BRAXTON COUNTY
BOARD OF EDUCATION
October 14, 2015REVISED
The Braxton County Board of Education met in a regular session on Wednesday, October 14
at 5:00 p.m. at the Board office. The followingmembers were present:
Kathy Parker, President
Dave Hoover, Vice President
Van Carr
Jimmy Huffman
Elizabeth Stewart
Kathy Parker called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Kathy Parker had a non-denominational prayer.
Wyndi Yanero, McKenze Yanero, Sydney Ransbottom, Matt Moran, Andrew Shingler and
Seth Shingler from BCHS spoke regarding the weighted grading system. Mr. Dilly will be
working on a county policy and plans on having the first readingof the policy at the next Board
meeting on November 9, 2015.
Elizabeth Stewart movedto convene into executive session under 6-9A-4 (2)(A) for
personnel, student and legal matters. Jimmy Huffman seconded the motion.
Vote: Unanimous
The Board convened into executive session 5:32 p.m.
Dave Hoovermoved to reconvene into regular session. Van Carr seconded the motion. Vote: Unanimous
The Board reconvened into regular session at 6:43 p.m.
Dave Hoovermoved and Elizabeth Stewartseconded to approve the consent agenda items (Approval of September 28, 2015 Meeting Minutes, payment of bills, budget supplements and transfers, budget transfer request for Special Education, transportation requests and permission for Johnathan McNemar to ride bus on space available basis in order to participate in Head Start Program).
Vote: Unanimous
Van Carr moved and Elizabeth Stewart seconded to approve the following
employment/reassignments – Professional:
1. Joe Dooley – Principal at Davis Elementary effective October 19, 2015 to fill in for leave
of absence to the end of the 2015-16 school term
2. Carol Carr – Substitute Teacher effective October 15, 2015
3. Ryan Singleton – Substitute Teacher effective October 15, 2015
4. Stephanie Moore – School Nurse (Itinerant) Davis Elementary effective October 22,
2015
5. Courtenay Smith – ½ Time School Nurse (Itinerant) BCMS effective October 19, 2015
6. Lauren Groseclose – Social Studies Teacher BCHS effective October 15, 2015.
Vote: Unanimous
Jimmy Huffman moved and Dave Hoover seconded to approve the following
resignations – Professional:
1. Sabrina Skidmore – Assistant Principal/CTE Director BCHS effective retroactive
October 2, 2015
2. Susan Evans – ½ Time School Nurse BCMS effective October 19, 2015
Vote: Unanimous
Dave Hoover moved and Van Carr seconded to approve the following employee suspension
- Professional:
Kim Vivanco – LD/BD/MI/AU Teacher BCHS effective retroactive October 5, 2015
Vote: Unanimous
Elizabeth Stewart moved and Jimmy Huffmanseconded to approve the following
termination of employment – Professional:
Kim Vivanco – LD/BD/MI/AU Teacher BCHS effective October 15, 2015
Vote: Unanimous
Van Carr moved and Dave Hoover seconded the following request to have name removed
from Substitute Teacher list:
Dawn Dudley effective retroactive October 5, 2015
Vote: Unanimous
Dave Hoover moved and Elizabeth Stewart seconded to approve the following employment/
reassignments – Service:
1. Dawn Nottingham – Pre-K Supervisory/Instructional/Transportation Aide/ECCAT
Burnsville Elementary effective October 15, 2015
2. Tiffany Abel – Special Education Supervisory/Instructional/Transportation Aide
(Itinerant) Burnsville Elementary effective October 15, 2015
3. Mary Dennison – Custodian Davis Elementary (6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. shift) effective
October 15, 2015
4. Michall Sears – Custodian BCHS (2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. shift) effective October 15,
2015
5. Cheryl Carpenter – Classroom/Health Care/Transportation Aide Flatwoods Elementary
Effective October 30, 2015
6. Matthew Pitcock – Substitute Bus Operator effective October 15, 2015
7. Tina Wolverton – Substitute Custodian effective October 15, 2015
8. Tina Wolverton – Substitute Supervisory/Instructional/Transportation Aide effective
October 15, 2015.
Vote: Unanimous
Jimmy Huffman moved and Van Carr seconded to approve the following resignation -
Service:
Dawn Nottingham – Special Education Supervisory/Instructional/Transportation Aide
(Itinerant) Burnsville Elementary effective October 15, 2015.
Vote: Unanimous
Elizabeth Stewart moved and Dave Hoover seconded to approve the following request
to have name removed from Substitute Custodian List:
Chris Stewart effective October 15, 2015.
Vote: Unanimous
Dave Hoover moved and Elizabeth Stewart seconded to approve the following determination
of employment date – Professional:
Morgan Dennison – School Nurse (Itinerant) BCHS effective October 19, 2015.
Vote: Unanimous
Jimmy Huffman moved and Dave Hoover seconded to approve the following determination
of employment date – Service:
Ginger Crow – Substitute Secretary and Substitute Supervisory/Instructional/Transportation
Aide effective retroactive October 13, 2015.
Vote: Unanimous
Van Carr moved and Dave Hoover seconded to approve the following request for leave
of absence – Professional:
Dawn Butler – 2nd Grade Teacher Flatwoods Elementary effective retroactive October 2,
2015 for six weeks or until released by physician.
Vote: Unanimous
Dave Hoover moved and Elizabeth Stewart seconded the following extracurricular
assignment:
Ernie Tingler – Unpaid assistant Volleyball Coach for the remaining 2015-16 Sport Season.
Vote: Unanimous
Dave Hoover moved and Van Carr seconded the possible replacement of the HVAC/roofing/
main electrical switch system at BCHS.
Vote: Unanimous
Jimmy Huffman moved and Elizabeth Stewart seconded to approve fund raisers for
Burnsville Elementary, Davis Elementary, Frametown Elementary, Sutton Elementary, BCMS
and BCHS.
Vote: Unanimous
Elizabeth Stewart moved and Van Carr seconded to approve the School Audits and
Responses for School Audits for School Year 2014-15.
Vote: Unanimous
Jimmy Huffman moved and Dave Hoover seconded to approve the renewal of the E-Rate
Contract.
Vote: Unanimous
Dave Hoover moved and Van Carr seconded to approve the $6500 Donation to the Athletic
department at BCHS from Mike Hampton.
Vote: Unanimous
Van Carr moved and Elizabeth Stewart seconded to approve the request for donation for
BCHS Welding Program from Weyerhaeuser.
Vote: Unanimous
Dave Hoover moved and Van Carr seconded to approve the expulsion of student #1516-3.
The student will be expelled for 365 days and placed in the AEP Program at BCHS.
Vote: Unanimous
Superintendent David Dilly read the following positive reports from the schools:
Davis Elementary – October 5th the students enjoyed the day at the Gassaway Firehouse
learning about fire safety. They watched a movie and had a fireman fully dressed in fire gear to
explain his role during a fire. They also explored the fire trucks. Every Friday and once a month
the students with perfect attendance and no tardies are put into a drawing for a reward of
tickets to a home Eagles game or a family 4-pack of bowling.
Flatwoods Elementary – Had a Fall Disney Pep Rally and the first grade class had a
presentation for the PTA meeting.
Frametown Elementary – Due to the implementation of positive reinforcement activities
and a greater focus on daily attendance, students have shown an increase of 6% over the
2014-15 school year when calculating average daily attendance. Due to the presence of the
School-based Wellness Center, students can now be seen in the clinic for illnesses and for their
annual flu shots without leaving school. Improved and safer swings are on the playground at
Frametown thanks to Head Start.
Little Birch Elementary – Special thanks to Lori Stover for stepping up and being lead teacher
due to the lack of a principal. Heritage/Grandparents Day was held on October 8. It was a
beautiful day and everyone enjoyed the day.
Sutton Elementary – The 4-6th grade students went on a trip to NASA in Fairmont with the
PTO paying for the transportation. During a Skype session, students were able to talk to an
Astronaut. All of the stations related to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). The
trip was remarkable and enjoyable for all. The student population keeps growing and growing!
BCMS – There are 10 students developing their leadership skills by attending the State
Student Council Conference at Jackson’s Mill, October 12-13. Mr. Drake sings to all of the
students and staff on their birthdays, allowing them to choose from a repertoire of 5 selections.
The FY2016 Office of Head Start Leadership, Governance, Management Systems Monitoring
Protocol was discussed.
The Head Start Policy Council Monthly Report was discussed.
Jimmy Huffman moved and Dave Hoover seconded to approve Superintendent Dilly to
hire, approve fund raisers, transportation requests and bill payment during the month of
November due to the late date of the second November Board meeting.
Vote: Unanimous
Dave Hoover moved and Van Carr seconded to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Braxton County Board of Education will be held on
November 9, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at the Braxton County Board of Education office, 98 Carter
Braxton Drive, Sutton.
Others in Attendance:
John Skidmore IIChristie Skidmore
Wyndi YaneroKenze Yanero
Sydney RansbottomMatt Moran
Seth ShinglerAndrew Shingler
Kim DennisonNorma Bright
Brenda BurnsideLydia Moran
Morna GreeneShirley Shuman
Judy ShaferCarol Carr
Brenda WellsKimberly Wade
Samantha KniceleyTracy Radcliffe
Treva MickTerry Vankirk
Rich DemastusWendy Demastus
Minnie CoffmanPhyllis Moore
Kim VivancoErnest Tingler
Robert Pecora
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President - Braxton County Board of Education
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Secretary - Braxton County Board of Education