HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

November 17, 2003 – 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) 530 – 2348.

SUMMARY

The evening began with Board members attending the annual second grade presentation of their Thanksgiving program. The Board was most impressed with the work of the staff and students.

Beginning the meeting was a presentation by Jack McClanahan, Assistant State Superintendent, and Wayne Clutter, Director of Transportation. They presented awards to MES and MMS for their success in meeting, and exceeding, certain standards identified in NCLB as identified in the WV Achieves initiative. Principals, Faculty Senate Chairs, and parent representatives were on hand to receive the awards.

The Board recognized Adam Judy for his success in winning the Division I Agri-Science Fair National Micro Biology Award. He was presented a plaque for his accomplishment. The Board also noted the contributions of Arlyn Haslacker, MHS Vocational Teacher.

The Board recognized Mr. Red Funkhouser for his 33 years of service as a Board member in Hardy County. He was commended for his dedication to the school system over these years.

The Board reviewed the requirements of joining the Public Employees Benefit Plan for Board members. After discussion, the Board agreed to permit members to enroll, if they desired, into this program.

A brief update on the upcoming meeting with the SBA and presentation of the Needs Project was provided.

The Board reviewed the current CEFP and MIP projects and reaffirmed that these are to remain as written. This information will be forwarded to the SBA as required.

The initial draft of the County Unified Improvement Plan was presented to the Board for review. The complete plan will be presented for approval at the next meeting.

Personnel Action:

Employed:

Chere’ Link: Transfer to Custodian II at MES, effective December 9, 2003.
Ann Hess: Substitute Custodian.
Mark Stickley: Middle School Boys Basketball Coach at MMS.
Wade Armentrout: Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach at MHS.
Dave Jones: Mentor for Ann Downs, MHS Assistant Principal

Resignations:

Robert Seaman: Substitute Teacher.
Peggy Hawse: Mentor for Ann Downs.
Tamara Davy: Substitute Cook and Substitute Aide.
Mary Kile: Substitute Custodian.

Postings:

Custodian II at MMS, 230-day position.
Substitute Custodians.
Substitute Secretaries.
Substitute Cooks.
Middle School Boys Basketball Coach at EHEMS.

Mission Statement Accomplishments:

Mr. Pack: Noted that Adam Judy is a fine example of our students and is evidence of the success of our school system and our efforts to help every child succeed.

Mr. Fertig: Commended MES and MMS for their success in West Virginia Achieves. Noted that this was American Education Week and commended all staff for their hard work.

Mr. Park: Commended the second grade for their excellent performance. Congratulated the success of the MHS and EHHS Volleyball teams for their success. Commended the parents who assisted with the MHS hog butchering. It was an excellent day of work.

Mr. Funkhouser: Congratulated the MHS football team for their success. Commented on how much he enjoyed the second grade presentations.

Mr. Williams: Commended Adam Judy, a fine young man, and an excellent representative for Hardy County.

Mr. Whetzel: Reported on his visit to EHEM and how much he enjoyed his day there. The efforts of the school staff and students were noted.

The next regular meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education will be December 8, 2003, 7:00 p.m. at East Hardy High School.