HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

April 4, 2005 - 7:00 p.m.

Hardy County Board of Education Offices

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

In major action the Board did review and approve the proposed budget for 2005-2006. Highlights of the budget proposal includes funding for Extension Services, use of projected surplus (approximately $12,000) for summer maintenance projects and efforts to maintain personnel at formula.

In other actions:

Ø The Board reviewed recommendations from the WVDOE for work to be done at MHS.

Ø Summer mowing contracts were awarded for each school.

Ø The board went on record (4-1) to oppose HB 2365 County Boards of Education.

Ø Information was provided on water damage at MES due to a water heater.

Ø The Board reviewed the final OEPA report for MMS.

Ø Information was provided on the regional grant received by Hardy County to address the needs of teacher training in new math standards.

Ø The Board discussed upcoming meetings including: April 11^th - session on five-year plan; May 2^nd – EHHS to hear Imagination / Destination presentations; May 16 – Student Recognition activities and recognition of employees the first week of May.

Ø Student transfer requests were approved.

Ø An update was provided on the electric / water situtation at EH schools .

Public Comment:

Ø Larry Salyers: Questions regarding job responsibilities, access to information on the upcoming Budget, and request for administrator salaries.

Ø Teresa Fitzpatrick: Presented information on a truancy program sponsored by the NEA.

Personnel Action:

RIF List for 2005-2006:

Patrick MacGregor – RIF/Transfer ½ @ MMS
Patricia Jordan – RIF

Accepted Transfer Agreement Letters for the 2005-2006 school term:

Allen Davy – to MES Grade 1
Carla Calhoun – to MES Grade 3
Milagro Reigel – to EHEM Grade 4

Employed:

Jean Carroll – Mentor Teacher for Special Education at EHEM, effective immediately.
Peggy Williams – Coordinator of Payroll, effective May 2, 2005
Kimberly Reel – Substitute Aide
Jane Moyer – Substitute Aide
Karen Riggleman – Math Teacher at MHS for 2005-2006
Ernest Miller – Building Trades Teacher at EHHS, effective at the end of present school term.

Resignations:

Thomas Denney – Bus Operator, effective June 30, 2005
Joyce Lupton – Substitute Cook

Approved Postings:

Secondary Math Teacher, Grades 9-12, certified through Calculus – EHHS and MHS by semester (2005-2005 school term)
Assistant Principal, ½ time – MES (2005-2006 school term)
Assistant Principal, ½ time – MHS (2005-2006 school term)
Child Nutrition Director, 240-day ½ time position, Central Office (2005-2006 school term)
Accountant III – Central Office, 240 days – effective April 20, 2005
Secretary/Accountant II, 220 day position at MMS, effective April 20, 2005
Two (2) Teaching positions for EHEMS Summer School Program
Two (2) Teaching positions with Director/Supervisor stipend
Cook III for Summer Program at EHEMS for 32 days

Discussion was held on central office reorganization, and this will be added to the next meeting agenda.

Mission Statement Accomplishments

Mr. Funkhouser recently attended the Health Fair at MMS; it was a great day.
Mr. Pack recognized the MMS track team and wished them success in their first year of existence.
Mr. Fertig commended MMS for the excellent Health Fair. He also thanked Mrs. Hammer for her work on the regional math grant.
Mr. Park wished good luck to the MHS band for participation in the Regional Band Festival. He also thanked everyone for their cards and prayers during his surgery.
Mr. Williams thanked the MES PTO for their letter to the SBA in support of the multi-purpose room. We need this type of support.
Mrs. Hammer commended the two students at EHHS for winning second and third place at the State Science Fair – the first ever for EHHS.
Mr. Whetzel commended the county maintenance crew, they respond quickly to emergencies and stay until the job is done.

The next regular meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education is scheduled for April 19^th, 2005, at the Hardy County Board of Education Office. The Board will hold a special meeting on April 11^th, 2005 at 6:30 p.m.