Hancock County Board of Education
HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
March 13, 2017
The Hancock County Board of Education met on Monday, March 13, 2017, in the Board Room, New Cumberland, commencing at 5:00 pm. Board Members present: Michelle Chappell, John Manypenny, Caroll Rosenlieb, Tim Reinard, and Toni Hinerman, President.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of February 27, 2017 were presented for approval.
John Manypenny moved and was supported by Tim Reinard that the minutes be approved.
Motion Carried: Chappell, Manypenny, Reinard, Rosenlieb, and Hinerman, President.
TAKE A BOW
1. Young Writers’ Contest
The following students have been selected as Hancock County winners in the West Virginia Young Writers Contest. Their entries will also be submitted to the state level:
Brooke Stover, student at Allison Elementary School
Gianna Bonar, student at Weirton Elementary School
Jonathan Snyder, student at Oak Glen Middle School
Mariyah Craiger, student at Oak Glen Middle School
After reading a part of each story, Dr. Kidder presented the students with a certificate.
DELEGATIONS
Gabriela & Simon Fighiroae, addressed the Board with concerns over the early start times of our schools. Mr. Fighieoae didn’t not address the board.
Debbie Lawton, addressed the Board with concerns regarding Service Personnel Staff Development Council.
REPORTS
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS - RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
A. PERSONNEL
1. ASSIGNMENTS -- COACHING -- CERTIFIED
It is recommended that the following assignments be approved, effective the 2016-17 school year. Those indicated with an asterisk (*) have met state guidelines established for non-certified personnel employed in coaching activities.
OAK GLEN HIGH SCHOOL
Boys’ Track Assistant Jason Kekseo
Baseball Assistant Ryan Willis
Baseball Assistant (Non-paid) Mark McHaffie*
Girls’ Softball Assistant (Non-paid) Brandy Smith
Girls’ Softball Assistant (Non-paid) Chris Clunk*
WEIR HIGH SCHOOL
Boys’ Tennis Head Aaron Velegol*
Dr. Kidder presented item 1 and recommended approval.
Caroll Rosenlieb moved and was supported by Michelle Chappell that item 1 be approved.
Motion Carried: Chappell, Manypenny, Rosenlieb, Reinard, and Hinerman, President.
2. RESIGNATION – CLASSIFIED - SUBSTITUTE
It is recommended that the following resignation be approved effective February 28, 2017.
Name Position Reason
Colleen Cervenak Substitute Aide Personal
Countywide
Dr. Kidder presented item 2 and recommended approval.
John Manypenny moved and was supported by Tim Reinard that item 2 be approved.
Motion Carried: Chappell, Manypenny, Rosenlieb, Reinard, and Hinerman, President.
3. RESIGNATION – CLASSIFIED
It is recommended that the following resignation be approved and effective at the end of the work day on June 30, 2017.
Name Position Reason
Roger D. Stewart Operations Chief Retirement
Transportation
Dr. Kidder presented item 3 and recommended approval.
Tim Reinard moved and was supported by Caroll Rosenlieb that item 3 be approved.
Motion Carried: Chappell, Manypenny, Rosenlieb, Reinard, and Hinerman, President.
4. TRANSFERS- CLASSIFIED
It is recommended that the following transfers be approved effective April 24, 2017.
Name From To Effective
Joseph Ballato Custodian II Custodian II April 24, 2017
New Manchester Elem Weir Middle
220 days/8 hours 220 days/8 hours
Name From To Effective
Melissa Dirling Substitute Cook Cook III April 3, 2017
Countywide Central Kitchen
200 days/7 hours
Dr. Kidder presented item 4 and recommended approval.
John Manypenny moved and was supported by Tim Reinard that item 4 be approved.
Motion Carried: Chappell, Manypenny, Rosenlieb, Reinard, and Hinerman, President.
5. LEAVES OF ABSENCE
It is recommended that the Leaves of Absence as presented in your packet, be approved.
Dr. Kidder presented item 5 and recommended approval.
Michelle Chappell moved and was supported by Tim Reinard that item 5 be approved.
Motion Carried: Chappell, Manypenny, Rosenlieb, Reinard, and Hinerman, President.
B. FINANCE
1. LIST OF BILLS – REGULAR
Dr. Kidder presented the list of bills and recommended approval.
Tim Reinard moved and was supported by John Manypenny that the bills be approved.
Motion Carried: Chappell, Manypenny, Rosenlieb, Reinard, and Hinerman, President.
C. MISCELLANEOUS
1. EXPULSION
It is recommended that student WMX1313 be expelled for a period of one year beginning on 03/09/17 through 03/08/18.
Dr. Kidder presented item 1 and recommended approval.
Tim Reinard moved and was supported by John Manypenny that item 1 be approved.
Motion Carried: Chappell, Manypenny, Rosenlieb, Reinard, and Hinerman, President.
2. EXPULSION
It is recommended that student WHX208 be expelled for a period of one year beginning on 03/17/17 through 03/16/18.
Dr. Kidder presented item 2 and recommended approval.
Tim Reinard moved and was supported by Caroll Rosenlieb that item 2 be approved.
Motion Carried: Chappell, Manypenny, Rosenlieb, Reinard, and Hinerman, President.
3. EXPULSION
It is recommended that student WHX1823 be expelled.
This item was voted on at the meeting prior.
4. STUDENT ACCEPTANCES
It is recommended that the following student acceptances be approved, for the 2017-18 school year:
Code: HCX1313
HCX110
Dr. Kidder presented item 4 and recommended approval.
John Manypenny moved and was supported by Caroll Rosenlieb that item 4 be approved.
Motion Carried: Chappell, Manypenny, Rosenlieb, Reinard, and Hinerman, President.
5. SURPLUS PROPERTY
It is recommended that the attached items be declared surplus property: Attachments.
Dr. Kidder presented item 5 and recommended approval.
Caroll Rosenlieb moved and was supported by Michelle Chappell that item 5 be approved.
Motion Carried: Chappell, Manypenny, Rosenlieb, Reinard, and Hinerman, President.
D. POLICY ISSUES
1. The following policy is being presented at a second reading.
GCCAB PERSONAL LEAVE DONATION PROGRAM
Dr. Kidder presented item 1 and recommended approval.
Michelle Chappell moved and was supported by Caroll Rosenlieb that item 1 be approved.
Motion Carried: Chappell, Manypenny, Rosenlieb, Reinard, and Hinerman, President.
2. Requesting Board approval for the following county policy that has been revised:
CCA Organizational Chart
Dr. Kidder presented item 2 and recommended approval.
Caroll Rosenlieb moved and was supported by Tim Reinard that item 2 be approved.
Motion Carried: Chappell, Manypenny, Rosenlieb, Reinard, and Hinerman, President.
COMMUNICATIONS
Dr. Kidder shared an invitation with the Board regarding Relay for Life kick off banquet, it is the same evening of Weir High Schools National Honor Societies Induction.
Dr. Kidder stated that she had received a memo from Cindy Daniel, Deputy Superintendent regarding Standards for School Nutrition, asking the county to determine guidelines for our classrooms. Dr. Kidder stated that she will contact the wellness committee to have them schedule a meeting to discuss this.
GOOD OF THE ORDER
The Board Members wished Tim Reinard a Happy Birthday.
Mrs. Rosenlieb stated that the wellness committee met in March with Harold Theiss. Did a lot of brainstorming and got some good ideas.
Mrs. Rosenlieb stated that there is a new plant coming into Weirton, this could benefit our students from the Career Center.
Mrs. Chappell stated that Oak Glen High School held their Straight A’s breakfast last week.
MEETINGS
Monday, March 20, 2017 5:00 p.m. Special Meeting
Board of Education
Board Room, New Cumberland
Purpose of this meeting: Public hearing on the 2017-18 school calendar.
Monday, March 27, 2017 4:30 p.m. Special Meeting
Board of Education
Board Room, New Cumberland
Purpose of this meeting: Auction of properties
Monday, March 27, 2017 5:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
Board of Education
Board Room, New Cumberland
With no further business before the board, Mrs. Hinerman declared the meeting adjourned.
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Toni Hinerman, President Dr. Kathy Kidder-Wilkerson, Secretary