Members present, Cynthia Dale, Richard Fitzwater, Carlene Frederick, Donald Harris and Joy Starcher Mr. Harris nominated Mr. Fitzwater and Mrs. Dale nominated Mrs. Frederick for president of the board. Mrs. Frederick was elected in a 3-2 vote. Mrs. Starcher nominated Mr. Fitzwater for vice president, he was elected by acclamation.

The following committee appointments were unanimously approved, RESA V advisory Council - Carlene Frederick; Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center Administration Council - Don Harris; WVU Extension Service Committee - Rick Fitzwater

Mr. Blankenship reported on the June 15, 2004 CGCC meeting; Mrs. Frederick reported on the June 24, 2004 RESA meeting Mrs. Roberts discussed a potential excess levy Mr. Blankenship reported the Board had received a grant for seven Automatic defibrillators for use in county schools. A vote carried unanimously to continue the existing contract with Coke for the 2004-05 school year.

The following new business was unanimously approved as presented:

a.2004-05 meeting dates

b. Out of state conference request - Bronson Hickman (Southeastern Bus Roadeo)Hoover, Alabama, June 27-29, 2004

c. Out of state transportation request - Lights On Trip, Cumberland, Ohio, July 17, 2004

d. School handbooks - Calhoun Middle-High School

e. Lights On proposals

f. Reading First Book Bid Award (Perma-Bound Books) $39,208.28

g. Contract bus runs; Betty Bourne, Jill Metz

h. Parent Resource Center contracts; Lisa Grove, Patsy Kisner

i. Student transfers; Ashley Arthur, grade 6 to Wirt Co.; Brandon Bain, grade 6 to Gilmer Co.; Jared Blair, grade 2 to Wirt Co.; David Bugby, grade 2 from Ritchie Co.; Joshua Duffield, grade 10 to Clay Co.; Shondra Duffield, grade 7 to Clay Co.; Monica Duffield, grade 2 to Clay Co.; Jason Hall, grade 9 to Clay Co.; Ashley Hicks, grade 3 to Roane Co.; Brittany Hicks, grade 1 to Roane Co.; Caitlin Hinton, grade 12 from Ritchie Co.; Dylan Jarvis, grade K to Clay Co.; Matthew Kirby, grade 5 to Ritchie Co.; Timothy Kirby, grade 5 to Ritchie Co.; Hope Kirby, grade 3 to Ritchie Co.; Ashley McCracken, grade 2 to Clay Co.; Katlyn McCracken, grade 4 to Clay Co.; Ashley Miller, grade 11 from Roane Co.; Jessica Moles, grade 11 from Braxton Co.; Kayla Morris, grade 11 to Clay Co.; Rusty Morris, grade 9 to Clay Co.; Tosha Neal, grade 6 to Clay Co.; Brandon Neal, grade 4 to Clay Co.; Scott Patterson, grade 9 to Clay Co.; Brandon Sperry, grade PK from Gilmer Co.; Daisy Sperry, grade 1 from Gilmer Co.; Delmel Sperry, grade K from Gilmer Co.

The following matters were approved unanimously:

a. Retirement/resignation: Michael Edwards-Spanish Teacher; Timothy Davis-Head Boys Basketball Coach; Herald Fulks-Bus Operator; Bev Morford/Anita Parsons-Student Council Advisors

b. Job Postings; Principal-Calhoun Middle/High School; Head Boys Basketball Coach; Spanish Teacher-Calhoun/Middle High school; Bus Operator/Custodian III (Multi class) 230 days, two positions; Two Elementary positions

c. Employment: Bryan Sterns-Strength and Conditioning Coach; Tim Davis-Athletic Director; Emilio Garza-Principal, Calhoun Middle/High School (effective July 1, 2004); Tim Moore-Head Boys Basketball Coach; Daniel Beall-Band Director

d. Substitute Teachers: Michael Arthur; Amber Bailey; Thomas Bailey; Daniel Beall; Bonnie Bever; Norma Collins; Dan Cosgrove; Patricia Cottrell; Cathy Craddock; Lois Cruz; Gaylen Duskey; Julie Flanagan; Joanna Forinash; Leslie Fox; Amy Jacobs; Vernon Kerns; Robin Lance; Allison Mace; Charlotte Miller; Jean Miller; Billy Mullins; Kriston Nichols Smith; Janette Ramezan; Norma Randall-Myers; Lisa Reip; Kristie Ritchie; Jean Simers; Angela Sims; Rick Swearengin; Norma wagoner; Sara Walker

e. Substitute Service Personnel

Substitute Custodians: Judy Allison; Kevin Boak; Colleen Burrows; Jeffery Carter; Douglas Dawson; Wilbert Kerby; James Overbaugh; Elbert Steele; Judy Uplinger.

Substitute Bus Operators: Lester Channell; Leo Craddock; Marchise Kay Greathouse; Samuel Jarvis; Barry Miller; Christopher Stewart; Joseph Taylor; Richard Trites; Calvin Wilson.

Substitute Cooks: Rhonda Deweese; Margaret Kerby; Brenda Morgan; Ada Overbaugh; Earlene Thompson; Nancy Whipkey; Marsha Collins, Cook/Custodian

The following Financial matters were unanimously approved as presented: Invoices-$228,986.17; Supplements-$207,304.75; Transfers-159,087.11

The board discussed bus route consolidation/board member handbook

Others present, Mike Offutt, Donnie Pits, Connie Roberts and Marvin Starcher.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 2, 2004 at he Mt. Zion offices.