BRAXTON COUNTY
BOARD OF EDUCATION
May 25, 2016
The Braxton County Board of Education met on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at 9 a.m. at the
Board office. The following members were present:
Kathy Parker, President – Via phone
Dave Hoover, Vice President - Absent
Van Carr
Jimmy Huffman
Elizabeth Stewart
There was a budget work session followed by a public hearing. There were no comments.
Jimmy Huffman called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
Jimmy Huffman offered a non-denominational prayer.
There were no delegations or public concerns.
Van Carr moved and Elizabeth Stewart seconded to approve fundraisers for Davis
Elementary, BCMS and BCHS.
Vote: 4-0. Motion carried.
Kathy Parker moved and Van Carr seconded to adopt the Preliminary Operating Budget for
2016-17 school year.
Vote: 4-0. Motion carried.
Elizabeth Stewart moved and Van Carr seconded to approve the review of the Textbook
Budget for 2016-17 school year.
Vote: 4-0. Motion carried.
Kathy Parker moved and Elizabeth Stewart seconded to approve the Title I Parent
Involvement Policy for the 2016-17 school year.
Vote: 4-0. Motion carried.
Van Carr moved and Kathy Parker seconded to approve a Volunteer Coach with a Cross
Country Track Team at BCMS for the 2016-17 school year.
Vote: 4-0. Motion carried.
Kathy Parker moved and Elizabeth Stewart seconded to approve the Eagles Experience
Curriculum.
Vote: 3-1 (Jimmy Huffman against). Motion carried.
Elizabeth Stewart moved and Van Carr seconded to approve the Head Start 2015-16 Self-
Assessment.
Vote: 4-0. Motion carried.
Kathy Parker moved and Elizabeth Stewart seconded to approve the Copy Paper Bid from
Veritiv for $23.60 per case for the 2016-17 school year.
Vote: 4-0. Motion carried.
Van Carr moved and Kathy Parker seconded to approve the Teacher-In-Residence
Programs with the following schools: Alderson Broaddus University, Fairmont State
University, WV Wesleyan College, Marshall University, Bluefield State College, Glenville
State College and WVU.
Vote: 4-0. Motion carried.
Van Carr moved and Elizabeth Stewart seconded to approve the 261 Day Calendar for 2016-
17 school year.
Elizabeth Stewart moved to convene into executive session under 6-9A-4 (2)(A) for
personnel, student and legal matters. Van Carr seconded the motion.
Vote: 3-0
The Board convened into executive session 10:35 a.m.
Van Carr moved to reconvene into regular session. Elizabeth Stewart seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0
The board reconvened into regular session at 11:04 a.m.
Van Carr moved and Kathy Parker seconded to approve the expulsion of Student #1516-11
for 365 days.
Vote: 4-0. Motion carried.
Kathy Parker moved and Elizabeth Stewart seconded to approve the Consent Agenda items
(Approval of April 27, 2016 Meeting Minutes, payment of bills, Budget Transfers and
Supplements, Transportation Requests and Reports, request to attend Braxton County Schools
from Gilmer County Schools for the 2016-17 school year).
Vote: 4-0. Motion carried.
Elizabeth Stewart moved and Van Carr seconded to approve the following Employment/
Reassignments – Professional:
1. Rebecca DeNuzzo – from 1st Grade Teacher Flatwoods Elementary to 1st Grade Teacher at
Little Birch Elementary effective the beginning of the 2016-17 school year
2. Cassie Squires – from K/1 Split Teacher to 1/2 Split Teacher at Sutton Elementary effective
The beginning of the 2016-17 school year
3. Cara Foster – from Title I Teacher (Itinerant) Sutton Elementary to Title I Teacher
(Itinerant) at Davis Elementary effective the beginning of the 2016-17 school year
4. Cathy Singleton – from Data Coach at Davis Elementary to Math Teacher at BCHS effective
the beginning of the 2016-17 school year
5. Rebecca DeNuzzo – LD/BD/MI/AU Extended Year Teacher effective approximately June 13
to July 22, 2016
6. Melissa Duckworth – Elementary Summer Community Literacy Specialist
7. Trisha Gregory – Elementary Summer Community Literacy Specialist
Vote: 4-0. Motion carried.
Van Carr moved and Kathy Parker seconded to approve the following rescission of
transfers for 2016-17 school year – Professional:
1. William Hamilton – LD/BD/MI/AU Teacher BCHS
2. Tammy Dobbins-Wolfe – LD/BD/MI/AU Teacher BCHS
3. Nancy Long – LD/BD/MI/AU BCHS
4. Amber Lunceford – LD/BD/MI/AU BCMS
Vote: 4-0. Motion carried.
Kathy Parker moved and Elizabeth Stewart seconded to approve the following rescission
of termination of contract for the 2016-17 school year – Professional:
Dawn Jo Ward – LD/BD/MI/AU Teacher at Davis Elementary.
Elizabeth Stewart moved and Kathy Parker seconded to approve the following Mutual
Consents for the 2016-17 school year:
1. Jennifer Knowles – from 1st Grade Teacher to 4th Grade Teacher at Little Birch Elementary
2. John B. Schiefer – from 2nd Grade Teacher to Physical Education Teacher at Sutton
Elementary
3. Jessica Rose – from 4th Grade Teacher to 6th Grade Teacher at Sutton Elementary
4. Amy Wills – from 6th Grade Teacher to 2nd Grade Teacher at Sutton Elementary
Vote: 4-0. Motion carried.
Van Carr moved and Elizabeth Stewart seconded the following termination of Substitute
Aide contract who has worked less than 50% of 2015-16 school year effective May 26, 2016:
Kimberly Wade
Vote: 4-0. Motion carried.
Elizabeth Stewart moved and Jimmy Huffman seconded to approve the following
termination of Substitute Secretary contract who has worked less than 50% of 2015-16 school
year:
Megan Cook
Vote 4-0. Motion carried.
Kathy Parker moved and Van Carr seconded to approve the following termination of
Substitute Cook contract who has worked less than 50% of 2015-16 school term:
Shelia Stout
Vote: 4-0. Motion carried.
Van Carr moved and Kathy Parker seconded to approve the following Medical Leave
of Absence extension until June 2, 2016:
Michael Cool – Physical Education Teacher at Little Birch Elementary
Vote: 4-0. Motion carried.
Elizabeth Stewart moved and Kathy Parker seconded to approve the following
Extracurricular assignments for the 2016-17 sport season:
1. Jamie Oates – Unpaid Football Assistant Coach at BCHS
2. Shane Oney – Unpaid Football Assistant Coach at BCHS
3. James McNemar – Half-time Assistant Football Coach at BCHS
4. Kenneth Young – Assistant Wrestling Coach at BCHS
5. Tyler Morlan – Assistant Football Coach at BCMS
6. Rodney Pritt – Assistant Football Coach at BCMS
7. Allan Copenhaver – Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at BCMS
8. Brooks Liston – Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach at BCMS
9. Tyler Hembree – Head Girls’ Basketball Coach at BCMS
10. Jennifer Grindo – Soccer Coach at BCMS
11. Andrea Paletti – Cheerleading Coach at BCMS.
Vote: 4-0. Motion carried.
Kathy Parker moved and Van Carr seconded the following ratification of position:
Tim Via – Resignation as Principal at Davis Elementary to accept position of Director
of Student Affairs and Attendance effective May 25, 2016.
Vote: 4-0. Motion carried.
Superintendent David Dilly reported that the Prom was well attended with over 300 students
enjoying the evening. He also said that Graduation went really well and that there had been
many compliments on its success.
The Head Start Report and Training was discussed.
Kathy Parker moved and Van Carr seconded to adjourn.
Vote: 4-0. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 11:22 a.m.
The next regular meeting of the Braxton County Board of Education will be held at 5:00
p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at 98 Carter Braxton Drive, Sutton.
Others in Attendance:
Janet Six Jessica Pierson
Tony Minney Mickey Skeens
Heather Sodaro Crystal Spaur
Norma Bright Tim Via
Kim Dennison Shane Brown
Morna Greene Judy Shafer
Denver Drake
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President - Braxton County Board of Education
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Secretary - Braxton County Board of Education