HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

February 20, 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, telephone 304-530-2348, extension 236.

SUMMARY

Prior to the Board Meeting, officers of the East Hardy High School FFA met with the Board to honor the National Vocational Education Week.

Presentations:

Miriam Leatherman and Chris Merritt of the WV Extension Service presented information on the Community Assets program and survey. The program, which is identified in the school system five-year plan, will serve to identify school and community assets that are needed to produce successful adults.

The Board reviewed and approved participation in the “Amber View” program. This provides for 3-D pictures to be taken of students, during the days regular school pictures are taken. With parents permission the information is stored on a secured server and are available to appropriate agencies if there is an Amber View for a missing child. This is part of a state wide initiate for West Virginia.

An overview of Century 21 Learning Skills was presented. This is a national initiative to prepare students with those skills necessary to be successful in the years ahead. The Governor and State Superintendent have endorsed it. The intent is to promote higher-level skill in students in the areas of critical thinking, technology application and problem solving.

Agenda Items:

? Approved Williamson Shriver Architects as the Architectural Firm for the new intermediate school pending approval of fees;

? Approved Policy ICJ – Taps at Military Funerals;

? Reviewed Policy BDE – Executive Session – Made additional revisions, and will be reviewed at the next Board meeting;

? Requested to meet with Butch Miller regarding the classroom at East Hardy High School;

? Asked Mrs. Dixie Bean to serve as the Board Representative on the Calendar Committee;

? Approved an out of county student transfer

Public Comments:

Information was provided to Mr. Salyers & Mr. Gapp on the following items: Student and Personnel issues at MHS have been investigated and are being addressed; the fuel tank in question has been located; as it was disposed of as scrap, and returned; copies of the payment for ceiling repairs at MES were provided, dated October 2005,; Vehicle Use policy was presented showing what is permitted.

Additional Comments:

Mr. Salyers commented he has contacted additional state and national agencies regarding the fuel storage tanks. Inquired as to the status of MHS air conditioners and electrical service.

Mr. Gapp commented on personnel matter involving MHS.

Personnel Actions:

Employed:

? Scott Hammer – Secondary Teacher Science – AP Biology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, General Science and Biology – MHS – effective August 06, 2006

? Bridgett Billmeyer – Before/After School Program – EHEMS

? Judy Combs – Substitute Secretary, effective February 22, 2006

? Donna Riggleman – Substitute Teacher for 2006-2007 school year

? Adam Simmons – EHHS Track Coach

? Donna Riggleman – MHS Varsity Golf Coach – Fall 2006

Resignations:

? Donna Myers – Cook – MES – effective June 11. 2006 – retirement

? Maxine Halterman – Cook – MES – effective June 11, 2006 – retirement

Postings: Professional Educators for 2006-2007 school year:

? Elementary Teacher – Kindergarten – MES. Must be certified to teach Kindergarten

? Title I Reading/Math Specialist – MMS – Elementary K-6 and Reading Specialist PK-Adult or K-12

Postings: Service Personnel for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year:

? Bus Operator/Mechanic (2^nd position) Position only open to currently employed bus operators of Hardy County Schools as this is a re-classification of a current position

Postings: Fall 20006 Athletics:

? Athletic Trainer – EHHS – Must meet requirements set forth by WVDE

Posting: After School Position:

? After School Program for Enrichment at EHEMS (position at Mathias area) with a concentration in Math. Must be elementary certified, $25.00 per hour, four hours weekly (paid through SI Grant at EHEMS)

Rescind Posting:

? Special Education Aide II – EHEMS (lack of need)

Continued Posting: Professional Educators for the 2005-2006 School Year:

**All position, though filled with long-term substitutes, must remain open and can be

filled, at the end of the semester when a certified/qualified applicant applies due to highly

qualified teacher requirements of NCLB**

? English/Language Arts – MHS/EHHS – by semesters. Must be willing to complete and utilize Accelerated Reader program in instruction

? Family and Consumer Science Teacher – MHS

? Middle School Teacher – English/Language Arts – EHEMS

? Biology, Chemistry, General Science – MHS

? English/Language Arts – MHS – Certified in 5-12 or 9-12, English/Language Arts

Mission Statement Accomplishments:

? Mr. Ray Funkhouser commended the EHHS FFA for the great job they do and extended appreciation for the presentation to the Board;

? Mrs. Dixie Bean noted the good meeting and communications at the meeting;

? Mr. Philip Fertig commended the MHS Band for their excellent fund raiser. The hoagie sale was very successful;

? Mr. Ken Pack commended the students and staff for participation in the Science Fair. Extended appreciation to local businesses for their support;

? Mr. Max Park commended the work of and support of the Hardy County Extension service to Hardy County Schools;

? Mrs. Sharon Hammer reported that Whitney Burns and Megan Mathias have earned National Merit Semi Finalist status – Congratulations!

? Mrs. Barbara Whitecotton commended Vocational Teachers for their efforts to upgrade programs to meet new state requirements;

? Mr. Ronald Whetzel thanked the Board for their support of Amber View – if it helps one child it is well worth it.

The next meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education is scheduled for March 06, 2006 at East Hardy Early Middle School. The annual Board Retreat is scheduled for February 23, 2006 at the 1853 Restaurant.