Minutes, Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Regular Meeting
The Morgan County Board of Education met in a regular session on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the Berkeley Springs High School Media Center located at 149 Concord Avenue, Berkeley Springs, WV.
Aaron Close, Vice President presided. Laura Smith, Pete Gordon and John Rowland, Members, and Erich May, Superintendent, were present. David Ambrose was absent.
Present were: Treasurer, Ann Bell; Directors – Tom Shade, Russell Penner, Jamie Harris. Others – Amy Penner and Betsy Buser. Media – Kate Evans, Morgan Messenger.
I. Call to Order
Vice President Close called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
Vice President Close led those present in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Roll Call
All board of education members were present except for David Ambrose.
IV. Approval of Agenda and Addenda
A motion was made by Mr. Rowland, seconded by Mrs. Smith, and unanimously passed by those present to approve the Agenda and Addenda.
V. Presentation
A. RESA IT Update
Tom Shade updated the board on technology and how it will be affected by the closure of the RESA’s.
VI. Reports/Communications
A. President of the Board
B. Board of Education Members
NOTE: Mr. Close stated he would be going to Morgantown to receive the 2017 West Virginia Brownfield Award for Community Engagement.
NOTE: Mr. Rowland noted that the Hall of Fame Banquet is being held on Saturday, September 8, 2017.
C. Superintendent
NOTE: Superintendent May stated that he would be attending the Teacher of the Year Ceremony in Charleston on September 18th. Morgan County Teacher Tamara Bittorf if one of six finalists. The winner will be announced that evening.
NOTE: Superintendent May discussed the tornado warning that occurred this week.
NOTE: Superintendent May informed the board that his goal is to be in every school - every week.
VII. Public Comments: NONE
VIII. Consent Agenda (Action)
The superintendent recommends approval of the following consent actions as presented:
A. Minutes of the August 15, 2017 Regular Meeting & the August 18, 2017 Special Meeting
B. Payment of Bills
C. Budget Adjustments (if necessary)
D. Transfers In/Out
E. Volunteers
A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Gordon, and unanimously passed by those present to approve the Consent Agenda.
IX. Personnel
The superintendent recommends approval of the following personnel actions as presented:
A. Professional Personnel
· Superintendent Authorization
Extend Superintendents authorization to hire employees pending board approval for the following two positions currently posted:
018-172, Title I Teacher, Widmyer Elementary School
018-173, 6th Grade Teacher, Warm Springs Middle School
· Employment
1. Carmela Emerson, School Nurse, County, effective beginning August 30, 2017.(018-128)
2. Jim Murray, Long-Term Substitute 3rd Grade Teacher, Warm Springs Intermediate School, effective beginning August 30, 2017 for the 2017-2018 school year.(018-165)
3. Renee Fincham, Substitute Teacher, County, effective beginning September 6, 2017, contingent upon meeting employment requisites.
4. Steven Brock, Substitute Teacher, County, effective beginning August 31, 2017, contingent upon meeting employment requisites.
5. Ashley Schuchhardt, Substitute Teacher, County, effective beginning September 6, 2017, contingent upon meeting employment requisites.
6. Grace Cardiff, Substitute Teacher, County, effective beginning September 6, 2017, contingent upon meeting employment requisites.
7. Employ the following individual to perform Specialized Health Care Procedures, effective for the 2017-2018 school year:
Warm Springs Intermediate School
Dudley Cable
· Transfer
1. Jessica Hansel, Title I Teacher, Widmyer Elementary to Pre-K Teacher, Widmyer Elementary School, effective beginning with the 2017-2018 school year.(018-137)
2. Cheryl Will, Itinerant Special Education Aide, Berkeley Springs High School to Third Grade Teacher, Warm Springs Intermediate School, effective for the 2018-2019 school year.(018-165)
· Resignation
1. Joshua Rider, 6th Grade Teacher, Warm Springs Middle School, effective at the end of the day on September 8, 2017.
B. Service Personnel
· Employment
1. Candance Chamberlin, .5 Secretary, County, effective beginning September 6, 2017.(018-152)
2. John Marra, Bus Operator – Bus 16-10, Transportation, effective beginning with September 6, 2017.(018-171)
3. Employ the following as Supervisory Aides, effective for the 2017-2018 school year:
Warm Springs Middle School
Susan Clark
Karlie McJilton
Brandy Stotler
Becky Harvey
Pleasant View Elementary School
Carri Polliard
Kelley Kyne
Warm Springs Intermediate School
Betty Ruppenthal
Amy McCumbee
Widmyer Elementary School
Roseann Booth
Tama Hiles
Ronnie Sue Childers
Lisa Unger
Janet Hill
Christen Ambrose
Bernadette Shaw
Sally Unger
Pam Mason
Deadrah Martin
Paw Paw Schools
Sharon Munson
Wendy Ryan
Berkeley Springs High School
Joyclyn Riffle
Cheryl Will
4. Employ the following individuals to perform Specialized Health Care Procedures, effective for the 2017-2018 school year:
Warm Springs Intermediate School
Tammy Unger
Amy McCumbee
Warm Springs Middle School
Susan Clark
Rebecca Harvey
Brandy Stotler
Kathleen Brunner
Pleasant View Elementary School
Maria Ruleman
Carrie Polliard
Kelley Kyne
Widmyer Elementary School
Tama Hiles
Christen Ambrose
Berkeley Springs High School
Joyclyn Riffle
· Transfer
1. Dennis Beddow, Bus Operator – Bus 12-01, Transportation to Bus Operator – Bus 187, Transportation, effective beginning August 18, 2017.(018-139)
2. Susan Clark, Aide/Autism, Warm Springs Middle School to Clerk II, Warm Springs Middle School, effective beginning with the 2018-2019 school year.(018-158)
3. Shane Peck, Bus Operator – Bus 16-10, Transportation to Bus Operator – Bus 12-01, Transportation, effective beginning August 28, 2017.(018-164)
C. Extracurricular/Extra Duty Assignment
· Employment
1. Jennifer Powell, Unpaid Volunteer Freshman Cheer Coach, Berkeley Springs High School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year.(018-092)
2. Jenni Hobday, Title I Parent Involvement Facilitator, County, effective for the 2017-2018 school year.(018-169)
3. David Aberegg, CTE Team Leader, Berkeley Springs High School, effective beginning with the 2017-2018 school year.(018-155)
4. Ian Helmick, Related Arts Team Leader, Warm Springs Middle School, effective beginning with the 2017-2018 school year.(018-166)
5. Employ the following individual for Pre/Post Supervision, Berkeley Springs High School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, on an as/if needed basis.(018-160)
Josh Biser Steven Douglas
Michael Wilder Aaron Sorg
6. Employ the following individuals for Pre/Post Supervision, Pleasant View Elementary School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, on an as/if needed basis.(018-160)
Summer McClintock Casey Munson
Donna Meyer Charity Brinegar
Sandra Strunk Bridget Christie
Jacklyn Futrell Dale Wurster
7. Employ the following individuals for Pre/Post Supervision, Paw Paw Schools, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, on an as/if needed basis.(018-160)
Lisa Wenzel
William Taylor
Ryley McBride
8. Employ the following individuals for Pre/Post Supervision, Warm Springs Intermediate School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, on an as/if needed basis.(018-160)
Christie Butts Crystal Boyles
Nicole Surface Douglas Boyles
Marianna Ruggiero Lorie Faith
Jennifer Fox Shea Sirbaugh
Christina Rose Shanahan Elmore
Natalie Kidwell Margaret Hill
Christal Akers Michelle Rossignol
Rose Betcher Kelsea Reed
Susan Thomas Tia Myers
Deborah Ditto Julie Hoover
9. Employ the following individual for Pre/Post Supervision, Warm Springs Middle School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, on an as/if needed basis.(018-160)
Kathleen Brunner Gillian Anderson
Tony McDonald Gena Giumarro
Debra Wachter Amber Emery
Andrea Minicozzi
10. Employ the following individual for Pre/Post Supervision, Widmyer Elementary School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, on an as/if needed basis.(018-160)
Robin Thompson Dena Kerns
Kim Didawick Richard Soos
Megan Lord Rebecca Herdering
· Resignation
1. Amanda Henry, Related Arts Co-Team Leader, Warm Springs Middle School, effective at the end of the day on August 17, 2017.
2. Rachel Brown-Wilson, Related Arts Co-Team Leader, Warm Springs Middle School, effective at the end of the day on August 16, 2017.
3. Elizabeth Golden, 6th Grade Team Leader, Warm Springs Middle School, effective at the end of the day on September 1, 2017.
D. Professional Staff Development
1. Compensate the following individuals for attending AP Training. Funding Source – Title II
Chris Herbst Pamela Didawick
Chuck Walker Amy Taylor
Rachel Hopkin William Lauffer
Sherri Hartman Tamara Bittorf
E. Temporary Part-Time Employment
Temporary, part-time employees shall not accrue benefits or retirement, personal leave, medical or life insurance, seniority rights or any other regular employee benefits.
· Employment
1. Erin Belcher, Adult & Community Education Instructor, 3 periods @ $20.00 per hour effective for the 2017-2018 school term on an as/if needed basis.
A motion was made by Mr. Rowland, seconded by Mrs. Smith, and unanimously passed by those present to approve the Personnel Agenda.
X. Program Development
A. Approve Economics 2 elective to be taught at Berkeley Springs High School
A motion was made by Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mrs. Smith, and unanimously passed by those present to approve Agenda Item X.A.
XI. Executive Session Pursuant to West Virginia Code 6-9A-4(b)(A) to establish superintendent goals for the 2017-2018 school year.
A motion was made by Mr. Rowland, seconded by Mr. Gordon and unanimously passed by those present to enter into Executive Session pursuant to WV Code 6-9A-4(b)(A) to establish superintendent goals for the 2017-2018 school year. The Board entered into executive session at 7:32 p.m. President Ambrose reconvened the meeting to open session at 8:27 p.m. No action was taken.
XII. Calendar of Events
September 22 Regular Meeting, 5:00 p.m. TBD
October 3 Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m. TBD
October 17 Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m. TBD
November 7 Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Board Office
November 21 Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Board Office
December 5 Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Board Office
December 19 Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Board Office
XIII. Adjournment
A motion was made by Mr. Close, seconded by Mrs. Smith, and unanimously passed by those present to adjourn. The meeting was duly adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
PRESIDENT ______
SECRETARY ______
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