HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

March 1, 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 several group presentations:

Hardy County Extension Service: Mr. Dave Workman, on behalf of the Extension Service, provided the Board with its annual update and request for funding for the 2005-2006 School Year. Appreciation was extended to the Extension Service for their excellent work on behalf of the youth of Hardy County.

Cops in Schools: Sheriff Ferrell introduced Deputy Scott Combs who will serve as the School Resource Officer for Hardy County Schools. A review of the program was provided and discussion held on the training and implementation of the program next school year. Appreciation was extended to the Sheriff’s Department for their efforts.

In other actions:

The Board received an update on the first semester attendance reports. The attendance truancy actions and dropout rates demonstrated excellent efforts on behalf of the schools.
An update was provided on the recent Board member meetings with Central Office Directors and Principals.
An update was provided on the last meeting of the Strategic Planning “Dream Team”. The Board discussed a future work session to review the work and provide input.
Policy GEE – Volunteer Coaches was revised and sent out for a first reading.
Educational Leave was granted for two EHHS students.
The guidelines for the school calendar for 2005-2006 were reviewed, and Mr. Williams was selected to serve on the committee.

Public Comment:

Mr. Larry Salyers addressed the Board regarding the renewal of the Superintendents contract and the collecting of information by the Board members.
Mr. Matt Gapp addressed the Board regarding the information included in the Board of Education news article in the last edition of the Moorefield Examiner and his actions.

Personnel Action:

Employed:

Gerald Bissett – Substitute Teacher
Brenton Metheny – Substitute Teacher
William “Chuck” Crigler – Bus Operator for South Fork Route, effective March 1, 2005
Gloria Moore – ESL Instructor as needed for East Hardy schools

Approved Postings:

Regular Bus Operator for Trough Run route, effective immediately
Coordinator of Payroll, 240-day employment term, effective on/after April 1, 2005

Mission Statement Accomplishments

Mr. Funkhouser commended the positive approach of Mr. Workman and the Extension Committee in presenting their request. He commended the Sheriff’s Department for their efforts and congratulated the EHHS Girls Basketball team for their sectional win.

Mr. Pack thanked the participants for their work on the Dream Team. The efforts of staff and community to improve the school system are appreciated.

Mr. Fertig commended the work of the Hardy County Extension agents for their excellent work.

Mr. Park noted that the Ham, Bacon and Egg show is scheduled for March 10^th. He urged everyone to help and feels this is a great demonstration of community involvement.

Mr. Williams commended the efforts of the EHEM PTO to start a positive parent interaction program.

Mrs. Hammer reported that March is Fine Arts month and commended the teachers and students for their work.

Mr. Whetzel reported that EHHS and MHS have both submitted applications for West Virginia Schools of Excellence. He congratulated both schools.

The next meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education is scheduled for March 7, 2005 at EHHS, 7:00 p.m.