Philippi WV 26416

                                                                                                              August 20, 2007

Minutes

            The Barbour County Board of Education met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 20, 2007, at the Board of Education Office, 105 South Railroad Street, Philippi, West Virginia.

 

Patrick Jones, President, presided; Brian Kisamore, Greg Nestor, and Brad Robinson, Jr., Members, and Deede Lundeen, Secretary, were present.  Jerry Phillips, Member was absent.  Also in attendance were:  Karen Boone, Glenn Sweet, Susan DeLong, Elaine Benson, Flo Wilkins, Matt Price, Marjorie George, Ira Mayle, James Poling, Melissa Nestor, Ciera Nestor, Jack Reger, Jeff Kittle

                       

A work session was held at 5:30 p.m. at Philip Barbour High School football field and other areas for a facility review.

 

Mr. Jones called the meeting to order at 6:25.  Mr. Nestor led the pledge to the flag.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Nestor, seconded by Mr. Robinson and passed four (4) to zero (0) to accept the addendum.

 

The following delegation representatives addressed the Board.

 

Melissa Nestor concerning an individual student issue.

 

            Mr. Kisamore made a motion to adjourn into executive session at 6:28 p.m.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Nestor and passed four (4) to zero (0).

 

A motion was made by Mr. Kisamore, seconded by Mr. Robinson and passed four (4) to zero (0) to return to open session at 6:35 p.m.

 

Mr. Nestor made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 6, 2007 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Kisamore and passed four (4) to zero (0).

 

Superintendent’s Recommendations –

 

1.         Recommendation:   Approve budget adjustments.

 

Increase Revenue

 

Increase Expenditures

 61.28610.03211.009.000.0000.0000.00

             5,000.00

 

61.28610.12213.114.501.0000.0000.00

             3,425.00

 

 

 

61.28610.12213.582.501.0000.0000.00

             1,345.00

 

 

 

61.28610.12213.331.501.0000.0000.00

               230.00

 

 

 

 

 

51.25120.03311.009.000.0000.0000.00 

           94,509.00

 

51.25120.14611.451.201.0000.0000.00

           69,485.00

 

 

 

51.25120.14611.341.201.0000.0000.00

           25,024.00

 

 

 

 

 

61.28600.03211.009.000.0000.0000.00

           20,000.00

 

61.28600.91910.586.501.3200.0000.00

           20,000.00

 

 

 

 

 

11.00000.00772.007.000.0000.0000.00

           10,854.00

 

11.00000.12111.619.501.0000.0000.00

             1,000.00

 

 

 

11.00000.12321.341.001.0000.0000.00

             4,500.00

 

 

 

11.00000.12317.341.001.0000.0000.00

             5,354.00

 

 

 

 

 

61.59700.04511.009.000.0000.0000.00

             3,300.00

 

61.59700.11111.551.000.0000.0000.00 NEW

             1,600.00

 

 

 

61.59700.12316.551.000.0000.0000.00 NEW

             1,700.00

 

 

 

 

 

61.00000.00772.007.000.0000.0000.00

           42,423.03

 

61.41710.76191.911.001.0000.0000.00

             2,078.04

 

 

 

61.41710.12213.611.001.0000.0000.00

           10,000.00

 

 

 

61.41710.12213.112.000.0000.0000.00

           12,308.06

 

 

 

61.41710.12213.221.000.0000.0000.00

             2,293.09

 

 

 

61.41710.11111.211.001.0000.0000.00

             1,931.24

 

 

 

61.41710.12213.331.000.0000.0000.00

           10,723.78

 

 

 

61.41710.11111.653.204.0000.0000.00

               729.00

 

 

 

61.41710.12170.611.201.0000.0000.00

             1,434.00

 

 

 

61.41710.12170.611.204.0000.0000.00

                 73.40

 

 

 

61.41710.12213.582.201.0000.0000.00

               139.52

 

 

 

61.41710.12213.642.204.0000.0000.00

               712.90

 

 

 

 

 

11.00000.00772.007.000.0000.0000.00

             8,520.00

 

11.00000.91920.112.501.0000.0000.00

             2,200.00

 

 

 

11.00000.91920.221.501.0000.0000.00

               170.00

 

 

 

11.00000.91920.231.501.0000.0000.00

               220.00

 

 

 

11.00000.91920.261.501.0000.0000.00

                 80.00

 

 

 

11.00000.11111.441.501.1220.0000.00

             4,550.00

 

 

 

11.00000.11111.441.501.1220.0000.00

             1,300.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

      $184,606.03

 

 

       $184,606.03

 

2.         Recommendation:  Approve the final total of the August 15, 2007 net payroll and related taxes and withholdings in the amount of $83,688.44.

 

3.         Recommendation:  Approve payment of bills for the period of August 7, 2007 through August 20, 2007 at a total expenditure of $132,419.83.

 

4.         Recommendation:  Authorize the August 28, 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.

 

5.         Recommendation:  Approve final total of utility bills in the amount of $2,835.37.

 

6.         Recommendation:  Authorize the payment of utility bills due before next board meeting not to exceed $12,000.00.

 

7.         Recommendation:  Approve/Confirm fund raising activity requests as submitted (all candy sales will be done outside school hours).

 

            Philip Barbour High School (Athletic Boosters) – projected revenue $500.00; $1,000.00; (Band) - $1,000.00; $5,000.00; (Cheerleading) - $500.00; $300.00;

 

8.         Recommendation:  Approve/Confirm use of buildings and/or grounds.

 

            Philip Barbour High School on August 23, 2007 – requested by Ronda Jones for

Staff development.

 

9.         Recommendation:  Approve chaperones for Philip Barbour High School band during school year 2007-2008.

 

            Mark & Rhonda Allen         Phil & Marsha Harris          Ted & Nina Norris

            David & Susan Anglin        Lisa Heinbaugh                   Loretta Pharis

            Jim & Sharon Arnett           John & Patty Hickman        Dennis & Jennifer Phipps

            Robert & Paul Arehart        Chris Hicks                          Rejeana Pitzer

            Lee Ball                               Bob & Susie Higgins           Rick & Tracey Poling

            Jeff & Becky Bartlett          Mark & Debbie Hill            Moke & Mary Post

            Steve & Kelly Blake           Tammy Hill                         Alicia Rapking

            Danny & Margaret Brady   Allison Iapalucci                 Cheryl Raleigh

            Heather Brown                    Rick Jennings                      Dennis & Roberta Riccio

            Mike Brown                         Ron & Melody Jones           Margie Robinson

            Judy Burner                         Albert & Susan Ketchem    Nancy Burner-Ware

            Scott & Rhonda Robinson   Jim & Whitni Kines            Jeff & Leslie Sandridge

            Brian & Jamie Carpenter    Mandy Kines                       Jill Schiefelbein

            Donna Champ                      Dave Kirby                          Marsha Shockey

            Tom & Patty Cleavenger    Brian & Lorelle Kisamore  Kelli Snider

            Joyce Cross                          Brenda Kisner                      Janet Sterner

            Keith & Karren Cross         Mike & Beth Kochka          David & Melinda Strait

            Kristi Cross                         Steve & Cindy Lawson       Bobbie Sturm

            Sharon Cross                       Ron & Gina Layhew            Dave Summerfield

            Matthew Daddysman          Lori Leach                           Mary Summerfield

            Anna Davis                          Brenda Linger                      Linda Swick

            Brad & LaDonna Davis       Ryan McDaniel                   Jeff & Kim Swiger

            Lynne Davis                        Debbie McDonald               Wayne Talbott

            Melissa Delaney                  Linda McVicker                  Crystal Tenney

            Terry & Marsha Denniston Gladolene Martin                Stanley & Kim Toompas

            Matt Edge                            Dave & Carol Matko           Tammy Tucker

            Graham Endler                    Darren & Erma Mayfield    Sam Wagner

            Jodie Everson                      Greg & Danita Menear        Bill & Rebecca Walker

            Michele Facemire               Darrell & Marilyn Milem   Dawn Ware

            Melissa Flint                       Paula Mitchell                     Gena Ware

            Jessica Foy                          Adam Moats                        Melony Ware

            Danny & Melissa Franke    Nick Moats                          Misty Ware

            Rick & Judy Freeman         Tina Moats                          Dave & Beverly Watkins

            Walter & Michelle Fumich Rayetta Moore                     Sable Weese

            Valerie Graham                   Robert & Cindy Moore       Charlotte Wentz

            Vinny Greco                        Theresa Moss                      Barbara Wolfe

            Becky Green                        Lisa Murphy                        Mary Wolfe

            Leroy & Diane Gregg          David & Kim Neff              Sonny & Donna Griffith

            Mark & Anita Nesland        Robert & Angela Zastawniak                           

 

10.       Recommendation:  Accept and approve resignation of Christina Colombo as Teacher at Philippi Elementary School.

 

11.       Recommendation:  Employ personnel for the Gear-Up Summer Institute II during the period of August 13-17, 2007.

           

            Gary Marsh, Bus Operator

            Carl Bolton, Bus Operator

            Steve Price, Bus Operator

 

12.       Recommendation:  Employ personnel as Extra Duty Custodians at Philip Barbour High School during the period of August 9-17, 2007.

 

            Eddie Malcolm                      

            John Hickman

            Matt Edge

            Kevin Snider

            Jeff Moss

            Bradley Davis

 

13.       Recommendation:  Employ Amanda Cater as Secretarial Trainer for school year

            2007-08.

 

14.       Recommendation:  Employ substitute employees contingent upon clearance of criminal convictions as defined in WV Codes §18-5-15c(d) and §15-2-24(d).

           

            Gina Ware, Teacher

            Kim Olivio, Teacher

 

15.       Recommendation:  Adopt Revised Policy G-29.2a, Substance Abuse and Tobacco Control, on second reading. Refer to Minutes of August 6, 2007.

 

16.       Recommendation:  Adopt Revised Policy G-29.2, Drug-Free Workplace, on second reading. Refer to Minutes of August 6, 2007.

 

17.       Recommendation:  Adopt Revised Policy G-29.3, Employee Code of Conduct, on second reading. Refer to Minutes of August 6, 2007.

 

18.       Recommendation:  Adopt Revised Policy J-30, Communicable Disease Control, on second reading. Refer to Minutes of August 6, 2007.

 

19.       Recommendation:  Adopt Revised Policy J-29, Immunization, on second reading. Refer to Minutes of August 6, 2007.

 

20.       Recommendation:  Adopt Revised Policy A-2, Nondiscrimination, on second reading. Refer to Minutes of August 6, 2007.

 

21.       Recommendation:  Adopt Revised Policy J-40, Procedures for the Collection, Maintenance and Disclosure of Student Data, on second reading. Refer to Minutes of August 6, 2007.

 

22.       Recommendation:  Adopt Revised Policy J-31, Medication Administration, on second reading. Refer to Minutes of August 6, 2007.

 

23.       Recommendation:  Adopt Revised Policy I-27, Special Education, on second reading. Refer to Minutes of August 6, 2007.

 

24.       Recommendation:  Adopt New Policy G-22.3, Leave Donation Program, for second. Refer to Minutes of August 6, 2007.

 

25.       Recommendation:  Revise Policy G-22, Personal Leave and Other Absences, for first reading.

 

PERSONAL LEAVE AND OTHER ABSENCES POLICY

 

1.0 Purpose

           

1.1 The Barbour County Board of Education shall abide by regulations and laws regarding personal leave (sick leave) of employees established by the West Virginia State Legislature.  The Board believes Personal Leave (sick leave) is an extremely important and valuable benefit that is to be used solely for the reasons and intentions as set forth in this policy.

 

1.2 Personal Leave (sick leave) should never be used indiscriminately as if it were a day of vacation. Any fraudulent request for, use of, or documentation of Personal Leave (sick leave) shall be grounds for dismissal of the employee(s).

 

2.0 Responsibility

 

2.1 It shall be the responsibility of the Superintendent and the administrative staff to enforce this policy.

 

2.2 Within the framework of applicable state statutes, utilization of personal leave shall be accomplished in accordance with good ethical practices with the primary consideration being the ultimate effect upon the instructional program.

 

2.3 At the beginning of the employment term, each full-time employee of the Barbour County Board of Education shall be entitled annually to one and one-half days personal leave (sick leave) for each employment month in the employee’s employment term.

 

2.4 Unused leave shall be cumulative and shall be transferable within the State.

 

2.5 A change in job assignment during the school year shall in no way affect the employee’s right or benefits.

 

2.6 Personal leave will be granted to full-time employees for personal illness, personal injury due to an accident, or life threatening illness of employee’s spouse, parent(s), or children.

 

2.7 Illness or accident shall be defined as a personal condition that would render an employee physically or mentally unable to discharge his or her duties in normal capacity.

 

2.8 It shall further apply in case an employee is suffering from a communicable disease, which would be readily contracted by pupils or other personnel with whom he or she would come in contact.

2.9 All personnel are required to report their absence(s) per the procedures adopted for this purpose. 

 

2.10 At the discretion of their immediate supervisor, administrator, or building administrator, personnel shall be required to report their absence directly to their immediate supervisor, administrator, building administrator or their designee prior to the start of work on the day of absence

 

Barbour County Schools’ Administrative Guidelines for

 

PERSONAL LEAVE AND OTHER ABSENCES

 

1.0 Absence for being ill (Sick Leave)

     

1.1 Any portion of an absence, which is five (5) or more consecutive days in length and charged to Personal Leave (sick leave), shall require written certification from a licensed physician, which specifies the date seen by the physician and the inclusive dates of care for the illness or injury.

 

1.2 Consecutive days shall refer to regularly scheduled work days, holidays, and OSE days.

 

1.3 The Employee shall present the signed physician’s statement to his/her immediate supervisor upon to returning to work.  In extenuating circumstances, as determined by the superintendent, the employee shall be required to present the signed physician’s statement prior to returning to work.

 

1.4 The immediate supervisor will promptly forward the physician’s statement to the finance/payroll office where it will be required to support claims for Personal Leave (sick leave) pay.

 

1.5 The physician’s statements shall be filed in the business office.

 

1.6 Upon review by an employee’s immediate supervisor or at the request of the superintendent, verification for reason of absence maybe required for the tenth (10th) day and all subsequent days charged to personal leave (sick leave) within that school year. (July 1 through June 30.)

 

1.7 An employee who has exhausted all of his/her accrued personal leave (sick leave), personal use leaves (no cause days), and vacation (within the school year from July 1 through June 30) may request a one day excused absence, without pay, from his/her immediate supervisor or may apply for medical leave (see policy Unpaid Leave of Absences).  Reason for absence must be verified and signed by the immediate supervisor and a copy sent to the Finance/Payroll Office.

 

1.8 Any unexcused absence or fraudulent use of an excused absence without pay, may lead to disciplinary action.

 

1.9 The employee’s supervisor and/or Board have the right to require verification of reason(s) for any and all absence(s) regardless of the duration of the absence(s).

 

1.10 Failure on the part of an employee to comply with this policy shall be considered sufficient cause for voiding the claim of the Employee for Personal Leave (sick leave) payment; the employee may be subject to suspension.

 

2.0 Absence for Personal Use Leave (No Cause Days)

 

2.1 Employees who are eligible for personal leave benefits are authorized three (3) days of Personal Use Leave without regard to the cause for the absence. Such days will be subtracted from the personal leave allocation

 

2.2 Unused Personal Use Leave does not accumulate, or roll over, from year to year.  Note: personal use leave days roll over into an employee’s sick leave balance and carry over to the next year as sick leave.