HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

August 26, 2002 – 7:00 p.m.

The following is provided as an unofficial summary of the above dated meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education. Official copies of the minutes may be obtained, once they are approved by the Hardy County Board of Education, by contacting Jeanette Keller, Executive Secretary to the Superintendent, 510 Ashby Street, Moorefield WV 26836, 304-538–2348.

SUMMARY

The Board was given an update on the status of the Building Bond. A review of the Bond Election Call and discussion of the Bond Campaign was held. A proposed timeline was presented. A meeting was set for September 10^th, 7:00 p.m. at Moorefield High School Library at which all interested individuals will be invited.

An update was provided on school opening for 2002-2003. Information was provided on transportation, staffing, and enrollment. At this time enrollment is up over 20 students, not including students listed as absent.

An update was provided on the recent meeting with the county commissioners and the efforts to organize an information sharing session with the Commissioners, RDA, and the School Board.

Contracts for extracurricular bus runs for the Vocational Center were approved.

Several student transfers of students currently enrolled in Hardy County Schools, whose parents have moved out of the county, were approved.

In personnel the following actions were taken:

Employed the following:

Tammy Shingleton: Transferred to Supervisory Aide II, Special Education at MES.
Pamela Waybright: Substitute Teacher
Evelyn Petry: Mentor Teacher, MHS
Vivian Carr: Mentor Teacher, MES
Kathy Hardy: Mentor Teacher, MES
Amanda Riggleman: Mentor Teacher, Countywide Gifted
Scott Hammer: Mentor Teacher, MHS
Patricia Jordan: Varsity Cross Country Coach, EHHS
Dave Rudy: Volunteer Golf Coach, EHHS
Lary Garrett: Volunteer Cross Country Coach, EHHS
Rebecca Strawderman: Substitute Secretary

Accepted the following resignations:

Sara Orndorff: Freshman/JV Volleyball Coach

Approved the following postings:

Mentor Teacher, Grades 5-8 at EHEMS
Speech/Language Pathologist, Countywide
Art Teacher, K-12 at East Hardy Schools
Building Construction Teacher at EHHS
Supervisory Aide II at EHEMS
Cook II, ½ time at MHS
Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at EHHS
Freshman/JV Volleyball Coach at EHHS

Mission Statement / Positives:

Mr. Williams: Commented on how much he enjoyed the opening day staff meeting. Noted that the school personnel were very excited and positive about the start of the new year. Commended Moorefield Middle School for the opening day and appreciated the opportunity to speak.

Mr. Funkhouser: Commended the work of the school system in having all personnel in place for the beginning of the school year. Great work!

Mr. Park: Thanked the Board members for their work in preparing the meal for all employees. It was well received.

Mr. Fertig: Commended everyone for their effort in getting school off to a great start. Shared that his children were excited about returning to school.

Mr. Pack: Commended Chris DeVault for the work in preparation for the new Character Education program. Commended every school employee for the success of the opening day.

Mrs. Hammer: Commented on the overall quality of the new employees – an excellent group of individuals.

Mr. Whetzel: Provided each Board member with a “reward” from the new Character Education program at MMS. Thanked the parents for their cooperation in the opening of schools.

The next regular meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education will be September 9, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. at the School Board Office.