Minutes. Harrison County Board of Education. September 5, 2006

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1 Minutes Harrison County Board of Education September 5, 2006 The Harrison County Board of Education held its regular meeting Tuesday, September 5, 2006, in the auditorium of the board offices, 408 E. B. Saunders Way, Clarksburg, W. Va. Members of the board present were: Wilson W. Currey, President Sally J. Cann, Vice President James L. Reaser Doug Gray Michael L. Queen Executive secretary: Carl H. Friebel, Jr., Ed.D., Superintendent Staff members present were Theresa Blake, Susan L. Collins, Victor L. Gabriel, Heidi Griffith, Sharon F. Haddix, Jeffrey H. Moss, and Neil A. Quinn. President Currey called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Dr. Friebel requested the following agenda adjustments and Mrs. Cann and Mr. Queen simultaneously moved to approve them as presented. Mr. Reaser seconded the motion and all members voted 'aye'. The motion carried. 1. Tab 2, Minutes of August 18, 2006, meeting, page 2, third paragraph Change votes to read, all members voted aye except Mr. Currey who voted no. 2. Tab 22, Bids on South Harrison Bus Lot paving no actual correction. Dr. Friebel gave an explanation to clarify the memo. 3. On the abbreviated agenda, page 6, Item H Change Payment #1 to Payment #3. 4. On the abbreviated agenda, page 6, Item I. Change Payment #3 to Payment #1 Dr. Friebel distributed to the board, for their information only, a proposed agreement with the ACLU. This item was not on the agenda. The following delegations appeared before the board regarding the portrait of Jesus at Bridgeport High School: Mark Jones, Kathy E. Currey, Paul J. Boyles, Richard Layfield, Anne E. Harvey, Leah Hartley, Dennis Swindle, Jeremy Jackson, Dr. James Bryant, Rebecca Gould, Rick Cox, Thomas Richards, and Boyd K. Vanhorn. Also appearing as a delegation was Letitia R. Yeater regarding Harrison County Schools attendance/exam policy. Mr. Reaser moved to approve as presented the items under New Business Consent except for Item J., Right-of-Way Agreement. Mrs. Cann seconded the motion, and all members voted 'aye'. The motion carried.

2 A. Minutes - August 15, 2006 Regular Meeting August 18, 2006 Special Meeting B. Vendor Accounts/Unpaid Bills The Vendor Accounts/Unpaid Bills Report page 1 through 59 is for July 26 through August 29, The total for this period is $3,133, C. Budget Supplements & Transfer Requests Supplement.. $341,400 Transfer 397,133 Transfer 8,693 D. Student Transfer Requests (See file) E. Out-of-State Travel, Professional Meetings, and Transportation Requests Travel Study Liberty High School to Pittsburgh, PA September 26 Perform at Pittsburgh Pirates Game 112 students Robert C. Byrd High School to Sandusky & Cleveland, OH May 18-20, 2007 Cedar Point/Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum 110 students Adamston Elementary School to Mill Run & Pittsburgh, PA November 15 Curricular Hands-On Experience 80 students Adamston Elementary School to Mill Run & Pittsburgh, PA November 14 Curricular Hands-On Experience 45 students Professional Meetings Trina Britcher to Huntsville, AL September Space Camp for interested visually impaired students F. Agreements with West Virginia University and West Virginia Wesleyan College for Placement of Student Teachers (See file) G. Bid Results for Spartan Chemical Products R.D. Wilson & Sons of Clarksburg, WV is the low bidder for custodial supplies in the amount of $67, H. Bid Tabulations for Sanitary Paper. Liberty Distributors of Triadelphia, W. Va. is the low bidder for sanitary paper in the amount of $53,229. I. Waiver Request for Reading Material from Nutter Fort Intermediate School Nutter Fort Intermediate School requests to waive Harcourt reading workbooks that Harrison County purchases each year. They would like to purchase a vocabulary program, fluency & comprehension materials, interactive read-aloud books, and magazines and newspapers for independent reading for their students to enhance the delivery of their instructional program. There will be no additional funds needed to address this request. J. Right-of-Way Agreement with Thelma Reynolds (Pulled and voted on separately)

3 K. Establishment of Meeting Dates September 19, Regular Meeting Auditorium 6:00 p.m. September 26, 2006 Special Meeting Auditorium 6:00 p.m. October 2, 2006 School Board Effectiveness Meeting Lincoln High School (Bridgeport, Liberty, Lincoln, Robert C. Byrd, South Harrison, and Tri-County High Schools) 6:00 p.m. October 3, Regular Meeting Auditorium - 6:00 p.m. October 9, 2006 School Board Effectiveness Meeting Gore Middle School (Bridgeport, Gore, Lumberport, Salem, South Harrison, and Washington Irving Middle Schools) 6:00 p.m. October 16, 2006 School Board Effectiveness Meeting Simpson Elementary School (Van Horn, Harden, Nutter Fort Intermediate, Norwood, North View, Nutter Fort Primary, and Simpson Elementary Schools) 6:00 p.m. October 17, 2006 Regular Meeting Auditorium 6:00 p.m. October 23, 2006 School Board Effectiveness Meeting Big Elm Elementary School (Johnson, Lumberport, Wilsonburg, West Milford, Adamston, Lost Creek, and Big Elm Elementary Schools) 6:00 p.m. November 6, Regular Meeting Auditorium 6:00 p.m. November 20, Regular Meeting Auditorium 6:00 p.m. December 5, Regular Meeting Auditorium 5:00 p.m. January 8, 2007 Public Forum - Robert C. Byrd High School 6:00 p.m. January 9, Regular Meeting Auditorium 6:00 p.m. January 23, Regular Meeting Auditorium 6:00 p.m. February 6, Regular Meeting Auditorium 6:00 p.m. February 20, Regular Meeting Auditorium 6:00 p.m. March 6, Regular Meeting Auditorium 6:00 p.m. March 20, Regular Meeting Auditorium 6:00 p.m. April 3, Regular Meeting Auditorium 6:00 p.m. April 17, Regular Meeting Auditorium 6:00 p.m. May 1, Regular Meeting Auditorium 6:00 p.m. May 15, Regular Meeting Auditorium 6:00 p.m. June 5, Regular Meeting Auditorium 6:00 p.m. June 19, Regular Meeting Auditorium 4:00 p.m. June 29, 2007 Special Meeting Auditorium 12:00 noon Mr. Reaser moved to deny Item J., the Right-of-Way agreement with Thelma Marie Reynolds. Mr. Gray seconded the motion, and all members voted 'aye'. The motion carried. Mr. Reaser moved to approve as presented the following items under the Building Program. Mr. Queen seconded the motion, and all members voted 'aye'. The motion carried.

4 A. Application for Payment #11 from City Window Company for Application for Payment #11 in the amount of $410, from City Window Company is for the construction of Mountaineer B. Application for Payment #11 from Master Service Mid-Atlantic for Application for Payment #11 in the amount of $51,390 from Master Service Mid-Atlantic is for the construction of Mountaineer C. Application for Payment #9 from Mid-State Mechanical, Inc., for Application for Payment #9 in the amount of $206, from Mid-State Mechanical, Inc., is for the construction of Mountaineer D. Application for Payment #1 from Michel, Inc., for Bridgeport and Lincoln High Schools HVAC Application for Payment #1 in the amount of $23, from Michel, Inc., is for the renovation of Bridgeport & Lincoln High School s HVAC. This project is being funded with local funds and E. Application for Payment #1 from Brewer & Co. of WV, Inc., for Application for Payment #1 in the amount of $85, from Brewer & Co. of WV, Inc., is for the construction of Mountaineer F. Application for Payment #8 from W. G. Tomko, Inc., for Mountaineer Middle School (SBA) Application for Payment #8 in the amount of $36, from W. G. Tomko, Inc. is for the construction of Mountaineer Middle School. This project is being funded with local funds and SBA funds. This request has been approved by our staff. G. Application for Payment #1 from C. W. Stickley, Inc., for Lincoln High School and Nutter Fort Elementary School Paving Application for Payment #1 from C. W. Stickley in the amount of $46, is for paving Nutter Fort Elementary School and Lincoln High School bus lots. This project is being funded with local funds. This request has been approved by our staff. H. Application for Payment #3 from Roof Service of Bridgeport, Inc., for West Milford Elementary School

5 Application for Payment #3 in the amount of $16,899 from Roof Service, Inc., is for West Milford Elementary School roof replacement. This project is being funded with local funds. This request has been approved by our staff. I. Application for Payment #1 from Roof Service of Bridgeport, Inc., for South Harrison Middle School Application for Payment #1 in the amount of $71,124 from Roof Service, Inc., is for South Harrison Middle School roof replacement. This project is being funded with local funds. This request has been approved by our staff. J. Request for Payment (Invoice # ) from ZMM, Inc., for Request for Payment (Invoice # ) in the amount of $8, from ZMM, Inc., is for architectural services regarding the Mountaineer Middle School design. These services are being paid with local and SBA funds. This request has been approved by our staff. K. Approval of Bids for Kelly Miller Restoration Phase I Phase 1, Exterior Restoration Kelly Miller Building will repair the deteriorated parapet and belt course, re-point the brick where needed, and clean, caulk, and seal the exterior of the building. The low bid was from Allegheny Restoration, Inc. in the amount of $78,900. It is our staff s and WYK Associates recommendation to accept the bid from Allegheny Restoration, Inc., and Additive Alternate #1 which total $80,900. This project would be paid for with local funds. L. Approval of Bids for South Harrison Bus Lot Paving The staff at South Harrison High School would like to build a basketball court in the upper corner of the student parking lot. The low bid was from Rob Yost, Inc. in the amount of $42,000. A voluntary deduct of $1,500 was offered if Harrison County Schools purchases the asphalt directly from the producer. With the voluntary deduct of $1,500, the project would total $40,500. This project would be paid for with local and athletic levy funds. M. Approval of Simpson Elementary School Playground Project Several parents from Simpson Elementary school have proposed a project to redo the playground area at the school. Their planned project, the basic design for which was developed by an architectural firm from Vienna, WV will reuse and relocate some of the current equipment, add new play structures, and will add a pathway for access to every area of the site. Several trees will be planted, and two structures will be erected. The existing basketball court will remain with seating to be added. A retaining wall at the north end of the playground will allow the property to be level. This proposed project is at no cost to the Harrison County Board of Education. The parents have requested approval before they begin

6 their fundraising efforts and apply for grants. This project has been reviewed by our staff. The board received the In-State Travel and Transportation Requests report with no action needed. Mr. Queen moved to approve as presented the personnel agenda, the sale of the Wyatt School property for an amount of $3,000 to Mr. Louis Ferrari who was the only bidder, and to reduce the minimum bids on the remaining properties. Mr. Gray seconded the motion, and all members voted 'aye'. The motion carried. (See personnel agenda, pages ) Parcel Acres Revised Minimum Bid Corbin Fork School 0.45 Ac. $1,000 Sardis School & Gym 4.10 Ac. $5,000 Sardis Bus Stop Ac. $ 320 Lamberts Run School 0.50 Ac. $3,000 At 8:00 p.m., Mr. Queen moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Gray seconded the motion, and all members voted 'aye'. The motion carried. Wilson W. Currey, President Carl H. Friebel, Jr., Ed.D. Executive Secretary CHF:trb