BRAXTON COUNTY
BOARD OF EDUCATION
July 5, 2016
The Braxton County Board of Education met on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at the
Board office. The followingmembers were present:
Dave Hoover, Vice President
Van Carr
Jimmy Huffman
Jill Cooper
Brad Shingler
Dave Hoovercalled the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Dave Hoover offered a non-denominational prayer.
An election was held for Board President and Vice President. Nominations were opened for
President. Van Carr nominated Dave Hoover. Jimmy Huffman nominated Jill Cooper.
Jill Cooper received 3 votes. Dave Hoover received 2. Jill Cooper was elected President.
Brad Shingler nominated Dave Hoover for Vice-President and Jimmy Huffmanseconded.
Nominations closed. Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Josh Lunceford and Tina Foster spoke as delegations regarding state codes and coaching
concerns.
Jimmy Huffmanmoved to convene into executive session under 6-9A-4 (2)(A) to
discuss personnel matters. Brad Shingler seconded the motion.
Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
The Board convened into executive session at 5:16p.m.
Jimmy Huffman moved and Dave Hoover seconded to reconvene into regular session. Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
The Board reconvened into regular session at 5:38 p.m.
Dave Hoover moved and Jimmy Huffman seconded to approve the Consent Agenda Items
(Approval of June 27, 2016 Meeting Minutes, Payment of Bills, Budget Transfers and
Supplements.)
Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Van Carr moved and Brad Shinglerseconded to approve the following
Employment/Reassignments – Professional:
- Christina Bailey – Principal at BCMS effective July 6, 2016
- Meredith Hoover – Principal at Little Birch Elementary effective July 6, 2016
- Cassie Squires – First/Second Split Grade Teacher at Davis Elementary effective the
beginning of the 2016-17 school year.
Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Van Carr moved and Dave Hoover seconded to approve the employment/
reassignments – Service:
Charles McCumbers – Bus Operator (formerly Michael Singleton’s Run) effective beginning
of 2016-17 school year
Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Jimmy Huffman moved and Brad Shingler seconded to table the removal of substitute
Teachers and principals from the substitute list who did not work during 2015-16 school year.
Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Brad Shingler moved and Jimmy Huffman seconded the following extracurricular assignment:
Tina Foster – Volleyball Coach at BCHS effective 2016-17 sport season.
Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Jimmy Huffman moved and Brad Shingler seconded to table the vote on the Basketball
Coach at BCHS.
Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Jimmy Huffman moved and Van Carr seconded to approve a fundraiser for BCMS.
Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Brad Shingler moved and Van Carr seconded to approve the Head Start FY 17 Grant
Application
Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Jimmy Huffman moved and Brad Shingler seconded to approve the Head Start Continuous
Quality Improvement Plan
Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Dave Hoover moved and Brad Shingler seconded to approve the Head Start Training Plan
Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Van Carr moved and Jimmy Huffman seconded to approve the bid from Broughton Dairy
to supply dairy products to all schools for the 2016-17 school year of $97,442,88
Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Jimmy Huffman moved and Brad Shingler seconded to adjourn.
Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Braxton County Board of Education will be held at 6:00
p.m. on July 18, 2016 at 98 Carter Braxton Drive, Sutton.
Others in Attendance:
Ernest Tingler Janet Six
Josh LuncefordTina Foster
Gail BalcourtGinger Altizer
Libby McQuainLynn Hatmaker
Charles McCumbersJessica Pierson
Lori StoverJudy Shafer
Beth AtkinsKelly Lunceford
Brenda WellsKevin Lunceford
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President - Braxton County Board of Education
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Secretary - Braxton County Board of Education