HARDY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

HARDY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular School Board Meeting

August 7, 2006

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 Deedee Fridley, Executive Secretary to the Superintendent, 510 Ashby Street, Moorefield, WV 26836, phone 304-530-2348.

SUMMARY

Board Actions:

The Board reviewed various bus purchase proposals and agreed to purchase two Mountain International Buses.

Policy ICH – Independent Studies / Virtual Schools and Policy GBLA – Service Personnel Evaluations were sent out for first reading. Minor changes were related to clarification of reporting and title changes for certain positions.

An update was provided on the grounds keeping for Hardy County Schools.

It was reported that for 2005-2006 there were no Level IV Grievance for Hardy County Schools.

National Teacher Recognition day was discussed, and the County Commissioners are to be notified of our support and the recommendation that for Hardy County this day be named in honor of John A. Mathias.

Several student transfers were approved.

Public Comment:

Vic Shockey addressed the Board and commended them for their efforts to maintain the schools and suggested that the possibility of a contracted Grant Writer be explored to secure additional funding.

Rick Dolly addressed the Board and commended the employment of Doug Boswell and reported on the number of individuals interested in helping all schools, and especially Moorefield High School. He suggested that efforts be put forth to organize a group of volunteers at MHS, and other schools, to assist.

Steve Gapp addressed the Board and wanted to know what was being done regarding gas leaks. He was informed of the action steps that had been identified in the spring to check all lines, repair as necessary, and conduct a pressure test of all lines.

Personnel Actions:

Employed:

¬ Beverly Coppe: MIS Principal – Interim until 2008-2009

¬ Wanda Crites: Supervisory Aide II – MES

¬ Lucas Moyers: Middle School Football Coach – MMS

¬ Steve Williams and Leon Franklin, Jr.: Interim Middle School Football Coaches – EHEMS

Accepted Resignations:

¬ Collin Rhodes – MHS Social Studies Teacher

¬ Karen Riggleman – MHS Math Teacher

¬ Allison Fetters – MHS English/Language Arts Teacher

¬ Substitute Teachers: David Shields, Betty Williams, J. Adam Simmons

¬ Adam Simmons: Middle School Football Coach – EHEMS

¬ Adam Simmons: Middle School Boys Basketball Coach – EHEMS

¬ Adam Simmons: Varsity Boys Track Coach – EHHS

Approved Extended Leave of Absence:

¬ Diane Wilkins – EHEMS Cook

Approved New Postings:

¬ English/Language Arts Teacher – EHEMS

¬ Social Studies Teacher – MHS

¬ Math Teacher – MHS

¬ English/Language Arts Teacher – MHS

¬ Paraprofessional serving as a Sign Language Interpreter – Countywide

¬ Supervisory Aide II/Special Education – MES

¬ Long-term Substitute Cook until January 2007 – EHEMS

¬ Extra-duty contract for Transportation Aide

¬ Temporary Summer General Handyman from August 15 – August 22

¬ Middle School Football Coach – EHEMS

The following are posted until filled:

¬ Bus Operator/Mechanic I (continue posting)

¬ English/Language Arts Teacher – MHS/EHHS by semester

¬ Family & Consumer Science Teacher – MHS

¬ Biology, Chemistry, General Science Teacher – MHS

¬ English/Language Arts Teacher – MHS/EHHS (includes Theater/Advance Communications)

Mission Statement Accomplishments

Mr. Funkhouser: Thanked the individuals for their efforts to provide ideas to work together to get things done for Hardy County.

Mr. Pack: Extended appreciation to transportation personnel for their input on bus needs.

Mr. Park: Noted that the idea of utilizing volunteers was excellent, and we need to look for individuals who have skills that can be shared within the school system.

Mr. Perkins: Noted the evidence of the county helping itself is important to attracting future support. He cited the work done at the old gym at MHS as an example.

Mrs. Shriver: Commended the effort of the schools and community working together. Commended Mr. Hardy of MMS for the recent article regarding his work at Eastern Community College.

Mrs. Hammer: Reported that Mr. Harper has been chosen as a state finalist for teacher of the year.

Mr. Whetzel: Noted the work of teachers and administrators during the summer school programs and the number of students who, on their own, came to school to improve their skills.

The regular meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the Hardy County Board of Education Offices on August 21, 2006. There will be a special meeting on August 15^th, 7:00 p.m., to address personnel, MIS project, and report of end-of-year close out.