HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

May 15, 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 304-538-2348, extension 236.

SUMMARY

Presentations:

Dr. John Hough, Executive Director RESA VIII, made his annual presentation to the Board. Information was provided on the support for student achievement, teacher preparation, technology enhancement and public service. The Board extended appreciation for his efforts and the services provided through RESA VIII.

Deputy Brian Ward, School Resource Officer, provided his monthly update. Included were the efforts to secure additional grant funding, planning for a cooperative Crisis Planning program, and the recent SRO training he attended in Richmond.

Board Items:

Information was provided to the Board regarding future facilities needs as identified in the Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan and items identified in past Bond Levies. This was part of the ongoing discussion regarding Excess Levy information and options. It was agreed that further discussion needs to be held continued regarding this item.

Policy BBIA – Title I Parent Involvement Policy and Policy KBH – Parental/Community Involvement in Student Education were sent our for first readings.

Information on the use of videotapes from the WVSBA for training was provided. A future training session will be scheduled.

A report in Education Week magazine was presented that showed West Virginia led the nation in technology usage and standards. Additional information was provided that showed Hardy County Schools led the state of West Virginia in these same areas.

An In-County Student transfer was approved.

Public Comments:

? Larry Salyers commended on the recent State Board Meeting in Hardy County as compared to the recent State Superintendent visit to Grant County.

? Steve Gapp congratulated the newly elected and re-elected Board Members and commented on future elections. He had several comments related to the gas lines, status of air conditioners at MHS and past comments at Board Meetings.

Personnel Action:

Employed:

? Debra Beck – Elementary/Multi Subject Teacher – Grade 3 – EHEMS (Reading First Classroom)

? Leon Franklin, Jr. – Head Teacher – ½ time – EHEMS – 200 day employment term, including ½ day teaching assignment

? J. Brad Simmons – Head Teacher – ½ time – EHHS – 200 day employment term, including ½ day teaching assignment.

? Diane Tusing – Head Teacher – MMS – 200 day employment, with teaching assignment, with six days extended employment.

? Henry Hodges – Secondary Teacher – Social Studies – EHHS

? Theresa Rudy – Secretary II/Accountant II – 240 day employment term – EHHS, effective July 1, 2006. (Transfer at her request)

? Janae Shields – Varsity Cheerleading Coach – EHHS

? Scott Stutler – Extra Duty Contract – Assistant Athletic Director - MMS

? Cassity Wetzel – Substitute Teacher – available May 16, 2006

? Amanda Brennan – Substitute Teacher – available May 16, 2006

Employed for Summer School:

? Bonnie Rogers, Lea Whetzel, Jacklyn See, Amy Welton, Joy Coby – Professional Educators at MMS for 30 days of employment from June 16 to August 4 (excluding July 4 and last week of July)

? Paul Keplinger, Jr. – Teacher to teach classes at MMS and assume additional duties as Summer School Program Director duties Employment term from June 15 through August 4 (excluding July 4 and last week of July)

? Debra Hubbard – Professional Educator – Reading First Summer School, beginning July 3 through July 29, excluding July 4.

? Michele Holstein – Professional Educator – Reading First Summer School - beginning July 3 through July 29, excluding July 4. Additional Supervisory duties for Reading First

? Melody Leatherman – Professional Educator – School Improvement – beginning July 3 through July 29, excluding July 4

? Carol Miller – Professional Educator – School Improvement – beginning July 3 through July 29, excluding July 4. Additional duties as Director of the Summer Program.

? Roscoe Crites – Bus Operator for Summer School in the Moorefield Attendance Area, beginning June 19 to August 4, excluding July 4 and last week of July

? William “Bill” Landis – Bus Operator for Summer School in the Moorefield Attendance Area, beginning June 19 to August 4, excluding July 4 and last week of July

? Daniel Leatherman – Bus Operator for Summer School in the East Hardy Attendance Area (Wardensville), beginning July 3 through July 29, excluding July 4

Returning to Substitute Service Personnel List for the 2006-2007 school year:

? Susie Dolly ( Substitute Aide)

? Kathy Beasley

? Anne Webster

Resignations:

? Donnie Evans – Assistant Football Coach – MHS

Continued Posting for temporary Summer Maintenance Workers:

? Two temporary Summer General Handyman Helpers to work 20 days (160 hours each0 for $10.00 per hour beginning July 5, 2006. (Work weeks can be no longer than 40 hours per week)

Continued Summer Service Postings:

? One Bus Operator – East Hardy Attendance Area beginning July 3 through July 29, excluding July 4, beginning at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 2:00 p.m. – Mathias area, with one stop along Rt. 259 to EHEMS.

Continued Posting until filled: Service Personnel for the 2006-2007 school year:

? Bus Operator/Mechanic I – only open to currently employed Hardy County Schools’ Bus Operator as this is a re-classification of a current position. Will be required to do three hours of mechanical duties, excluding lunch and breaks within their regular bus run – 210 days employment – Salary Class F.

New Postings – Professional Educators:

? Middle School Teacher/Multi Categorical Special Educator – MMS

? Secondary Teacher – Social Studies 9-12 – MHS – must be willing to complete and teach AP courses at the secondary level and implement Accelerated Reader. Prefer individual with a Masters Degree.

New Posting – Summer Service:

? Two temporary Summer General Handyman Helpers – MES only – to work 20 days (160 hours) for $10.00 per hour beginning June 12 though July 10, excluding holidays (paid through school grant).

New Posting – Service Personnel:

? Secretary III/Accountant III – ½ time – Central Office – 240 days, effective July 1, 2006

New Posting - Athletics for the Fall 2006-2007:

? Middle School Cheerleading Coach – EHEMS

? Varsity Cross County Coach – EHHS

? Assistant Varsity Football Coach – MHS

Continued Postings until filled: Professional Educators for the 2006-2007 school year:

? 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/EHHS (by semesters, includes Theater/Advanced Communications) Must be willing to complete training and implement use of Accelerated Reader in instruction.

Mission Statement Accomplishments:

? Mr. Ray Funkhouser commended the FFA Banquet at MMS and EHHS. They were great events and done very well.

? Mrs. Dixie Bean thanked Mr. Fertig for his years of service to Hardy County Schools as a Board Member. He was always supportive of the needs of the students.

? Mr. Philip Fertig commended on his recent trip with the MHS Band to Canton, Ohio. It was a great trip and the students were terrific.

? Mr. Ken Pack thanked all the support staff that worked behind the scenes to make our school events successful. They do a great job.

? Mr. Max Park noted the leadership skills being taught through FFA to our students. This is outstanding and the teachers do a great job.

? Mrs. Sharon Hammer commended on the visits she conducted to the schools with several State Board Members. They were most impressed with the work of students and staff.

? Mrs. Barbara Whitecotton reported that she had a great week of visiting schools and attending school events. She saw a school system full of great staff and students.

? Mr. Ronald Whetzel congratulated Mrs. Smouse, EHEMS, and Mr. Sisler, MMS, for their state recognition as Knights of the Golden Horseshoe.

The next regular meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education is scheduled for June 5, 2006 at Moorefield High School.