Philippi WV 26416
November
8, 2007
Minutes
The Barbour County Board of Education met in regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 8, 2007, at the Mount Vernon Elementary School, Brownton, West Virginia.
Patrick Jones, President, presided; Brian Kisamore and Jerry Phillips, Members, and Deede Lundeen, Secretary, were present. Greg Nestor and Brad Robinson, Jr., Members, were absent. Also in attendance were: Mark Hill, Debbie Hill, Ashley Hill, Courtney Hill, Hilda Bartlett, Marjorie George, Ira Mayle, Wendy Long, Raquel Freeman, Kim Westfall, Michele Winters, Karen Boone, Nancy Curkendall, Flo Wilkins, Kristie Freeman, Jamie Wright-Green, Laura Coe, Anita Dib, Marley Dib, Kim Fetter, Tammy Tucker, Glenn Sweet, Jeff Kittle, Taylor Chevalier and Whitni Kines.
Mr. Jones called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Mr. Kisamore led the pledge to the flag with Mason Long as flag bearer.
The board acknowledged Veterans Day with a moment of silence.
A motion was made by Mr. Phillips, seconded by Mr. Kisamore and passed three (3) to zero (0) to accept the addendum.
A work session was held from 5:35 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with Mount Vernon Elementary School Local School Improvement Council, presenting information to the board.
The following delegations addressed the board:
Art presentation The board honored the following students:
Emily Hanifan Chelsea Swiger
Lauren Schiefelbein Miranda Wolfe
Cierra Pennington Cody Gatehouse
Marley Dib Taylor Chevalier
Seth Gribble Hunter Gainer
Mr. Phillips
made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 22, 23 and 30, 2007 meetings. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kisamore and
passed three (3) to zero (0).
Superintendents Recommendations
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
Kimberly Butcher
Sherry Butcher
2. Recommendation: Approve budget adjustments.
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New
or Modified Grants |
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Increase Revenue |
Increase
Expenditures |
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|
61.17815.03211.009.000.0000.0000.00
NEW |
18,067.00 |
61.17815.41421.111.501.0000.0000.00
|
6,900.00 |
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|
61.17815.41421.211.501.0000.0000.00
|
527.85 |
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61.17815.41421.221.501.0000.0000.00 |
525 |
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61.17815.41421.231.501.0000.0000.00 |
517.8 |
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61.17815.41421.261.501.0000.0000.00
|
33.94 |
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61.17815.41421.122.002.0000.0000.00
|
5,800.00 |
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61.17815.41421.221.002.0000.0000.00
|
445 |
|||
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61.17815.41421.261.002.0000.0000.00
|
337 |
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|
61.17815.41421.231.002.0000.0000.00
|
918 |
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61.17815.41421.611.501.0000.0000.00
|
2,062.41 |
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51.25110.03311.009.000.0000.0000.00 |
10,000.00 |
51.25110.12631.711.501.0000.0000.00
|
10,000.00 |
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|
$28,067.00 |
$28,067.00 |
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Budget
Transfers |
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Transfers From |
Transfers To |
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61.28700.11111.652.203.0000.0000.00 |
1,500.00 |
61.28700.11111.611.203.0000.0000.00 |
1,500.00 |
|
|
61.01802.12411.111.202.0000.0000.00 |
330.00 |
61.01802.12411.611.202.0000.0000.00 |
330.00 |
|
|
61.01802.12411.694.302.0000.0000.00 |
500.00 |
61.01802.11111.611.302.0000.0000.00 |
2,350.00 |
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|
61.01802.12411.611.302.0000.0000.00 |
1,850.00 |
61.01802.12411.611.204.0000.0000.00 |
580.00 |
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|
61.01802.11111.431.204.0000.0000.00 |
800.00 |
61.01802.12491.531.204.0000.0000.00 |
220.00 |
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|
$4,980.00 |
$4,980.00 |
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3. Recommendation: Approve the final total of the October 29,
2007 net payroll and related taxes and withholdings in the amount of $628,468.23.
4. Recommendation: Approve payment of bills for the period of
October 18, 2007 through November 2, 2007 at a total expenditure of $271,962.20.
5. Recommendation: Authorize the November 15, 2007 payroll for
all regular extended and special programs payroll and federal withholdings not
to exceed the amount of $770,000.00 to be released in accordance with Federal
Law.
6. Recommendation: Authorize the payment of utility bills due
before next board meeting not to exceed $20,000.00.
7. Recommendation: Approve final total of utility bills in the
amount of $6,485.01.
8. Recommendation: Approve/Confirm fund raising activity requests as submitted (all candy sales will be done outside school hours).
Belington Elementary (Office) projected revenue $500.00, $100.00; (PTA) - $1000.00; (K) - $200.00; (1st Grade) - $120.00; (2nd Grade) - $50.00; (3rd Grade) - $300.00; (Speech) - $100.00; (5th Grade) - $225.00
Belington Middle (8th
Grade) projected revenue $1000.00;
(Cheerleading) - $600.00, $600.00
Junior Elementary (PTO) projected revenue $100.00
Kasson Elem./Middle (PTO) projected revenue
$2400.00
Mt. Vernon Elementary (5th Grade) projected revenue
$150.00
Philip Barbour (TSA) projected revenue $3000.00; (Key Club) -
$1000.00; (Band) - $1500.00; (Boys Basketball) - $5000.00
Volga-Century Elementary (PTO) projected revenue $200.00, $200.00
9. Recommendation: Approve/Confirm
use of buildings and/or grounds.
Belington Elementary on December 1, 2007 requested by Jennifer Poling
for Scrap Booking party.
Belington Middle on November 4, 2007
requested by Janet David for Birthday party.
Junior Elementary on November 16, 2007 requested by Kelly Blake for
Movie Night.
Mt. Vernon Elementary on October 27, 2007 requested by Kim Starkey
for Birthday party.
Philip Barbour High School on November 10, 2007 requested by Bill
Bowers for Flu Shot Clinic; on November 6, 2007 requested by Lisa Sharp for
Co-Sponsored Presentation by Dr. Russell Sobel; on December
1, 2007 requested by Ira Mayle for Barbour E.S.P
Christmas Dinner; on November 30, 2007 requested by Mark Lamb for Dance; on
November 14, 2007 requested by Jerry Edens for
Philip Barbour High School Foundation meeting.
Philippi Middle on November 11, 2007 requested by Wendy Long for Baby
shower.
10. Recommendation: Approve/Confirm curricular trips.
Philip Barbour
High School Complex (HiY) to Jacksons Mill on
November 16-18, 2007 for HiY Fall Conference; (Band)
to Connellsville, PA on November 3, 2007 for Chapter 8 Championships;
(Preschool class) to Philippi Head Start Center on November 13, 2007 for WV
High Scope Program Implementation field trip.
11. Recommendation: Rescind prior approval of graduation exercises for the Class of 2008 for May 23, 2008.
12. Recommendation: Approve graduation exercises for the Class of 2008.
Commencement
Exercises Saturday May 31, 2008, 6:00 p.m. at the Barbour County Fairgrounds.
13. Recommendation: Approve employment of the following personnel
for the 2007/2008 school year. Employment
is contingent upon proper certification and clearance of criminal convictions as defined in WV Codes §18-5-15c(d) and §15-2-24(d).
Roberta Riccio Long Term Substitute
Physics/Chemistry Teacher, Philip Barbour (this
position will terminate at the end of 2007-2008 school year
or when a qualified teacher is hired)
Crystal Gray Head Softball Coach, Philip Barbour
Juva Stemple Assistant Softball Coach, Philip Barbour
14. Recommendation: Approve employment of the following personnel
as substitute custodians for the 2007/2008 school year. Employment is contingent upon proper
certification and clearance of criminal
convictions as defined in WV Codes §18-5-15c(d) and
§15-2-24(d).
Charles
Carpenter Philip Mercer
Steven
Frey Mary
Shaver
Janet
Kittle
15. Recommendation: Approve/Confirm bus transportation.
Date Destination No.
Buses
Philip Middle School (Band)
12/08/07 Belington 2
16. Recommendation: Approve/Confirm requests for professional
leave.
17. Recommendation: Approve/Confirm fund raising activity requests as submitted (all candy sales will be done outside school hours).
Belington Elementary School (Music-Chorus) projected revenue $50.00
Kasson Elem./Middle School (Band Boosters) projected revenue
$150.00
Philip Barbour High School (HOSA) projected revenue $100.00
Volga-Century Elementary School (PTO) projected revenue $300.00
18. Recommendation: Approve/Confirm
use of buildings and/or grounds.
Philip Barbour High School on November 7, 2007, March 14 and May 23,
2008 requested by Elaine Gray for Retirement Board Group Educational Meeting.
Philippi Elementary School on the 1st
and 3rd Mondays of every month requested by Tori
Heubi for Girl Scout Meetings.
19. Recommendation: Approve/Confirm curricular trips.
Philip Barbour High School Complex (Explorica Educational Tours) to Germany, Switzerland, and
Italy on June 23, 2008-July 2, 2008 for social studies field trip with
stipulations as written; (Costa Rica Travel Group) to Costa Rica on June 18-25,
2008 for Spanish field trip with stipulations as written.
20. Recommendation: Approve building/ground modifications.
Philip Barbour High School install magazine/literature display in media center.
21. Recommendation: Accept and approve resignation of Karen Boone
as Career and Technical
Education Director/Manager of 6 12 Curriculum and Instruction effective
November 14, 2007.
22. Recommendation: Accept and approve resignation of Beth Taylor
as substitute school nurse.
23. Recommendation: Approve/Confirm bus transportation.
Date Destination No.
Buses
Philip Barbour High School (Athletic Department)
11/09/07 Charleston 3
A motion was made by Mr. Phillips and seconded by Mr. Kisamore to approve
agenda items 1 through 12 as recommended.
After discussion the motion passed three (3) to zero (0).
Mr. Phillips made a motion to
adjourn into executive session at 6:45 p.m. to discuss Personnel/Legal
matters. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kisamore
and passed three (3) to zero (0).
A motion was made by Mr. Kisamore, seconded
by Mr. Phillips and passed three (3) to zero (0) to return to open session at 7:10
p.m.
A motion was made by Mr. Kisamore and seconded by Mr. Phillips to approve
agenda items 13 through 16 as recommended.
After discussion the motion passed three (3) to zero (0).
A motion was made by Mr. Phillips and seconded by Mr. Kisamore to approve
agenda items 17 through 23 recommended.
After discussion the motion passed three (3) to zero (0).
The Board discussed and/or acted upon the following items.
1. Facilities Review.
2. Philippi
Police Department.
3. Alliance Grant Recipients.
4. Athletic Complex Upgrade Committee.
5. Constitution and Citizenship Day
Contest.
6. Other
7. Barbour
County Emergency Squad.
8. Universal Pre-K.
9. Community Fundraising.
10. Lease agreement for Emergency Services
Tower.
11. The board requested Michael Cutright from Fred Eberle
Technical center to attend the board meeting on December 3, 2007.
12. Volleyball transportation was done per
county guidelines.
13 Board meeting changed to todays date because the board president and secretary were
scheduled to attend an SBA presentation, however that meeting ended up being
cancelled.
14. NEA grant
application for Mt. Vernon library.
Future board meetings and times were established as follows:
November 26, 2007 Philippi Middle
School, 5:30 p.m.
December 3, 2007 Junior Elementary
School, 5:30 p.m.
December 17, 2007 Belington Elementary School, 5:30 p.m.
A motion was made by Mr. Phillips, seconded by Mr. Kisamore and passed three (3) to zero (0) to adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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President
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Secretary
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