HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular Board Meeting

November 4, 2002 – 7:00 p.m.

Moorefield High 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 High School as part of the Board of Education visits to each school. The first Educational Feature was a presentation by Teacher Charlotte Hill and her Health II students. It included a powerpoint presentation on basic Character Education traits and how they were incorporated into Homecoming week. The second presentation was by students in Mrs. Petry’s Creative Writing class. Examples of their writing and the techniques that are being used were provided. These were well received by everyone present, and the students and teachers were commended for their work.

The Board reviewed the work of the Bond Support Committee and reviewed several items of information related to the Bond.

An update was given to the Board on changes in the presentation schedule for the SBA. The changes will not affect the funding amounts or dates.

The Board received an exam exemption waiver request from East Hardy High School. Discussion was held on the request and the impact. The Board decided to review the information provided and address the request at the next meeting.

The Superintendent reported on the status of two state policies currently on comment. The Uniform Grading Scale and revised Student Code of Conduct. The Board decided to review this information and determine if they wish to comment at the next meeting.

The Board approved a first reading of county policy “Title I Parent Involvement”. This policy is required under NCLB. It will go out for public comment.

A preliminary report on the School Audit was provided. The audit showed correction of previous findings and an overall excellent report. The Auditors in the areas dealing with required purchase orders, travel reimbursement requirements, and required purchase orders when certain contracts are issued requested revisions in procedures. The Superintendent reported that steps have already been taken to address these areas.

Several out-of-county student transfer requests were approved. These were for students who have been enrolled in the school system and parents moved out of the county.

In personnel action the Board employed:

Hope Rexrode – Substitute Teacher.
Jeannie Snyder – Substitute Teacher.
Steve Schetrom – Transferred to Kessel, Frosty Hollow bus route.

Approved the following resignation:

Monica Stickley, Substitute Cook.

Approved the following postings:

Bus Operator – Trough, Caledonia Heights, Cunningham Lane run
Middle School Girls Basketball Coach – MMS
Substitute Bus Operators
Substitute Custodians

The following Mission Statement / Positives were presented:

Mr. Funkhouser: Commended Mr. Hines and Mr. Howe for the condition of MHS. Noted the efforts of the Finance Office in having an excellent audit report.

Mr. Fertig: Commended the Bond Support Committee, and especially Hunter Williams, for there efforts in supporting the Bond. Commended MHS for its appearance.

Mr. Pack: Commended everyone for his or her effort on behalf of the Bond. Especially noted the advertisement from Mr. and Mrs. Greg Riggleman.

Mr. Park: Reported on the support for the bond by American Woodmark, Pilgrims Pride and Con-Agra. Thanked Mrs. Heishman for her editiorial in support of the bond.

Mr. Williams: Thanked Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Petry for their presentations. Reported on the National FFA conventions and the achievement of Marcus Weese, Adam Judy – 2^nd place, and Whitney Burns – 2^nd place.

Mr. Mike Funkhouser: Commended Mr. Tim Crites, Volleyball Coach at MHS, for the excellent sportsmanship and leadership he demonstrated at a recent game with EHHS.

Mrs. Hammer: Thanked everyone for his or her work on the Bond. Commended all the students, coaches, and parents for their support of the teams during the fall season. Once again students are doing very well in district, regional, and state competitions.

Mr. Whetzel: Extended his appreciation for being able to work for a school system that is actively striving to address its needs and support education. Urged everyone to vote on November 5^th.

The next meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education will be a special meeting on November 18^th, 7:00 p. m. at Moorefield Elementary School.