Minutes, Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Regular Meeting
The Morgan County Board of Education met in a regular session on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in the Warm Springs Middle School Consumer Science Room located at 271 Warm Springs Way, Berkeley Springs, WV.
David Ambrose, President presided. Aaron Close, Laura Smith, Pete Gordon and John Rowland, Members, and Erich May, Superintendent, were present.
Present were: Treasurer, Ann Bell; Directors – Jamie Harris. Others – Gray Jones, Tammy Painter and Betsy Buser. Media – Kate Evans, Morgan Messenger.
I. Call to Order
President Ambrose called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
President Ambrose led those present in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Roll Call
All board of education members were present.
IV. Approval of Agenda and Addenda
A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Rowland, and unanimously passed by those present to approve the Agenda and Addenda.
V. Reports/Communications
A. President of the Board
B. Board of Education Members
NOTE: Mr. Close gave an update on the BSHS gymnasium renovations.
C. Superintendent
NOTE: Superintendent May stated that he will present student achievement data at the October 17th meeting and a vehicle replacement plan on November 7th.
VI. Public Comments: NONE
VII. Consent Agenda (Action)
The superintendent recommends approval of the following consent actions as presented:
A. Minutes of the September 22, 2017 Regular Meeting
B. Payment of Bills
C. Budget Adjustments (if necessary)
D. Volunteers
A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Gordon, and unanimously passed by those present to approve the Consent Agenda.
VIII. Personnel
The superintendent recommends approval of the following personnel actions as presented:
A. Professional Personnel
· Amend Transfer
1. Cheryl Will, Itinerant Special Education Aide, Berkeley Springs High School to Third Grade Teacher, Warm Springs Intermediate School, effective beginning October 9, 2017.(018-165)
· Employment
1. David Allen, .1 Teacher-Visually Impaired, County, effective for the 2017-2018 school year.(018-174)
2. Julie Washick, Substitute Nurse, County, effective beginning October 4, 2017 for the 2017-2018 school year, contingent upon meeting employment requisites.(018-046)
3. Kimbra Buhrman, Substitute Nurse, County, effective beginning October 4, 2017 for the 2017-2018 school year, contingent upon meeting employment requisites.(018-046)
· Resignation
1. Tiffany Giles, Special Education Multi-Categorical with Autism Teacher, Warm Springs Middle School, effective at noon on September 29, 2017.
2. Ron Tebben, Substitute Teacher, County, effective at the end of the day on July 27, 2017.
B. Service Personnel
· Employment
1. Employ the following to perform Specialized Health Care Procedures, effective for the 2017-2018 school year:
Pamela Mason – WES/Transportation
Sharon Munson - PPS
Anna Peck – WES/WSMS
Wendy Ryan – PPS
Karlie McJilton - WSMS
2. Employ the following individual as a Supervisory Aide, effective for the 2017-2018 school year:
Anna Peck
3. Tara Wilson, .5 Cook II, Warm Springs Intermediate School, effective beginning October 4, 2017.(018-206)
· Resignation
1. Mary Dillman, Substitute Secretary/Clerk, County, effective at the end of the day on September 25, 2017.
2. Dorothy Johnson, Substitute Secretary/Clerk, County, effective at the end of the day on September 30, 2017.
3. Cheryl Will, Special Education Aide, Berkeley Springs High School, effective at the end of the day on October 7, 2017.
C. Extracurricular/Extra Duty Assignment
· Employment
1. Dylan Rowzee, Assistant Coach Boys Varsity Basketball, Paw Paw High School, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, contingent upon having enough athletes to field a team.(018-183)
2. Employ the following individual for Pre/Post Supervision, Paw Paw Schools, effective for the 2017-2018 school year, on an as/if needed basis.(018-160)
Jeff Palmer
3. Employ the following as MC After 3 Teachers, Berkeley Springs High School, effective beginning October 10, 2017 for the 2017-2018 school year on an as/if needed basis as scheduled with Site Coordinator (018-202):
John Brode Rachel Hopkins
Michael Wilder Rhonda McPherson Wilder
Dylan Beddow David Gerda
4. Employ the following as MC After 3 Teachers, Warm Springs Middle School, effective beginning October 10, 2017 for the 2017-2018 school year on an as/if needed basis as scheduled with Site Coordinator (018-203):
Christie Butts Charles Jones
Amy Penner Brendan Byrne
Patricia Byrne
5. Approve the following Mentor Teachers effective for the 2017-2018 school year, on as/if needed basis (018-201):
Ryley McBride – PPS Candice Pennington – BSHS
Christine Herbst – BSHS Tamara Bittorf – BSHS
Richard Burdock – BSHS Rhonda McPherson Wilder – BSHS
Rachel Hopkins – BSHS Les Morris – BSHS
Amy Taylor – BSHS Deborah Ditto – WSIS
· Resignation
1. Jamie Harris, MC After 3 Site Coordinator, Berkeley Springs High School, effective at the end of the day on October 3, 2017.
2. William Taylor, Head Coach Boys Varsity Basketball, Paw Paw Schools, effective at the end of the day on October 2, 2017.
· Additional Position
PASS Coordinator, Berkeley Springs High School
D. Professional Staff Development
1. Compensate the following individuals for attending staff development on September 28, 2017 from 4:00-7:30. Funding Source: Title II
Bridget Christie
Summer McClintock
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. Debbie Haines, Title I Interventionist, Warm Springs Intermediate School, effective beginning October 4, 2017 for the 2017-2018 school year on an as/if needed basis.(018-192)
2. Joanne Tomasello, Title I Interventionist, Warm Springs Intermediate School, effective beginning October 4, 2017 for the 2017-2018 school year on an as/if needed basis.(018-192)
3. Juliette Roach, Title I Interventionist, Paw Paw Schools, effective beginning October 4, 2017 for the 2017-2018 school year on an as/if needed basis.(018-193)
4. Debbie Haines, Title I Interventionist, Widmyer Elementary School, effective beginning October 4, 2017 for the 2017-2018 school year on an as/if needed basis.(018-191)
5. Colleen Stotler, Title I Interventionist, Widmyer Elementary School, effective beginning October 4, 2017 for the 2017-2018 school year on an as/if needed basis.(018-191)
6. Tina Swift, Title I Interventionist, Widmyer Elementary School, effective beginning October 4, 2017 for the 2017-2018 school year on an as/if needed basis.(018-191)
A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Ambrose, and unanimously passed by those present to approve the Personnel Agenda.
IX. Finance/Budget
A. Approval of Pay Application #2 in the amount of $616,487.62 for the Morgan County Schools Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract as approved by CMTA (thru Oct. 1)
A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Gordon, and unanimously passed by those present to approve Agenda Item IX.A.
B. Approval of Deductive Change Order #2 for Bulk Material Equipment Purchase in the amount of $32,706 for the Morgan County Schools Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract as approved by CMTA.(thru Oct. 1)
A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Ambrose, and unanimously passed by those present to approve Agenda Item IX.B.
C. Approve registration, travel and lodging for Mr. Close, Mr. Rowland and Mrs. Smith to attend the November 4, 2017 WVSBA November Meeting at Stonewall Resort, Roanoke.
A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Rowland, and unanimously passed by those present to approve travel and lodging for Mr. Close - Agenda Item IX.C. Mr. Close recused himself from the vote.
A motion was made by Mr. Ambrose, seconded by Mr. Gordon, and unanimously passed by those present to approve travel and lodging for Mrs. Smith and Mr. Rowland - Agenda Item IX.C. Mrs. Smith and Mr. Rowland recused themselves from the vote.
D. Approve the purchase of a used Chrysler van for $4,000.
A motion was made by Mr. Close, seconded by Mr. Gordon, and unanimously passed by those present to approve Agenda Item IX.D.
E. Approve contract with Maegan Bryner for Speech-Language Pathology services for up to 8 hours per week for the remainder of the 2017-2018 school year.
A motion was made by Mr. Rowland, seconded by Mrs. Smith, and unanimously passed by those present to approve Agenda Item IX.E.
X. Calendar of Events
October 17 Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m. WSIS Library
November 7 Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m. WSIS Library
December 5 Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Board Office
December 19 Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Board Office
XI. Adjournment
A motion was made by Mrs. Smith, seconded by Mr. Ambrose, and unanimously passed by those present to adjourn. The meeting was duly adjourned at 7:31p.m.
PRESIDENT ______
SECRETARY ______
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