HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

February 9, 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

In major action:

The Board reviewed approved Policy JBD – Home Schools / Private School as presented.

The Board reviewed and approved the school calendar changes made necessary due to the loss of instructional days. They are as follows:

Monday, February 16 – Instructional Day
Monday, April 5 – Instructional Day
Tuesday, April 6 – Instructional Day
Wednesday, April 7 – Instructional Day
Thursday, April 8 – Instructional Day
Friday, June 4 – Instructional Day
Monday, June 7 – ISE Day
Tuesday, June 8 – CE
Wednesday, June 9 – Prep Day

The LSIC agendas for the upcoming meetings were reviewed and approved. They will be forwarded to the organizations.

The Board was informed that Hardy Telecommunications secured the E-Rate bids for Hardy County for the next fiscal year.

Discussion was held on the annual Board Retreat and the value of reviewing the extensive information – especially related to facilities and student achievement data.

The Education Alliance winners were announced, Melissa Sine and Elizabeth Bosley. They will be invited to the April 5^th meeting to be recognized.

The following policies were approved for first reading:

School Volunteers – KBG
Medical Examinations – GBOA
Use of Board Issued Credit Cards – DDL
Faculty Senate Funds – DDF-D
Child Nutrition Funds – DDFE
Individual School Funds Management – DDFA
Athletic Funds – DDF-B
Community Involvement to Complement Education - IHF

Personnel Action:

Employed the following for 2004-2005:

Collin Rhodes – Social Studies Teacher at MHS.
Stacey Burgoyne – Transfer from Preschool to Teacher for Elementary/Early Ed at EHEMS.

Accepted the following resignations:

Rick Perkins, effective August 1, 2004 due to retirement – MHS Teacher.

Paul Wilkins, effective June 30, 2004 due to retirement – EHHS Custodian.
Danette High – Substitute Cook.

Mission Statement Accomplishments:

Mr. Funkhouser: Commended Marc Bulger, former WVU quarterback for his record setting performance in the Super Bowl.

Mr. Williams: Commented on the work involved in pulling together the information for the retreat and appreciated the work. This information helps the Board members do their job.

Mr. Park: Commended everyone, including parents, for their effort to get to school during the bad weather.

Mr. Fertig: Congratulated the Administrative staff for the educational information they provided for the retreat. It was an education for Board members.

Mr. Pack: Noted that years ago there were efforts to review and improve lunch programs. Congratulated Mrs. Hawse for her efforts in these areas and addressing improvements at EHEM.

Mrs. Hammer: Reported on her “Breakfast with Students” at EHHS. She has been doing this throughout the school year.

Mr. Whetzel: Commended Garry Moore and Mickey Taylor for their efforts last Friday and Saturday in working on furnace issues at EHHS. Noted that this is the earliest and most extensive effort ever to address personnel needs for the upcoming year. This should result in securing the best employees possible.

The next regular meeting will be held February 23^rd, 7:00 p.m. at the Hardy County Board of Education Office.