HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

March 8, 2004 – 7:00 p.m.

East Hardy Early Middle 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) 530-2348.

SUMMARY

The meeting began with the annual LSIC presentations.

EHEM: Mrs. Hawse and Mr. Armentrout presented an overview of the efforts being taken to address NCLB requirements and the goals of their USIP. An extensive list of projects, training, and activities based on the effective schools correlates were provided.

EHHS: Dave Rudy and Dave Jones presented an overview of the USIP goals for EHHS and the efforts to address these. The efforts to insure student achievement in regard to NCLB were the primary focus.

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

The Hardy County Extension Service provided its annual update on their programs and their specific efforts to help the students of Hardy County. Included was the annual request for funding. The Board thanked them for their work and promised to review their request in the determination of the budget for next year.

Max Park and Ron Whetzel provided an update on the recent legislative visit. Special thanks were expressed to Delegate Michael, Delegate Mezzatesta, and Senator Helmick for taking the time to meet with them.

A news release was presented regarding Hardy County Schools being selected for a national television broadcast over the Discovery Channel.

Mrs. Hammer provided an update on the extensive summer school programs being made available this year. For the first time sessions will be available throughout the school system for elementary through secondary schools.

The Board reviewed the current tax rates for the outstanding Building Bond. It was noted that the amount of taxes to be paid would be substantially reduced for the last year of the bond. While the Board could have chosen other options to recapture this money, it was felt that would not be keeping with the original intent and purposes of the original bond.

Several Out-of-County transfers were approved.

Personnel Action:

Employed:

Eileen “Rosie” Mongold – Summer Cook for Energy Express, EHEM
Jennifer Ours – Summer Cook for Energy Express, MES
Holly Howard – Substitute Teacher
Angela Mathias – Substitute Teacher
Suzanne Hawkins – Substitute Cook

Resignations:

Debbie Cooper – EHEMS Teacher, effective June 30, 2004
Cindy Taylor – Substitute Custodian

Postings:

Reading Mentor/Project Assistant Coordinator at EHEMS, K-3 for 2004-2005
Reading Mentor, ½ time at EHEMS

Mission Statement Accomplishments:

Each Board Member commended the LSICs for their excellent presentations and hard work. In addition:

· Mr. Funkhouser thanked Mrs. Hawse and Mr. Rudy for their presentations.

· Mr. Park noted the reorganization of the EHEM Office and the work of EHHS for working on Block Scheduling.

· Mr. Fertig extended appreciation to the Extension Service for their work with youth.

· Mr. Pack noted the work of the Hardy County Board of Education and the citizens of Hardy County in approving the Building Bond for MMS ten years ago. They certainly had foresight in addressing the needs of students.

· Mr. Williams congratulated the MHS Girls Basketball team for their trip to the State tournaments and commended EHEM for their reduction in school discipline referrals.

· Mrs. Hammer thanked the secondary guidance counselors for their work on scheduling and the new Programs of Study.

· Mr. Whetzel commended EHHS and MES for their recognition and award through the State “Rise and Shine” Breakfast program.

The next regular meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education will be March 15, 2004, 7:00 p.m. at Moorefield Middle School.