HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

May 26, 2004 - 7:00 p.m.

Moorefield High 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 student recognition by the Hardy County Board of Education. Students and their parents were present to receive tokens of accomplishment for their work. Included were: Young Writers, Character Education Survey, Golden Horseshoe, International Science Fair, State Math Field Day, and Writing Assessment. The Board thanked the student, and parents for their hard work.

The Board went through a second reading for a number of polices. These were approved with the exception of DDFC- Guidelines for Fundraising which is to receive further revisions and be brought back to the Board.

Moorefield Elementary School was recognized for its achievement of WV School of Excellence.

The Board reviewed and approved granting the propane gas bid to Holtzman Oil Company.

Discussion was held on current facilities’ needs and possible future actions. The members reviewed a survey designed to gather community input and directed the Superintendent to revise the survey for Hardy County to be reviewed further for possible use.

Personnel Action:

Employed for 2004-2005:

Allison Vincell – Teacher for Spanish/ESL – countywide
Joy Coby – Transfer to Teacher for Multi-Subjects with Social Studies Content/Multi-Categorical Special Education at MMS
Kelly Biller – Transfer to Kindergarten Teacher at EHEMS
Allen Davy – Transfer to Teacher, Grade 2 at MES
Terri Thompson – Teacher for Grade 6, Multi-Subjects with Content Area Specialization at EHEMS
Amanda Hamilton – Removed from Transfer List and placed as Kindergarten Teacher at MES
Sandra Hagert – Removed from Transfer List and placed as CSR Writing Instructor at MES
Robin Williams – Removed from Transfer List and placed as Preschool Teacher at MES
Arthur Halterman – Removed from Transfer List and placed as Vocational Agriculture Teacher at EHEMS/EHHS
Kristi Carr Stump – Substitute Teacher

Resignations:

Patricia Jordan – Special Teacher at EHEMS, effective August 1
Agnes Evans – Preschool Aide at MES, effective June 9
Clifton Rogers – Substitute Bus Operator
Bill Hunt – Boys Trach Coach at MHS
Tammie Helmick – Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach at MHS

Postings:

Cook I – MHS
Cook I – MMS
Temporary Secretary/Accountant Help for 10 total days during the Summer of 2004 – Central Office, effective June 15.

The following positions are required to complete and implement Accelerated Reader in their classrooms:

Elementary Teacher, Grade 1 Multi-Subjects *Reading First School/Classroom
Teacher for Special Education/Multi-Categorical with Autism at MES
Teacher for Special Education/Multi-Categorical with Autism at EHEMS *Reading First School/Classroom

Mission Statement Accomplishments:

Mr. Funkhouser congratulated Mrs. Coppe and MES for their outstanding achievement.
Mr. Park extended a personal thanks to the staff of MES for the work they have accomplished with his son. It has been his best year of school. Also commended the MHS Chorus and the MMS and EHHS FFA for their outstanding banquets.
Mr. Fertig commended the students who were recognized for their efforts. Noted that he had recently attended the MHS Band Concert, and they did a good job.
Mr. Pack commended the parents of the students who were in attendance. It is their support that results in outstanding student accomplishments.
Mr. Williams commended Megan Mathias and Rachel Weese for being state tennis champions.
Mrs. Hammer thanked the MHS foods class for providing refreshments to various school functions. They are doing a great job.
Mr. Whetzel noted that Katie Fisher received the Canaan Valley Conference Sportsman ship award and commended the MHS girls softball players and parents for their assistance to a visiting player.

The next regular meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education will be held June 7^th, 7:00 p.m. at MHS. The Board will give recognition to retirees and announce the Teacher of the Year.