HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

July 21, 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 several presentations.

Mr. And Mrs. Vic Shockey, representing the Moorefield Educational Enhancement Organization, came before the Board to discuss the upcoming Bond Levy. After extensive discussion they went on record in support of the Bond, identified a number of actions they are going to take, and urged other citizens throughout the county to also come forward to assist.

Mr. Dave Wilbur presented his annual attendance report. The rates for last year meet or exceed state averages. While there was some decline, this was attributed to the loss of the Truancy Diversion program and the changes in State law regarding options for addressing truancy. The Board expressed appreciation to Mr. Wilbur for his excellent work.

In other action:

The Board received a presentation on the Secondary Block scheduling planning. Efforts are underway to address pacing guides, policies and procedures, parent information, and evaluation.
Policy GBLA – Service Personnel Evaluation Policy was approved.
The county attendance policy, as approved by the State, was adopted. It includes the provision that the policy go out for comment in order to address future changes.
The Board reviewed the State model policy on Board effectiveness and directed the Superintendent to draft a policy for their review.
The Board identified MES as the most critical roofing need. This information will be submitted to the SBA for consideration in a special grant fund they have established.
The Board approved for Hardy County to serve as the fiscal agent for the Regional Childcare Providers nutrition program for 2003-2004.

Personnel Action:

Employed:

Peggy Hawse – Principal at EHEMS
Deanna Whetzel – Middle School English/Language Arts Teacher, Grades 5-8 – MMS
Brenda Strawderman – Substitute Bus Operator
Kevin Kuykendall – Substitute Bus Operator
The following were employed as Substitute Bus Operators pending completion of training hours:

- William Houdyshell

- Amanda Conard

- Nicholas Smith

Calvin Mongold – Varsity Softball Coach – EHHS
Steve Williams – Assistant Varsity Football Coach – EHHS

Accepted the following resignations:

Denson Taketa – Substitute Teacher
Heather Glasscock – Substitute Teacher
Cindy Taylor – Custodian I, ½ time – EHEMS

The following Bus Operators were removed from the Transfer List and returned to their previous assignments with minor extensions and additions:

Daniel Aylor
Debra Crites
Kevin Miller
Roscoe Crites
Ronald Crites
Tommy Crites
Thomas Denney
Dale Dove
Donald Evans
Sandra Fitzwater
Dennis Funk
Andy Miller
David May
Rodney Teets
Stanley Moyer
Steve Schetrom
Ernest Miller
David Redmon
John Riggleman
Ray Sager
Angela Fink
Neil Sherman
Melvin Shook
Alton Smith
John Smouse
Daniel Leatherman
Andrew Walker

Postings:

Secondary Science Teacher for Grades 9-12, ½ time – MHS (previously posted)
Custodian I, ½ time – EHEMS – 200 day assignment
Bus Operator for Lower, Middle, and Upper Cove, Portion of Kimsey Run, portion of 259B and around the hill with minor extensions and additions – 200 day employment.
Bus Operator for extra-duty bus run from East Hardy High School at 10:30 a.m. to Moorefield High School, shuttle from MHS to Eastern WV Community College and return, travel to Petersburg to pick up East Hardy vocational students and return to East Hardy by 3:05 p.m. Terms of employment will be daily, as needed. $25.00 per day.
Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach – EHHS
Middle School Boys Basketball Coach – MMS
Varsity Cheerleading Coach – EHHS
Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach – EHHS
Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach – EHHS
Middle School Football Coach – EHEMS
Middle School Cheerleading Coach – EHEMS

Mission Statement Accomplishments:

Mr. Pack: Reported that he had recently visited several donors to EHHS. He appreciated the positive comments regarding the school and our efforts to “Help Children Succeed”.

Mr. Park: Congratulated MMS FFA for their second place finish in the Quiz Bowl at the State Convention. Also congratulated the EHHS students who received their FFA degree and the Science Fair winners.

Mr. Funkhouser: Extended his congratulations to the EHEM principals that have been selected. They will do a great job.

Mr. Williams: Thanked the Moorefield Educational Enhancement Organization for their support. He hoped that there would be a number of other parents who would come forth with the same initiative. Thanked Dave Wilbur for his work and dedication. Commended MES and MHS for having almost 50% of their students qualifying for perfect or faithful attendance.

Mrs. Hammer: Commended the two High School staffs and principals for working together in support of students.

Mr. Whetzel: Commended the work being done by the EHEMS NCLB committee. They are planning some great things for the school next year. Commended the work of the Athletic Directors and Mrs. Hammer for putting together the first ever Athletics manual for coaches. Commented on how pleased he was with the new principals--they are an outstanding group of individuals.

The next regular meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education is scheduled for August 4, 7:00 p. m. at the Hardy County Board of Education Office.