MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CALHOUN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
APRIL 16, 2002
At the Office of the Superintendent, Grantsville,
West Virginia; Tuesday, April 16, 2002
MEMBERS PRESENT: Juanita Berdine, Ralph Cunningham, Richard Fitzwater, Carlene Frederick, and Burl Simers
ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by President, Richard Fitzwater at 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES:
Mr. Cunningham moved and Mrs. Frederick seconded that the minutes of the March 4, 2002 meeting be approved. Motion
carried unanimously.
DELEGATIONS:
Bob Bonar, representing CCAAC, requested permission to dismantle the bleachers at the Wayne Underwood Field to
prepare for moving. Consensus was given by the Board.
Larry McCallister, representing the County Commission, and Gary Knight, representing the Town of Grantsville, discussed
the disposition of the old football field complex. The Board took the matter under consideration.
REPORTS:
Mrs. Frederick reported on the March 20, 2002 RESA meeting.
Mr. Cunningham reported on the March 27, 2002 and April 10, 2002 Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center Administrative Council
meetings.
Connie Roberts updated the Board regarding the 2001 Audit Report.
Mr. Cartwright reported on the 2001-2002 UCIP.
Mr. Blankenship reported on the upcoming Governor's visit.
Mr. Cartwright reviewed the 2000-2001 West Virginia Report Cards with the Board.
OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Cunningham moved and Mr. Simers seconded that the Leave Bank Policy be approved as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
An expulsion hearing for student 2001/02-06 was conducted. Mr. Simers moved and Mrs. Frederick seconded that the
Board enter into executive session for discussion of student expulsion at 7:19 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Cunningham moved and Mr. Simers seconded that the Board reconvene in regular session at 7:49 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
Upon the Superintendent's recommendation, Mr. Cunningham moved and Mr. Simers seconded that student 2001/02-06 be
expelled for one calendar year. Motion carried unanimously.
Mrs. Frederick moved and Mrs. Berdine seconded that the following new business be approved as presented:
A. Textbook Committee Recommendations
B. School Calendar 2002-2003
C. Leave Status - Use of Personal Leave for Absences on March 20 and 21, 2002
D. Use of the Internet by Students and Employees - Draft
E. Request to Use School Facilities for May 14, 2002 Primary Election
F. Lights On Proposals
G. Sale of Surplus Property - Rowels Run sold to Frank and Virginia Whytsell for $5,300.00 and Board Office sold to Larry
and Sheila Heiney for $35,000.00
H. Transportation Requests
1. COSI - Columbus, Ohio - May 15, 2002
2. Pittsburgh Zoo - May 21, 2002
Motion carried with Mr. Simers voting no on the sale of the Rowels run property.
PERSONNEL:
Upon the Superintendent's recommendation, Mr. Cunningham moved and Mr. Simers seconded that the following matters be
approved:
Resignation - James Morford - Assistant Baseball Coach
Job Postings
1. Kindergarten - Arnoldsburg 2002-2003
2. Summer Teacher Interns
3. Assistant Baseball Coach
4. Title I Remedial Reading - Arnoldsburg 2002-2003
5. Summer Teacher Interns (Second Posting)
Employment
6. Probationary Contracts (2002-2003)
a. Chad Bartlett
b. Melinda Fitzwater
c. Heilman Stewart
d. Carla Taylor
e. Yvonne Wagoner
f. Stephanie Whiting
g. Dwayne Yatauro
2. Continuing Contracts (2002-2003)
Faye Chambers
Dennis Dickson
Vicki Hardway
Randy Harris
Gerald Riddle
Richard Trites
Jimmy Yeager
Administrative Staff
a. Gregory Cartwright
b. Emilio Garza
c. Sheri Graham
d. Jane Lynch
e. Michael Offutt
f. Donald Pitts
g. Roger Propst
h. Connie Roberts
i. Larry Stinn
Extra-Curricular - Daniel Beall - Band Director 2002-2003
Lights On
j. Amber Carilli - Tutor (Lights On)
k. Kevin Deweese - Tutor (Lights On)
l. Charles Gibson - Tutor (Lights On)
m. Lijiah Heiney - Tutor (Lights On)
n. Jessica Holbert - Tutor (Lights On)
o. Jackie Schartz - Tutor (Lights On)
p. Jon Smith - Tutor (Lights On)
6. Homebound Teacher - Anne Lorentz Murphy
Transfers
7. Renita Benson - Title I Remedial Reading - Arnoldsburg 2002-2003
8. Jan Jarrell - Second Grade - Arnoldsburg 2002-2003
9. Kathryn Nichols - Kindergarten - Arnoldsburg 2002-2003
Change of Status
10. Connie Badgett - From 230 days to 240 days - Effective July 1, 2002
11. Sharon Earl - From 230 days to 240 days - Effective July 1, 2002
12. Joyce Williams - From 230 days to 240 days - Effective July 1, 2002
13. Vivian Dye - From Accountant II to Account III - Effective July 1, 2002
Motion carried unanimously.
FINANCE:
Mr. Cunningham moved and Mr. Simers seconded that the following financial matters be approved:
A. FY2002-2003 Budget Hearing/Approval
B. Approve Levy Order
C. Invoices - $411,617.49
D. Supplement
E. February/March Financial Statements
Motion carried unanimously.
BOARD CONCERNS:
A. WVSBA President's Retreat
B. WVSBA Teleconference
C. Kindergarten Policy
D. Employee Absence Report
E. Football Practice Field
F. Donation from Corvette Club
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Cunningham moved and Mrs. Berdine seconded that the meeting adjourn at 9:15 p.m. with the next meeting May 6,
2002 at 7:00 p.m. at the Office of the Superintendent. Motion carried unanimously.
Others Present:
Bob Bonar,
Greg Cartwright,
Denzil Dye,
Sheri Earl,
Karen Elkin,
Emilio Garza,
Deb Goff,
Tina Hakes,
Brett Kilbarger,
Gary Knight,
Jane Lynch,
Larry McCallister,
Michael Offutt,
Donnie Pitts,
Roger Propst,
Connie Roberts,
Bryan Sterns,
Bob Weaver
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