HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

October 6, 2004 – 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 Board began with a presentation by MMS students under the direction of Tammie Helmick and Deanna Whetzel. The students presented a variety of different types of poetry they had written. The Board was most impressed and commended them for their work.

The Board formally recognized MMS for their achievement of Exemplary School status. The Board gave the members of the Writing Team plaques of recognition: Barbara Miller, Mary Beth Hardy, Janet Clayton Rose, Jane Kessel, Mary Gunter, and Barbara Whitecotton. A plaque honoring the entire school staff and students was also presented.

Information on the results of the Building Bond was presented. Discussion was held on the implications of the defeat of the Bond and what the next steps may be. The Board requested to review the current Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan at the next meeting before taking any further action.

Mrs. Hammer provided an update on the staff development being undertaken to implement Alternative Scheduling at the high schools. This staff development will continue throughout the year.

The “Critical Needs” areas for professional staff was presented and approved. For 2003-2004 they include: 1) Professional Development; 2) Curriculum Alignment; 3) Policy Review;

4) Public Information; and 5) Evaluation.

A revision in the Board meeting schedule for meetings in the schools was presented.

A request for out-of-county transfer was rescinded.

Personnel Action:

Employed the following:

Diane Tusing: Special Education Teacher at MMS effective in the 2004-2005 school year.
Wade Armentrout: Dean of Students for one year at EHEMS.
Lisa Walker: Bus Operator for South Fork Route.
William Crigler: NCLB Bus Run from East Hardy to Moorefield and extra-duty run from East Hardy to Eastern to Vocational School, back to East Hardy.
Rebecca Strawderman: Custodian I for evening shift at EHEMS.
Sandra Kline: Supervisory Aide II, countywide.
Danette Olson: Substitute Teacher
Teresa Adamson: Substitute Teacher
Scott Hammer: Mentor Teacher
Ann Funkhouser: Mentor Teacher
Patrick McGregor: Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach at MHS.
Susan Evans: Middle School Cheerleader Coach at EHEMS.

Accepted the following resignations:

Kimberly Crites: ½ time Cook/Custodian at MES / ½ time Custodian at MMS.
John Rodrigues: Extra-duty bus run.

Approved the following postings:

Two Teachers for School Improvement, After School program at Wardensville and Mathias for 2 hours/2 days per week.
Countywide Special Education Aide.
½ time Custodian at MMS for evening shift.
½ time Cook/Custodian at MES.
Boys Basketball Coach at MMS.
Boys Basketball Coach at EHEMS.

Mission Statement Accomplishments:

Mr. Williams: Commended Sherry Barb and the MEEO for their efforts in support of the Building Bond.

Mr. Funkhouser: Thanked everyone for his or her support of the bond. Commended EHHS for their football victory Saturday night.

Mr. Park: Commented on the improved lighting at EHHS. Congratulated the MMS Agriculture Department for their fourth place finish at the Virginia State Fair. Reported on the alumni band performance at MHS Homecoming and the great time for everyone.

Mr. Fertig: Complemented the Alumni Band and his enjoyment.

Mr. Pack: Thanked everyone for his or her work and support of the Building Bond.

Mrs. Hammer: Congratulated the MHS Golf team and wished them luck in the State tournament.

Mr. Whetzel: Thanked everyone who voted for the bond. Commented on the recent State Superintendent’s meeting and the focus on student achievement.

The next regular meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education will be October 20, 2003 at East Hardy Early/ Middle School. A special meeting of the Board will be held on October 13, 2003 to address personnel and student discipline.