HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

September 12, 2005

7:00 p.m.

Hardy County Board of Education

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)530-2348

SUMMARY

The meeting began with the members of the Board and visitors expressing symphony for the death of Mr. Bill Hunt, Hardy County Schools Educator. His dedication to students and enthusiasm for this profession will certainly be missed.

The Board addressed the following items:

Reviewed the Board Calendar for 2005-2006. The Calendar identifies major actions addressed by the Board throughout the year. Copies will be distributed throughout the school system.

An update on the cost of energy and its impact on the school system were presented. At current prices the impact on the Budget will be in excess of $100,000. The situation is being monitored and plans are being made to take the reasonable and necessary steps needed. Restraint is being requested on the use of vehicles and travel, and energy audit of facilities will be conducted and the use of ‘bio-fuel’ for buses is being examined.

Enrollment reports show a total of 2295, which is down from last year’s second month enrollment of 2329.

The Board approved submission of the new Moorefield Intermediate School as the Needs Project for the SBA for 2005-2006.

The annual identification of critical teaching needs was approved.

The Superintendent presented his annual goals to the Board. They address the areas of student achievement, fiscal responsibility and community relations.

Public Comment:

Ø Brad Simmons provided an update on the work that he preformed as a temporary summer worker for the Hardy County Schools.

Ø Larry Salyers requested information on the installation of window air conditioners at MHS, which were funded through a Legislative Grant. He was informed that the electric capacity and wiring of the facility must first be examined and that the individual securing the grant prior to their submission had not checked this out. Previous examinations have indicated extensive electrical service replacement and upgrades would be required for this to occur.

Ø Custodian, Jackie Zirk, MHS, as a result of a Legislative grant, inquired if a new food bar was possible to be added to MHS cafeteria along with the items to be secured through the grant.

PERSONNEL ACTION

Employed:

Wade Armentrout - Moorefield Middle School Principal
Barbara Janie Lester - Reading Specialist - EHEMS
William Hunt - Bus Operator - Special Education/EHHS Vo-Tech/MHS College Run
J.Adam Simmons - EHEMS Boys Basketball Coach
Jody Orndorff - Volunteer - EHHS Varsity Football Coach
David Todd Snyder - MHS - Athletic Trainer
Roscoe Crites - Co-Op Run in afternoon from MHS to Vo-Tech
Mykia Hunt Keplinger - Substitute Instructional Aide
Lisa Snyder - Substitute Instructional Aide
Susie Whetzel - Substitute Instructional Aide
Kelly Shockey - Substitute Instructional Aide
Damie Carr - Substitute Instructional Aide
Amanda Dunsmore - Substitute Instructional Aide
Jennifer Strawderman - Guidance Counselor Mentor - EHEMS
Carol Miller - Math Mentor - EHEMS
Scott Hammer - Math Mentor - EHHS/MHS
Rodney Hardman - Building Trades Mentor - EHHS
Ann Funkhouser - Art Mentor - EHEMS
Paul Keplinger - Health Mentor - MMS

ACCEPTED RESIGNATION:

Ruth Kent

APPROVED POSTINGS

Head Teacher - EHEMS - ½ time - 1year only
Head Teacher - EHHS - ½ time - 1 year only
Supervisory Aide II/Autism Mentor - Special Education - MES
After School Teaching Program - MMS - 6 positions
After School Teaching Program - EHEMS - 6 positions
Supervisory Aide II/Special Education Aide - ride bus with student to WV School for

Deaf in Romney and return in the evening as needed.

POSTINGS

All positions, through filled with a 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 teacher requirement of NCLB.

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

MISSION STATEMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Mr. Williams: Noted that he enjoyed the annual chicken Bar-B-Q luncheon for the staff.

It was a great day.

Mr. Funkhouser: Congratulated the school board staff for there efforts in filling all positions and having school ready to open.

Mr. Pack: Extended appreciation to the community and surrounding counties for their help at MMS during this time. Also thanked Elwood Williams for his assistance with the staff luncheon.

Mr. Fertig: Congratulated George Hott, former teacher and coach for Moorefield, for being selected as Grand Marshall at the Shepherd University Homecoming.

Mr. Park: Congratulated everyone for the calm and “uneventful” opening of the school year. It went very smooth.

Mrs. Hammer: Thanked the central staff for their assistance as she is recovering from surgery.

Mrs. Whitecotton: Commended the staff at MMS for their dedication and maintaining a focus on the needs of students.

Mr. Whetzel: Expressed appreciation to Mr. Ray Davies for his efforts in providing supplies for the Hurricane victims. Thanked the parents and students of Hardy County for their contributions.

The next meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education is scheduled for September 26, 2005, at the Hardy County Board of Education Office.