Minutes, Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Regular Meeting
The Morgan County Board of Education met in a regular session on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. at Widmyer Elementary School located at 128 Widmyer Circle, Berkeley Springs, WV.
David Ambrose, President presided. Aaron Close, Pete Gordon, Laura Smith, and John Rowland, Members, and David Banks, Superintendent, were present.
Present were: Administrators – Kristen Tuttle, Assistant Superintendent; Ann Bell, Treasurer; Directors – Kandy Kulus, Russell Penner. Others –Amy Penner, Tammy Jo Unger, Summer McClintock, Rochelle Price, Betsy Smailes, Rhett Beckman, Debra Michael, Richard Michael, Jessica Hansel, Genevea Molnar, Trista Crawford, Kelle Stotler, Pam Ryan, Tama Hiles, Rebecca Lindsey and Betsy Buser. Media – Kate Evans, Morgan Messenger.
I. Call to Order
President Ambrose called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
President Ambrose led those present in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Roll Call
All board of education members were present.
IV. Approval of Agenda and Addenda
A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Rowland, and unanimously passed by those present to approve the Agenda and Addenda.
V. Presentations
A. Eastern Panhandle Conservation District – Jim Michael/Lin Dunham
B. Recognition of teachers from WES who received grant awards
The following Widmyer Elementary teachers were recognized for receiving grant awards during this school year:
Rebecca Lindsey
Widmyer Staff
C. LSIC – Widmyer Elementary School
Representing Widmyer Elementary School were Rhett Beckman, Geneva Molnar, Rochelle Price, Betsy Smailes, Trista Crawford, Kelle Stotler and Jessica Hansel. A report was provided addressing the following areas: school performance, curriculum, strategic plan, school climate, communication and facilities/maintenance.
D. Distinguished Educator Award
Summer McClintock was recognized as Morgan County’s first Distinguished Educator Award recipient.
E. Middle of Year Student Achievement Benchmark Data – Kandy Kulus/Russell Penner
VI. Reports/Communications
A. President of the Board
B. Board of Education Members
C. Superintendent
- Mid-Year Financial Report – Ann Bell
VII. Public Comments: NONE
VIII. Consent Agenda (Action)
The superintendent recommends approval of the following consent actions as presented:
A. Minutes of March 7, 2017 Regular Meeting and March 7, 2017 Special Meeting
B. Payment of Bills
C. Budget Adjustments (if necessary)
D. Volunteers
E. Transfers Into/Out of County
A motion was made by Mr. Close, seconded by Mr. Gordon, and unanimously passed by those present to approve the Consent Agenda.
IX. Personnel
The superintendent recommends approval of the following personnel actions as presented:
A. Professional Personnel
· Employment
1. Jennifer Hobday, Substitute Teacher, County, effective beginning March 22, 2017.
· Resignation
1. Heather Shutte, 2nd Grade Teacher, Widmyer Elementary School, effective at the end of the day on March 24, 2017.
2. Wendy Baracka, Itinerant Counselor/Social Worker – FLEX, County, effective at the end of the day on June 30, 2017.
B. Service Personnel
· Employment
1. John Marra, Long-Term Substitute Bus Operator – during a Leave of Absence, Transportation, effective beginning March 27, 2017 through the end of the school year.(017-241)
· Unpaid Leave of Absence (Extension)
1. Tammera Painter, Bus Operator, Transportation, From March 24, 2017 to May 2, 2017 for medical reasons.
C. Extracurricular/Extra Duty Assignment
· Employment
1. Dylan Rowzee, Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach, Paw Paw Schools, effective for the 2016-2017 season, contingent upon having enough athletes to field a team.(017-230)
2. Jeffrey Palmer, Volunteer Assistant Track Coach, Paw Paw Schools, effective for the 2016-2017 season.
D. Professional Staff Development
1. Compensate the following individuals for attending the Co-Teaching Webinar on March 7, 2017 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. - Funding Source – Title II
Kim Didawick Jaclyn Snyder
Rochelle Price Margee Hill
Casey Munson Kelsea Schwartz
Brittany Cockrell Christina Rose
Shanahan Elmore Myra Cockrum
Cortney Kile Michelle Rossignol
A motion was made by Mr. Close, seconded by Mr. Ambrose, and unanimously passed by those present to approve Agenda Item IX.A-D.
X. Program Development
Second Reading & Adoption
Dual Credit Policy
A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Gordon, and unanimously passed by those present to approve Agenda Item X.
XI. Buildings & Grounds
A. Approve selection of Williamson Shriver Architects for the architectural and engineering services for the Berkeley Springs High School Needs Project.
A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Ambrose, and unanimously passed by those present to approve Agenda Item XI.A.
XII. Calendar of Events
April 4 Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. Pleasant View Elem.
· LSIC – Pleasant View Elementary
· Hearing on RIF’s and Transfers (if necessary)
· Action on RIF’s and Transfers
· Action on rehiring probationary service
and professional personnel
April 5 Special Meeting, 6:00 p.m. Board Office
· Hearings on RIF’s and Transfers (if necessary)
· Action on RIF’s and Transfers (if necessary)
April 17-April 21 Spring Break
April 18 Reconvened Regular Meeting, 9:00 a.m. Board Office
(March 7, 2017)
· Adopt Levy Rates
April 25 Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. Board Office
· Budget Work Session
· Calendar Hearing #1
May 2 Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Board Office
· Approve Budget for Publication
· Calendar Hearing #2
· Calendar Approval
May 16 Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Board Office
· Budget Hearing
· Adopt Budget
May 24 Graduation, Alternative Education Program, 6:30 p.m.
May 25 Graduation, Berkeley Springs High School, 6:30 p.m.
May 26 Graduation, Paw Paw High School, 7:00 p.m.
XIII. Adjournment
A motion was made by Mr. Rowland, seconded by Mrs. Smith, and unanimously passed by those present to adjourn. The meeting was duly adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
PRESIDENT ______
SECRETARY ______
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