HARDY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular School Board Meeting
June 23, 2008
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, West Virginia 26836, or telephone 304-530-2348 extension 236.
SUMMARY
Agenda Items:
The monthly financial update was provided by Mrs. Veeta Burgess. Included was financial records and review of current fiscal conditions of the county. Projected deficit remains approximately the same. Also included was a presentation on actual transportation cost and the projected impact of the fuel increase.
The Board approved completion of Budget transfers and supplements for the remainder of the 2007-2008 school year, required IRS revisions to Policy #DDD Payroll Procedures and approved Travelers Insurance Agendy to handle casualty insurance for the school system.
Policy #IGB Exam Policy was approved as presented. Develepment of a form and procedure for approving alternate educational activities will be prepared in the fall.
The Annual Fire Marshalls Report and response was presented and approved.
Additional information on the equipment requirements for the School Access Safety Grant will be brought to the next meeting.
Filter Bids request were approved and will be sent out.
An update on the work of the Five Year Plan Steering Committee was presented along with a schedule for Board review and approval.
The Board approved requesting the West Virginia Department of Education to provide technical assistance requirements for addressing the deficit and requirements for reconfiguring East Hardy Early Middle School.
Public Comment:
Mr. Larry Salyers addressed the Board regarding the procedures for the Superintendents evaluation and contract.
Personnel Actions:
Employed:
« Diane Tusing Director of Student Support Services Central Office position, effective July 1, 2008, 240-day employment term with 21 non-work day employment term. Transfer at her request.
« Gianna Simmons School Librarian East Hardy Early Middle School 200-day employment term, effective August 21, 2008.
« Suzanne Goodall Head Teacher Moorefield Elementary School / Moorefield High School, effective August 19, 2008.
« Daniel Simmons School Guidance Counselor Moorefield High School, effective August 21, 2008.
« Eric Vidischik English/Language Arts transfer at his request, effective August 21, 2008.
« Nick Watts Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Moorefield High School
« Scott Stutler Middle School Girls Basketball Coach Moorefield Middle School
Employed Summer School:
« Jim Sisler Moorefield Middle School paid through School Improvement funds, grades 5-8 at $20.00 per hour, due to increased enrollment needs.
« Jeremy Eye Moorefield Middle School paid through School Improvement funds, grades 5-8 at $20.00 per hour, due to increased enrollment needs.
« Joe Sherman Moorefield Middle School paid through School Improvement funds, grades 5-8 at $20.00 per hour, due to increased enrollment needs.
« Michelle Holstein East Hardy Early Middle School paid through Reading First funds, grades K-3, effective June 23, 2008.
Correction to ReHire List of 05/05/08 on Athletics:
« Kelly Biller Assistant Softball Coach East Hardy High School
« Amanda Hamilton Varsity Volleyball Coach East Hardy High School
Planning Period Buyout for Athletics responsibilities:
« Wade Armentrout
« Tim Crites
« Josh See
« Scott Conners
« Henry Hodges
Resignations:
« Fred Western Teacher (Science/Physics) East Hardy High School/Moorefield High School
« Nicole Cullers Teacher (Middle School Math) East Hardy Early Middle School
« Jessica Butcher Teacher (Middle School) East Hardy Early Middle School
« Mike Funkhouser Cross County Coach East Hardy High School
Approval of Letters of Agreement:
« Arthur Halterman Temporary assignment to long term substitute teacher until his retirement on September 8, 2008.
« Nick Watts Purchase of Planning Period first semester to provide Drivers Education lab responsibilites at Moorefield High School
« Scott Hammer Purchase of Planning Period for Teacher Cadet Program classes at Moorefield High School
« Teachers and Service Personnel for MES Summer School The original posting was for 30 days and the time frame, has been changed and the individuals have agreed to the change since we do not have to repost and rehire. The changes were made to coincide with the Middle School program so that we could provide transportation and breakfast and snack for all of the students at both schools. This is funded through a federal follow through grant for Migrant students:
§ Roscoe Crites, Bus Operator
§ Joseph Delawder, Bus Operator
§ Jennifer Ours, Cook
§ J.J. Butts, Teacher
§ Allen Davey, Teacher
§ Joy Coby, Teacher
§ Jan Weatherholt, Teacher
§ Amy Welton, Teacher
Postings:
« School Guidance Counselor Moorefield Intermediate School/Moorefield Middle School 200-day employment term beginning August 21, 2008. Must be certified in School Counseling.
« Middle School Math Teacher East Hardy Early Middle School 200-day employment term beginning August 21, 2008. Must be certified in Middle School Math, grades 5-9 or 5-12.
« Elementary Teacher East Hardy Early Middle School 200-day employment term beginning August 21, 2008. Must be certified in Elementary Education, would prefer Middle School endorsement in Science or Social Studies.
« Science/Physics East Hardy High School/Moorefield High School 200-day employment term beginning August 21, 2008. Must be certified to teach Physical Science, Environmental Science and Physics in Grades 9-12.
« English/Language Arts East Hardy Early Middle School Must be certified to teach grades 7 and 8 English/Language Arts
« English/Language Arts East Hardy High School/Moorefield Middle School Teach Reading at Moorefield Middle School in the A.M. , travel to East Hardy High School daily to teach English/Language Arts/Theater. Must be certified to teach grade 7 Reading and Grade 9-12 English/Language Arts.
« Head Teacher Moorefield Intermediate School/Moorefield Middle School Must have three years successful teaching experience and meet minimum standards for teaching certification as set forth by the WVDE in Minimum Standards for Licensure of WV School Personnel (Policy 5202) for the subject and grade level assigned. Masters degree preferred. Will have six additional days, $800.00 base pay, and a $600.00 index supplement per year. Primary responsibility will be discipline, attendance, and other duties as assigned by the principal. Experience with WVEIS Attendance is preferred, effective August 19, 2008.
« Continued Posting Countywide Speech/Language Pathologist 200-day employment term. MA/MS in Speech Pathology. Prefer individual with ASHA CCCs. Can provide CFY supervision. May be eligible for National Board supplement with County matching supplement.
« Music Moorefield Middle School/Moorefield High School ½-time position. Must be certified to teach Music grades 5-12.
« Extracurricular Bus Run from East Hardy High School to Moorefield to EWVCTC, MMS, then to SBVCTC to East Hardy High School must be able to meet regular bus schedule within the school year. Leaves EHHS approximately 11:30 a.m. and returns to meet regular bus evening run schedule. $4,000.00 per school year.
« Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach East Hardy High School
« Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Moorefield High School
« Athletic Director Moorefield High School, 203-day employment position beginning July 1, 2008. WV Teacher Certification, three years experience as a coach desired.
« Team/Coaching Assistants for Fall Sports (formally known as volunteer coach): Must have a high school diploma, background and reference check, and completed the WVSSAC First Aid and coaching 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 through the WVDE, and is responsible for all cost associated with the license. Previous coaching experience is also required. This individual works directly under the Head Coach and will be responsible to the principal of the school, or designee. Minimal pay of $1.00 per year/season. These coaches are limited to the number of paid coaches per sport.
The Board also approved the carryover of unused non-work days for Ms. Barbara Whitecotton and Mrs. Rita Walker.
Mission Statement Accomplishments:
The Board Members and Administrative Staff extended appreciation to Mr. Ray Funkhouser and Mr. Max Park for their service and dedication to the students of Hardy County. Mr. Whetzel presented a plaque recognizing them for their work as Members of the Hardy County Board of Education.
The next meeting of the Hardy County Board of Education is schduled for 7:00 p.m. at the Hardy County Board of Education Office on July 7, 2008.
Copyright 2008
Hardy County Board of Education
510 Ashby Street
Moorefield, West Virginia 26836
(304) 530 2348
304 530 2340 (fax)