Prayer was given by Mrs. Shoemaker followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Superintendent Crook recommended that Board members approve the agenda.

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1 STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA COUNTY OF HAMPSHIRE TO WIT: The Hampshire County Board of Education held a regular meeting, their second (2 nd ) meeting of the school year, on Thursday, July 14, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at the Offices of the Hampshire County Board of Education. The following Board members were in attendance: Mrs. Jean Shoemaker, President; Mr. Bernard Hott, Vice President and Mr. Gerald Mathias, Mr. John Ward, Jr. and Mrs. Bonita Wilcox, members. Mrs. Shoemaker called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Prayer was given by Mrs. Shoemaker followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Superintendent Crook recommended that Board members approve the agenda. Mr. Mathias moved approval with Mrs. Wilcox seconding the motion that passed unanimously. Selection/Appointment of Board members for the following committees: A. Mr. Hott was selected to serve on the Ten Year Plan (Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan) Committee. B. Mrs. Shoemaker was selected to serve on the Community Criminal Justice Board. I. APPEARANCE(S): There were no appearances. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Superintendent Crook recommended and Board members approved the July 5, 2016, Board of Education minutes. III. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: Superintendent Crook recommended that Board members approve the following consent agenda items: A. School Items: 1. The following fundraiser requests: Romney Elementary: General Fund: Lifetouch pictures sales, yearbook sales, fall basket raffle, Scholastic book fairs, Little Caesars pizza kit

2 sales, Krispy Kreme donut sales, School Mall program, relay for life basket raffle and hat days. Positive Behavior Plan Committee: school-wide walk-a-thon. Capon Bridge Middle: German Classes: advent calendar and chocolate sales. Romney Middle: Chorus: talent show, Paypal Social Media donations, hat days and Krispy Kreme donut sales. German Classes: advent calendar and chocolate sales. Hampshire High: Cheerleaders: Krispy Kreme donut sales and car wash. 2. The following requests from parents for their children to attend school in Hampshire County, (all reside in other counties), students are: Jacob Crook, Allison Beverlin and Evie Groves. 3. The following requests from parents for their children to attend school in Mineral County, (they reside in Hampshire County), students are: Brianna Kelly, Holden Shillingburg, Isaac Haines and Jaelynn Kline. 4. The following requests from parents for their children to attend school in Hardy County, (they also reside in Hampshire County), students are: Aiden Norton, Alivia Dellinger, Dalton Seals, Elizabeth Seals, Brandon Jones, Brynn Ferry, Chance Richeson, Zane Richeson, Orin Richeson, Christy Rockwell, Colt Sherman, Cristal Dove, Garrett Sions, Grace Weatherholtz, Eli Vance, Isiaiah Fleulling, Karley Ends, Alexis Ends, Kayla Ansell, Kayla Wilkins, Keaton East, Lily Rockwell, Samual Guilliams, Stuart Sherman, Sydney Vaubel, Tabitha Harvey and Zachary Keplinger. B. Finance Items: 1. Bills to be paid as submitted by the finance office. 2. Budget revisions. C. Personnel Items: 1. Transfer and employment of professional personnel: a. Employ Melanie Meck as a Mentor for new teachers at Springfield-Green Spring Elementary and John Cornwell Elementary effective August 15, b. Employ Christopher Hamberger as an Itinerant Music Teacher for Slanesville Elementary, Romney Elementary, and Springfield-Green Spring Elementary Schools effective August 15, c. Employ Miranda Keplinger as Grade 4 Teacher at Slanesville Elementary effective August 15,

3 d. Remove Stephanie Buckley from the preferred recall list and re-employ as the Alternative Education Teacher at Romney Middle effective August 15, e. Transfer Lara Phillips, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher at Capon Bridge Elementary, to Kindergarten Teacher at Capon Bridge Elementary effective August 15, f. Employ Linda Staub as Student Services Coordinator at Hampshire High School effective August 15, g. Remove Rita Landtrachtinger-Hott, German Teacher at Hampshire High School, from the transfer list and reassign as German Teacher/Language Arts Teacher at Hampshire High School effective August 15, h. Remove Mary Conlon, Art Teacher at Romney Elementary, Slanesville Elementary, John Cornwell Elementary, and Springfield-Green Spring Elementary, from the transfer list and reassign her as Art Teacher at Romney Elementary, Augusta Elementary, and Springfield-Green Spring Elementary effective August 15, i. Remove Ulrike Taylor, German Teacher at Capon Bridge Middle/Romney Middle Schools, from the transfer list and reassign to same locations effective August 15, Resignation of Professional Personnel: a. Rachel Burkett, Grade 5 Teacher at John Cornwell Elementary, effective July 14, b. Ethan Glaze, Athletic Trainer for Hampshire High, effective July 7, c. Katrina Tiedeman, Mathematics Teacher at Hampshire High School, effective July 15, Resignation of Service Personnel: a. Sharon Ayers, Cook for the Summer Athletic Program at Hampshire High, effective July 6, Employment of Extracurricular Positions: a. Employ John Applin as the Social Studies Fair Coordinator effective for the school year. b. Employ Troy Crane as Head Girls Soccer Coach at Hampshire High effective for the school year. c. Employ Lisa Meadows as Head Cheerleading Coach at Hampshire High School effective for the school year. d. Employ Carli Malcolm as School Bus Operator for After School Program at Hampshire High effective for the school year. e. Employ Jacqueline Fay as Cook for Summer Program at Hampshire High School effective August 2, 2016, through August 12, 2016, with one day of preparation. 5. Volunteers: a. Romney Elementary: Jamie Foster. b. Romney Middle: Martha Bloom and Margaret Gallagher. 6. Other: 3

4 a. Determine that the reason for the reduction in force of the Adult Basic Education position no longer exists (due to the ABE funding being restored) and therefore rescind the transfer and termination of the following individuals as per West Virginia Code 18A-4-7a (5): Sherri McCrory and Timothy Detwiler. b. Determine that the reason for the reduction in force for the Itinerant Classroom Aide/Transportation Aide for Augusta Elementary position no longer exists (due to increase in student needs) and repost position. c. Determine that the reason for the reduction in force for the Special Education Teacher at Springfield-Green Spring Elementary no longer exists (due to increase in student needs) and therefore rescind the transfer of the following individual as per West Virginia Code 18A-4-7a(5): Christopher Zembower and Cara Diehl. d. Rescind posting S Custodian at Hampshire High School due to lack of need. e. Re-employ Annette Fuqua and Toni Crawford as Substitute Teachers effective for the school year. Mr. Mathias moved approval with Mr. Hott seconding the motion that passed unanimously. IV. NON-CONSENT ITEMS: A. Superintendent Crook recommended that Board members approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Region 8 Planning and Development Council regarding the foster grandparent program. Mr. Hott moved approval with Mrs. Wilcox seconding the motion that passed unanimously. B. Superintendent Crook recommended that Board members approve the TIR (Teacher In Residence) partnership with Glenville State College. Mr. Hott moved approval with Mrs. Wilcox seconding the motion that passed unanimously. C. Superintendent Crook recommended that Board members approve the procurement of bids for grounds maintenance (grass cutting/trimming/snow removal) at Hampshire High for the school year. Superintendent Crook stated that if the county hired a replacement custodian the cost would be approximately $40, If an independent contractor could be hired for less than that, the county would save money. Also, equipment (mowers, etc.) could be used at other schools. Mrs. Wilcox moved approval with Mr. Hott seconding the motion that passed unanimously. V. WORK SESSION: The following topics were discussed: the harvesting of timber at Hampshire High, card reader doors locks, security cameras for schools, roof repairs, maintenance of air conditioning units, the well at Slanesville Elementary, parking lot repairs and the need for a ticket box at the high school. VI. COMMENTS: 4

5 1. Board of Education Mr. Ward stated that he would like to see more detailed information in the Board minutes to also include comments. 2. Superintendent - Dr. Crook requested that Board members give him permission to create a job description for an athletic trainer for the county. He stated that he had met with Barry Deuel with Winchester Physical Therapy. Mr. Deuel is willing to help the school system with this endeavor especially during football and soccer season. Board members were in agreement and gave Dr. Crook permission to create a job description. The meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p. m. Jeffrey R. Crook, Secretary Hampshire County Board of Education H. Jean Shoemaker, President Hampshire County Board of Education 5