HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

September 26, 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 Deedee Fridley, Executive Secretary to the Superintendent, 510 Ashby Street, Moorefield, WV 26836, phone (304)538-2348 x236.

SUMMARY

The meeting began with Dr. Alfred Hoffman, the new President of Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, meeting with the Board. He reviewed his vision for the college and the commitment to work with secondary school system. The Board welcomed him.

Ms. Barbara Whitecotton presented information on student achievement. Westest results showed improvement in all areas and scores at or above the state level. Writing assessment scores showed scores at or above the state level and ACT scores showed scores at the state level and an increase over the past five years that has been greater than the state. Four schools made AYP. The revised due dates for the five year plan were presented.

The Board reviewed the SBA Needs Project for a new intermediate school. As a result they approved:

Allocating excess Bond funds of $228,807.00 as a match for the project
Proceeding with securing architect services for a Canopy and doors at MMS as funded through a legislative allocation.

The proposal for the new school is projected to cost, based upon SBA formula, $6,532,000.

In other actions:

Approved the Business CSO’s for MHS
Changed the dated of the next Board meeting to October 10^th.
Received a report on the fall training conference from members who attended the WVSBA training.
Were notified of the State Board visit schedule for May 10^th and 11^th.
Approved the request for a surplus sale of archery equipment from MHS.
Reviewed the bids for site work for the bus shelter and requested additional information
Approved the extension of the lease for the Lost City School for one year
Approved student transfers

Tiffany Alaina Swigart - lives in Hampshire Co. - EHHS
Laura Marie Swigart - lives in Hampshire Co. - EHHS

Discussed the study to be done at MHS for electrical service for air conditioning

Public Comment:

Larry Salyers commented on the following:

Inquired on the warranty work on the roof at MES. Was informed that it is a 15 year warranty and that the damage done to the wiring is under review.
Inquired as to the payment for the attorney at the last Board meeting. Was informed that it was not a Board expense.
Presented the Board with information from the WV Ethics commission on open meeting law. Was again informed that the Board was aware of policies and was in compliance with all requirements.
Inquired as to the procedures followed in hiring principals.
Request that the Board have a new total audit of the entire school system.
Commented that the Moorefield Examiner did not report all of details of the Board Meetings and the Board Minutes.
Inquired if Board meetings were recorded. Was informed that this was not permitted under current Board Policy. This would be received at the next meeting.
Inquired as to the status of HVAC at Moorefield High School. Was informed that the specific problem he identified from last week was corrected within three hours and information would be gathered on other items. He suggested that the current company be replaced if they are not doing their job.

Mr. Salyers and Mr. Steve Gapp requested information on the qualifications required to be a Maintenance Director. Was informed that the Director of Administrative Programs oversees the work of the Maintenance Department as a part of his overall administrative responsibilities.

Personnel Actions:

Employed:

Brad Simmons - Head Teacher - EHHS
Leon Franklin - Head Teacher - EHEMS
Kathy Beasley - Supervisory Aide II/Autism Mentor - MES
Lisa Crites - Supervisory Aide II/Autism Mentor - MES
Heather Rudolph - Substitute Teacher
Nicole Snyder - Substitute Teacher
Joy Coby - After School Program - MMS
Billie Jo Crigler - After School Program - MMS
Tammie Helmick - After School Program - MMS
Jaclyn See - After School Program - MMS
Stephanie Simmons - After School Program - MMS
Amy Welton - After School Program - MMS
Debbie Hubbard - After School Program - EHEMS
Michele Holstein - After School Program - EHEMS
Tracy Craig - After School Program - EHEMS
Melody Leatherman - After School Program - EHEMS
Ann Hodges - After School Program - EHEMS
Amanda Miller - Substitute Aide
Sarah Sions - Substitute Aide

Approved School Volunteer

Judy Combs

Removal from Substitute List

Judith Haid
Teddy Keplinger
Amber Champ
Sharon Brill

Approved Postings

Head Teacher - MMS - Extra Duty Contract - Assistant Athletic Director - 1 school year only
After or Before School Tutoring - EHHS - 4 positions - one for each content area: English, Match, Science, Social Studies, until January 1, 2006
After or Before School Tutoring - MHS - 4 positions - one for each content area: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, until January 1, 2006
After School Tutoring Position - MES - 6 positions
Supervisory Aide II/Special Education Inclusion Aide - EHEMS - must be willing to complete training required of on going instructional aides to obtain a paraprofessional certificate
Educational Liaison/Parent Resource Center - must have two certifications and five years experience teaching Special Education in Hardy County Schools, up to 20 hours weekly
Parent Liaison - Contract Position - must be a parent of a Special Education student enrolled in Hardy County Schools, must have high school diploma, up to 20 hours weekly

Reposted Position

Extra Duty Contract - Supervisory Aide II/Special Education Aide - to ride bus with student, beginning at Beans Settlement at 6:45 a.m., ride bus to WV School for Deaf and return in the evening as needed

Postings

All positions, though filled with long term substitute, must remain open, and filled at the end of the semester when a certified/qualified applicant applies due to the highly qualified teach requirements of NCLB.

English/Language Arts - MHS/EHHS
Family and Consumer Science Teacher - MHS
English/Language Arts - EHEMS
Special Education/Multi Categorical with Autism - MHS
English - MHS

Mission Statement Accomplishments

Mr. Funkhouser: Commended Ms. Whitecotton for her work in the area of School Improvement
Mr. Fertig: Noted the excellent article in the Cumberland Times on the High Schools of Excellence and the recognition specifically given to EHHS and Debbie Branson as Teacher of the Year.
Mr. Pack: Reported that the WVSBA provided another excellent conference. They do a great job in training Board members.
Mr. Park: Thanked the staff for the excellent information on test results. Noted that the Vo-Ag teachers will be taking a large number of students to WVU for Leadership Training.
Mrs. Whitecotton: Commended all school administrators for their work on school improvement. They are showing real leadership in this area.
Mr. Whetzel: Commented on the success of the students of Hardy County. As the expectations for increased student achievement is raising expectations our students are meeting the challenge.

The next meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education is scheduled for October 10, 2005 at East Hardy High School.