ORDER OF BUSINESS OF THE TYLER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Tuesday, Board of Education Meeting 7:30 p.m. TYLER COUNTY SCHOOLS MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Tyler County Schools is to provide student-centered learning opportunities that ensure all students will learn to their potential and master the skills, ethical behaviors, and attitudes needed to be successful citizens in a 21 st Century economy. A. Call to Order: 1. Moment of Silence Pledge B. Roll Call: C. Approval of the Minutes of the August 18, 2014 regular meeting: D. Presentations: 1. Introduction of New Employees E. Delegations: F. Communications: G. Superintendent s Report: H. Project Updates:
Page 2 I. Staff Reports: 1. ACT Scores Mrs. Kimble 2. Advanced Placement Exam Results Mrs. Kimble 3. Tyler County Schools Mobile App Mrs. Kimble 4. Hiring Presentation Mr. Dober J. Financial: L. Policy Review: 1. Tyler County Policy: GV Vacation Days for 261 Day Employees 2. Tyler County Policy: GAA Recruitment/Hiring 3. Tyler County Policy: JH Alternative Education Programs Two week comment no vote required M. Athletic Schedules: 1. Tyler Consolidated Middle School Boys Basketball 2014-15 N. Approval of Requests: 1. Trip Requests: a. Stefanie Suter, Tyler Consolidated High School Head Cheer Coach, requests that the cheerleaders be permitted to attend the following competitions for the 2014-15 school year: Queens of the Hill Cheer Tournament at George Washington High School on October 25, 2014; WVSSAC Region I Tournament at Parkersburg High School on November 8, 2014; LKC Cheer Tournament at Williamstown High School on November 20, 2014, and the OVAC Cheer Tournament at Wesbanco Arena in Wheeling on February 7, 2015, with buses for transportation.
Page 3 b. Matthew Jennings, AIB Music Specialist, requests permission for the 4 th and 5 th grade choir to attend a dress rehearsal at Tyler Consolidated High School for the Tyler County All County Choir Concert on March 18, 2015, with bus for transportation. c. Brian Bailey, SES Music Specialist, requests that the Sistersville Elementary School Choir be permitted to perform at the Witscheys Farmer s Market on September 6, 2014. 2. Other Requests: a. Marjorie Wilcox requests that her son, Jason Wilcox, be released from Tyler County Schools for the 2014-15 school year, pending approval from Wetzel County Board of Education. b. Kenny Livingston requests that his children, Alexis and Kenzie Livingston, be released from Tyler County Schools for the 2014-15 school year, pending approval from Frontier Local Schools in Ohio. c. Cathy Hinkle requests that her son, Matthew Lohr, be permitted to cross county lines to attend Tyler County Schools for the 2014-15 school year, pending approval from Wetzel County Board of Education. d. Pamela Tarnecki requests permission to use the Sistersville Elementary School gymnasium and cafeteria two days per month from September through May in order to hold Girl Scout and Brownie meetings. e. Luke Reynolds, Tyler Consolidated High School Head Cross Country Coach, requests that the following board employees be approved as drivers for the cross country teams: Luke Reynolds, Brenna Hagerty, Jami Nelson, Tomela Paden and Linda Duncan. f. James and Jennifer Shinn request that their son, Riddock Shinn, be released from Tyler County Schools for the 2014-15 school year, pending approval from Wetzel County Board of Education. g. Matthew Jennings, AIB Music Specialist, requests that the following individuals be permitted to serve as chaperones for the Bobcat Choir trips: Daphne Nash, Kelly Cecil, Tamara Conrad, Brian Ebert, Amanda Ebert, Kelly Fletcher, Tammy Shepherd, Margie Shepherd, Toni VanCamp, and Samantha Lemasters.
Page 4 h. Denise Neff requests that her children, Amber, Aubrey and Isaac Neff, be released from Tyler County Schools for the 2014-15 school year, pending approval from Wetzel County Board of Education. i. Doug Long requests permission to use the softball field for skill building practices with dates to be determined. j. Tomela Knisely requests that her son, Julian Lashbrook, be permitted to cross county lines to attend Tyler County Schools for the 2014-15 school year, pending approval from Wetzel County Board of Education. O. Personnel: 1. Resignations submitted after publication of the agenda: 2. Resignations: a. Alexandra Dieringer, Speech Language Pathologist, AIB Elementary School, effective September 8, 2014 3. Employments or Transfers: a. Transfer Kenny Paden, Bus Operator, from Bus Route #9 to Bus Route #24, effective 9/3/14 b. Employ Alisha Craven, Substitute Aide, Temporary Aide III and Transportation Aide to fill a vacant temporary position resulting from an approved leave of absence per 18A-4-15 retroactive to August 14, 2014 c. Employ Cathy Boggs, Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, Tyler Consolidated High School, effective immediately d. Employ Jacob Myer, Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, Tyler Consolidated Middle School, effective immediately e. Employ Jessie Masters, Mentor Teacher, at Tyler Consolidated High School to mentor one (1) Special Education Teacher at TCHS
Page 5 f. Employ Terry Smith, Substitute Bus Operator, countywide, effective 9/4/14 g. Employ Michelle Hadley, Substitute Bus Operator, countywide, effective 9/4/14 P. Personal Leave: None Q. Allowed and Authorized Payment of Bills (Enclosed): R. Motion to go into Executive Session to set Superintendent s Evaluation Goals for the 2014-2015 School Year under Item 2, as per the School Laws of WV 6-9A-4, The appointment, employment, retirement, promotion, demotion, disciplining, resignation, discharge, dismissal or compensation of any public officer or employee, or other personnel matters, or for the purpose of conducting a hearing on a complaint against a public officer or employee, unless such public officer or employee requests an open meeting Time In: M S V Time Out: S. Requests for Agenda Items for next Board Meeting: T. The next Regular Meeting will be held on Monday, September 15, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at the Office. U. Adjournment: Time: