HARDY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

HARDY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular School Board Meeting

May 21, 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.

SUMMARY

School Improvement Presentations:

? Board Book Study: Ms. Barbara Whitecotton presented information on the Data Analysis initiative utilized by the schools system and the use of the strategies as presented in “Compelling Conservations” as a tool to improve student achievement. Board members were presented copies of the book, as it will be a book study for the summer of 2007.

New Business:

? The Board received notification that the SBA did not approve the MIP proposal for replacement of electrical service at MHS. However, in the letter it was mentioned that consideration of a new high school should be made. The Superintendent is to contact them regarding the specifics of this statement.

? An update was provided on the MES roofing projected schedule to be funded after July 1, 2007.

? An update was provided on the GASB and PEIA accounting and funding proposals.

? The Board reviewed the SBVTC Summer Academy program.

? Mr. Max Park and Mr. Kenneth Pack gave a report on the WVSBA Leadership meeting they attended.

? A delegation of parents and students from EHHS approached the Board about the providing of Spanish III next year and the identification of Spanish Classes for Honors credit.

Public Comments:

? Larry Salyers commented on the Board responsibilities. Informed the Board that he had contacted the State Attorney General regarding recall of several Board members.

? Laurel Look commented to the Board about the availability of transportation for athletic teams at EHHS.

Personnel Actions:

Employed:

? Patrick McGreggor – Moorefield Middle School Principal, effective July 01, 2007

? Doug Boswell – Physical Education Teacher – MES – Grades K-4, transfer at his request, effective August 22, 2007

? Linda Funk – Custodian I – ½ time, EHEMS, 6:00p.m.-9:29p.m., 200 day position effective August 22, 2007 with night shift differential

? Patty Baker – Cook II – MES, 200 day position, effective August 22, 2007, transfer at her request

? Eileen Rosie Mongold – Cook II – EHEMS, 200 day position, effective August 22, 2007, transfer at her request

? Jackie Zirk – Custodian IV – EHHS, 240 day position, 6:00a.m.-2:00p.m., effective July 1, 2007, transfer at her request

? Amy Eye – Custodian II – MES/MHS, 2:30p.m.-10:30p.m., 240 day position, with night shift differential, including flagging duties at MES, with summers full time at MES, effective July 1, 2007, transfer at her request

? Todd Snyder – Athletic Trainer, two weeks in June, then beginning July 30^th through playoffs in December, if necessary

? Sheila Kelican – Middle School Cheerleading Coach – EHEMS

? Yvette Branson – Varsity Cheerleading Coach – EHHS

? Jody Orndorff – Assistant Varsity Football Coach – EHHS

? Justin Williams – Assistant Varsity Football Coach – MHS

? Christina Stickley, Jim Sisler, Bonnie Rogers & Betsy Whetzel Swick – Professional Educators at MMS for 25 days of employment from June 15, 2007 – July 25, 2007, excluding June 20^th and July 4^th, at $20.00 per hour, for five hours daily, beginning at 7:55a.m. until 12:55p.m., including planning.

? Paul Keplinger – Teacher to teach classes at MMS and assume additional duties at Summer School Director duties with $1000.00 stipend in addition to pay as a classroom teacher. Employment term from June 15, 2007 – July 25, 2007, excluding June 20^th and July 4^th.

? Debbie Hubbard & Michele Holstein – Professional Educators, Reading First Summer School, EHEMS at $20.00 per hour for five hours daily from 8:00a.m. until 1:00p.m., including planning beginning June 18, 2007 through July 13, 2007, excluding June 20^th and July 4^th.

? Melody Leatherman – School Improvement Summer School, EHEMS, $20.00 per hour for five hours daily from 8:00a.m. – 1:00p.m., including planning beginning June 18, 2007 – July 13, 2007, excluding June 20^th and July 4^th.

? Carol Miller – Reading First Summer School with additional duties at Director of Summer School Program at $20.00 per hour, with $1000.00 stipend for Director duties, for five hours daily from 8:00a.m. – 1:00p.m., including planning beginning June 18, 2007 – July 13, 2007, excluding June 20^th and July 4^th.

? Daniel Leatherman – Summer School Bus Operator in the East Hardy attendance area beginning June 18, 2007 – July 13, 2007, excluding June 20^th and July 4^th, beginning at 7:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. Wardensville area with additional stops along Rt. 55 to EHEMS

Resignations:

? Nathan Walters – Substitute Teacher

? Thomas Denney – Substitute Bus Operator

Postings:

? Custodian III – MHS, 6:30a.m. – 2:30p.m., 230 day employment term, effective July 1, 2007

? Custodian II – EHHS, 2:00p.m.-10:00p.m., 230 day employment term, effective July 1, 2007

? Cook I – MES, effective August 22, 2007, 200 day employment term

? Athletic Trainer – EHHS, two weeks in June, then beginning July 30, 2007 through playoffs in December, if necessary

? Two Summer Bus Operators in Moorefield Attendance area – beginning June 18, 2007 – July 25, 2007, excluding June 20^th and July 4^th, beginning at 7:00a.m. and ending at 2:00p.m. Pickups North and South of Moorefield including Scott Trailer Park, Misty Terrace, Caledonia Heights, Day Care Center, South Fork Road and Old Fields Grocery.

? One Summer Bus Operator in East Hardy Attendance area – beginning June 18, 2007 – July 13, 2007, excluding June 20^th and July 4^th, beginning at 7:00a.m. and ending at 2:00p.m. Mathias area, with one stop along Rt. 259 to EHEMS.

? Family & Consumer Science Teacher – Secondary Teacher, East Hardy Schools, Grades 5-12. Must have or be willing to complete certification in ProStart, effective August 22, 2007.

Mission Statement Accomplishments:

? Mr. Ray Funkhouser congratulated East Hardy High School for the success of their Baseball Team.

? Mr. Kenneth Pack gave thanks to parents and citizens for input into needs of school system.

? Mr. Max Park noted he had attended three FFA Banquets and they were excellent. Commended the High School FFA Chapters for their state achievements.

? Mr. Rick Perkins thanked the students from EHHS for their good job. Commended the first time state track champions from MHS.

? Mrs. Margaret Shrive commended the leadership and work of the young men and woman who put on the FFA Banquets.

? Mrs. Sharon Hammer noted the achievements of: Rebecca Sine, Christina Colby and Bethany Shirt for selection into Governors Honor Academy: Tyler Kerr, EHEMS and Alisha Greenwalt, MMS for selection into the Math and Science Academy; and reported that AP History has received national approval.

? Ms. Barbara Whitecotton commended the Ag Teachers and Librarians for their outstanding work.

? Mr. Ronald Whetzel recognized MMS and EHEMS for their work on the Cardiac Project for students and the work of Peggy Wright and Judith Hedrick, School Health Nurses.

The next meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Moorefield High School on June 4, 2007.