HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

November 3, 2003 – 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 Board received a presentation from Moorefield High School staff regarding the Testing Strategies Classes to promote student achievement. Mrs. Tammy Gilbert presented a PowerPoint presentation along with Connie Thomas, Henry Hodges, Charlotte Hill and Nancy Hill. The Board extended appreciation to Mr. Hines and his staff for this initiative and their efforts to address student achievement.

The Board reviewed the requirements of joining the Public Employees Benefit Plan for Board Members. After discussion, the Board agreed to carry the item over until the next Board meeting.

A brief update on the CEFT was provided. Discussion was held on the presentation of November 18^th to the SBA regarding the current Needs Project.

The Board approved an editorial change to Policy IDC – Grade Scale to bring it into compliance with State policy.

Content Standards for elective courses in Communications and Web Based Design for secondary students was approved.

Personnel Action:

Employed:

Amy Fiddler – Guidance Counselor at MES, effective November 17.
Betty Seaman – Substitute Teacher.
Jacklyn See – ESL Teacher, effective November 4.
Alvin Foltz – Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at EHHS.
Calvin Mongold – Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach at EHHS.

Resignations:

Joanne Dove – NCLB Paraprofessional at EHEMS, effective December 5.
Amy Eye – Custodian at MES, effective November 4.
Beverly Kifer – Substitute Secretary and Substitute Aide, effective immediately.
Paul Keplinger – Girls Assistant Basketball Coach.

Postings Approved:

NCLB Paraprofessional at EHEMS.
Custodian II at MES.
Substitute Custodians.
Substitute Secretaries.
Varsity Assistant Girls Basketball Coach at MHS.
Middle School Boys Basketball Coach at MMS.
Middle School Boys Basketball Coach at EHEMS.

Mission Statement Accomplishments:

Mr. Pack: Commended Mr. Sisler, MMS, for continuation of his WV Heritage Project. The apple butter was delicious.

Mr. Fertig: Thanked Delegate Harold Michael for his ongoing support for Hardy County Schools and especially the support for the new Intermediate School.

Mr. Park: Reported that Adam Judy, MHS, won nationwide first place in the National FFA Science Fair competition. Congratulations.

Mr. Funkhouser: Commended Mr. Hines and his staff and noted the excellent care that is taken at MHS. Congratulated MHS Football for their victory and EHHS Volleyball for achieving the PVC Championship.

Mr. Williams: Commended MMS Football for PVC champs and undefeated season. Commended MHS for their effort to positively address the requirements of NCLB.

Mrs. Hammer: Noted that Tammy Gilbert volunteers on a regular basis to tutor math students after school. Also reported that 3 teachers are participating in the Standards Setting meeting for the new Westest program.

Mr. Whetzel: Commended Mr. Funkhouser on his 33 years of service as a Board Member for Hardy County Schools. His dedication and commitment is to be commended.

The next regular meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education will be held on November 17, 2003, 7:00 p.m. at Moorefield Elementary School.