HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

July 7, 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

In major action the Board reviewed the Bond Election Call and approved for it submission to the voters on October 4, 2004. The following provisions were included:

§ Bond Amount - $11,970,000

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

§ Sell of Bond will be no earlier than February 2004.

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

In other action:

The Board rescinded the expenditures identified at the last meeting related to Budget Digest Funds. Upon information received from Delegate Michael the funds were allocated to the individual schools. A review of the projects that were recommended by the principals, and identified initially by the Board, was conducted with the principals. Schools will be requested to provide a financial statement as to the expenditure of funds.

The Board approved a resolution to be sent to Senators Byrd and Rockefeller urging the revisions of Child Nutrition guidelines to include revising the funding to include reduced price lunch students to free status.

Mr. Park gave an update on the work being conducted through the Hardy County Parks and Recreation Committee.

The waiver request of Moorefield High School to continue on a 9-week report card cycle was approved.

Personnel Action:

Employed the following:

Kelly Hood – Special Education Teacher, LD/BD/Gifted at East Hardy Early/Middle School.
Tammy Gilbert – Math Teacher, ½ time at Moorefield High School.
Sandra Hagert – Multi-Subjects CSR Teacher at Moorefield Elementary School.
Amanda Simmons – Multi-Subjects CSR Teacher at East Hardy Early/Middle School.
Jennifer Ours – Cook II, ½ time at Moorefield High School.
Donald Evans – Varsity Football Coach at East Hardy High School (pending completion of training).

Approved the following postings:

Principal at East Hardy Early/Middle School, 225-day employment (repost).
Secondary Teacher, ½ time for General Science Grades 9-12 at Moorefield High School (repost).
Middle School English/Language Arts Teacher, Grades 5-8 at Moorefield Middle School.
Middle School Boys Basketball Coach at Moorefield Middle School.
Varsity Cheerleading Coach at East Hardy High School.
Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach at East Hardy High School.
Assistant Varsity Football Coach at East Hardy High School.
Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach at East Hardy High School.
Varsity Softball Coach at East Hardy High School.
Athletic Trainer at East Hardy High School.
Middle School Football Coach at East Hardy Early/Middle School.
Middle School Cheerleading Coach at East Hardy Early/Middle School.

Mission Statement Accomplishments:

Mr. Pack: Noted that Mr. Fertig had over 5 hours of State School Board Training. He was commended for this effort. All Board members met or exceeded the required hours.

Mr. Fertig: Commended the MHS band for their performance in the 4^th of July Parade. Also commended the work of the Fresh Air Fund for sponsoring inter-city children coming to Hardy County. It is a great experience for everyone.

Mr. Park: Also commended the MHS Band and thanked Mr. Whetzel and Mrs. Hammer for their work in filling openings in the schools system. We’re well ahead of previous years.

Mr. Funkhouser: Commended everyone for their work in having all RIFed personnel placed in new positions.

Mr. Williams: Commended the work of the maintenance and contracted employees for their efforts in mowing and keeping grounds attractive over the summer. The best they have looked in a long time.

Mrs. Hammer: Commended secretaries and custodians for their hard work over the summer. Their efforts are often not noticed but are critical to the operation of the school system.

Mr. Whetzel: Reported on his excellent visit to Energy Express. Also noted that this was the first meeting of the new school year – and already tremendous work has gone into curriculum, instruction, policies, and the budget.

The next regular meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education is scheduled for July 21, 7:00 p. m. at the Hardy County Board of Education Office.