BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES - February 3, 2003 Meeting

(02/05/2003)
MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CALHOUN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION FEBRUARY 3, 2003

STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA

COUNTY OF CALHOUN: At the Office of the Superintendent, Grantsville, West Virginia; Monday, February 3, 2003

MEMBERS PRESENT: Ralph Cunningham, Richard Fitzwater, Carlene Frederick, Donald Harris and Burl Simers Ronald Blankenship, Secretary

ABSENT: None

The meeting was called to order by President Fitzwater at 7:00 p.m.

MINUTES: Mr. Cunningham moved and Mrs. Frederick seconded that the minutes of the January 6, 2003 meeting be approved. Motion carried with Mr. Simers abstaining.

REPORTS: Mr. Cunningham reported on the January 21, 2003 CGCC Administrative Council meeting.

Mrs. Frederick reported on the January 22, 2003 RESA Executive Board meeting.

Mr. Blankenship reported on the Board Goals Calendar.

Mr. Cartwright introduced Michele Scott from the Educational Alliance and Bill Jackson from Columbia Gas who presented Jo Mollendick with a classroom mini-grant.

NEW BUSINESS: An open expulsion hearing was held for student 2002-03/04. Mr. Simers moved and Mrs. Frederick seconded that the Board enter into executive session at 7:58 p.m. for discussion of student hearing. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Simers moved and Mr. Harris seconded that the Board reconvene in regular session at 8:16 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

Upon the Superintendent's recommendation, Mr. Simers moved and Mr. Harris seconded that student 2002-03/04 be expelled for the remainder of the school year and required to attend evening ALC classes and anger management counseling. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Cunningham moved and Mr. Simers seconded that the following new business be approved as presented:

A. Lights On Proposals
B. Graduation Policy - approved as presented
C. Volunteer Agreement - Jackie Jarvis - Arnoldsburg School
D. Student Transfer - Ashley Miller (9th grade) from Roane County to Calhoun County
Motion carried unanimously.

PERSONNEL: Upon the Superintendent's recommendation, Mr. Cunningham moved and Mr. Harris seconded that the following matters be approved:

Resignation/Retirements:
1. Carolyn Nester
2. Wayne Wager

Medical Leave of Absence
3. Dennis Dickson
4. Anne Lorentz Murphy

Job Postings
5. Lighting Technician (Lights On)
6. Extra-Curricular Positions
7. Assistant Baseball Coach
8. Assistant Softball Coach
9. Mentor for Special Education Teacher - Calhoun Middle/High

Employment
Roger Akers - Substitute Teacher
Amanda Beth Carpenter - Substitute Teacher
Angela Donohew - Substitute Teacher
Martha Lampros - Substitute Teacher
David Weese - Substitute Teacher
Charlotte Miller - Keyboarding/Computer Teacher (Effective January 21, 2003)
Leslie Craddock - Tutor/Mentor (Lights On)
Danielle Goodrich - Tutor/Mentor (Lights On)
Victoria Lamont - Tutor/Mentor (Lights On)
Alicia Richards - Tutor/Mentor (Lights On)
John Sampson - Tutor/Mentor (Lights On)
Ellen Smith - Tutor/Mentor (Lights On)
Susan Sullivan - Tutor/Mentor (Lights On)
Cristy Thomas - Tutor/Mentor (Lights On)
Jennifer Thomas - Tutor/Mentor (Lights On)
Alisha Tawney - Tutor/Mentor (Lights On)
John Villines - Tutor/Mentor (Lights On)
Eli Walker - Tutor/Mentor (Lights On)
Stephanie Wayne - Tutor/Mentor (Lights On)
Amber Williams - Tutor/Mentor (Lights On)
Roscoe Gainer - Head Baseball Coach
Tim Davis - Assistant Baseball Coach
David White - Head Softball Coach
Jeff Church - Assistant Softball Coach
Tim Abel - Extra-Curricular Carpenter
Tim Whipkey - Extra Curricular Carpenter
Derek Roberts - Follies Lighting Technician (Lights On)
Motion carried unanimously.

FINANCE: Mr. Cunningham moved and Mrs. Frederick seconded that the following financial matters be approved:

Invoices - $371,171.57
Supplements - $44,142.03
Transfers - $122,488.35
Financial Statements - November and December 2002
Motion carried unanimously.

BOARD CONCERNS: Bosom Buddies Basket Bingo
Middle School Playground
Policy Adherence
Legislative Hearing on Step 6

ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Cunningham moved and Mr. Simers seconded that the meeting adjourn at 9:09 p.m. with the next meeting February 17, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at the Arnoldsburg School. Motion carried unanimously.

Others Present: Isaac Bell, Angela Bell, Chasity Bell, Greg Cartwright, Karen Elkin, Emilio Garza, Bill Jackson, Linda Jarvis, Terry Jones, Judy Kerns, Jo Mollendick, Connie Roberts, Michele Scott, Joy Shock, Alfred Starcher, Bryan Sterns, Michael Stump, Tammey Webb.