HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

April 5, 2004 – 7:00 p.m.

Hardy County Board of Education Office

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 meeting began with several presentations:

· MMS: Mrs. Garrett and Ms. Whitecotton presented an overview of the efforts being taken to address USIP goals. An extensive list of projects, training, and activities were reviewed. Mrs. Whitecotton presented request from the LSIC.

· UCIP: Mrs. Hammer presented an overview of the UCIP goals for Hardy County Schools and the efforts to address these. In addition, she presented information on the revised Programs of Study for secondary schools.

The Board expressed commendation for their excellent work and the success they are achieving.

Mr. Jeff Brown, representing Casto-Technical, presented a proposal regarding replacement, upgrading, and service agreements for HVAC. Extensive review and discussion of the options was conducted. The Board approved the basic proposal for MHS, EHHS, EHEM, and MMS for a lease purchase agreement for ten years. This will include two years of full maintenance. Continuation of the maintenance agreements will then be reviewed. The Board also authorized a review of the existing lease agreements to determine if better rates can be achieved through refinancing.

The Board reviewed the entire budget proposal for 2004-2005. With the addition of the expenditures for the new lease purchase, the projected budget will require approximately $500,000 in additional funds. This is largely impacted due to the requirement to add additional staff for which State reimbursement is not available until the following year. It is anticipated that with careful management this amount can be achieved through increased tax values and allocation of other funding sources. The budget presented does show a balanced budget for the year.

In other actions:

Ø The Board discussed options for the annual audit and agreed to review proposals from both private accounting firms and the State auditors.

Ø The Board was informed that the SBA rejected the MIP project for MES.

Ø The Board approved, as submitted, all polices that have gone through a second reading. Polices for a first reading will be held until the next meeting.

Ø The Board approved mowing bids for MES, MHS, and MMS.

Ø Discussion was held on the spring Teleconference to be conducted by the WVSBA.

Ø The Board reviewed a request for a middle school track program. They requested that additional information be provided.

Ø The Board affirmed the guidelines for the 2004-2005 school calendar. They are the same as in previous years.

Personnel Action:

Employed for 2004-2005:

Scott Hammer – Transfer to Teacher for Biology/General Science at EHHS and MHS.
Karen Riggleman – Teacher for Grades 9-12 Math at EHHS and MHS.
Leon Franklin, Jr. – Special Education Teacher and Head Football Coach at EHHS.
Mickie Shirk – Substitute Teacher
William Mangold – Substitute Teacher
Britt Sherman – Substitute Teacher
Eileen “Rosie” Mongold – Summer Cook for Energy Express at EHEMS.
Jennifer Ours – Summer Cook for Energy Express at MES.
Harry Smith – Custodian II at MMS.

Employed for remainder of present school term:

Rebecca Fitzwater – Substitute Aide for Special Education at MES.
Barbara Clayton – Substitute Secretary
Amy Eye – Substitute Custodian
Nancy Cain – Substitute Custodian

Resignations:

Christine Himelright, EHHS Secretary – effective June 30, 2004 due to retirement.

Rescind:

Request of Dan Boyles, Science/Physics Teacher at MHS and EHHS to resign effective May 14, 2004. He will complete his employment contract through the end of present term.

Postings for 2004-2005:

Multi-Subject/English, Language Arts Teacher through Grade 8 at MMS.
Secondary Math Teacher, Grades 9-12 at EHHS.
Secondary Science/Biology Teacher for Grades 9-12 at MHS.
Secondary Physics/General Science Teacher, Grades 9-12 at MHS and EHHS.
Secretary II, 240-day employment at EHHS.
Temporary Maintenance Worker – effective immediately.

For Summer School Employment

Two Teachers at MES from July 5 – July 30, 2004, M-F.
Teacher/Project Coordinator from June 28 – July 30, 2004, M-F.
Two Teacher at EHEMS from July 5 – July 30 for 100 total hours.
Teacher/Project Coordinator at EHEMS from July 5 – July 30 for 100 total hours with stipend.

Approved Extended Medical Leave of Absence for:

Linda Golembesky – for remainder of school term.

Mission Statement Accomplishments

Mr. Funkhouser commended the efforts to work with personnel and that no one requested a RIF hearing. He commended the MMS LSIC presentation.
Mr. Pack thanked the Moorefield Examiner for their comprehensive and excellent coverage of Hardy County schools and students.
Mr. Fertig commended MHS for the excellent display of student artwork throughout the Board office.
Mr. Park commended MMS for the excellent work that went into the recent Shawnee Council dinner and meeting at MMS.
Mr. Williams commended the work of the MMS community task force.
Mrs. Hammer thanked the secondary guidance counselors for their work on scheduling and the new Programs of Study.
Mr. Whetzel commended Scott Hammer for his being awarded the Dow Chemical Award. Reported on the upcoming film production and that Cheryl Ladd will be the featured narrator.

The next meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education will be held Tuesday, April 20, 2004. This is the reconvened meeting of March 22, 2004.