HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

March 7, 2005 - 7:00 p.m.

East Hardy 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

Presentations: The LSICs of East Hardy High School, East Hardy Early/Middle School, and Moorefield Middle School each presented their annual LSIC updates. Information was provided on the school’s goals related to student achievement, specific activities to accomplish these, specific recommendations and needs, and positives related to the school. The overall presentations were excellent, and the Board was most appreciative of the hard work being conducted at each school on behalf of students.

In other actions the Board:

approved adjusting the school calendar to have March 29, 30, 31, and April 1 as make-up days for lost instructional days. July 7^th will remain an OS day unless another day is lost.
reviewed policy GEE – Volunteer Coaches and agreed to not change the policy requiring approval of non-coach athletic volunteers.
discussed activities by the Board and administrative staff to recognize students and staff during May.
announced Suzanne Goodall as winner of the Education Alliance Mini-Grant for Hardy County.
reviewed and approved letting of Bids for summer mowing.

Pubic Comment:

Larry Salyers had questions regarding the status of roof replacement at MES, condition of the “old furnace room” at MHS, and status of parent bills for hot lunch.
Brian Wilson had questions regarding the requirements for Volunteer Coaches and the source of these regulations.

Personnel Action:

Employed:

Diana Lang: Transfer to Kindergarten Teacher at EHEM for 2005-2006.
Sabrina Dean: Transfer to Middle School Teacher with Math 5-8 certification for 2005-2006.
Jack McCullough: Transferred to Art K-12 at Moorefield Schools for 2005-2006.
Kathy Beasley: Substitute Aide
Sandra Kline: Transfer to Kindergarten Instructional Aide at EHEM for 2005-2006.

Resignations:

Gloria Combs: Accounts Payable Coordinator, effective June 30, 2005, due to retirement.

Approved Postings:

Four (4) after school teaching positions, effective immediately, at MMS.
Summer School teaching position at MMS.
Middle School Teacher at EHEM with Math 5-8 certification for 2005-2006.
Elementary Teacher at EHEM for 2005-2006.
Art Teacher, K-12, at East Hardy Schools for 2005-2006.

Mission Statement Accomplishments

Each member commended the LSIC of the schools for their excellent presentations and involvement in the schools.

Mr. Park reminded everyone of the Ham Bacon and Egg show on March 10^th and noted the regional cooperation and support for this event.

Mr. Pack commended former MHS student, Mitch Webster, for the success of Petersburg Girls Basketball Team.

Mr. Williams commended the MHS Boys Basketball team for winning the sectionals.

Mrs. Hammer commended the EHHS Dream Quest team for their achievement and wished them good luck at the State competition.

Mr. Whetzel commended the Board members for their efforts to support and recognize students and staff.

The next meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education is scheduled for March 14^th, 2005 at Moorefield Elementary School.