Hardy County Schools

Regular School Board Meeting

Hardy County Board of Education Office

June 1, 2015

Members Present:

Loy Kesner, President

Nancy Hahn, Vice President

Margaret Shriver

Dixie Bean

Douglas Hines

Administrators Present:

Barbara Whitecotton, Superintendent

Bryan Cooley, Assistant Superintendent

Bonnie Rogers, Director of Human Resources

Others Present:

Jean Flanagan

Sheena Van Meter

Tommy Crites

Debbie Crites

Jason Rooney

Don Rhodes

Wade Armentrout

Marguerite Glogau

Avery Anderson

Dwight Williams

Amanda Riggleman

Stephen Knight

Greg Williamson

Melvin Shook

Ovid Need

Bettie Need

Kelly Rumer

T. M. Meske

Public Comments:

I. Call to Order – President

Loy Kesner, President, called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.

II. Prayer

Margaret Shriver opened the meeting with prayer.

III. Pledge of Allegiance

Nancy Hahn led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

IV. Introductions

Introductions were made around the room.

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V. Approval of Agenda

A motion was made by Douglas Hines, seconded by Nancy Hahn, to approve the agenda.

5-0 motion carried

VI. Presentations

No Presentations

VII. Public Comments

No Public Comments

VIII. Consent Items

A. Board Minutes – May 18, 2015

B. Invoices to be Approved

C. Transportation Request

June 3, 2015 – Jill Crossland – EHEMS FFA – Morgantown, WV

On the motion of Margaret Shriver, seconded by Douglas Hines, the Board approved Consent

Items.

5-0 motion carried

IX. Unfinished Business

A. EHHS/MHS Building Projects

Update from Williamson and Shriver Architects

Update from Howard Shockey and Sons

Greg Williamson, Williamson and Shriver Architects, reported a review of both building

projects. Mr. Williamson was pleased with the projects during his review.

Stephen Knight, Howard Shockey and Sons, presented an update on the building projects.

Mr. Knight provided an explanation and pictures of the progress on the projects. Work at

MHS is now centered in the auditorium, band room, classroom, auxiliary gym, and the

concourse area.

Project work at EHHS includes the auxiliary gym, site-work, and the science area classrooms.

B. EHHS/MHS Building Projects – Other

C. State Bid Pricing for Vehicle for Transportation

On the motion of Douglas Hines, seconded by Nancy Hahn, the Board approved the purchase

of a two-wheel drive, GMC 1500 Sierra truck for the transportation department. The cost of

the vehicle is $11,206.00.

5-0 motion carried

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D. School Calendar for 2015-2016

Bonnie Rogers, Director of Human Resources, provided the Board with the West Virginia

Department of Education approved 2015-2016 school calendar.

E. Critical Need/Shortage-Substitute Teachers Policy – GCBA

On the motion of Nancy Hahn, seconded by Douglas Hines, the Board approved Critical

Need//Shortage-Substitute Teachers Policy – GCBA as presented.

5-0 motion carried

F. Hardy County Schools Athletic Contract Policy – JGF

On the motion of Dixie Bean, seconded by Douglas Hines, the Board approved Hardy County

Schools Athletic Contract Policy – JGF as presented.

5-0 motion carried

G. Tobacco Work Free Environment Policy – GBUA

On the motion of Margaret Shriver, seconded by Douglas Hines, the Board approved

Tobacco Work Free Environment Policy – GBUA as presented.

5-0 motion carried

H. Drug Testing Policy for Simulated Workplace and Opt-In Participants Policy – JDF

On the motion of Dixie Bean, seconded by Douglas Hines, the Board approved Drug Testing

Policy for Simulated Workplace and Opt-In Participants Policy – JDF as presented.

5-0 motion carried

X. New Business

A. Student Concerns – Executive Session

Student did not attend.

B. Actions to be Taken from June 1, 2015 Budget Workshop

The Community Eligibility Program will be placed on the June 15, 2015 agenda.

C. In County/Out of County Transfers for 2015-2016

On the motion of Douglas Hines, seconded by Dixie Bean, the Board approved In

County/Out of County student transfers for the 2015-2016 school year as presented. See

attached listing.

5-0 motion carried

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XI. Future Agenda Items

Recognition of Administrative Staff

XII. Announcements

June 9, 2015 – Retirement Dinner – MMS – 6:00 p.m.

June 15, 2015 – Hardy County Board of Education Meeting – BOE – 6:00 p.m.

XIII. Mission Statements/Accomplishments

The Board extends their congratulation to all graduates.

The Board extends their congratulations to Theresa Rudy on her Service Personnel of the

Year Award.

The Board extends their congratulation to Henry Hodges on his Teacher of the Year

Award.

XIV. Personnel

On the motion of Nancy Hahn, seconded by Margaret Shriver, the Board approved the following:

Service Personnel Hirings:

Carol Crites: Cook I, MIS, effective 2015-2016 SY

Michael Alt: Bus Operator, Misty Terrace, Malcolm’s Grocery, Tannery Hollow,

Brighton Avenue, Rohrbaugh Lane, Arlington Manor, Moorefield Examiner, Grades 9-12

First Run A.M. and Second Run P.M., Misty Terrace, Chipley Lane Apartments,

Brighton Avenue, Arlington Manor, Rohrbaugh Lane, Moorefield Examiner Second Run

A.M. and First Run P.M. Pre-K and Second Grade MIS and MMS P.M. only drop at Elm

Street Stop with minor extensions, effective 2015-2016 SY

Diana Coffman: Substitute Secretary, effective 2015-2016 SY

Tommy L. Crites: Substitute Bus Operator, effective 2015-2016 SY

5-0 motion carried

On the motion of Margaret Shriver, seconded by Nancy Hahn, the Board approved the following:

Extra-Curricular Service Personnel Hirings:

Rehire of Extra-Curricular Service Personnel Contracts, 2015-2016 SY

(See Attached Listing)

5-0 motion carried

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On the motion of Dixie Bean, seconded by Douglas Hines, the Board approved the following:

Professional Hirings:

Ashley Dove: Substitute Teacher, pending certification and background check

W. Jordan Ours: Substitute Teacher, pending certification and background check

Holly Landes: Substitute Teacher, effective 2015-2016 SY

Alicen L. Patton: Science Teacher, Grades 6-8, MMS, pending certification and

background check, effective 2015-2016 SY

Rehire of School Administrative Staff, 2015-2016 SY (See Attached Listing)

Rehire of Central Office Staff, 2015-2016 SY (See Attached Listing)

5-0 motion carried

On the motion of Nancy Hahn, seconded by Douglas Hines, the Board approved the following:

Extra-Curricular Professional Hirings:

Vicki Arose: School Leadership Team, MES, effective 2015-2016 SY

Sharon Auville: School Leadership Team, MES, effective 2015-2016 SY

Tanya McGregor: School Leadership Team, MES, effective 2015-2016 SY

Karen Orndorff: School Leadership Team, MES, effective 2015-2016 SY

Marie Rao: School Leadership Team, MES, effective 2015-2016 SY

Betsy Swick: School Leadership Team, MIS, effective 2015-2016 SY

Donna Bodkins: School Leadership Team, MMS, effective 2015-2016 SY

Rehire of Professional Extra-Curricular Contracts, 2015-2016 SY (See Attached Listing)

5-0 motion carried

On the motion of Margaret Shriver, seconded by Nancy Hahn, the Board approved the following:

Approved Contracted Services:

Charles L. Landes: Temporary/Part-Time Technical Support, Countywide, 140-Day

Employment for a total of $28,000.00, effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016

B. Leticia Rinard: Temporary/Part-Time Interpreter, Countywide, $40.00 per hour, plus

travel for maximum of 50 hours, effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016

Donna B. Kuhn: Hearing Impaired Specialist, $55.00 per hour, maximum of 200 hours

per year, effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016

Harry W. Hood: School Psychologist, $250.00 per evaluation on an as needed basis,

effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016

Nancy D. Sisk: Child and Adult Care Food Provider Monitor/Director, equal to the

administrative “rate per home” established by USDA on an as needed basis, effective

July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016

Cynthia J. Kessel: Paraprofessional/Educational Interpreter, Countywide, $30.00 per

hour, not to exceed $37,800.00, effective 2015-2016 school year, July 1, 2015 through

June 30, 2016

5-0 motion carried

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On the motion of Dixie Bean, seconded by Douglas Hines, the Board approved the following:

Athletic Hiring:

Dale W. Phillips: Athletic Trainer, MHS, effective 2015-2016 SY

5-0 motion carried

On the motion of Nancy Hahn, seconded by Douglas Hines, the Board approved the following:

Approved Resignations:

Micheline W. Williams: Mathematics Teacher, Grades 6-8, MMS; effective

June 30, 2015

Tammy J. Hedrick: Substitute Aide, effective June 1, 2015

Allen Davy: Kindergarten Teacher, MES, due to retirement, effective June 30, 2015

David L. Howell, Jr.: Custodian, MIS/MMS for the 2015-2016 SY, effective

June 1, 2015

5-0 motion carried

On the motion of Nancy Hahn, seconded by Douglas Hines, the Board went into Executive

Session at 6:55 p.m. Policy BDE, Item 2, Authorization A.

5-0 motion carried

The Board reconvened into regular session at 7:12 p.m.

On the motion of Nancy Hahn, seconded by Douglas Hines, the Board approved the following:

Approved Classification Upgrade:

Stephanie Ours: Classification Upgrade from Secretary III Classification to Executive

Secretary Classification, 240-Day Contract, effective July 1, 2015

5-0 motion carried

On the motion of Douglas Hines, seconded by Margaret Shriver, the Board approved the

following:

Approved Salary Upgrade:

Sherry Barb: Salary Increase of Five Percent, 240-Day Employment as Coordinator of

Food Services, Central Office, effective July 1, 2015

5-0 motion carried

Meeting went into recess from 7:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. waiting for the arrival of student for

Student Concern Item under IX, Unfinished Business. The student did not arrive.

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XV. Adjournment

On the motion of Douglas Hines, seconded by Nancy Hahn, the meeting adjourned

at 7:45 p.m.

5-0 motion carried

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Loy Kesner, President

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Barbara Whitecotton, Secretary

Hardy County Schools

Executive Session

June 1, 2015

Members Present:

Loy Kesner, President

Nancy Hahn, Vice President

Margaret Shriver

Dixie Bean

Douglas Hines

Others Present:

Barbara Whitecotton, Superintendent

Bryan Cooley, Assistant Superintendent

Bonnie Rogers, Director of Human Resources

On the motion of Nancy Hahn, seconded by Douglas Hines, the Board went into Executive Session

at 6:55 p.m. Policy BDE, Item 2, Authorization A.

The Board reconvened into regular session at 7:12 p.m.

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Loy Kesner, President

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Barbara Whitecotton, Secretary

Out of County Transfers – Students Transferring into Hardy County

2015-2016

Student Name

Grade

County Resident

School Attending

Board Approval

Date

Application

Approval from Other

County

Re-Occurring

Application

K.A. 9 Hampshire EHHS 6.1.15 X

E.B. 7 Grant MMS 6.1.15 X

R.C. 7 Grant EHEMS 6.1.15 X

H.C. 4 Grant MIS 6.1.15 X

R.D. 1 Hampshire MES 6.1.15 X

S.D. Pre-K Hampshire MES 6.1.15

C.D. K Hampshire EHEMS 6.1.15 X

M.D. 4 Grant EHEMS 6.1.15 X

K.E. K Grant MES 6.1.15

I.F. 9 Hampshire EHHS 6.1.15 X

Z.F. 9 Hampshire EHHS 6.1.15 X

S.G. 6 Hampshire MMS 6.1.15 X

A.H. 7 Hampshire MMS 6.1.15 X

M.H. 10 Grant MHS 6.1.15

M.L. K Hampshire MES 6.1.15 X

A.N. 7 Hampshire MMS 6.1.15 X

R.R. 5 Grant MIS 6.1.15 X

A.R. 7 Grant MMS 6.1.15

L.R. 4 Hampshire MIS 6.1.15 X

I.R. 5 Grant MIS 6.1.15 X

S.R. 3 Grant MIS 6.1.15 X

D.S. 9 Hampshire EHHS 6.1.15 X

E.S. 8 Hampshire EHEMS 6.1.15 X

C.S. 1 Hampshire MES 6.1.15 X

S.S. 11 Hampshire MHS 6.1.15 X

A.S. 4 Hampshire EHEMS 6.1.15 X

G.S. 6 Hampshire MMS 6.1.15 X

P.S. 11 Hampshire MHS 6.1.15 X

K.S. 3 Hampshire MIS 6.1.15 X

H.V. 7 Grant MMS 6.1.15

W.W. 10 Hampshire EHHS 6.1.15 X

B.W. 3 Grant MIS 6.1.15 X

B.W. 7 Grant MMS 6.1.15 X

K.W. 11 Hampshire EHHS 6.1.15 X

L.W. 7 Hampshire EHEMS 6.1.15 x

P.W. 2 Hampshire EHEMS 6.1.15 X

Total 36

Update 5.26.15

Hardy County Students Transferring Out of the County

2015-2016

Student Name

Grade

County Resident

County/ School

Attending

Board Approval

Date

Application

Approval from Other

County

Re-Occurring Application

A.C. 7 Hardy Grant 6.1.15 X

D.C. 5 Hardy Grant 6.1.15 X

K.E. 6 Hardy Grant 6.1.15 X

R.H. 9 Hardy Grant 6.1.15 X

E.L. 3 Hardy Grant 6.1.15

G.M. 3 Hardy Grant 6.1.15 X

C.M. 3 Hardy Grant 6.1.15 X

E.M. Pre-K Hardy Grant 6.1.15

B.N. 7 Hardy Grant 6.1.15 X

C.P. 9 Hardy Grant 6.1.15 X

K.P. 12 Hardy Grant 6.1.15 X

W.P. 1 Hardy Grant 6.1.15 X

K.P. 12 Hardy Grant 6.1.15 X

Total 13

Update 5.26.15

Hardy County Transfers With-In County

2015-2016

Student Name

Grade

Resident of East Hardy or Moorefield

School Attending

Board

Approval Date

Re-Occurring Application

R.B. 12 Moorefield EHHS 6.1.15 X

V.C. 7 Baker MMS 6.1.15 X

C.H. 6 Baker MMS 6.1.15 X

W.H. 4 Baker MMS 6.1.15 X

T.S. 7 Baker MMS 6.1.15 X

V.W. 4 Baker MMS 6.1.15 X

Total 6

Update 5.26.15

Rehire of Central Office Staff 2015-2016 School Year

Bryan K. Cooley Assistant Superintendent, 240 days

Beverly B. Coppe Curriculum Specialist, 240 days

Bonnie R. Rogers Director of Student Support and Instructional Services, 240 days

Veeta B. Burgess Finance Director, 240 Days Steven B. Williams Director of Admin. Programs, 240 days

Rehire of School Administrative Staff 2015-2016 School Year

J. Bradley Simmons Principal, EHHS, 240 days Patrick A. McGregor Principal, MMS and Alternative Educ.

School, 240 days Sheena R. VanMeter Principal, MIS, 240 days

L. Wade Armentrout Principal, MES, 240 days

Donald W. Rhodes Principal, EHEMS, 240 days Dwight E. Williams Assistant Principal, MHS, 220 days

Jennifer L. Strawderman Assistant Principal, EHHS, 220 days, ½ time position

Jason M. Rooney Assistant Principal, EHEMS, 220 days Donna L. Bodkins Assistant Principal, MIS and MMS,

220 days April Beth Sager Assistant Principal, MES, 220 days,

½ time position

Rehire of Professional Extra-Curricular Contracts 2015-2016 School Year

Rodney L. Hardman FFA Sponsor, EHHS $ 200.00

Shelia L. Kelican Yearbook Sponsor, EHHS $ 1,500.00

Kristal Roberson FBLA Sponsor, EHHS $ 200.00 Cody S. Hunter Band Director/Activities,

EHHS $ 765.00

Jill S. Crossland FFA Sponsor, EHEMS $ 200.00

Jeremy Crossland FFA Sponsor, MHS $ 200.00 Connie R. Thomas Yearbook Sponsor, MHS $ 1,500.00

Sara B. Vetter-Crites Band Director/Activities, MHS

$ 765.00

Roy P. Harper FFA Sponsor, MMS $ 200.00

Mary Catherine Slack FCCLA Sponsor, MMS and MHS

$ 200.00

Nicole R. Snyder FCCLA Sponsor, EHEMS and EHHS

$ 200.00

Rehire of Service Personnel Extra-Curricular Contracts 2015-2016 School Year

Lisa L. Snyder Transportation Aide - Spec. Educ. Bus Run

$3,800.00