HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

August 4, 2003 – 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 meeting began with an introduction of the following new principals who have been employed by Hardy County Schools:

David Jones – East Hardy High School Principal
Patrick McGregor – Moorefield Elementary and Moorefield Middle Schools Assistant Principal
Peggy Hawse – East Hardy Early/Middle School Principal
Ann Aclin – Moorefield High School Assistant Principal / Core Content Instructor
Rebecca Brill – East Hardy Early/Middle School Assistant Principal

The Board welcomed these individuals and commented on the excellent qualities and skills they will add to the school system.

Mrs. Becky Brill, Assistant Principal at EHEM, presented an update on the work being done at EHEM in regard to NCLB requirements, gave an overview of the goals, staffing assignment, academic academy for staff, professional development plans and support team, at the local, regional and state levels. Mrs. Brill and board members commented on the excellent response that was being received by staff and the excitement and enthusiasm for the new programs.

The Board received the preliminary budget closeout for 2002-2003. The final result shows a surplus of $18,594, which they approved to be placed in the reserve account. The final budget figures will be compiled by the next board meeting. These figures will include receivables, which are counted as surplus by the State. These are funds that will be received but are obligated to expenditures already identified by the State.

The Board reviewed the model policy on Board Effectiveness as required by the State. Discussion was held on what should be included, and the Superintendent was directed to draft a policy for Board review.

The Board adopted the State approved Code of Conduct Policy for Students. This policy will be distributed for additional comment during 2003-2004 and further revision.

The Board received a report from the Superintendent on local Grievance Activity during 2002-2003. There was one Level IV Grievance that was decided in favor of the Board.

The Board approved continuation of the field trip reimbursement rate at the previous years level.

Information was provided on the restoration of funding for Alternative Education and the current status of the continuation of the program at South Branch Career and Technical Center.

An out-of-county transfer was approved for a student to attend Grant County Schools.

Personnel Action:

Employed:

Alton Smith: Bus Operator for Lower, Middle, and Upper Cove, plus extensions.
John Rodrigues: Bus Operator for extra-duty route from East Hardy to Moorefield and return.
Media Thompson Harvey: Substitute Teacher
Allison Vincell: Substitute Teacher
Harold Junkins: Substitute Teacher
Brenda Sites: Substitute Teacher
Steve Williams – Interim Varsity Football Coach (one year only) – EHHS
Alvin Foltz – Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach – EHHS
Yvette Branson – Varsity Cheerleading Coach – EHHS
Martin Kline – Volunteer Assistant Varsity Football Coach – EHHS
Media Harvey – Middle School Cheerleading Coach - EHEMS

Resignations:

Donnie Evans – Varsity Football Coach at EHHS
Jennifer Kessel – Art Teacher at East Hardy schools

Postings:

Art Teacher, K-12 at East Hardy Schools
School Bus Operator – Route 259-A, Waites Run, portion of Route 55 and minor extensions.
Supervisory Aide II, Special Education – Countywide (2 positions)
Varsity Tennis Coach – MHS
Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach – EHHS
Varsity Cross-Country Coach – EHHS
Assistant Football Coach (one year only) – EHHS
Middle School Football Coach – EHEMS
Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach – EHHS
Middle School Boys Basketball Coach – MMS
Middle School Girls Basketball Coach – MMS

Mission Statement Accomplishments

Mr. Pack: Commented on the fine group of individuals who have moved into our administrative positions. He is looking forward to the work they will do with staff and students.

Mr. Fertig: Echoed the comments regarding the new principals. Commended the excellent MHS band camp last week.

Mr. Park: Commended the collaboration between EHHS and MHS in reviewing and developing schedules – it is great seeing them work together. Commended on his son’s enjoyment of the recent MHS Band Camp.

Mr. Funkhouser: Noted how proud he was on the ability of Hardy County Schools to attract and recruit such excellent applicants for positions. Noted he was looking forwarded to Peggy Hawse serving as Principal at EHEM.

Mr. Williams: Commended Mrs. Brill for her excellent presentation. They are dong an excellent job at EHEM. Commended the work of Hardy County in supporting the Tri-County Fair, and the work of each of the Vo-Ag teachers.

Mrs. Hammer: Reported on the WV EDGE program and the opportunity for high school students to receive, under certain conditions, college credit for taking High School classes.

Mr. Whetzel: Commended the work that was done during Energy Express. Commended the work that has gone in to the Academy at EHEM. Also reported that enrollment figures show a continuing increase in enrollment.

The next regular meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education is scheduled for August 18, 7:00 p. m. at the Hardy County Board of Education Office.