HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

July 26, 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

Major items included:

A presentation by Mr. Dave Wilbur, Attendance Director, of the annual attendance report. Information was provided on out-of-county attendance, home-school attendance, graduation rates, and attendance. The attendance for the last school year was the highest in history. Commendations were extended to Mr. Wilbur and all those who work so hard on promoting attendance.

A presentation by Mrs. Dorothy Wilson on the status of the Child Nutrition Program. Information was provided on the efforts to insure all eligible families who qualify for free or reduced lunch were included. Of concern was the number of parents who are delinquent in payment. Increased efforts, including filling legal judgments against parents, were discussed.

The School year is projected to end with a $23,000 actual surplus. The Board directed that these funds be earmarked for county expenses in the HVAC renovations. The Board was informed that the accounting procedures used by the State will result in the showing of a surplus in excess of $600,000. However, this includes funds that have been encumbered and obligated to expenses, and is not funds which are discretionary in use.

Discussion was held on the new five year strategic plan for West Virginia and Hardy County Schools. Additional Board member training will be secured as part of this process. This is part of the State expectations regarding addressing the requirements of NCLB.

In other actions the Board:

· Approved policy GCH – Reimbursement of Tuition for Professional Eduational Staff

· Sent out for first reading: policies on Administration of Medication to Students; Transportation of Students (non-buses); Use of Video cameras on School Buses;

· Approved several Out-of-County Transfers;

· Listened to an update on the HVAC project, all work is on or ahead of schedule;

· Reviewed the activity schedule for August.

Personnel Action:

EMPLOYED:

Tony Russell – Assistant Principal/Core Teacher at MHS
Kelly Rumer – Transfer to Special Education Teacher, Multi-Categorical at MHS
Tim Crites – Special Education Teacher, Multi-Categorical with Autism at MHS for one-year Leave of Absence
Nick Watts – Safety/Physical Education Teacher at MHS
Joseph Rice – Elementary Guidance Counselor at MES
Diana Coffman – Transfer to Clerk II, ½ time at EHHS
Steve Schetrom – Transfer to Handicapped / Regular Bus Route with extensions in Moorefield attendance area.
Suzanne Hawkins – Cook I at MHS
Blanche Sager – Cook I at MMS, ½ time
Amy Ketterman – Transfer to Supervisory Aide II at MES
Elizabeth Foltz – Substitute Teacher
Leon Franklin – Interim Middle School Football Coach at EHEMS
Robin Williams – Middle School Cheerleading Coach at MMS

RESIGNATIONS:

Chad Branson – Substitute Teacher
Tim Crites – Varsity Volleyball Coach at MHS

APPROVED POSTINGS:

English/LA Teacher for MHS
Math Teacher for EHHS
Special Education Teacher for MHS
Biology/Science Teacher for MHS
Secretary II / Accountant II at EHEMS
Supervisory Aide II at MHS
Bus Operator for Kessel, Frosty Hollow route
Girls Varsity Volleyball Caoch at MHS
Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach at MHS
Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach at MHS
Varsity Boys Track Coach at MHS
Varsity Cross-Country Coach at EHHS
Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach at EHHS
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at EHHS
Middle School Football Coach at EHEMS

Mission Statement Accomplishments

Mr. Funkhouser: Commended the School Board staff for filling positions and noted how much harder it is every year.
Mr. Pack: Commented on the Administrative staff for their work in Charleston on the new strategic plan. This work will certainly be a help to the students of Hardy County.
Mr. Fertig: Commended the poultry workers of our area and congratulated them on the annual Poultry Festival.
Mr. Park: Commended Mr. Wilbur for his work in attendance. He does a great job.
Mr. Williams: Commended the students and sponsors of the FFA and 4-H for their work during youth day. Noted that the Tri-County Fair is next week and that a number of students and staff will be involved.
Mrs. Hammer: Thanked the principals for their active participation in the personnel selection process.
Mr. Whetzel: Commented on the number of grant awards (in excess of $700,000) received by the Board and the number of certificates of recognition that have been received including ones from RESA VIII and the Cardiac Health program through the State.

The next meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education is scheduled for 5:00 pm, August 2^nd, 2004 at the Hardy County Board of Education Office.