HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

June 6, 2005 - 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

The meeting began with a reception and recognition of the following:

Hardy County Schools Teacher of the Year - Nominees were:

· Kay Haggart - MES

· Jane Kessel – MMS

· Rachel Schetrom – MHS

· Joyce Straderman – EHEM, and

· The Hardy County Teacher of the Year – Debra Branson – EHHS. Mrs. Branson will now go on to State Competition.

Mrs. Sharon Champ was recognized for receiving WV Cook of the Year.

The Board extended appreciation to each individual for their accomplishments and representation of Hardy County Schools.

In other actions:

The Board reviewed the work of the Dream Team and the draft of Core Beliefs, Responsibilities, and Goals for the Five-Year Plan. The committee was commended for their work. An update was provided on the next steps in the process.
The Board reviewed the Step 7 funding plan.
An out-of-county student transfer was approved.

Public Comment:

Larry Salyers requested information on the procedures for background checks on employees.

Personnel:

Employed:

Barbara Whitecotton: Assistant Superintendent
Richard Hamilton: Athletic Trainer, EHHS
Traci Haukland: Teacher for English/LA at MHS
Harold “Dan” Junkins: Vocational Teacher/Science, ½ time, MHS
Deb Phares: Bus Operator for Misty Terrace Run
Mike Alt: Bus Operator for Trout Pond Run
Amy Ketterman: Supervisory Aide II, Special Education, MES
Rebecca Fitzwater: Supervisory Aide II, Special Education, MMS
Laurel Look: Supervisory Aide II, Special Education, EHEMS
Sandra Kline: Supervisory Aide II, Special Education, MES
Joanne’ Perkins: Substitute Teacher
Nancy Hornbeck: Substitute Teacher
Charles Hanratty: Substitute Teacher
Kristi Landes: Substitute Teacher
Janet Clayton Rose: Substitute Teacher
Tom Denney: Substitute Bus Operator
Brad Simmons: Temporary Summer Maintenance
Adam Simmons: Temporary Summer Maintenance

Resignations:

Gary Clower: Transportation Supervisor, due to retirement
Elizabeth Hott: Substitute Teacher
Robert Crites: Substitute Bus Operator
Mary Eye: Supervisory Aide – Energy Express

Postings:

Middle School Teacher, Multi-Subjects K-6/Math at EHEMS
English/LA, Grades 9-12 at EHHS/MHS
Supervisory Aide II, Special Education for Energy Express at EHEMS
Cook II for Energy Express at EHEMS
Supervisory Aide II at EHEMS
Supervisory Aide II, Special Education at MES
NCLB Paraprofessional for Computer Lab at EHEMS
Substitute Custodians
Middle School Principal at MMS
Dean of Students at MMS

Mission Statement Accomplishments:

All Board Members commended the teachers and Mrs. Champ for their achievements.

Mr. Funkhouser congratulated both graduating classes and the success of the after-graduation activities.
Mr. Pack reported on attending the County-Wide Art Show and congratulated all the students. A special thanks was extended to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring this activity.
Mr. Fertig commended the outstanding graduates and their high academic achievement.
Mr. Park commented on 80% of Hardy County Schools achieving “Schools of Excellence” status. He thanked everyone for his or her efforts, and commented on the excellent Leadership Conference from the WVSBA.
Mr. Williams commended Reed Williams, MHS Valedictorian, for his comments at graduation regarding Hardy County being a wonderful place to live.
Mrs. Hammer commended the team of teachers and business representatives who assisted with the Teacher of the Year Selection.
Mr. Whetzel reported that Monday was the last day for students. Another successful year for Hardy County Schools!

The next meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education is scheduled for June 20^th, 2006. It will be held at Moorefield High School Library to recognize retiring personnel. There will be a training session for Board members on June 13^th, 7:00 p.m. at the Board Office. This will not be an official meeting of the Board.