| The Calhoun Board of Education met Monday evening.
Steve Whited gave a report on the Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center, saying the Gilmer water project to the school was about completed and new sewing classes would be started at the center.
Board member Joy Starcher gave a report from a recent RESA meeting.
Donnie Pitts reported on the progress of the county's Safety Plan, which will first focus on locking and access systems, in addition to signage, lighting and access badges. The plan is being prepared for the state.
Pitts continued to express appreciation to the school board for being able to hire a designated maintenance person to complete repair work at county schools.
Student Transfers: Parent Erica Metheney - Student: Tyler Methane (Grade 5) to Big
Otter Elementary, Clay County.
Home School Requests: Parent Heather Hall - Student: Troys Browning (Grade 3); Parent: Leila Headway - Students: Dustin Headway (Grade 10),
Justin Headway (Grade 9)
Early Graduation: Brandy Starcher
Volunteer Agreements:
Rosanna Miller - Arnoldsburg School;
Patina Dawson - Pleasant Hill School;
Alma Graffias - Calhoun M/H School;
Alison Havarti - Arnoldsburg School
Internship: Joshua Han shaw, WV Jr. College
Transportation Requests:
Calhoun Gilmer Career Center - Fairmont State College/Fall Culinary Day, September 28, 2007;
Band - Black Walnut Festival, October 13, 2007;
Band - Viking Festival, October 20, 2007;
Band - Ritchie County High School Band Competition, October 27, 2007;
Calhoun M/H School, Music Dept. - SC Music Fest, October 2, 2007;
Cross Country;
FA - National FA Convention, October 24, 25, 26, 2007;
GEAR UP - Fairmont State College Quiz Bowl, October 20, 2007.
Conference Requests:
WV DE Power Standards Writing Workshop, Charleston, WV
Bob Bona, October 10-11, 2007;
2007 PASIC Conference, Columbus, Ohio, John Bugby,
October 31 - November 3, 2007.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS APPROVED
Job Postings:
Elementary Teacher (Itinerant) Kindergarten - Arnoldsburg School;
Cook III - Calhoun Middle/High School;
Mentor - Half-Time English/Language Arts - Calhoun M/H School;
Mentor - Kindergarten - Arnoldsburg School;
Mentor - Reading Mentor Teacher - Arnoldsburg School;
Director of School Improvement;
Itinerant Half-Time Special Education Teacher - Pleasant Hill School;
Bus Operator/Multi Class - Temporary Position - (Open Until Filled);
Custodian III (Itinerant) - Calhoun M/H School;
Middle School Student Tutors - (Open Until Filled).
Rescind:
1. Kelley Houchin - Interim Finance Director (Effective 9-25-07)
Employment:
Marisha Collins , Cook III - Calhoun M/H School (Effective 10-2-07);
Stacy Marks - Kindergarten - Arnoldsburg School (Effective 9-20-07);
Wendy Cottrill - Middle School Tutor Coordinator (Effective 10-2-07);
Dwayne Yatauro - Additional prior experience-7 years (Effective 8-20-07);
Joshua Hanshaw - Heads Up Tutor (Effective 10-2-07);
Betty White - Interim Finance Director (Effective 9-25-07)
Substitute Teachers:
Jeffrey Buck
Substitute Service Personnel:
Bernard Miller - Substitute Custodian.
FINANCE
Invoices - $242,921.25,
Supplements,
Transfers,
Vanguard Group - 403(b) Provider,
Monthly Financial Report.
See additional story regarding issues surrounding computer equipment and computer support.
The next board meeting is November 5, 2007, 7:00 P.M. at Calhoun County Board of Education.
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