16,2015 at 5:00 P.M. at the Board Office. the Followingmembers Were Present
BRAXTON COUNTY
BOARD OF EDUCATION
September 16, 2015
The Braxton County Board of Education met in a regular session on Wednesday, September
16,2015 at 5:00 p.m. at the Board office. The followingmembers were present:
Kathy Parker, President
Dave Hoover, Vice President
Van Carr
Jimmy Huffman- Absent
Elizabeth Stewart
Kathy Parker called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Kathy Parker had a non-denominational prayer.
There were no delegations, public concerns or discussion.
Dave Hoover moved and Elizabeth Stewartseconded to approve the consent agenda items (Approval of August 26, 2015 Meeting Minutes, payment of bills, budget supplements and transfers, transportation requests, and Treasurer’s report).
Vote: 4-0
Van Carr moved and Dave Hoover seconded to approve the following
employment/reassignments – Professional:
1. Tim Via – Director of Student Affairs and Attendance at the Central Office effective
September 17, 2015
2. Tiffany Abel – Substitute Teacher effective pending certification
3. Samuel Joseph Aquino – Substitute Teacher effective September 17, 2015
4. Rhonda Hunt – Elementary Interventionist Burnsville Elementary effective
September 17, 2015
5. Manuel Arambula – Elementary Interventionist Flatwoods Elementary effective
September 17, 2015
6. Ellen Lewis – Elementary Interventionist Frametown Elementary effective
September 17, 2015
7. Pat McPherson – Elementary Interventionist Little Birch Elementary effective September
17, 2015
8. Kristy Wood – Elementary Interventionist Sutton Elementary effective September 17,
2015
9. Esta Illene Lewis – Elementary Interventionist Frametown Elementary effective
September 17, 2015
10. Kelsey Metz - Elementary Interventionist Davis Elementary effective September 17,
2015
Vote: 4-0
Dave Hoover moved and Elizabeth Stewart seconded to approve the following
employment/reassignments – Service:
1. Scott Morrison – General Maintenance/Carpenter/Electrician II effective
retroactive September 14, 2015
2. Scott Belknap – Bus Operator (Formerly Steve Louk’s Run) effective
retroactive September 2, 2015
3. Brenda Raynor - Pre-K Supervisory/Instructional/Transportation
Aide/ECCAT Davis Elementary effective September 17, 2015
4. Sheila Stout – Substitute Cook effective September 17, 2015
5. Virginia Carpenter – Substitute Cook effective September 17, 2015
6. Lori Showalter – Substitute Cook effective September 17, 2015
7. Marsha Hacker – Substitute Cook effective September 17, 2015
8. Scott Morrison - Extra Duty Contract General Maintenance/Carpenter/
Electrician II for $2800 effective September 17, 2015
9. Ginger Crow – Substitute Secretary – Pending CIB Results
Vote: 4-0
Van Carr moved and Dave Hoover seconded to approve the following extra-curricular
assignments:
1. Ernest Tingler – Assistant Head Basketball Coach at BCHS effective 2015-16 sport season
2. Monica Wolford – Volunteer Athletic Trainer at BCMS effective pending certification for
the 2015-16 sport season
Vote: 4-0
Elizabeth Stewart moved and VanCarr seconded to approve the following request to
have name removed from the Substitute Aide List:
1. Deborah Harris – effective retroactive August 27, 2015
Vote: 4-0
Dave Hoover moved and Elizabeth Stewart seconded to approve the following requests for
leave of absence:
1. Tim Via – leave of absence from position as Principal at Davis Elementary beginning
September 17, 2015 through June 30, 2016
2. Beth Sanfield – Math Teacher at BCHS extended paid medical leave from retroactive
August 12, 2015 to October 12, 2015 or until Released by Physician
Vote: 4-0
Van Carr moved and Dave Hoover seconded to approve the following resignations –
Professional:
1. Donna Singleton – FBLA Advisor at BCHS effective September 17, 2015
2. Whitney McLaughlin – School Nurse effective September 22, 2015
3. Amanda Hamrick – School Nurse effective September 22, 2015
Vote: 4-0
Elizabeth Stewart moved and Dave Hoover seconded to approve the following determination
of employment date – Service:
Scott Belknap – Substitute Supervisory/Instructional/Transportation Aide effective
retroactive September 2, 2015
Vote: 4-0
Dave Hoover moved and Elizabeth Stewart seconded to approve the following requests
to have names removed from the Substitute Teacher List effective September 17, 2015:
1. Daniel Frame
2. Alessandra Bonazzo
3. John McLaughlin
Vote: 4-0
There was no unfinished business.
Elizabeth Stewartmoved and Van Carr seconded to approve fundraisers for Burnsville
Elementary, Davis Elementary, Flatwoods Elementary, Little Birch Elementary, Sutton
Elementary, BCMS and BCHS.
Vote: 4-0
Dave Hoover moved and Elizabeth Stewart seconded to approve the third reading of the
Retention Policy.
Vote: 4-0
Van Carr moved and Kathy Parker seconded to approve the third reading of the
Revised Braxton County Schools Tuition Reimbursement Procedure.
Vote: 4-0
Elizabeth Stewart moved and Van Carr seconded to approve Young Group to provide
student insurance for 2015-16.
Vote: 4-0
Dave Hoover movedto convene into executive session under 6-9A-4 (2)(A) for personnel,
student and legal matters. Elizabeth Stewart seconded the motion.
Vote: 4-0
The board convened into executive session 5:15 p.m.
Dave Hoovermoved to reconvene into regular session. Van Carr seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0
The board reconvened into regular session at 5:32 p.m.
Dave Hoover moved and Elizabeth Stewart seconded the approval of an anonymous
donation of $1500 for Mr. Toumazos to use in his classes.
Vote: 4-0
Elizabeth Stewart moved and Van Carr seconded to approve the Braxton County Head
Start 2014-15 Grant Addendum Indirect Cost Change.
Vote: 4-0
Dave Hoover moved and Elizabeth Stewart approved the expulsions of Student #1516-1
and Student #1516-2.
Vote: 4-0
Mr. Dilly, Superintendent announced that Braxton County Schools had OEPA monitoring this
week. Dr. Martirano, WV State Superintendent of Schools, visited 3 schools in the county and
was pleased with what he saw. One of the highlights of his visit was visiting Mr. Toumazos’
class at BCHS. Mr. Toumazos was absent but his students spoke so highly of him, Dr. Martirano
plans a return visit to meet him.. He also read the following positive reportsfrom the schools:
Mitch Wood, Principal of Burnsville Elementary reported that a total of 54 grandparents
came to their Grandparent’s Day celebration and mingled with the students. The event was a
big success.
Timothy Via, Principal of Davis Elementary reported that 200 people came to the
Grandparent’s Day Ice Cream Social and 15 parents came to the Parent Volunteer Training.
Linda Sears, Principal of Frametown Elementary reported that they are seeing increased
reading scores on weekly assessment from the New Wonders Reading Series. She also said that
Mrs. Shuman has successfully implemented some basic techniques/strategies from Whole
Brain Teaching for behavior improvement. At this point, students are responding very well.
Jessica Pierson, Little Birch Elementary Principal reported that their PTO program has
greatly increased in numbers this year. “Thanks” to all who come out and support the school!
Little Birch recently hosted the American Red Cross Blood Drive and had 21 donors and 15 pints
of blood received.
Gail Balcourt, Principal of Sutton Elementary reported that the SBA said that their building
is in fine shape. It is evident that Billy Helmick, the staff and students work hard to keep it
clean. They also had a successful Grandparent’s Breakfast with 210 grandparents showing up.
They had volunteers cooking sausage and preparing pancakes and French toast. This was the
largest number of grandparents they have had in 5 years!
Denver Drake, Principal of Braxton County Middle School reported that they had the
OEPA review. The students were well behaved with the guests. He also had received 28
Positive Behavior referrals since the beginning of school. This is part of their PBS program.
The Head Start Monthly Council Report was read.
Van Carr moved and Dave Hoover seconded to adjourn.
Vote: 4-0
The meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Braxton County Board of Education will be held on
Monday, September 28, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at the Braxton County Board of Education
Office at 98 Carter Braxton Drive Sutton.
Others in Attendance:
Virginia CarpenterMonica Wolford
Kim DennisonSheila Stout
Kimberly WadeLori Showalter
Norma BrightMorna Greene
Tim ViaMarsha Hacker
Sandy FisherBrenda Wells
Manuel Arambula
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President - Braxton County Board of Education
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Secretary - Braxton County Board of Education