HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular Board Meeting

November 18, 2002 – 7:00 p.m.

Moorefield Elementary School

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 meeting was held at Moorefield Elementary School as part of the Board of Education visits to each school. The Educational Feature was a presentation by the second grade class of Mrs. Keplinger. A series of presentations of stories and skits related to Thanksgiving were presented. These were well received by everyone present, and the students and teachers were commended for their work.

The Board reviewed the results of the Bond Election and discussed options for addressing facility needs. The Board agreed to continue to review information with the goal of making a decision regarding future actions after the first of the year.

The Board reviewed the waiver request for Exam Exemptions from EHHS. After discussion, the Board agreed to grant the waiver for the second semester of 2002-2003.

The Board reviewed the two State policies currently on comment, Uniform Grading Scale and revised Student Code of Conduct. In both cases the Board agreed that a letter of support for these policies should be forwarded to the WVBOE.

The Board reviewed the SBA Needs Project for the current year. As the project was contingent upon providing local funds through the Building Bond, it was necessary to notify the SBA that the project must be withdrawn.

A report on the Food Service Audit conducted in the fall was provided. The audit showed correction of previous findings and an overall excellent report. The Food Service program was commended for the excellent report.

A Field Based Education Agreement with Shepherd College was approved. This is a continuation of the agreement to permit student teachers in Hardy County.

A request for transferring a student to Grant County was approved.

In personnel action the Board approved the following actions.

Employed:

Garrick Haslacker – Substitute Teacher.
Angela Fink – Transferred to Trough, Caledonia Heights, Cunningham Lane bus route.
Joshua See – Girls Basketball Coach for MMS.
Steve Weese – Volunteer Girls Basketball Coach for MMS.

Accepted the following resignation:

Calvin Stump – due to relocation, effective November 29.

Approved the following postings:

Bus Operator – South Fork Route – Dumpling Run, Rod & Gun Club and minor extensions either way.
Substitute Bus Operators
Substitute Custodians (all shifts, all schools)

The following Mission Statement / Positives were presented:

Mr. Funkhouser: Commended MES for the good job that they do. Commended Mike Funkhouser and the EHHS Volleyball Team for their success..

Mr. Fertig: Noted that this was American Education Week. The theme for the week is “Thank Your Teacher”. Noted that Wednesday is set aside to recognize Service Personnel.

Mr. Pack: Commended everyone for the good job at MES. Especially noted was the effort made within the crowded conditions at MES. Hoped the voters will help support the needed changes.

Mr. Park: Thanked the entire MES staff for the appearance of the school. Noted the energy and enthusiasm of Mrs. Coppe. Commended the presentation of the second grade. Congratulated MHS football for their victory and wished them continued luck.

Mr. Williams: Commended MES and Mrs. Coope for the excellent job. Thanked the second graders and Mrs. Keplinger for their presentation.

Mrs. Coppe: Thanked each one for their hard work and dedication in trying to get the Bond passed. Hope they would try again as it is needed for the children.

Mrs. Hammer: Noted that it was a pleasure working with Mrs. Coppe. Commended the work of the secondary teams for their work on Alternative Scheduling.

Mr. Whetzel: Reported on the results of the Explore Test for EHEM. Students scored above national average on each of the test.

The next meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education will be a special meeting on December 9^th, 7:00 p. m. at East Hardy Early/ Middle School.