HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Regular School Board Meeting

October 30, 2006

7:00 p.m.

East Hardy High School

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

Presentation:

? Mr. Bob Thompson, Band Director, led the EHHS Jazz Band in the performance of several selections. The Board commended the students and Mr. Thompson for their excellent performance.

School Improvement Presentations:

? Ms. Barbara Whitecotton continued the book study with the Board Members on Differentiated Instruction. Members reviewed examples of how instruction can be addressed, received an update on the work of the DI Teams in each school, and reviewed the graphic overview of the entire program.

In Other Actions:

? The Board continued their review of the Five-Year Plan for Hardy County Schools.

? Policy JFE – Student and Staff Wellness Policies on Physical Activity and Nutrition Information was reviewed along with received comments. The Board requested further revisions and requested additional information. Action will be carried over pending further review of policy.

? The Board reviewed the Grant Writer position and agreed to continue the posting for 30 days and broaden the advertisements for the contract.

? The Board received information on the proposed Alternative Education Program for Hardy County Schools for the school year. Along with the instructional component would be services provided by E.A. Hawse to handle evaluation, student and family counseling, counseling and transition back to school. The Board approved implementation of the program as presented.

? The Board reviewed and approved the surplus bus bids for buses #11 and #19.

? An update was provided on the second month enrollment. Total enrollment has increased since last year from 2292 to 2344. However, this does not account for the FTE count for four-year olds, which will put the actual number closer to 2320. The increase is primarily in the four-year old program.

Public Comments:

? Larry Salyers addressed the Board on the Wellness Policy, Superintendent’s contract and public input to the Board.

? Cynthia Walters addressed the Board regarding the offering of Spanish III for EHHS students next year.

Personnel Actions:

Employed:

? Sarah Sions – Supervisory Aide II/Autism Mentor –MES

? Leon Franklin – Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach – EHHS

? Chris Hahn – Middle School Boys’ Basketball Coach – EHEMS

? Daniel Simmons – Middle School Boys’ Basketball Coach – MMS

? Leon Franklin – Varsity Boys’ Track Coach – EHHS

? Calvin Mongold – Varsity Girls Softball Coach – EHHS

? Kevin Foltz – Assistant Varsity Boys’ Baseball Coach – EHHS

? Cassandra Alma Hall – Temporary Contract for Parent/Teacher Resource Center

Reclassification of Service Personnel:

? Houston Mongold – from Carpenter I to Carpenter II

Resignations:

? Jay Smith – Substitute Teacher

? T.J. VanMeter – Substitute Teacher

? Marsha Rosenberg – Substitute Teacher

? Bill Landis – Extra Duty Mid-Day bus run to SBVCTC

Postings:

? Extra Duty Mid-Day Bus Run from MHS to SBVCTC at $25.00 per day, as needed

? Substitute Custodians

? Substitute Secretaries

? Substitute Bus Operators

? General Maintenance/Electrician II/Carpenter II – 240 day employment term. Use of county vehicle provided for work day travel

? Middle School Teacher – English/Language Arts – EHEMS – Grades 5-8

? Secondary Teacher – Math – MHS/EHHS – Grades 9-12 through Calculus, by semesters

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

? Secondary Teacher – Family and Consumer Science Teacher – MHS

? Secondary Teacher – 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.

? Assistant Girls Softball Coach – EHHS

? Assistant Girls Softball Coach – MHS

Approval of Parent Volunteers:

MES

? Holly Barger

? Leta Carr

? Shawna Crites

? George Howell

? Dawn Wratchford

? Penny Zirk

MMS

? Beverly Carr

Mission Statement Accomplishments:

? Mr. Ray Funkhouser commended the EHHS Band for their excellent job. Thanked Ms. Whitecotton for her work in School Improvement.

? Mr. Ken Pack reported on the Fall Festival at MMS and the great turn out. The experiences for the students were excellent. Thanked the community for their support.

? Mr. Max Park reported on the National FFA Convention and the awarding of American Farmer award to Jonathan Funk.

? Mr. Rick Perkins commended Joyce Alt, School Board Office Coordinator, for her excellent work in preparing and submitting reports to the State.

? Mrs. Margaret Shriver extended her appreciation to the EHHS Band for their performance, a great job.

? Ms. Barbara Whitecotton reported on the Career and Technical Education report for Hardy County. As compared to last year all date was submitted and students showed significant increases in achievement and completed status.

? Mr. Ronald Whetzel reported on the work of Mr. Eric Vidischak, Theatre Teacher at MHS. Presented Board Members with tickets to play “The Venture of the Speckled Band” to be performed on December 15th & 16th.

The next meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the Moorefield Middle School on November 13, 2006.