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MERCER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Session – June 10, 2014

Seminar Center 7:00 PM

The Mercer County Board of Education met in regular session at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, in the Seminar Center at the Mercer County Technical Education Center, Princeton, WV.

Members present were Gregory Prudich, Gilbert Bailey, Edward Gillespie, Mary Alice Kaufman, Paul Hodges, and Deborah Akers, Secretary. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Joe Turner, Assistant Superintendent, lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. RECOGNITIONS / PRESENTATIONS

Kellan Sarles and Mr. Prudich presented a plaque from the West Virginia Department of Education to Susan French and Michelle Martin recognizing Montcalm Elementary School as a High Progress Reward School. This distinction was earned for superb progress on WESTEST measures. They also recognized other individuals on “The Board Recognizes” sheet for their accomplishments. CITIZENS INPUT None

APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion of Mr. Bailey, seconded by Mr. Gillespie, and by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the Minutes of May 27, 2014, as submitted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Policy Revision D-08 (formerly DH), Bonded Employees (Second Reading) Board Memo #195 On motion of Mrs. Kaufman, seconded by Mr. Gillespie, and by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved Policy Revision D-08 (formerly Policy DH), Bonded Employees. Revisions reflect the practices that have been in operation regarding bonds purchased for the Superintendent, Board President, Treasurer, and Director of Budget Services. Policy DH will be deleted and removed from the policy manual, and website.

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NEW BUSINESS Career Connections Business Partners (FY 2014-2015) Board Memo #243 On motion of Mr. Hodges, seconded by Mr. Gillespie, and by a 4-0-1 vote, the Board approved the following Career Connections Business Partners, Advisory/Steering Committee Members, and Get a Life volunteers for the 2014-2015 school year. These are businesses in which students will participate in work-based learning experiences. These businesses also volunteer their time for the students at various functions during the school year. Board approval is required for insurance purposes by the WV Board of Risk and Insurance Management. Mr. Prudich abstained from voting on the motion due to his law firm participating in this program. Aboulhosn, Omar Ninth Judicial Circuit Court Akers, Dr. Deborah Mercer County Schools Akers, Dr. Steve Steering Mercer County Technical Education Center

Allen, Rick Steering The Insurance Store Anderson, Sherri Steering City National Bank Antolini, Steve WV Dept. of Natural Resources Ash, Scott Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Bailey, Sandy Back Stage Beauty Baisden, Joseph 21st Century Oncology/Center for Cancer Care Baker, Sam Sam Baker Agency, Baker Property Mgmt. & Rentals Ball, Jeri Manicures & More Ball, Rick Mercer County Schools Barefoot, Kathy Quality Inn Barker, Jackie Barker's Muffler and Tire City

Barnes, Cheryl Concord University Basham, Brent Ramey Motors

Bennett, Andrea WVU Extension Blackwell, Marie Mercer County Visitor's Bureau Blair, Joe Veterinary Associates - Bluefield Blankenship, Darla East River Metals/Am Mine Research

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Blaylock, Cathy Steering Bluefield High School Boggess, Todd E. T. Boggess Architects

Boggess, Sharon Parent Bowling, Lisa The Kid Connection Boyce, Gary Mercer Funeral Boyd, Rita Kidz at Hart Quality Child Care Brady, Frank Steering WVVA-TV

Branson, Cindy/Laurie Dr. Branson (Orthodontist)

Brim, Kay Bluestone Health Association Inc Brown, Gary Animal Care Center LLC Brown, Pat Norfolk-Southern Corporation Browning, Scott First Community Bank - Bluewell

Buchanan, Rob Steering Advent Christian Church Buckner, Eric Katz, Kantor, Stonestreet, & Buckner PLLC Camden, Carrie Bluefield College

Camden, Tom WVDOH

Caplinger, Dave Pipestem State Park

Caron, Gerald Country Inn & Suites

Carter, Greg WVVA TV Carter, James Roller Floral Cassell, Paul R. Burton & Kilgore, Attorneys Chaffins, Tom Mercer County Schools

Clapp, Richard Poca Land-Norfolk Southern Clemmons, Dannie Triad Broadcasting, Inc. Cline, Joshua City of Bluefield

Cochran, Melody USDA Department of Forestry

Collins, Michael Bluefield High School Collins, Steve/Benners, TJ The Training Edge

Cole, Charlie & Chaz Cole Harley-Davidson Cole, David Steering Region I Planning and Dev

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Cole, Kevin Steering First Community Bank

Coleman, Donna Pampered Pet Resort

Compton, Kevin Frontier

Connolly, Mike Conn-weld Industries Cookingham, Trish Southern Highlands CMHC Cox, Linda Steering Mercer County Technical Education Center Crowe, Kenneth R. Stafford Consultants, Inc. Dickerson, Stephen Steering Mercer County Opportunity Industries

Dillon, Wayne First Sentinel Bank Dillon, SSG US Army Recruiting Office Disibbio, Jeff First Community Bank-Blfd Dockery, David First Baptist Church Doom, Elke City of Princeton Dotson, Tina Kid's Zone

Downard, David Downard Hydraulics Dunn, Daniel First Community Insurance

Duremdes, Gene Princeton Surgical Group Evans, Dean Dean Evans DDS

Farley, Robert Steering Princeton/Mercer Cty Chamber Faulkner, Melva First Community Bank - Princeton

Filipek, Dr. Kristal Mercer County Schools

Flanigan, Beverly Mercer County Tech Flanigan, Paige Sanders, Austin, Flanigan & Flanigan

Flanigan, Patty Volunteer Folmer, Jim/Rena Hall Edward Jones Investments Fortner, Cammie Imagination Station Fox, Christine New Hope Family Practice (Jana Peters) Fredeking, Bill Memorial Funeral Directory

Gerber, Tonya/James, Lisa The Havens at Princeton

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Gilley, Paul Paul Gilley, DDS

Goins, Chelsea Student 9-12 Gooch, Laura AAA Travel Agency

Graham, Justin Cole Chevrolet

Graham, Kevin Princeton Community Hospital

Graham, Peggy Princeton High School

Griffith, Mary Ellen Mercer County Family Court

Grych, Diane Concord University Gunnoe, Janis Princeton Dance Studio

Halsey-Hunter, Deb GAL Bluefield State College Hammond, Craig Bluefield Union Mission Hansen, Chris Appalachian Eye Care Harden, Pat Volunteer Harmon, Choskie Chuck Mathena Center Hastings, Mike Worldwide Equipment, Inc. Hasty, William D. First Presbyterian Church Hendricks, Valerie WV Parkways Authority Tourist Info Ctr

Hickman, John Hickmans Pharmacy Hicks, Stacey Princeton Rescue Squad

Hill, Gail Volunteer Hill, Samuel Investment Planning Consultants

Hillyer, Cathy First Community Bank Holland, Jim Princeton Baseball Association Holroyd, Robert Johnston, Holroyd & Associates

Howerton, Kim Steering First Century Bank Hubbard, Oraetta C.A.S.E. WV Huff, Lisa First Century Bank Huffman, David David Huffman, Contractor

Hughes, Paige ChildLaw

Hughes, Roger Chuck Mathena Center

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Hurt, Amanda Lifeline Child Care – PCG Hurt, J.B. Steering Princeton Church of God

Hypes, Elizabeth Steering Student 9-12

James, Angela 1st Century Bank Jennings, Diane Lively & Associates, CPA Jessee, Steve Associated Photography & Framing

Johnson, Dave Nationwide Insurance Keaton, Randy Aramark Dining Services Kilgore, Debra Burton & Kilgore, Attorneys Kim or Linda Family Eye Health Care Clinic Kirk, David & Kathy Steering Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home Kitts, Terri Stevens, Robert R., DDS Koen, Doreen Sleep Inn of Princeton

Kopp-Adkins, Stephanie Steering Mercer County Schools Kropac, Heather Randal W. Roahrig & Associates

Lamb, John Lamb Machine Inc

Lane, Ami Lawson Dental Lane, Charles Lane Dental Leedy, Gene Frontier Communications Leffler, Derrick Gibson & Associates, Attorneys Lester, Jeff Horace Mann Insurance Co Lester, Cpt. Jerry The Salvation Army-Blfd Lester, Randy CMS, Inc.

Lilley, Jeff Steering Princeton Community Hospital Lilly, Wyatt Cheap Thrills Lockett, Elizabeth The Maples

Lovern, Jon Lovern Dental Lovern, Lori OCV Physical Therapy

Lucas, Tammie Ramey Motors

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McConnell, Linda Mother Goose Childcare

McConnell, Treymayne Steering Student 5-8

McCormick, Pat Steering ConnWeld, Casa Blanca McGlothlin, Terry Walmart – Princeton

McGonagle, Chuck McGonagle Home Improvement

McMahan, Don Lamar Advertising

McPherson, Mark Interlok Machine Martin, Jenny Steering Martin Dental Associates

Mathena, Charles Memorial Funeral Directory Maxwell, Randy Alliant Wellness Chiropractic Mayberry, Lynn New People’s Bank-Princeton

Meachum, Marc Steering Bluefield Chamber of Commerce

Meadows, Don Mercer County Sheriff

Mick, Pat Volunteer

Miller, Lisha Blfd Regional Medical Center Mitchem, JoAnn Bland Street Preschool Monk, Tammy Steering Concord University

Morris, Greg MCNB Moore, Kermit J. Brewster, Morhous, Cameron

Morefield, Teena Steering Glenwood School Mullennex, Linda Westminster Preschool Munique, April Veterinary Associates - Princeton Neal, L. D. Neal's Insurance Agency Neely, Robbie Sun Valley Machine Shop

Neese, Courtney MCCVB

Page, Mark

Montcalm High School

Palmer, Vivian Steering Parent

Pantili, Bill Pantili Mitsubishi Parsons, Dawn Learning Tree House, The

Perry, Samantha Bluefield Daily Telegraph

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Pence, Karen Green Valley Animal Hospital Pfeiffer, Terry New Winterplace

Pickett, Mark/Poff, Heather Princeton Community Hospital

Postle, Michelle Happy Tails Veterinary Clinic

Price, Dunmyer Lindsey First Community Bank Prudich, Greg Sanders, Austin, Flanigan & Flanigan Pruett, Brenda WVU Extension Service Puckett, Bruce Steering Cole Chevrolet-Cadillac

Puckett, Greg Steering Community Connections Puckett, Rick Princeton Community Hospital Ramey, Gwen Sisters Café Ratliff, Mr. Camp Creek State Park

Reed, Jason Joe-FM Radio Reed, Susie J. SAFE inc. Reeves, Ken Four Seasons Pharmacy Richardson, Clarence Buckhorn Taxidermy & Archery

Richmond, Jodi WVU Extension Riffe, Denver American National University

Ritter, Becky Bluefield Regional Medical Center Ross, Lee American Electric Power Rotenberry, Edward White & Henderson, Attorneys Roy, Douglas Douglas Roy, DDS Ryan, John Heritage Truck Center Saddler, William Ninth Judicial Circuit Court Sanders, Henry Sanders, Austin, Flanigan & Flanigan

Sarver, Pete Volunteer Saunders, Connie Saunders Staffing Services Schulte, Donna Donna Schulte, CPA

Schumacher, Bob Volunteer

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Schwarz, Lorri Jack H. Schwarz, Jr., DDS Seaver, Bill Seaver Funeral Home Shay, Donna Steering Blue Ridge Hearing & Balance

Shinault, Tim Ramey-Tazewell Shirey, Kevin Johnston Chapel

Shorter, Michelle First Community Bank-Athens

Shorter, Richard DO Melrose Family Medicine Shrader, Sherman Save-A-Lot Food Stores Shrader, Melanie JoAnn Fabrics Shrewsbury, Dennis Body Works, Inc. Smith, Brock Hardees

Smith, Gail Pet Zone Grooming Smith, Jacinda Blue Ridge Internal Medicine

Smith, Stacy Princeton Community Hospital Smith, Tim Cornerstone Family Church

Spencer, Diane Princeton Community Hospital Spracher, John First Community Bank

Stacy, Christy First Community Bank Sternloff, Pete Cole Motorsports Stonestreet, Wayne Katz, Kantor, Stonestreet, & Buckner PLLC

Stout, Craig & Jane Volunteers Streit, Holly All Creatures Veterinary Clinic Swatts, Juanita Frameworks Plus Swatts, Mike Frontier Communications Swope, Derek Ninth Judicial Circuit Court Tayor, Angel Valley College of Technology

Taylor, Anne First Community Bank Taylor, Donald Taylor Optical Co. Taylor, Garry Mercer County Schools

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Testerman, Eli Mercer County Solid Waste Authority Controller HealthSouth Southern Hills Thornhill, Karen Thornhill Farm

Toler, Tammie Steering Princeton Times Tolliver, Tee Hair Studio and Day Spa Topping, Roger Steering Princeton Health Care Center Trent, Debbie Days Inn & Holiday Inn Express

Tucker, Matthew Mercer Nursing and Rehab Turner, Joseph Mercer County Schools

Turner, Sarah Concord University

VanPelt, Greg WV American Water

Vaught, Heather MC Opportunity Industries Vinciguerra, Mike Mercer County Commission Wade, Mike Chick-Fil-A of Mercer Mall Warner, Tammy Curl Up >N= Dye

Watkins, Cheryl Steering Academy of Adult Learning

Wells, Ann MCTEC-STRIVE White, III, Ben White & Henderson, Attorneys White, Charlotte Subway (Princeton, Bluefield, Bluewell) White, Tim Advance Auto Whitt, Barry First Century Bank-Springhaven Dr Whittaker, Charlie State Electric Supply Company

Williams, Janice Volunteer Williams, John E. Williams, John E., Physical Therapy

Wimmer, Lisa TLC Dental Care-Princeton

Witt, Linda Star 95 Radio

Wood, Lisa Princeton Community Hospital Woodard, Shiloh Child Protect of Mercer County Woodward, Brenda Princeton Health & Fitness Center

Woolwine, David Steering Mercer County Juvenile Probation

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Woolwine, Lauren Steering Student 9-12

Woolwine, Susan Steering Parent Workman, Heather TLC Dental Care-Bluefield

Wyrick, Emily Bluefield Regional Medical Center

Yahya, Kim Faculty Senate

Policy Revision J-04, Student Records (First Reading) Board Memo #244 Policy Revision J-04, Student Records, was presented for first reading pursuant to House Bill 4316. Proposed revisions reflect changes/additions/deletions to Sections 3.7.3 and 3.7.11 through 3.7.16. No action was required at this time. Change Order #001 – Boiler Replacement Project Board Memo #245 On motion of Mrs. Kaufman, seconded by Mr. Gillespie, and by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved Change Order #001 on the Boiler Replacement Project at Lashmeet/Matoaka Elementary School, Spanishburg Elementary School, and the Mercer County Technical Education Center. Lashmeet/Matoaka Site piping Add: $ 10,927.25 Spanishburg Steam trap replacement based on steam trap survey Add: $ 20,187.42 Insulation of all steam traps based on survey Add: $ 5,014.71 Demolition of existing electric water heater and installation of Owner furnished propane gas water heater, piping and housekeeping pad Add: $ 16,283.38 Technical Education Center Steam trap survey Add: $ 5,000.00 Steam trap replacement based on steam trap survey Add: $ 21,413.74 Removal of steam traps and replacement of 2 end of main drips beneath Building A based on survey Add: $ 17,572.07

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Insulation of all steam traps and steam condensate piping beneath Building A based on survey Add: $ 32,973.11 Total Add: $129,371.68 Change Order #004 – Oakvale Elementary School Project Board Memo #246 On motion of Mr. Hodges, seconded by Mr. Gillespie, and by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved Change Order #004 on the Oakvale Elementary School Project. Additional electrical items requested by Fire Marshal Add: $ 4,682.60 Additional smoke-tight partition, doors and hardware At the end of Corridor 101 per Fire Marshal Add: $ 6,534.20 Total Add: $11,216.80 EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to WV Code 6-9A-4(9), on motion of Mrs. Kaufman, seconded by Mr. Gillespie, and by a 5-0 vote, the Board went into Executive Session at 7:23 PM relating to the purchase of real estate, or extending the existing option to purchase real estate. The Board reconvened in open session at 7:53 PM. Approval to Purchase Real Estate or Option Extension Board Memo #247 On motion of Mr. Gillespie, seconded by Mr. Hodges, and by a 4-1 vote, the Board approved the superintendent’s recommendation to extend the Option to Purchase Real Estate situate at Green Valley for a period of 45 to 60 days. The present Option expires on June 16, 2014. Mr. Bailey voted against the motion. RFP #241, Selection of Architect or Engineer - Glenwood HVAC Upgrades Board Memo #248 Interviews were conducted with firms to complete the evaluation of RFP #241, Notice to Architects or Engineers – Glenwood HVAC Upgrades. Notices were advertised in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph and the Charleston Gazette. Responses were received from the following firms: Clingenpeel/McBrayer & Associates, Inc. (CMA), Morgantown, WV ZDS Design/Consulting Service, St. Albans, WV ZMM Architects/Engineers, Charleston, WV McKinley & Associates, Charleston, WV MSES Architects, Fairmont, WV

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Silling Associates, Charleston, WV Williamson Shriver Architects, Charleston, WV Based upon firm submittals, the selection committee held interviews with the top three (3) firms. ZMM Architects/Engineers was ranked highest with a score of 198. On motion of Mrs. Kaufman, seconded by Mr. Gillespie, and by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the award of RFP 241 to ZMM Architects/Engineers, Charleston, WV. Lincoln Electric VRTEX 360 Virtual Reality Welder for Mercer County Technical Education Center Board Memo #249 A quote was requested from the Lincoln Electric authorized distributor for this area, Airgas of Bluefield, West Virginia. Airgas quoted $58,777.90 for the virtual welder with the specified upgrades. The price includes delivery, set up, and basic training. This price includes a special education discount off the list price of $64,160. MCTEC received a Hugh I. Shott, Jr. Foundation Grant, and is using money from local adult programs to purchase this equipment. On motion of Mr. Hodges, seconded by Mrs. Kaufman, and by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the purchase of one (1) Lincoln Electric VRTEX 360 Virtual Reality Welder Training Unit from Airgas for $58,777.90. Delivery is approximately six to eight weeks from the date of the order. Bid #833, School Paving Board Memo #250 Bid #833, School Paving, was issued to obtain competitive bids for paving the following areas: Spanishburg School, Montcalm High, Transportation/Bus Garage, Hunnicutt/PHS parking lot, Central Office parking lot, MELC (Cumberland), Mercer School, Sun Valley, Bluefield High tennis court, Memorial, Brushfork, Princeton Middle, and MCTEC. The bid was sent to nine vendors with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on May 16, 2014. Three vendors attended the mandatory pre-bid, and the bid results are as follows:

AAA Paving

Asphalt Contractors

I. Primary Bid Location Amount ($) Amount ($) 1. Spanishburg $3,788.40 $7,983.002. Montcalm High School $2,826.00 $11,863.003. Transportation/Bus Garage $19,800.00 $25,831.004. Hunnicutt/PHS parking lot **$41,900.00 $45,932.00

4a. Hunnicutt/PHS parking lot (revised)

$13,189.00

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II. Alternate Bid Locations 1. Central Office parking lot $4,141.20 $9,371.002. MELC – Cumberland $5,852.25 $6,143.003. Mercer School $3,280.00 $5,982.004. Sun Valley School $2,962.40 $5,873.005. Bluefield High tennis court $8,050.00 $15,943.006. Memorial School $2,746.80 $5,872.007. Brushfork School $6,859.35 $10,921.008. Princeton Middle $1,540.00 $4,381.009. MCTEC $1,820.00 $3,743.00

On motion of Mr. Bailey, seconded by Mrs. Kaufman, and by a 4-1 vote, the Board awarded Bid #833 to AAA Paving for $76,855.40 for 2014 paving. Mr. Gillespie voted against the motion. The contractor will provide tonnage tickets to the Purchasing Department upon completion of the work. Policy Addition J-26, Work Place Simulation Drug-Free Policy (First Reading – no action required) Board Memo #251 Policy Addition J-26, Work Place Simulation Drug-Free Policy, was presented for first reading. The proposed policy is a requirement for simulated work place programs for secondary students. The two programs implementing the Simulated Work Place Program are Machine Technology, and Dental Assisting. No action was required at this time. Transfer of Student to Raleigh County Board Memo #252 Pursuant to HB 4428, Board approval is necessary to transfer in-county students to other counties. On motion of Mr. Gillespie, seconded by Mr. Hodges, and by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the request of Holly Harmon to transfer her daughter to Raleigh County Schools for FY 2014-2015. Budget Supplements & Transfers (June) Board Memo #253 On motion of Mrs. Kaufman, seconded by Mr. Bailey, and by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the following budget supplements and transfers for the month of June. Budget Supplements Fund 11 General Fund – Unfunded Liability Total Supplements

$10,927,969.00$10,927,969.00

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Fund 61 Adult Evening Program Community Education Retirement Banquet Adult Day Program Out of County Instruction Math/Science Partnership Grant Technology Integration Specialist Total Supplements

$3,980.006,139.381,920.00

78,967.0025,438.0020,000.00

6,000.00$142,444.38

Budget Transfers Fund 61 Title II RLIS ABE Spokes State ABE Federal ABE State Voc Educ Community Participation Grants School of Excellence State Adult Education Staff Development – PROF Staff Development – SVC Total Transfers

$92,825.0061,167.83

2,760.0016,051.00

3,300.0012,450.0013,000.00

1,000.0037,400.8629,993.00

9,652.00$279,599.69

Workers Compensation Premiums Board Memo #254 Quotes have been received for workers compensation coverage for FY 2014-2015 as follows: BrickStreet $767,458 Travelers $672,567 On motion of Mr. Hodges, seconded by Mr. Gillespie, and by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved workers compensation coverage for FY 2014-2014 to Travelers in the amount of $672,567. RFP #233, School Security Services Renewal 1 Board Memo #255 Renewal pricing was requested for RFP #233, School Security Services Renewal 1, which was issued for establishing a contract for security guard services. Services will

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be used full time at Bluefield High, Princeton High, Princeton Middle, Montcalm High, PikeView High, Mercer County Technical Education Center and part-time at Glenwood, Bluefield Intermediate, Bluefield Middle, Athens, PikeView Middle, Alternative School, and Princeton Primary schools. Cramer Security and Investigations, Inc. submitted a 3.5% renewal price increase which increases their rate by $0.50 per hour to an hourly rate of $14.75. This increase is due to increases in minimum wages, and the Affordable Health Care Act. They have also purposed paying a ½ day rate for the first five inclement weather days to relieve some of the financial hardship, and turnover of their guards during the winter months. In addition, they have requested a special detail rate of $17 per hour at evening sporting events if the regular day guard is requested. This is to defer overtime rates which must be paid. Cramer has this agreement with Fayette and Raleigh County Schools which has worked well. On motion of Mr. Gillespie, seconded by Mrs. Kaufman, and by a 5-0 vote, the Board awarded Renewal of RFP #233 to Cramer Security and Investigations, Inc. The Board is expected to encumber $400,000 for security guard services for FY 2014-2015. Purchasing Card Transactions Board Memo #256 On motion of Mrs. Kaufman, seconded by Mr. Bailey, and by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved payment of the following Purchasing Card transactions to be paid on June 24th, 2014: AAA Bluefield Bluefield Office Products Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. Embassy Suites Hotels Enterprise Car Rental Lusk Disposal, Inc. Janpak/Paper Supply Renaissance Learning, Inc. 2MCTV.com Total:

$4,896.008,467.58

144.00462.12

2,012.3816,653.6719,825.96

810.00122.79

$53,394.50 Personnel Board Memo #257 On motion of Mrs. Kaufman, seconded by Mr. Gillespie, and by a 5-0 vote, the Board approved the following actions on the personnel agenda. All new employment recommendations are contingent upon the return of a clean background check

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Professional

Note: Employment is contingent upon acceptable background checks and drug testing. TRANSFERS: DEBORAH L. BALL, from School Counselor, PikeView Middle School, to Facilitator of WVEIS Services, Central Office (240 day), effective August 25, 2014 TERESA RUSSELL, English Teacher, Bluefield High School, to Data Information Specialist, Central Office (240 day) effective July 1, 2014 COURTNEY GRACON, Title I Instructional Interventionist, Mercer Elementary School, to Career and College Readiness Facilitator (Career Connection Facilitator), Central Office (200 day), effective for the 2014-2015 school year TRANSFER RESCISSION: MINDY HADEN, English Teacher, Princeton Senior High School, effective with the 2014-2015 school year GAIL WEBB, English teacher, Bluefield Middle School, effective with the 2014-2015 school year DONNA FRANKS, Teacher, Bluewell Elementary School, effective with the 2014-2015 school year JILL CERENKOWSKI, SPOKES Teacher, Academy of Adult Learning, effective with the 2014-2015 school year CATHERINE THOMPSON, SPOKES Teacher, Academy of Adult Learning, effective with the 2014-2015 school year CHRISTOPHER PRESLEY, Special Education Teacher, Princeton Senior High School, effective with the 2014-2015 school year LINDSEY TIBBS, Math Teacher, Bluefield High School, effective with the 2014-2015 school year EMPLOYMENT: AMY COOPER, Teacher, Melrose Elementary School, effective with the 2014-2015 school year COURTNEY SLAVEY, Art Teacher, Itinerant, effective with the 2014-2015 school year

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DANIELLE FARMER, Social Studies Teacher, PikeView Middle School, effective with the 2014-2015 school year CONTRACTED SERVICES:

COMMUNITY EDUCATION 3RD BASE PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS FOR 2014-2015

Jane Miles Patsy Gilpin Connie Surface Preston Wolkoff

SUMMER SCHOOL TEACHERS Note: The number of teachers will be based upon need

Rodney Smith – Mathematics Blanche Morton – Social Studies Tamela Brown – Science Jodie Osborne – English

COACHING (Pending clear background check and approval of WVDE Coaching Certification)

Bluefield High School Employment: Doug Miller, Golf Coach Employment: Robert Williams, Head Boys’ Soccer Coach Princeton Senior High School Resignation: Richard Kephart, Athletic Trainer PikeView High School Employment: Adam Gum, Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach

Service Personnel

Note: Employment is contingent upon acceptable background checks and drug testing. RESIGNATIONS: HOMER MOORE, JR., Custodian IV, Bluefield Intermediate School, effective June 30, 2014

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EDNA RICKMAN, Aide, Montcalm Elementary School, effective June 3, 2014 Reason: Retirement BONNIE WELLMAN, Cook, Bluefield Intermediate School, effective June 30, 2014 Reason: Retirement RUTH WHITE, Secretary III, Title I, Central Office, effective May 30, 2014 Reason: Retirement DONNA HOWELL, Bus Operator, Transportation Department, effective June 30, 2014 Reason: Retirement DEWEY PHILLIPS, Bus Operator, Transportation Department, effective June 4, 2014 TRANSFERS: VANESSA CLINE, from Cook III (part-time), Custodian III (part-time), 212 day, Mercer County Early Learning Center, Princeton Site, to Custodian I, Princeton Primary School (part-time), shift 2:00 p.m. to 5:29 p.m., effective with the 2014-2015 school year ANGEL HURLEY, from Cook II, Straley Elementary School, to Cook II (part-time), Montcalm Elementary School, effective with the 2014-2015 school year MELINDA BROOKMAN, from Secretary III, Special Education Department, Central Office (240 day), to Secretary III, Maintenance Department (240 day), effective July 1, 2014 ANITA THOMASON, from Secretary III, Princeton Senior High School (230 day), to Secretary III, Central Office (240 day), effective July 1, 2014 KEMBERLY WHITLOW, from Secretary III, Central Office (240 day), to Coordinator of Services/Executive Secretary, Central Office (240 day) effective July 1, 2014 CLARA YOUNG, from Custodian III, Princeton Middle School (200 day), shift 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., to Custodian III, Straley Elementary School (200 day), shift 1:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., effective with the 2014-2015 school year MELISSA PARSON, Cook II, Lashmeet/Matoaka Elementary School, to Cook II, Montcalm High School, effective with the 2014-2015 school year

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EMPLOYMENT: JASON COLE, Bus Operator, Box #608 (Temporary Position), Transportation Department, effective with the 2014-2015 school year This is a Temporary position and will end when the regular employee has a change in status or returns to work. TRANSFER RESCISSION: DREAMA SHEPHERD, Aide, Adult Basic Education Program, Adult Basic Education Academy, effective for the 2014-2015 school year

AIDE(S) FOR THE EXTENDED YEAR SCHOOL PROGRAM Number of Aides will be determined based on need

1. Vicky Blankenship 2. Rhonda Dunford 3. Barbara McMillion

CONTRACTED SERVICES:

SERVICE SUBSTITUES

Add: David Dunford (General Maintenance) Bid 837 Bluefield High School Boiler Replacement & Montcalm High Chiller Replacement Board Memo #258 Bid #837 was issued for the purpose of replacing the boilers at Bluefield High School and the chiller at Montcalm High School. Bids were advertised in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph and Charleston Gazette with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled on May 14, 2014. Responses for both the boiler and chiller were as follows: Nitro Mechanical…………………………………………. $954,500 DSO Mechanical………………………………………… $967,115 Southern Air……………………………………………… $991,158 Dougherty Co……………………………………………. $1,231,000 Funding for the replacements is provided by the School Building Authority, and the Mercer County Board of Education. Budgeted funds allow for the installation of controls, as recommended by the Maintenance Department, on the chiller at Montcalm High in the amount of $40,945.

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On motion of Mr. Bailey, seconded by Mr. Gillespie, and by a 5-0 vote, the Board awarded Bid #837 to Nitro Mechanical, Nitro, WV, in the amount of $995,445 for the replacement of the BHS boiler, MHS chiller, and the installation of controls on the chiller contingent upon SBA approval. DISCUSSION Agent of Record (Workers Comp) – Upon discussion, the Board suggested that a RFP be issued during FY 2015 for the Agent of Record. WRITTEN REPORTS None INFORMATION Travel Expense (May) Site Development Cost Estimates Superintendent’s Report UPCOMING EVENTS/BOARD MEETINGS о Board of Education Meetings:

o June 10, 2014 – 7 PM o June 30, 2014 – 7 PM o July 7, 2014 – 7 PM o July 15, 2014 – 7 PM o July 22, 2014 – 7 PM o August 8, 2014 – 7 PM o August 12, 2014 – 7 PM o August 26, 2014 – 7 PM

о Other: o June 18-19: Registration for Summer School –8:00 – 3:00, MCTEC o June 23 – July 28: Mercer County Summer School – MCTEC – 7:30 –

1:30 PM o August 1: Title I “Back to School Workshop” for ALL Title I Staff and Title

I principals – MCTEC Seminar Center – 8:30 – 3:30. Save the Date! o August 4-5, 2014 – First day for teachers (Continuing Ed at various

locations) o August 6, 2014 – Preparation Day in the Schools with Faculty Senate

Meetings o August 7, 2014 – First day of school for students

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o SAVE THE DATE! Oct. 4: Princeton Marching Band Invitational "Southern Thunder 6”

o October 24, 2014 – Mercer County Reading Bee o November 3, 2014 – Mercer County Science & Engineering Fair for gr. 4-

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ADJOURNMENT

Nothing further appearing, Mr. Bailey made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Gillespie, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 PM. Deborah S. Akers, Secretary