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Board Update

Board Members Volume 33, No. 14 David Ambrose, President Aaron Close, Vice President Pete Gordon Board Meeting John Rowland January 3, 2017 Laura Smith

The Morgan County Board of Education met in a regular session on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. at the Board of Education Office located at 247 Harrison Avenue, Berkeley Springs, WV.

David Ambrose, President presided. Aaron Close, Pete Gordon, Laura Smith, and John Rowland, Members, and David Banks, Superintendent, were present.

Present were: Administrators – Kristen Tuttle, Assistant Superintendent; Ann Bell, Treasurer. Ryan Fincham, Haden Fincham, Raiynette Mock, Kalee Sherrard, Paul Mock, Bridget Christie, Emma Christie, Robert Osborne, Paula Osborne, Otice Carder, Trevor Nelson, Dalas Carder, Jeanette Sweitzer and Bailey Verkouteran. 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

The board approve the Agenda and Addenda.

V. Presentations

A. Morgan County Tennis Association – Ryan Fincham

VI. Reports/Communications

A. President of the Board B. Board of Education Members C. Superintendent

Board Update – January 3, 2017 Page 1 NOTE: Superintendent Banks noted the passing of retired teacher Lyne Keenan. NOTE: Superintendent Banks stated the RFP will proceed with the one company and that the ads for the RFQ’s will be posted soon. NOTE: Superintendent Banks and Mrs. Tuttle explained the Alternative Certification Program.

VII. Public Comments: NONE

VIII. Consent Agenda (Action) The superintendent recommends approval of the following consent actions as presented:

A. Minutes of December 20, 2016 Regular Meeting B. Payment of Bills C. Budget Adjustments (if necessary) D. Volunteers

The board approved the Consent Agenda.

IX. Executive Session

A motion was made by Mr. Rowland, seconded by Mrs. Smith, and unanimously passed by those present to enter into executive session pursuant to West Virginia Code 6-9A-4(3) to discuss personnel matters. The Board entered into executive session at 7:49 p.m. President Ambrose reconvened the meeting to open session at 8:05 p.m. No action was taken at this time.

X. Personnel

The superintendent recommends approval of the following personnel actions as presented: A. Professional Personnel

 Employment - Change of Status (Alternative Certification Program) 1. Kim Mason, Long Term Substitute Teacher – Intellectually Disabled (Sev./Prof.), Autism, Berkeley Springs High School, to Teacher – Intellectually Disabled (Sev./Prof.), Autism, Berkeley Springs High School, effective beginning January 17, 2017.(017-146)

B. Service Personnel

 Resignation 1. Russell Nolan, Bus Operator, Transportation, effective at the end of the day on December 28, 2016.

 Employment 1. Russell Nolan, Substitute Bus Operator, County, effective beginning January 9, 2017.

 Unpaid Leave of Absence 1. Tammy Painter, School Bus Supervisor, Transportation, beginning January 23, 2017, and ending March 23, 2017, due to medical reasons. 2. Extend Leave of Absence for Melissa Keefer, Secretary, Warm Springs Middle School, from January 9, 2017, through January 13, 2017, due to medical reasons.

Board Update – January 3, 2017 Page 2 C. Extracurricular/Extra Duty Assignment

 Employment 1. Employ the following individual for Pre/Post Supervision, Berkeley Springs High School, effective for the 2016-2017 school year, on an as/if needed basis.(017-144)

Aaron Sorg

2. Tamara Bittorf, Team Leader – English/Language Arts, Berkeley Springs High School, effective beginning January 4, 2017.(017-216)

 Leave of Absence 1. Ben Kase, Head Coach Boys Basketball, Berkeley Springs High School, effective from December 29, 2016 until the end of the season, due to medical reasons.

D. Professional Staff Development

The board approved the Personnel Agenda A-D.

XI. Calendar of Events

January 3 Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Board Office January 17 Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. Warm Springs  LSIC – Warm Springs Intermediate Intermediate February 7 Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. Warm Springs  LSIC – Warm Springs Middle Middle February 21 Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. Paw Paw Schools  LSIC – Paw Paw Schools

XII. Adjournment

The meeting was duly adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

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