August 6, 2007
The Barbour County Board of Education met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 6, 2007, at the Board of Education Office, 105 South Railroad Street, Philippi, West Virginia.
Patrick Jones, President, presided; Brian Kisamore, Jerry Phillips, Greg Nestor and Brad Robinson, Jr., Members, and Deede Lundeen, Secretary, were present. Also in attendance were: Karen Finamore, Louis Roy, Sue Talbott, Glenn Sweet, Karen Boone, Elaine Benson, David Taylor, Ronda Jones and Jeff Kittle.
Mr. Jones called the meeting to order at 5:30. Mr. Nestor led the pledge to the flag.
A motion was made by Mr. Kisamore, seconded by Mr. Robinson and passed five (5) to zero (0) to accept the addendum.
Introduction of Sue Talbott and Karen Finamore, new principals at Junior Elementary School and Philip Barbour High School, respectively.
Mr. Phillips made a motion to approve the
amended minutes of June 11, 2007 meeting by removing item # 6 “Naming
the Philip Barbour Complex after Scott Mayle”, to approve the amended minutes
of July 9, 2007 by changing paragraph # 6 to read “Ms. Donna Jones addressed
the Board concerning an individual student issue”, and to approve the minutes
of the July 23, 2007 meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nestor and
passed five (5) to zero (0).
Mr. Kisamore made a motion to adjourn into executive session at 5:40 to
discuss Personnel/Legal matters. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Nestor and passed five (5) to zero (0).
A motion was made by Mr. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Nestor and passed five
(5) to zero (0) to return to open session at 7:15 p.m.
1. Recommendation: In compliance with Attendance Policy J-3,
approve requests for out-of-zone attendance for school year 2007-2008
contingent upon compliance with pupil-teacher ratio.
Belington Elementary Philip Barbour
Mya
Bell Chelsea
Morral
James
Bell
Kasson
Elem./Middle Philippi
Middle
Shane
Nuzum Rachel
Stuart
Nathan
Riccio
Courtney
Nuzum
Kimberly
Nuzum
Volga-Century
Elementary
Justice
Roy
Jessica
Roy
2. Recommendation: In compliance with Attendance Policy J-3,
approve requests for out-of-county attendance for school year 2007-2008.
Name From (School) To (County)
Hannah Young Philippi Elementary Harrison
Cody Young Philippi Elementary Harrison
Victoria Young Philippi Middle Harrison
Corie Posey Philip Barbour Harrison
Natacha Summers Philip Barbour Upshur
3. Citizens Appeal of
Superintendent’s Decision re: student transfers.
4. Recommendation: Approve the final total of the July 28, 2007
net payroll and related taxes and withholdings in the amount of $108,466.63.
5. Recommendation: Approve payment of bills for the period of
July 24, 2007 through August 6, 2007 at a total expenditure of $60,708.08.
6. Recommendation: Authorize the August 15, 2007 payroll for all
regular extended and special programs payroll and federal withholdings not to
exceed the amount of $120,000.00 to be released in accordance with Federal Law.
7. Recommendation: Authorize the payment of utility bills due
before next board meeting not to exceed $12,000.00.
8. Recommendation: Approve/Confirm fund raising activity requests as submitted (all candy sales will be done outside school hours)
Philip Barbour High School (Cheerleading) – projected revenue $500.00; $500.00
9. Recommendation: Approve/Confirm use of buildings and/or
grounds.
Philip Barbour High School on August 18-19, 2007 – requested by Larry
Allen for Incident Management Class
Philip Barbour High School on the Fourth Wednesday and Thursday of Each
Month – requested by Aubrey DuWayne Everson for American Red Cross First Aid
and CPR Classes
10. Recommendation: Award the bid to Michel, Inc., to perform the work required for the installation of the drainage project at Belington Elementary School.
11. Recommendation: Establish a substitute school bus mechanics list and place the following qualified personnel on the list.
David Robinson Kent Phillips
James Lawrence
12. Recommendation: Employ
personnel for the 2007-2008 school year contingent upon receipt of
proper certification.
Jerry
Robinson, Bus Operator, Route 26 effective August 22, 2007
Robert
Golden, Bus Operator, Route 7 effective August 22, 2007
Homer
Talbott, Secretary/Computer Operator – Extra Duty effective August 7, 2007
Ashley Crain, Language Arts Teacher,
Philippi Middle School effective August 22, 2007
Daniel Propst, Language Arts Teacher, Philippi Middle School effective
August 22, 2007
Julie Feather, Volunteer Cross
Country Coach, Belington Middle School effective August 6, 2007
Robert Kelly, Head Boys Basketball
Coach, Belington Middle School
Charles Everson, Assistant Boys
Basketball Coach, Belington Middle School
13. Recommendation: Adopt Revised Policy J-16.1, Student Code of
Conduct, on second reading. Refer to Minutes of July 23, 2007.
14. Recommendation: Revise Policy G-29.2a, Substance Abuse and Tobacco Control, on first reading.
15. Recommendation: Revise Policy G-29.2, Drug-Free Workplace, on first reading.
1.1 The West Virginia Board of Education and the Barbour County Board of Education recognize the need to provide a high quality work environment. The use of alcohol and/or illegal drugs is a health and safety hazard and inhibits productivity.
2.1 The Board and administrative staff will be responsible for the administration of this policy.
2.2 Barbour County Schools shall assure full compliance with all regulations that define a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or uses of a controlled substance and/or alcohol are prohibited on school property or in conjunction with school related activities. Additionally, no employee shall report for work on any West Virginia Department of Education or Barbour County schools project, whether on-site or in the field, while under the influence of alcohol and/or an illegal drug. Compliance is mandatory. Violations are subject to severe sanctions including but not limited to termination of employment
2.3 It shall be the responsibility of the Barbour County Board of Education to establish a drug awareness program for Barbour County Schools employees to provide information on the following: the Employee Assistance Program; the dangers of drug-abuse in the workplace; the establishment and maintenance of a drug free workplace; the penalties for workplace drug-abuse; available drug-free literature.
3.1 Alcohol: Alcoholic beverages and any other intoxicating liquid, which contains alcohol.
3.2 Contractor: Any department, division, unit, or any person responsible for the performance of work under a contract.
3.3 Controlled Substance: A Federally regulated substance listed in Exhibit A and/or Schedule I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substance Act (2 U.S.C. 812) And West Virginia Code 60A-2-201, et seq., (which may be amended from time to time), when taken into the body, may impair one’s mental faculties and/or physical performance.
3.4 Conviction: A finding or guilty (including a plea of nolo contendere) or the imposition of a sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or state criminal Drug Statutes.
3.5 Criminal Drug Statute: A criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensation, use, or possession of any controlled substance.
3.6 Drug-Free Workspace: A worksite where work is performed in connection with the employees of Barbour County Schools. The workplace shall include facilities, property, guidelines, offices, structures, automobiles, trucks, trailers, other vehicles, and parking areas, whether owned or leased by the agency or entity.