HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

July 29, 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 reviewed the Bond Election Call. After a phone conference with Mr. Collins, Bond Attorney, the Board approved the following:

§ Place the Bond on the November ballot.

§ Bond Amount - $11,900,000.

§ Request from School Building Authority - $5,890,000.

§ Sell of building bonds after February 1, 2004.

§ New Bond tax rates will not go into effect until current bond expires.

The financial closeout for 2001-2002 shows a surplus of $78,503. Besides the projects already approved $10,000 was placed in the “Reserve Contingency Fund”.

It was announced that Moorefield Middle School and Summit Bank received the Business Partnership Award through the Education Alliance.

The Board discussed a community meeting with business partners and meeting with the Hardy County Commissioners with regard to cooperative sharing of information regarding the plans and growth of Hardy County.

Mr. Whetzel reported on standardized test scores and that Hardy County students had the highest test scores in the state in 9^th Grade Math and 11^th Grade Reading.

An update was provided on the numerous summer work projects that are underway.

Personnel Action:

Employed the following:

Ø Michelle Pillar: Teacher for Multi-Subjects Grade 5/6 at EHEMS.

Ø Angela Fink: Bus Operator for South Fork route.

Ø Debbie Miller: Middle School Cheerleader Coach at EHEMS.

Ø Jodie Keplinger: Varsity Cheerleader Coach at MHS.

Ø Tracy Miller: Volunteer Football Coach at EHHS/EHEMS.

Accepted the following resignation:

Ø Leonard Haney: Director of Technology/Instruction.

Approved the following postings:

Ø Instructional/Technology/Facilities Coordinator – Central Office.

Ø Building Construction Teacher, ½ time – EHHS (temporary position).

Ø Substitute Custodian IV – MES (temporary position).

Ø Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach – EHHS.

Ø Varsity Cross Country Coach – EHHS.

Ø Varsity Girls’ Track Coach – EHHS.

Ø Middle School Football Coach – EHEMS.

Mission Statement Accomplishments:

Mr. Funkhouser: Commended the staff for the numerous improvement projects that are underway. Congratulated everyone for the excellent test scores.

§ Mr. Williams: Noted the success in achieving a balanced budget and that Hardy County Schools is on a positive financial track.

Mr. Pack: Commended the school personnel and citizens who from day 1 have spent the time to assist in addressing the needs of the school system--their involvement and ideas. We have a strong proposal to take before the voters.

Mr. Fertig: Commended the work of the Energy Express programs. Congratulated the EHHS and MHS bands for their appearance in the recent parade.

§ Mr. Park: Echoed the commendations with regard to the test scores, Bond effort, appearance of facilities, and the bands.

Mr. Whetzel: Commended the members of the Hardy County Board of Education for the forward step they have taken in addressing the needs of the students, staff, and citizens of Hardy County by approving the proposed Bond.