94
Reimbursement	$0.00
	$13,927.38

Total Receipts and Beginning Balance	$17,672.42
Less Disbursement	$ 6,739.42
Cash Balance (August 31, 2007)	$10,933.00