HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

January 23, 2006

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 304-530-2348 x236.

SUMMARY

The Board conducted a further review of “A Framework for Understanding Poverty”. Discussion was held on a number of items addressed in the book. Suggestion was made to consider setting up a “parent” book study.

The Board received a presentation on the Curriculum Mapper software program and its implementation into the school system. The goals, operation and purpose were reviewed.

Mr. Hunter Williams announced his resignation from the Board effective January 27, 2006. This resignation is due to his plans to run for the office of County Commissioner. Mr. Ray Funkhouser will serve as interim Chair. The Board will consider appointment of a replacement as per state code.

Policy BDE – Executive Session. Mr. Pack presented extensive revisions for the policy. The Board elected to review these comments for the next meeting.

Discussion was held on the annual Board Retreat. It was decided to hold the retreat later in February, possibly the 17^th, and look into the possibly of a one-day session at a location in Hardy County.

The Board received information on the ordering of kitchen equipment for MHS and EHHS. Due to the time it took to secure bids and insure the correct items the Board directed the Superintendent to conduct a review of purchasing procedures.

The Board reviewed Fire Marshall Reports for several years and was informed that a letter had been sent to the State Fire Marshall regarding last year’s inspection.

Approval was granted for a student to continue attending Grant County Schools.

Board Members received the Architectural Proposals for Services for the new Intermediate School. A work session will be set up in February for Board Members to interview firms.

Public Comments:

Larry Salyers:

? Provided copies of the National Electrical Code

? Provided information from the EPA on underground storage tanks closure and inquired regarding the status of tanks

? Addressed the role of Board Members

? Inquired as to county policy on use of county vehicles and insurance

? Addressed how annual Board Retreats should be handled

Matt Gapp:

? Addressed “Chain of Command” and role of Board Members

Steve Gapp:

? Addressed procedures for how calls to 911 are made. Mr. Williams informed him that this is a decision of personnel handling the emergency and no policy

requiring calling the Board Office first

? Addressed personnel issues and requested the Board to review

Personnel Actions:

Employed:

? Tim Crites – Secondary Teacher/Special Education – Multi Categorical with Autism – Moorefield High School – effective January 24, 2006

? Sheena VanMeter – Substitute Teacher

? Marsha Hahn – Substitute Teacher

? Robin See – Substitute Teacher

? Scott Conners – Planning Period Buyout – Special Education – East Hardy High School

? Fred Western – Planning Period Buyout – Science – East Hardy High School

? Jennifer Butts – School Program for Extended Day – Moorefield Elementary School

? Billie Jo Crigler – School Program for Extended Day – Moorefield Elementary School

? L.Allen Davy – School Program for Extended Day – Moorefield Elementary School

? Jane Stein – School Program for Extended Day – Moorefield Elementary School

? Kathy Hardy – School Program for Extended Day – Moorefield Elementary School

? Amy Welton – School Program for Extended Day – Moorefield Elementary School

? Robin Williams – School Program for Extended Day – Moorefield Elementary School

? Tracy Craig – School Program for Extended Day – Moorefield Elementary School

? Linda VanHorn – School Program for Extended Day – Moorefield Elementary School

? Joanie Williams – School Program for Extended Day – East Hardy High School

? David Rudy – School Program for Extended Day – East Hardy High School

? Brad Simmons – School Program for Extended Day – East Hardy High School

? Michael Funkhouser – School Program for Extended Day – East Hardy High School

? Scott Hammer – School Program for Extended Day – Moorefield High School

? Stephanie Armentrout – School Program for Extended Day – Moorefield High School

? Judy Widder – Migrant Parent Activities Contract

? Tara Dearing – Varsity Tennis Coach – Moorefield High School – 2006 Athletic Season

? Calvin Mongold – Varsity Softball Coach – East Hardy High School – 2006 Athletic Season

? Alvin Foltz – Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach – East Hardy High School – 2006 Athletic Season

? Kay Shook – Substitute Custodian

? Dottie Constable – Substitute Custodian

Approved for Volunteer

? Donnie Miller – Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach – Moorefield High School

? Adam Crites – Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach – Moorefield High School

? Joy Coby – Volunteer Girls Track Coach – Moorefield High School

? Scott Stutler – Volunteer Baseball Coach – Moorefield High School

Resignations:

? Roger See - Varsity Golf Coach – Moorefield High School

? Gloria Harper – Biology/General Science Teacher – Moorefield High School – effective June 30, 2006

? Betty Seaman – Substitute Teacher – effective January 30, 2006

? Bonnie Hines – Substitute Teacher – effective January 16, 2006

? Patricia Raih – Substitute Teacher – effective January 14, 2006

Posting – Spring 2006 Athletics

? Middle School Girls’ Track – Moorefield Middle School (this position was previously posted as Boys’)

Posting – Service Personnel

? Bus Operator with Multi Classification as Mechanic – 2 positions – Must be a current Bus Operator for Hardy County Schools. Will be required to do 3 hours of

mechanical duties, excluding lunch and breaks, within the regular bus run. 210 contract – Salary classification F

Posting – After School Position

? After School Program for Enrichment at East Hardy Early Middle School (position at Mathias) with a concentration in Math. Must be elementary certified,

$25.00 per hour, four hours weekly (paid through SI Grant at East Hardy Early Middle School)

? After School Program for Enrichment at East Hardy Early Middle School (position at Wardensville). Must be elementary certified, $25.00 per hour, four hours

weekly (paid through SI Grant at East Hardy Early Middle School)

? Before/After School – Extended Time Program – Moorefield Middle School – 2 teachers at $25.00 per hour for 9 weeks and then $20.00 per hour for three weeks

(paid through SI Grant). One teacher at $20.00 per hour per week for 12 weeks (paid through Migrant Grant). Each position is 3 days per week and 1 ½ hours

per day. Preference given to teachers at the school. Must be certified in Middle School.

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

**All positions, through filled with Long-Term substitute, must remain open, and 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 – Moorefield High School

? Middle School Teacher – English/Language Arts – East Hardy Early Middle School

? Biology, Chemistry, General Science – Moorefield High School

Mission Statement Accomplishments

All members of the Board and Administration thanked and commended Mr. Williams for his dedication and commitment to the students, staff, parents and community of Hardy County for his service as a Board Member.

? Mr. Funkhouser and Mr. Fertig thanked Mrs. Whitecotton and Mrs. Hammer for their work on the book study and Curriculum Mapper

? Mr. Williams thanked the Board Members, school system employees and community for the opportunity he has had to serve as a member of the Board of

Education

The next meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education is schedule for February 6, 2006 at the Hardy County Board of Education Offices.