BRAXTON COUNTY
BOARD OF EDUCATION
September 12, 2017
The Braxton County Board of Education met on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at the Braxton
County Board of Education Office. The following members were present:
Jill Cooper, President
Dave Hoover, Vice President
Shane Brown
Van Carr
Brad Shingler
Jill Cooper called the regular board meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Jill Cooper led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Dave Hoover led a non-denominational prayer.
Lions Club members Don Jarvis and Bob Sowa signed in as a delegation to discuss eye
screenings. Tresha Cottrill signed in as a delegation with Head Start concerns.
Christina Bailey discussed Policy Council reports and announced that Head Start was
awarded the COLA Grant for $8,087.
Dave Hoover moved and Brad Shingler seconded to approve the consent agenda items
(approval of August 29, 2017 meeting minutes, payment of bills, budget transfers and
supplements, transportation requests, treasurer’s report, requests to be released from Braxton
County Schools to attend Gilmer County Schools and permission to attend Braxton County
Schools from Lewis County Schools).
Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Shane Brown moved and Van Carr seconded to approve the following employment/
reassignments for professional staff:
1. Sheba Kendig – Substitute Teacher effective retroactive September 5, 2017
2. Janice Hughes – Interventionist – Effective September 13, 2017
Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Van Carr moved and Brad Shingler seconded to approve the following contracts between
Principals and Supervising Aides for 2017-18 School Year:
1. Timothy Harman – Davis Elementary
2. Leah Herndon – Flatwoods Elementary
3. Kathy Facemire- BCHS
4. Sandra Fisher – BCHS
5. Susan Williams - BCHS
Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Shane Brown moved and Brad Shingler seconded to approve the following resignation for professional staff:
Meredith Hoover – 1/2 Split Grade Teacher at Flatwoods Elementary effective upon
employment of replacement
Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Dave Hoover moved and Brad Shingler seconded to approve the following employments for
extracurricular duties:
1. Ernie Tingler – Assistant Athletic Director Countywide effective September 13, 2017 with
a mutually agreed upon salary of $3,000 yearly
2. Mickey Skeens – Assistant Athletic Director Countywide effective September 13, 2017
a mutually agreed upon salary of $3000 yearly
3. Keith Greene – Athletic Director Countywide with a mutually agreed upon salary of $5850
yearly
Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Brad Shingler moved and Dave Hoover seconded to approve the following correction to
the agenda for January 31:
Marlo Hornsby – Occupational Therapist ½ time for $30,000 yearly
Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Shane Brown moved and Brad Shingler seconded to approve fundraisers for Burnsville
Elementary, Davis Elementary, Frametown Elementary, Sutton Elementary, BCMS and BCHS.
Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
A discussion was held regarding the formation of the Educational Cooperative (EC) for
Braxton County.
Brad Shingler moved and Dave Hoover seconded to approve the Fishing Club at BCHS.
Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Superintendent Dilly reported on the deeds for school properties, Kindergarten snack and
Sam’s Club memberships. Leatha Williams reported on the Assessment Data for 2016-17.
Brad Shingler moved and Shane Brown seconded to adjourn.
Vote: Unanimous. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Braxton County Board of Education will be held on Tuesday,
September 26, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at 98 Carter Braxton Drive, Sutton.
Others in Attendance:
Michelle Gorby-Tefft Jessica Pierson
Leatha Williams Kim Dennison
Bob Sowa Anita Lambert
Don Jarvis Tresha Cottrill
Ginger Altizer Christina Bailey
Janet Six Neda Shaver
Jessica Cook Michelle Shreve
Greg Shreve Jeb Craft
Ryan Shreve Johnny Crockett
Kim Craft Jason Wayne
Flora Cox
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President - Braxton County Board of Education
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Secretary - Braxton County Board of Education
As required by federal laws and regulations, the Braxton County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in employment or in its education programs and activities. Inquiries may be referred to Tim Via, Title IX Coordinator, Braxton County Board of Education, 98 Carter Braxton Drive, Sutton WV 26601, phone 304.765.7101; or the West Virginia Department of Education’s Director of the Office of Civil Rights.