BOARD OF EDUCATION MINUTES - From January 6, 2003 Meeting

(01/14/2003)
MINUTES REGULAR MEETING CALHOUN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION JANUARY 6, 2003

At the Office of the Superintendent, Grantsville, West Virginia; Monday, January 6, 2003

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

ABSENT: Burl Simers

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 December 2, 2002 meeting be approved. Motion carried unanimously.

REPORTS: Mr. Cunningham reported on the December 16, 2002 CGCC Administrative Council meeting.

On behalf of the Board, Mr. Blankenship presented a special award to Vickie Baker for her National Board Certification.

OLD BUSINESS: Mr. Cunningham moved and Mrs. Frederick seconded that the Attendance Policy be approved as presented.

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

A. Lights On Proposals

B. Volunteer Agreement - Jessica Evans - Arnoldsburg

C. Home-School Request: Tammy Houchin - Rebecca Houchin (kindergarten)
D. Early Release for College
a. Jared Brewer
b. Laura Pfeffer
c. Tia Satterfield
d. Theresa Wagoner
e. Patrick Wildfire
f. Rebecca Williams
Motion carried unanimously.

PERSONNEL: Mr. Cunningham moved and Mr. Harris seconded that the Board enter into executive session at 7:16 p.m. for discussion of personnel. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Cunningham moved and Mr. Harris seconded that the Board return to regular session at 7:36 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

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

Resignation - Marsha Huff

Job Postings
1. Follies Director (Lights On)
2. Administrative Assistant (Lights On)
3. Sound Technician (Lights On)
4. Lighting Technician (Lights On)
5. Art Director (Lights On)
6. Dance Choreographer (Lights On)
7. Keyboarding/Computer - Calhoun Middle/High
8. ACT Prep Facilitator (Lights On)
9. Keyboarding/Computer - Calhoun Middle/High (Second Posting)

Employment
JoLynn Wilson - Calhoun High Academic Program Coordinator for Sophomores
Jamie Wagoner - Substitute Teacher
Jessica Gherke - Tutor (Lights On)
Shayna Hartshorn - Tutor (Lights On)
Justin Metheney - Tutor (Lights On)
Brian Morgan - Tutor (Lights On)
Amber Price - Tutor
Zachary Propst - Tutor (Lights On)
Eva Richards - Tutor (Lights On)
Kelley Sampson - Tutor (Lights On)
Alisha Shaffer - Tutor
Tabatha Shock - Tutor (Lights On)
Jessica Whytsell - Tutor
Daniel Beall - Follies Director (Lights On)
Trina Beall - Follies Administrative Assistant (Lights On)
Jo Mollendick - Follies Art Director (Lights On)
Casey Harris - Follies Dance Choreographer (Lights On)
Tammy Yoak - ACT Prep Facilitator (Lights On)
Zach Bailey - Follies Sound Technician (Lights On)

Calvin Nicholas, bus operator, suspended ten days without pay
Motion approved with Mrs. Frederick voting no.

FINANCE: Mr. Cunningham moved and Mrs. Frederick seconded that the following invoices totaling $386,448.64 be approved.
Motion carried unanimously.

BOARD CONCERNS: Goals calendar.

ADJOURNMENT: Mrs. Frederick moved and Mr. Harris seconded that the meeting adjourn at 7:47 p.m. with the next meeting February 3, 2003 at the Office of the Superintendent; Grantsville, West Virginia. Motion carried unanimously.

Others Present: Larry Baker, Vickie Baker, Greg Cartwright, Denzil Dye, Lisa Minney, Mike Offutt, Donald Pitts