HARDY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

HARDY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular School Board Meeting

October 2, 2006

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

Board Members attended the viewing of Joshua Kimble, student, prior to the Board Meeting. It was requested that the items related to School Improvement be carried over until next meeting.

In Other Actions:

¬ Board Members requested additional time to review the information on the Bus Drivers request regarding mid-day bus runs.

¬ An enrollment update was provided. Based upon current enrollment, and depending on the weighting given to students in the four-year program, it appears overall enrollment will increase between 30 and 50 students.

¬ School Volunteers for MES, EHEMS and MHS athletics were approved as presented.

¬ Several student transfers were approved.

Public Comments:

¬ David Redmon presented comments regarding transportation issues, policies and payment rates for trips.

¬ Steve Gapp presented comments regarding maintenance, transportation and Board Members responsibilities.

Personnel Actions:

Employed:

¬ Roscoe Crites – Extra Duty Mid-Day Bus Run to SBVCTC from Moorefield High School and return, $3500.00 per year, effective October 3, 2006.

¬ Janet Weatherholt – Teach Migrant children in the After School Program at MES, beginning October 2, 2006 for six weeks, two semesters, 1.5 hours per day, three times a week at $20.00 per hour. Funds provided through Federal Migrant monies.

¬ Sharon Auville/Vivian Carr – Teach Migrant children in the After School Program at MES, beginning October 2, 2006 for six weeks, two semesters, 1.5 hours per day, three times a week at $20.00 per hour. Funds provided through Federal Migrant monies – this is a shared position by semester.

¬ Jim Champ – Clerk of the Work for Moorefield Intermediate School

Resignations:

¬ George Judy Ours – Substitute Teacher

¬ Retha Delawder – Substitute Custodian

¬ Kelly Shockey – Substitute Aides

Approved for Volunteers:

¬ EHEMS

¬ Melissa Baker

¬ Lisa Bayse

¬ Judy Combs

¬ Lisa Dove

¬ Deedee Fridley

¬ Marsha Hahn

¬ Nancy Hahn

¬ Diana Hinkle

¬ Michele Lily

¬ Marsha Mathias

¬ Tammy Miller

¬ Barbara Robinson

¬ Kimberly Robinson

¬ Angie Sager

¬ Michelle Sargent

¬ Rachel Tharp

¬ Lisa Walker

¬ Brenda Whetzel

¬ Mary Wicks

¬ MHS

These individuals work with the football team, but are not coaches, they have been approved by the Central Office

¬ Dick Riggleman

¬ Hurley Reedy

¬ Ryan Runions

¬ Randy Wilson

¬ Buddy Cullers

¬ Tim Thorne

¬ MES

¬ Reda Black

¬ Stacy Bowman

¬ Kimberly Kline

¬ Phyllis McCausley

¬ Elizabeth Michalides

¬ Elizabeth See

¬ Patricia Shoemaker

¬ Monica Stickley

¬ Gale Wichael

¬ Judith Widder

All Service Personnel positions require a high school diploma or GED

The following positions are posted until Friday, October 13, 2006

Postings: Service Personnel:

¬ Supervisory Aide II/Autism Mentor – Must have completed training and requirements and be eligible for the Autism Mentor certificate – MES, new position

¬ Extra Duty Bus Operator – Mid-Day run to SBCTC at $25.00 per day, as needed

Postings: Athletics:

¬ Assistant Boys Basketball – EHHS

¬ Middle School Boys’ Basketball – EHEMS

¬ Assistant Girls Basketball – MHS

¬ Middle School Boys’ Basketball – MMS

¬ Varsity Girls Track – MHS

¬ Varsity Boys’ Track – EHHS

¬ Varsity Girls’ Softball – EHHS

¬ Assistant Varsity Boys’ Baseball – EHHS

Posting: After School Program

¬ After School Program – MES – one teacher for six weeks, two semesters, ¾ of an hour per day, three days per week at $20.00 per hour. Preference given to teachers at MES.

Postings: Mentor Teachers:

Must have three years experience in Hardy County Schools and be assigned to the same school as the Beginning Teacher. Also, must attend evening training sessions with new teacher. Mentors will receive $600.00 stipend for the year.

¬ Elementary Teacher Mentor – EHEMS

¬ High School English Teacher Mentor – MHS

¬ High School Math Teacher Mentor – EHHS/MHS

¬ ESL Mentor Teacher – Moorefield Schools

The following positions are posted until filled by a certified/qualified applicant

Continued Postings until filled:

¬ 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

¬ Biology, Chemistry, General Science – MHS

¬ Hardy County Prek-K Coordinator – Independent Contract Position – Must have a Masters Degree; minimum of five years of successful experience teaching Prek-K, and must be available during school hours for classroom consultant work. No fringe benefits or seniority attached to this position. Up to 18 hours per week at $20.00 per hour for 42 weeks. One year only.

References and Background Checks are required on all newly hired personnel

Mission Statement Accomplishments:

¬ Mr. Ray Funkhouser commended Bus Drivers for their hard work

¬ Mr. Kenneth Pack requested that a paper written by Joshua Kimble be submitted as part of the Board Record in memory.

¬ Mr. Max Park reported on his sons visit to Mr. Storm, a valuable learning experience.

¬ Mr. Rick Perkins noted that he has spent his professional life caring about students; the loss of Joshua Kimble is such a tragedy.

¬ Mrs. Margaret Shriver extended thanks to Mr. Douglas Hines and Mr. Shebla Vincell for their efforts in assisting students during the lost of Joshua Kimble.

¬ Ms. Barbara Whitecotton commended Mr. Douglas Hines for his Leadership during this time of sorrow. Shared a positive from Mrs. Sharon Hammer that the first month report for the state showed 500 errors state wide, and not a single one was from Hardy County. Commended Mrs. Joyce Alt and all the school personnel who made it possible.

¬ Mr. Ronald Whetzel extended appreciation to all the caregivers, counselors and ministers who responded to the needs of students at MHS over the past days.

The next regular meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Moorefield High School on October 16, 2006.