Jared L. Fitzwater

The board meeting agenda included a financial update, a presentation from the Division of Accountability, Assessment and Leadership Officer, and the consideration of policies regarding general school administration, including critical needs and shortage, McKinney-Vento, driver education, and homework. Additional business involved an order to call for a Local Library Excess Levy, personnel matters such as resignations, employments, and transfers of teaching and support staff, the appointment of a volunteer coach, and the authorization of bill payments.

The meeting focused on the approval of fiscal matters, including the levy rates and the corresponding levy order for the 2013-2014 school year. Additionally, the board approved the adoption of various social studies textbooks across grades 6 through 12. Personnel and administrative actions included the approval of a three-year contract for the Superintendent, the advertisement for substitute bus operators, a policy revision regarding class rank, and the employment and transfer of teaching and support staff. The session also included recognitions for various student academic and athletic achievements, as well as a meeting with the Local School Improvement Council committee.

The board meeting addressed financial report updates and various personnel actions. These included the acceptance of several resignations for coaching, cafeteria, teaching, and bus operator positions. The board also approved the transfer of staff members between school locations and the employment of various substitute teachers, an assistant coach, and transportation aides. Additionally, the board acted to clarify specific terms related to a previously accepted resignation and held a discussion regarding board training on school finance.

The board agenda included recognitions for student academic growth, presentations regarding local school improvement and a youth foundation, and the approval of various agreements including WVU Extension contracts and a prevention coalition memorandum. Furthermore, the board addressed personnel actions, such as resignations and the employment of professional and service staff, extracurricular coaches, and volunteers. Additionally, the agenda provided for the authorization of bill payments and the selection of an architecture and engineering firm for a campus merger project.

The board meeting agenda included several key items such as the approval of out-of-state and in-state overnight trip requests for school activities. The personnel segment covered resignations, employment and transfers for various professional and service roles, as well as the appointment of volunteer coaching staff. Additionally, the meeting addressed the authorization of bill payments and included an executive session to discuss a specific disciplinary personnel matter.