HARDY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

HARDY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular School Board Meeting

June 18, 2007

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, West Virginia 26836, phone 304-530-2348 extension 236.

SUMMARY

School Improvement Presentations:

? County Five-Year Plan: Ms. Barbara Whitecotton presented an update on the county plans. A review of the goals and objectives, past work, and plans for the upcoming year was included. The plan, as approved, continues the work previously began and as required by the state of West Virginia. Discussion is scheduled for future meetings regarding the plans implementation.

In Other Actions:

? Reviewed the bids for building construction for Moorefield Intermediate School. Initial bids were approximately 2.2 million over allocation from the School Building Authority. A request is being forwarded to the SBA for additional funding.

? The Board approved the recommendation from the Principal at EHHS to advertise for an extra-curricular contract for Spanish III, as a planning period reimbursement. If there is no interest this is to be posted as a one-period teaching position. The planning period buy-out will be at the previously established county rate.

? The EHHS FBLA was approved for a supplemental allocation for their trip to participate in the National Convention in Chicago.

? The Board opened bids for HVAC services for Hardy County Schools. Bids are to now be evaluated and brought back to the Board for approval at the next meeting.

? The Board approved the request for two new bus purchases, out of state funding, as recommended by the appointed committee.

? The Board approved the surplus sale of two buses and other equipment as identified by the school system.

? An out-of-county student transfer was approved for the upcoming school year.

Public Comments:

? Luther Whetzel inquired as to the status of items brought up at previous meetings.

? Annette See addressed the Board regarding the Spanish III position at EHHS.

? Bonita Delawder addressed the Board regarding the Spanish III position at EHHS.

Personnel Actions:

Employed:

? Beverly Coppe – Principal – Moorefield Elementary School,

? Teresa Eye – Family and Consumer Science Teacher – Secondary Teacher, East Hardy Schools, Grades 5-12.

? Teresa Hendershot – Custodian II – East Hardy High School

? Sandra Ratliff – Cook II – East Hardy Early Middle School

? Henry Coaxum – HVAC/Maintenance

? Ann Hess – Substitute Custodian

? Kathy Beasley – Substitute Aide

? Dale Dove – Substitute Bus Operator, effective September 3, 2007

? Esther Strawderman – Substitute Cook

? Susie Dolly – Substitute Aide

? Chad Williams – Head Varsity Football Coach – East Hardy High School, effective immediately.

? Alma “Cassandra” Hall – Parent Liaison to Parent/Resource Center

Resignations:

? Joanie Williams – East Hardy High School, Math 9-12

? Sandra Stump – Accountant II, Hardy County Board of Education Office, effective July 16, 2007

? Sandra Fitzwater – Bus Operator, effective June 30, 2007, due to retirement

? Linda Funk – Substitute Custodian, effective immediately

Due to time requirements, the following will be posted until June 26, 2007. They will not be published in the Moorefield Examiner, due to time constraints for hiring purposes:

Postings:

? Elementary Teacher – Moorefield Elementary School, Grade 2, must be willing to complete and utilize Accelerated Reader program in instruction

? Secondary Teacher – East Hardy High School, Math, Grades 9-12, must be willing to complete and utilized Accelerated Reader program in instruction

? Accountant III – Hardy County School Board Finance Office, 240 day employment term, prorated for remainder of contract of the 2007 school year, effective whenever available after July 3, 2007.

? Supervisory Aide II – East Hardy Early Middle School

? Planning Period Buy-Out:

Successful applicants must be able to meet schedule. Preference given to teachers in

the assigned school.

¬ Driver’s Education – Moorefield High School – 45 minutes prior to the beginning of the Instructional day, $1500.00 per semester

¬ Physical Education – Moorefield High School - $1000.00 per 30 minutes per semester, one 90 minute planning period

¬ Driver’s Education – Moorefield High School, $1000.00 per 30 minute per semester

¬ Spanish – East Hardy High School - $1000.00 per 30 minutes per semester, 3^rd block, 2^nd semester

¬ Band – Moorefield Middle School - $1500.00 per 45 minutes all school year

¬ Physical Education – East Hardy High School - $1000.00 per 30 minutes per semester

Continued Posting:

? Special Education Liaison to the Parent/Teacher Resources Center Team – Contract position, must be certified in an area of Special Education, must be willing to work evenings and weekends, if necessary. Skills needed include the need to speak to a large group audience. Ability to speak Spanish is preferred, but not required. Must keep a portfolio and log of all activities. Work time is up to 20 hours weekly at $20.00 per hour. Minimum of least three years experience teaching special education students preferred.

Postings: Summer Professional Educators:

? 4 Professional Educators for Summer Migrant Program – Moorefield Elementary School, 11 days employment for 5 hours daily at $20.00 per hour, from July 6, 2007 – July 20, 2007. Requires Elementary certification. Preference given to Faculty of Moorefield Elementary.

? Director of Summer Migrant Program – Moorefield Elementary School, 15 days at $1500.00 to direct program for summer migrant program at MES. Requires Reading Specialist endorsement ad elementary certification. Preference given to staff at MES.

Postings: Athletics:

? Athletic Trainer – East Hardy High School – two weeks in June, then beginning July 30, 2007 through playoffs in December, if necessary.

? Middle School Football Coach – East Hardy Early Middle School

? Varsity Cross Country Coach – Moorefield High School – through November 1, 2007. This program is funded through the Moorefield Boosters.

? Middle School Volleyball Coach – Moorefield Middle School – through November 1, 2007. This is funded through the Moorefield Boosters.

? Continue posting for Team/Coaching Assistant (Identified as a Volunteer Coach) – Must have a high school diploma, background and reference check, and completed WVSSAC first aid and coach training for those applying who are not professional educators. These trainings must be completed before applying and being hired for the assignment. Must be eligible for a Coaching license from the WV Department of Education, and is responsible for all costs associated with the license. Previous coaching experience is also required. This individual will work directly under the supervision of the Head Coach, and will be responsible to the Principal or designee. Minimal pay of $1.00 per year/season, etc. These coaches are limited to the number of coaches per sport.

Approved the carry-over of 8 ½ days for Rita Walker, Central Office Secretary.

Mission Statement Accomplishments:

? Mr. Ken Pack thanked everyone for their assistance in operating the school system.

? Mr. Max Park noted the attendance of students at the summer academy at the South Branch Center. Participants show great enthusiasm and interest.

? Mr. Rick Perkins noted the excellent school websites and especially the one for MES. Urged everyone to check it out.

? Mrs. Margaret Shriver commended Mr. Boswell for the letter to the editor about him. This is an example of the type of behavior that is so important.

? Mrs. Sharon Hammer thanked the Athletic Directors for their work, scheduling and staffing efforts. Also commended the school and central office secretaries for completion of the work to close out the school year.

? Ms. Barbara Whitecotton thanked Diane Coffman, School Board Office Secretary, for her hard work and dedication.

? Mr. Ronald Whetzel welcomed Mr. Dick Hughes for the Moorefield Examiner. Extended appreciation on behalf of himself and the Hardy County Schools on the work of Ms. Diane Hypes. She will certainly be missed and did an outstanding job in reporting on the school system for so many years.

The next regular meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the Hardy County Board of Education Offices on July 2, 2007.