HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
March 23, 2015
The Hancock County Board of Education met on Monday, March 23, 2015, in the Board Office, New Cumberland, commencing at 5:00 p.m. Board Members present: Patsy Brancazio,
Michelle Chappell, Toni Hinerman, John Manypenny, and Jerry Durante, President.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the special meeting of March 6, 2015 were presented for approval.
John Manypenny moved and was supported by Toni Hinerman that the minutes be approved.
Motion Carried: Chappell, Hinerman, Manypenny, and Durante, President.
Abstained: Brancazio.
The minutes of the regular meeting of March 9, 2015 and the special meeting of March 16, 2015, were presented for approval.
Toni Hinerman moved and was supported by John Manypenny that the minutes be approved.
Motion Carried: Chappell, Hinerman, Manypenny, and Durante, President.
CALLERS
Debra Boyer – asked for executive session with the Board.
John Manypenny moved and was supported by Toni Hinerman that the Board convene in executive session to meet with Mrs. Boyer.
Motion Carried: Brancazio, Chappell, Hinerman, Manypenny, and Durante, President.
The Board reconvened in regular session at 5:17 p.m.
INFORMATION
1. New Manchester was named a High Progress Reward School.
Miss Smith announced that she received information from the West Virginia Board of Education that New Manchester was named a High Progress Reward School for 2014-15. New Manchester was one of thirty three schools chosen. Miss Smith stated that she is very pleased and very proud of the staff and students.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
A. PERSONNEL
1. ASSIGNMENTS -- COACHING -- CERTIFIED
It is recommended that the following assignments be approved, effective the 2014-15 school year. The individual indicated with an asterisk (*) has met state guidelines established for
non-certified personnel employed in coaching activities.
OAK GLEN HIGH SCHOOL
Boys’ Tennis Assistant (Non-paid) Jeff Gajtka*
Baseball Chaperone Scott Porter
Baseball Chaperone Warren Swiger (pending fingerprints)
2. REDUCTION-IN-FORCE -- COACHNG -- CERTIFIED
It is recommended that the following be approved for reduction-in-force of his extra-curricular contract, effective the end of the 2014-15 school year:
Jeremy Krzys
3. TRANSFER – CLASSIFIED
It is recommended that the following transfers be approved effective March 25, 2015:
Name From To
Matthew Llewellyn Substitute Custodian Custodian II
Oak Glen Middle School
220 days/8 hours
4. RESIGNATION – CLASSIFIED - SUBSTITUTE
It is recommended that the following resignation be approved effective March 9, 2015:
Name Position Reason
Robert Fedoush Custodian Personal
5. LEAVE OF ABSENCE – CLASSIFIED
It is recommended that the following family medical leave of absence (FMLA) and unpaid medical leave of absence be approved effective February 16, 2015, through the remainder of the 2014-2015 school year:
Name Position Reason
Andrea Mercer Bus Operator Medical
Miss Smith presented personnel items 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 and recommended approval.
Michelle Chappell moved and was supported by Patsy Brancazio that items 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 be approved.
Motion Carried: Brancazio, Chappell, Hinerman, Manypenny, and Durante, President.
6. RECOMMENDATION FOR RIF – 2015-2016 school year
Name Position Location
Matthew Llewellyn Custodian Oak Glen Middle School
7. UNPAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE -- CLASSIFIED
It is recommended that the following unpaid leave of absence be approved, effective the dates indicated:
Name Position Dates Reason
Michelle DeGarmo Custodian 3/19-24/2015 Personal
Oak Glen Middle
Miss Smith presented personnel items 6 & addendum item 7 and recommended approval.
Michelle Chappell moved and was supported by Toni Hinerman that items 6 & 7 be approved.
Motion Carried: Brancazio, Chappell, Hinerman, Manypenny, and Durante, President.
B. FINANCE
1. LIST OF BILLS
It is recommended that the list of bills be approved for payment.
Miss Smith presented the list of bills and recommended approval.
Patsy Brancazio moved and was supported by Toni Hinerman that the list of bills be approved.
Motion Carried: Brancazio, Chappell, Hinerman, Manypenny, and Durante, President.
2. BUDGET TRANSFER
It is recommended that the budget transfer be approved. This transfer is to cover shortages in certain budget areas including fire fees, supplies, stipends and fixed costs and boiler insurance.
Fund 11 $214,800
Miss Smith presented item 2 and recommended approval.
John Manypenny moved and was supported by Toni Hinerman that item 2 be approved.
Motion Carried: Brancazio, Chappell, Hinerman, Manypenny, and Durante, President.
C. MISCELLANEOUS
1. STUDENT ACCEPTANCES
It is recommended that the following student acceptances be approved, for the 2015-16 school year:
CODE: HCX918 HC1226
Miss Smith presented item 1 and recommended approval.
Toni Hinerman moved and was supported by Michelle Chappell that item 1 be approved.
Motion Carried: Brancazio, Chappell, Hinerman, Manypenny, and Durante, President.
2. AGREEMENT
It is recommended that the following agreement be approved. This agreement is for the 2015-2016 school year.
Prevention Resource Officer Program – 3 Elementary, 2 Middle, 2 High Schools
Miss Smith presented item 2 and recommended approval.
Mr. Brancazio inquired about Weir Middle/High Schools PRO officers being paid by the City of Weirton.
This item has been tabled until further information is given.
3. FIELD MAINTENANCE – WEIR HIGH BASEBALL
It is recommended that $3000.00 be allocated for field maintenance at the Edwin J. Bowman Baseball Field for the 2015 baseball season.
Miss Smith presented item 3 and recommended approval.
Patsy Brancazio moved and was supported by Toni Hinerman that item 3 be approved.
Motion Carried: Brancazio, Chappell, Hinerman, Manypenny, and Durante, President.
4. REQUEST FOR OVERNIGHT TRIP
Approval for overnight trip for Oak Glen High School Tennis team to Fairmont, WV,
April 24-25, 2015 to participate in a tennis tournament.
10. REQUEST FOR OVERNIGHT TRIP
Approval for an overnight trip for Weir High/Middle school students in grades 5-12 who have qualified to participate in the Academic Games League of America National Tournament. The students will be traveling to Orlando, Fl. leaving April 24, 2015 and returning April 28, 2015.
Miss Smith presented items 4 & addendum item 10 and recommended approval.
Toni Hinerman moved and was supported by John Manypenny that items 4 & addendum item 10 be approved.
Motion Carried: Brancazio, Chappell, Hinerman, Manypenny, and Durante, President.
5. CALENDAR – 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
It is recommended that the enclosed calendar for the 2015-2016 school year be approved.
Miss Smith presented item 5 and recommended approval.
Michelle Chappell moved and was supported by Patsy Brancazio that item 5 be approved.
Motion Carried: Brancazio, Chappell, Hinerman, Manypenny, and Durante, President.
6. ACQUIRING PROPERTY
It is recommended to authorize the superintendent to proceed with the process of acquiring property located next to Weir High School in order to provide students with a permanent softball field and space for other sporting activities.
Miss Smith presented item 6 and recommended approval.
Toni Hinerman moved and was supported by John Manypenny that item 6 be approved.
Motion Carried: Brancazio, Chappell, Hinerman, Manypenny, and Durante, President.
7. SURPLUS PROPERTY
It has been determined that the following properties are no longer needed for school purposes:
Broadview Elementary School Property
Liberty School Property
Weirton Heights School Property
Therefore, it is recommended that these properties be declared surplus properties and the superintendent be given authority to prepare proper notice to sell these properties at a public auction and on such terms as it orders to the highest responsible bidder. It is also recommended that the superintendent employ an appraiser to appraise these properties and set a minimum bid price for each property. The minimum bid price will be listed in the notice of public auction. The notice of public auction and the sale of the school property at the public auction will be in accordance with W.Va. Code 18-5-7.
Miss Smith presented item 7 and recommended approval.
Patsy Brancazio moved and was supported by Toni Hinerman that item 7 be approved.
Mr. Durante asked if Miss Smith had any idea how long the appraisal will be. Miss Smith answered that she will contact the appraiser tomorrow and place the legal ad in the paper, which has to run two consecutive weeks.
Motion Carried: Brancazio, Chappell, Hinerman, Manypenny, and Durante, President.
8. SURPLUS PROPERTY
It is recommended that the following be declared surplus property:
Bus 35
Miss Smith presented item 8 and recommended approval. Miss Smith stated that this bus will be donated to the diesel program at the JDR IV Career Center.
John Manypenny moved and was supported by Toni Hinerman that item 8 be approved.
Motion Carried: Brancazio, Chappell, Hinerman, Manypenny, and Durante, President.
9. SURPLUS PROPERTY
Oak Glen Softball team has new uniforms and now have two old sets that will not be in use. Softball is asking to make these old uniforms surplus, so Oak Glen High School can dispose of them.
Miss Smith presented item 9 and recommended approval.
Patsy Brancazio moved and was supported by Michelle Chappell that item 9 be approved.
Motion Carried: Brancazio, Chappell, Hinerman, Manypenny, and Durante, President.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Hancock County Public Service District – Easement Line – New Manchester Elementary
Miss Smith presented item 1 and recommended approval.
John Manypenny moved and was supported by Patsy Brancazio that item 1 be approved.
Motion Carried: Brancazio, Chappell, Hinerman, Manypenny, and Durante, President.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Thank You card – Weirton Elementary Staff
Miss Smith read the Thank You card from Weirton Elementary Staff.
Miss Smith also stated that she had received word from WV State Department of Education and the WV State Board regarding the waiver for the school calendar. In the Superintendent’s update it stated that the only waiver to make up snow days would be to go to school on Saturday and Sunday, Holidays or extend the 48 week window. All schools must meet the 180 separate days of instruction. Mr. Brancazio stated that they give people false hope, their facts they give aren’t solid.
POLICY ISSUES
1. The following policy is being recommended for approval. Revisions were made based on the two classes qualifying to be offered next year.
IKFB Embedded Credit
Miss Smith presented item 1 and recommended approval.
Toni Hinerman moved and was supported by Patsy Brancazio that item 1 be approved.
Motion Carried: Brancazio, Chappell, Hinerman, Manypenny, and Durante, President.
MEETINGS
Monday, March 30, 2015 5:00 p.m. Special Meeting
Board of Education
Board Room, New Cumberland
Purpose of this meeting: Reports for schools
Monday, April 13, 2015 5:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
Board of Education
Board Room, New Cumberland
Monday, April 21, 2015 4:45 p.m. Reconvened Meeting of March 23, 2015
Board of Education
Board Room, New Cumberland
Purpose of this meeting: levy rate approval
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 5:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
Board of Education
Board Room, New Cumberland
With no further business before the board, Mr. Durante declared the meeting adjourned.
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Gerald Durante, President Suzan L. Smith, Secretary