HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

May 16, 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 the annual recognition of student achievement. Parents and students were invited to be recognized by the Board in the following areas: State Science Fair, State Math Field Day Team, Young Writers, Golden Horseshoe, and Writing Assessment. The Board presented each student with a certificate and medal in recognition and congratulated them for their accomplishments.

The Board reviewed and approved the following policies: Modified Diploma, Advanced Academic Diploma, and Distinguished Performance Award. These policies will go into effect with the 2005-2006 school year.

The school calendar, as recommended by the County Calendar Committee, was approved.

In other actions:

A student trip to NYC for April of 2006 was approved.
An out-of-county transfer was approved.

Under Public Comment:

Mr. Larry Salyers had comment regarding list of positions with the State Department, responsibilities of the Superintendent, tenure of Assistant Superintendents, and the procedure for handling bus problems and reporting bus accidents.
Mr. David Weatherholt inquired as to whether felony background checks were conducted on employees.

Personnel Action:

Employed:

June Heinke: Library/Media Specialist at MHS.
Henry Hodges: Athletic Trainer at MHS.
John Rodrigues: Bus Operator for Energy Express from Mathias to EHEM.
Daniel Leatherman: Bus Operator for Energy Express from Wardensville to EHEM.
Bill Landis: Bus Operator for Energy Express from MES to EHEM.
Mary Eye: Supervisory Aide for Energy Express.

Approved Postings:

Middle School Teacher for EHEM with Math endorsement.
English/LA Teacher for MHS.
Vocational/Science Teacher for MHS, ½ time.
Two Bus Operator positions.
Four Supervisory Aide positions.
Food Service Supervisor/Accountant II, Central Office.
Athletic Trainer at EHHS.
Substitute Bus Operators.
Substitute Aides.
Substitute Cooks.
Two temporary summer maintenance employees.

Mission Statement Accomplishments

Mr. Funkhouser commended the excellent work of the high schools and their award.
Mr. Pack commented on the MMS FFA Banquet and also commended the school system for these opportunities for students to have such hands-on experiences.
Mr. Fertig thanked the students and parents who were in attendance at the board meeting. He also thanked Mr. and Mrs. Pack for the making of the items for the Board breakfast in the schools.
Mr. Park reported on the recent MHS Band Concert and Awards Banquet. He noted that Thad Garrett and David Park both received awards.
Mr. Williams commended Matthew Martin for winning the M. A. Bean Athletic Award for MHS. It was well deserved.
Mrs. Hammer announced the school selections for Teacher of the Year and that the County recipient will be announced at the June 6^th board meeting.
Mr. Whetzel reported that EHHS and MHS both have been recognized as West Virginia Schools of Excellence for 2005. This is an outstanding accomplishment.

The next meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education is scheduled for June 6, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hardy County Board of Education Office.