AGENDA BOARD OF EDUCATION OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS REGULAR MEETING December 18, 2017 6:00 p.m. Mission: Providing exceptional learning experiences in a safe and healthy environment that prepare every student to achieve success. Vision: Shaping future citizens who contribute, thrive and act responsibly as they adapt to the opportunities of an ever changing world. TOGETHER WE ACHIEVE I. CALL TO ORDER II. III. IV. SUPERINTENDENT S INFORMATION MOMENT FOR MISSION DELEGATIONS V. PARADE OF CHAMPIONS A. Kiwanis Recognition Awards B. Middle School Athletics PAC 8 Champions C. Above and Beyond Staff Middle Creek Elementary School VI. REPORTS/FOLLOW-UP ACTION A. Academic Achievement Focus Group Update B. Partnership in Education 1. Middle Creek Elementary School and Undo s Family Restaurant C. West Virginia School Boards Association Executive Director Dr. Howard O Cull D. Sick Leave Bank/Caregiver Leave Bank Board Committee Member VII. FINANCIAL ITEMS A. Bid Utility Truck VIII. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes November 27, 2017 Regular Meeting B. Paid Bills C. Approval of Bid Sale of Used Vehicles and Equipment
D. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Ohio County Schools and University of North Carolina at Pembroke for an Administrative Internship E. Acceptance of Out of County Students F. School Volunteers/Chaperones Bridge Street Middle School Adam Angel, Lauren Farmer, Courtney Powell Madison Elementary School Zach Ryder, Jennifer Toppeto, Torie Toppeto Middle Creek Elementary School Allyson Gordon Ritchie Elementary School John Frazier Triadelphia Middle School Ginger Aulick, Crystal Clatterbuck, Douglas Clatterbuck, Bridgette Collins, Heather Kalb, Carter Kenamond, Elizabeth Lockard, Lisa McKee, Terri Montanye, Valarie Randolph, Christopher Scott, Vicki Slater, Barry Sutphin, Kathleen Wack, Courtney Wells Warwood School James Benner, Lynn Maguire, Matthew Sutphin, Trista Sutphin West Liberty Elementary School Heather Hays, Timothy Hays Wheeling Park High School Elisa Hickman, Vickie Smith Woodsdale Elementary School Carter Kenamond, Linda Knierim IX. PERSONNEL Professional Retirements for the 2017-2018 School Year Patricia Allen is retiring from a position as a 200 Day Kindergarten Teacher assigned to Woodsdale Elementary School effective June 30, 2018. Ms. Allen has been employed by Ohio County Schools for 40 years. Anne Gompers is retiring from a position as a 200 Day School Nurse assigned to Wheeling Park High School effective June 30, 2018. Ms. Gompers has been employed by Ohio County Schools for 21.5 years. Marla Mercer is retiring from a position as a 200 Day Countywide Instrumental /Choral/ General Music Teacher assigned to Warwood School effective June 30, 2018. Ms. Mercer has been employed by Ohio County Schools for 36 years. Randy Shepherd is retiring from a position as a 200 Day Social Studies Teacher assigned to Triadelphia Middle School effective June 30, 2018. Mr. Shepherd has been employed by Ohio County Schools for 22 years. First Year Professional Recommendations for the 2017-2018 School Year Alisha Curtin is being recommended for a position as a 200 Day First Year Early Childhood/Careers in Education Teacher assigned to Wheeling Park High School effective December 21, 2017. Andrea Freidel is being recommended for a position as a 200 day First Year Title II Mathematics Teacher assigned to Wheeling Park High School effective January 3, 2018.
Professionals Upgrading Degree Status for the 2017-2018 School Year Anne Vopal MA+30 to MA+45 Warwood School Shaun Kusich MA to MA+15 Wheeling Park High School Service Personnel Retirements for the 2017-2018 School Year Barbara Creer is retiring from a position as a 200 day Countywide Supervisory Aide/Paraprofessional assigned to Woodsdale Elementary School effective June 30, 2018. Ms. Creer has been employed by Ohio County Schools for 40 years. Nancy Schell is retiring from a position as a 200 Day Supervisory Aide/Paraprofessional assigned to Woodsdale Elementary School effective June 30, 2018. Ms. Schell has been employed by Ohio County Schools for 17.5 years. First Year Service Personnel Recommendations for the 2017-2018 School Year Patricia Blake is being recommended as a 220 Day Secretary II assigned to Wheeling Park High School, effective December 19, 2017. Carmelinda Hercules is being recommended as a 261 Day Custodian III/Handyman, 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., assigned to Wheeling Park High School, effective December 19, 2017. Amber George is being recommended as a 220 Day Secretary II assigned to Triadelphia Middle School, effective January 3, 2018. Fallon Habig is being recommended as a 220 Day Half Time Job Share Secretary II, 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., assigned to Bethlehem Elementary School effective January 3, 2018. Service Personnel Requesting Unpaid Medical Leave of Absence for the 2017-2018 School Year Denise Evick, 220 Day Secretary assigned to Elm Grove Elementary School, is requesting an unpaid leave of absence effective December 12, 2017, not to exceed one year. Clarence Whetstone, 261 Day Custodian, assigned to Wheeling Park High School, is requesting an unpaid leave of absence effective December 4, 2017, not to exceed one year. Service Personnel Requesting Transfers for the 2017-2018 School Year Jessica Davis is requesting a transfer from a position as a 200 Day Countywide Supervisory Aide/Paraprofessional assigned to Wheeling Park High School, 9:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., to a position as a 200 Day Countywide Supervisory Aide/Paraprofessional assigned to Wheeling Middle School, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., effective January 3, 2018. Jill Hutchison is requesting a transfer from a position as a 200 Day Cook III/Server, 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., assigned to Wheeling Park High School and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., assigned to Middle Creek Elementary School to a position as a 200 Day Straight Shift Cook III/Server, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., assigned to Wheeling Middle School, effective December 19, 2017.
Albert Postlewait is requesting a transfer from a position as a 200 Day Half Time Job Share Bus Driver on Bus #07-48, approximate times 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., for the Transportation Department to a position as a 200 Day Bus Driver on Bus #09-28, approximate times 6:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., for the Transportation Department effective December 19, 2017. Kim Nisperly is requesting a transfer from a position as a 200 Day Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher assigned to Steenrod Elementary School to a position as a 200 Day Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher at Madison Elementary School, effective January 3, 2018. Melissa White is requesting a transfer from a position as a 200 Day Countywide Supervisory Aide/Paraprofessional assigned to Triadelphia Middle School to a position as a 200 Day Countywide Supervisory Aide/Paraprofessional/LPN assigned to the Transportation Department, approximate times 6:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., with additional hours to be assigned to make an 8 hour day, effective December 19, 2017. Cindy Kovalski is requesting a transfer from a position as a 261 Day Custodian III assigned to Warwood School to a position as a Long Term Substitute Custodian assigned to Woodsdale Elementary School, effective December 19, 2017, until the regular employee returns. Eric Parsons is requesting a transfer from a position as a 261 Day Custodian III assigned to Triadelphia Middle School to a position as a 261 Day Carpenter/Truck Driver/General Maintenance assigned to the Maintenance Department, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with flexible hours, effective December 19, 2017. Extra Curricular Resignations for the 2017-2018 School Year Nathan Tennant Assistant Baseball Coach Wheeling Park High School Sarah Fisher Assistant Track Coach Wheeling Park High School Michael Schehl Head Volleyball Coach Triadelphia Middle School Extra Curricular Recommendations for the 2017-2018 School Year Shelly Cox Assistant Track Coach Wheeling Park High School Laura McLaughlin Assistant Track Coach Wheeling Park High School Substitute Service Personnel Recommendations for the 2017-2018 School Year Rod Droginske Custodian John Kosky Custodian Sheila Haught Cook Debra Montgomery Secretary Pandora Rodgers Aide X. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Public Auction Mineral Rights B. Superintendent Goal Performance Periodic Review and Update XI. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
XII. FUTURE MEETINGS A. Monday, January 8, 2018 Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. Board Office B. Monday, January 22, 2018 Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. Tentative XIII. ADJOURNMENT