HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

May 2, 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:

DreamQuest: Students under the direction of Mrs. Kelican presented the projects that will be presented at the State DreamQuest competion. Presentors were: Jacob Miller, T. J. Miller, Sarah Wilkins, Kendra McKeever.

Destination Imagination: Students under the direction of Mrs. Hubbard presented the project that was a State winner and will be presented at the Global Competition. Presentors were: Jacob Smith, Ben Smith, Sam Hubbard, Jessica Perdue, Misty Sager, Willie Poe.

Reading First: Debbie Hubbard presented an update on the success of the Reading First Grant and its impact on students at EHEM. Information, citing the outstanding work, was shared from the recent State audit of the program.

The Board reviewed Policy JDBA – Use of Cell Phones / Electronic Devices, and sent out for comment.

The Board reviewed the draft of the proposed school calendar. Additional review will be conducted and brought to the Board at its next meeting.

Discussion was held on the position of Child Nutrition Specialist. Motion was made by Mr. Pack for this to be full-time position. Motion died for lack of a second.

Several student transfers were approved.

Public Comment: Several individuals requested to meet with the Board in Executive Session regarding a personnel matter.

Personnel Action:

Employed:

Nancy Sisk: Child Nutrition Specialist, ½ time to be combined with her current program, 240 days, effective July 1, 2005.
Sandra Stump: Transferred, at her request, to Accountant III, 240 days – Central Office, effective July 1, 2005.

Transfer List for 2005-2006:

Amy Ketterman
Danny Aylor
Donald Evans
Daniel Leatherman
Melvin Shook
John Smouse

Approved the following:

Proposed Re-employment List for 2005-2006

Resignation:

Kelly Rutherford: Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach at EHHS.

Mission Statement Accomplishments

Mr. Funkhouser commended the EHEM staff and Mrs. Hubbard for their great work.
Mr. Fertig commended the MMS Band for its excellent performance. These students have a great future in band.
Mr. Park reported on the excellent FFA Banquet, the students did an excellent job.
Mr. Pack commended the EHHS DreamQuest and Destination Imagination students for their creative work. They will be excellent representatives of Hardy County.
Mrs. Hammer noted that MHS will have a number of students participating through the South Branch Technical center at DreamQuest – a county total of 17 students.
Mr. Whetzel noted the few RIFs and transfers, along with the work that goes on to inform staff of their positions and changes for upcoming years.

The next meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education is scheduled for May 9, 2005 at East Hardy High School.