Mrs. Jean Shoemaker, President Mr. Bernard Hott, Vice President Mr. Gerald Mathias Mr. John Ward, Jr. Mrs. Bonita Wilcox AGENDA #2 *REVISED HAMPSHIRE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING CENTRAL OFFICE THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2016 6:30 P.M. PRESENT Mrs. Shoemaker will call the meeting to order at p.m. Prayer: Pledge of Allegiance: Superintendent Crook will recommend that Board members approve the agenda. Selection/Appointment of Board members for the following committees: A. Ten Year Plan (Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan) B. Community Criminal Justice Board This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the county school system s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in agenda item appearances. I. APPEARANCE(S):
Please note: Speakers are asked to express themselves in a civil manner, with due respect for the dignity and privacy of others who may be affected by your comments. While it is not our intent to stifle public comment, speakers should be aware that if your statements violate the rights of others under the law of defamation or invasion of privacy, you may be held legally responsible. If you are unsure of the legal ramifications of what you are about to say, we urge you to consult first with your legal advisor. Reminder: A five minute limitation is set for appearances II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Superintendent Crook will recommend that Board members approve the July 5, 2016, Board of Education minutes. Approved: Yes III. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: Superintendent Crook will recommend 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 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. Four (4) requests from parents for their children to attend school in Hampshire County (all reside in other counties). 3. Four (4) requests from parents for their children to attend school in Mineral County (they reside in Hampshire County). 4. Twenty (20) requests from parents for their children to attend school in Hardy County (they also reside in Hampshire County). 2
B. Finance Items: 1. Bills to be paid as submitted by the finance office. 2. Budget revisions. C. Personnel Items: te: The Superintendent s nominees to fill posted vacancies are subject to change upon withdrawal of a nominee after this agenda was prepared and prior to the board meeting. In such case, the name of any new nominee will be announced in public at the meeting, prior to the Board s action to fill the vacancy. 1. Transfer and employment of professional personnel: a. Mathematics Teacher at Hampshire High (501-12) b. Employ as Mentor for new teachers (001-13) at Springfield-Green Spring Elementary and John Cornwell Elementary effective August 15, 2016 c. Employ as Itinerant Music Teacher for Slanesville Elementary, Romney Elementary, and Springfield-Green Spring Elementary Schools (001-16) effective August 15, 2016 d. Speech Pathologist (001-20) e. Employ (Name may be provided at meeting) as Special Education Teacher at Slanesville Elementary (207-25) effective August 15, 2016 f. Employ as Grade 4 Teacher at Slanesville Elementary (207-26) effective August 15, 2016 g. Employ (Name may be provided at meeting) as Alternative Education Teacher at Romney Middle School (402-30) effective August 15, 2016 h. Employ (Name may be provided at meeting) as Accountant at the Central Office (001-31) i. Employ (Name may be provided at meeting) as Kindergarten Teacher at Capon Bridge Elementary (209-32) effective August 15, 2016 j. Employ (Name may be provided at meeting) as Student Services Coordinator at Hampshire High School (501-33) effective August 15, 2016 k. Employ (Name may be provided at meeting) as Long-term Substitute for Earth and Space Science at Hampshire High School (501-34) effective August 15, 2016 l. Employ (Name may be provided at meeting) as Grade 5 Teacher at John Cornwell Elementary (204-35) m. 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, 2016 n. Remove Mary Conlon, Art Teacher at Romney Elementary, Slanesville Elementary, John Cornwell Elementary, and Springfield-Green Spring Elementary, from the transfer list and reassign as Art Teacher at Romney Elementary, Augusta Elementary, and Springfield-Green Spring Elementary effective August 15, 2016 o. Remove Ulrike Taylor, German Teacher at Capon Bridge Middle/Romney Middle Schools, from the transfer list and reassign to same locations effective August 15, 2016 3
2. Resignation(s) of Professional Personnel: a. Resignation of Rachel Burkett, Grade 5 Teacher at John Cornwell Elementary, effective July 14, 2016 b. Resignation of Ethan Glaze, Athletic Trainer for Hampshire High, effective July 7, 2016 3. Transfer and Employment of Service Personnel: 4. Resignation(s) of Service Personnel: a. Sharon Ayers, Cook for the Athletic Program at Hampshire High, effective July 6, 2016 5. Employment of Extracurricular Positions: a. Employ (Name may be provided at meeting) as Assistant Boys Basketball Coach at Hampshire High (501-04) b. Employ (Name may be provided at meeting) as Assistant Football Coach at Hampshire High (501-06) c. Employ (Name may be provided at meeting) as Head Golf Coach at Hampshire High (501-07) d. Mentors for new teachers (001-13) as needed effective for the 2016-17 school year; e. Employ as Social Studies Fair Coordinator (001-19) effective for the 2016-17 school year f. Employ as Head Girls Soccer Coach at Hampshire High (501-24) effective for the 2016-17 school year g. Employ (Name may be provided at meeting) as Assistant Girls Basketball Coach (401-27) at Romney Middle School effective for the season of the sport for the 2016-17 school year h. Employ (Name may be provided at meeting) as School Bus Operator for After School Program at Hampshire High (501-37) i. Employ (Name may be provided at meeting) as Cook for Summer Program at Hampshire High School (501-38) 6. Volunteers: 7. Permission to post: 8. Other: 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 4
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 student needs) and repost position c. Rescind posting S17-501-31 Custodian at Hampshire High School due to lack of need IV. NON-CONSENT ITEMS: A. Superintendent Crook will recommend that Board members approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Region 8 Planning and Development Council regarding the foster grandparent program. B. Superintendent Crook will recommend that Board members approve the TIR (Teacher In Residence) partnership with Glenville State College. C. Superintendent Crook will recommend that Board members approve the procurement of bids for grounds maintenance (grass cutting/trimming/snow removal) at Hampshire High for the 2016-2017 school year. V. WORK SESSION: 5
VI. COMMENTS: 1. Board of Education 2. Superintendent VII. SCHEDULE UPCOMING HAMPSHIRE COUNTY BOARD MEETINGS: The meeting was adjourned at p. m. 6