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Calhoun Schools have requested a $1,200,000 improvement to Arnoldsburg School
from the West Virginia School Building Authority. The request was made yesterday,
according to administrator Donnie Pitts.
The improvements would include a new cafeteria, kitchen, storage and rest rooms,
said Pitts. "While we're hopeful we get the funding, there is a lot of competition," he
said.
Arnoldsburg school improvements shown on far left
Calhoun School's received a grant three years ago from the building authority to
remodel Pleasant Hill Elementary and install an elevator.
Board member Carlene Frederick told school board members she visited
Arnoldsburg school recently, and was concerned about the poor conditions she
saw in the school's multi-purpose room. Pitts said there are also problems with the
leaking gym roof.
Arnoldsburg's principal Donna Burge-Tetrick has resigned, reportedly to take a
position with the State Department of Education. Last night, the Calhoun County
Board of Education appointed Donnie Price as a replacement.
Board member Burl Simers inquired about the status of the long-proposed middle
school playground at Calhoun Middle/High School. Superintendent Ron Blankenship
said construction on the project was at a stand still, with the coming of winter.
Donnie Pitts said the rainy summer had slowed earth moving, which is necessary
to complete the project.
The board passed policies relating to school board effectiveness and a
promotion-retention policy.
Introduced were draft policies and revisions regarding employee leaves and
absences, activity student drug testing, graduation requirements and
supplemental programs, some of which are state mandated changes.
Chris Morris was hired as assistant varsity wrestling coach.
The next school board meeting is scheduled for December 15th.
Details of last nights board meeting will follow. | 
