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State of West Virginia
County of Jefferson, to-wit:

The Board of Education of Jefferson County, West Virginia, met in Regular Session on
March 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Washington High School, 300 Washington Patriots Drive,
Charles Town, West Virginia, with the following members participating: Mrs. Kathy Skinner,
President, Mr. Mark Osbourn, Vice President, Dr. Donna Joy, Mrs. Laurie Ogden, and Mrs.

Carmen Bratton.

Following the call to order, the President led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Student Recognitions

The following groups were introduced and presented with Certificates of Recognition

(list on file):

e WHS Key Club Snowball Committee — Kayla Holloman spoke about the committee
e Math Field Day

e Science and Engineering Fair — Jessica Russler presented

Minutes

A motion was made by Carmen Bratton, seconded by Mark Osbourn, to approve Minutes

of Regular Board Meeting held March 11, 2024 and Special Board Meeting held March 18, 2024

Vote taken; motion carried 5-0.

Citizens’ Comments

Bobbi Blok
Natalie Corley
Nicole Johnson
Sheila Caffrey
Jean Yurek


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MINUTES

March 25, 2024
Priscilla Rodd

Consent Agenda

Prior to the Consent Agenda items, Amy Loring noted that in the Human Resource
Personnel section, line item #30 was added. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, a
motion was made by Mark Osbourn, seconded by Laurie Ogden, to approve the Consent Agenda

items with change as noted.

Vote taken; motion carried 5-0.


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March 25, 2024
Human Resources

1. New Personnel being recommended for Already Existing Positions/Extracurriculars (10):

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Volunteer Baseball

Approve Fletcher Ethan Coach JHS N/A 23-24 SY
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Volunteer Baseball
Approve Whitmore Jacob Coach

School Counselor,
10] Appoint Capriolo Nicholas Itinerant, 210 days
Posting
Last Name No.

Foreign Language
Adoption Committee

11| Approve Harner Richard Members 9-12 23-24 SY
Restricted Substitute
Teacher, Remaining Full

12| Approve Jennings Caitlyn Time Service Employee 2/26/2024
Foreign Language
Adoption Committee

13] Approve McCauley Allison Members 9-12 23-24 SY
Foreign Language
Adoption Committee

14| Approve Marsicano Elizabeth Members 9-12 23-24 SY



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Substitute Bus Operator 14555 4/1/2024
Foreign Language
Adoption Committee
16] Approve Weller Darlene Members 9-12

= 14547 23-24 SY
Foreign Language
Adoption Committee
17| Approve Wickham Yina Members 9-12 14547 23-24 SY

Current Personnel fen leanne into or being recommended for already Existing Positions (6):

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from Special Education Bus
Operator #1704, 200 days and
Special Education Bus Operator 21-
24, LTS, 200 days to Special
Education Bus Operator #2008, 240
18] Transfer Linda days remaining at Transportation 14540 3/26/2024
Transfer from General Aide, 200 days to
(Mutual Supervisory Special Education Aide,
19] Agreement) Dillard Bridget 200 days remaining at CWS 24-25 SY

Transfer from Second Grade Teacher, 200
(Mutual days to First Grade Teacher, 200
20] Agreement) Korcsmaros Lori days remaing at CWS N/A
from Fourth/Fifth Grade Teacher,
200 days to Fourth Grade Teacher,
21| Agreement) Long Lisa 200 days remaining at NJE N/A 24-25 SY

Transfer from School Counselor, Itinerant,
(Mutual 210 days WMS/SMS to School
22| Agreement) Smoot Sara Counselor, 210 days, WMS

N/A 24-25 SY
Transfer (Policy from Third Grade Teacher, 200 days
5000 to Second Grade Teacher, 200 days
23|Reassignment) |Robinson Danielle remaining at BRE N/A

24-25 SY



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Second Grade Teacher, 200 days

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The following list is a submission of the Superintendent's Sign-Offs concerning Personnel:

I. Current Personnel being recommended for Already Existing Positions/Extracurriculars (7):

Posting
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LTS

First Grade Supervisory ECCAT,
1| Approve Canfield S 14545 3/25/2024
Assistant Boys Tennis Coach 14512 [23-24 SY

Michael Co-Assistant Baseball Coach
3] Approve Dodson (Bailey) (2024 season only) 14517 23-24 SY

Kittelstad Assistant Girls Track Coach HFMS 14553 23-24 SY

row | Willis Assistant Baseball Coach has | 14534 23-24 SY
Appoint Custodian III, 261 days CTMS 14501 3/25/2024

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Finance
Approved Paid Bills and Purchase Order Status Report (List on file)
Approved Budget Transfers and Supplements (List on file)
Approved Treasurer’s report (on file)

Drivers 2023-24 SY
Approved list of drivers (List on file)

Non-Resident Student Transfers

Approved list of Non-Resident Student Transfers as recommended by the Superintendent

Presentations and Reports

Deputy Superintendent of Operations

Joyce White and Randy Jones with ZMM Architects & Engineers provided updates on

the following areas:

e Ranson Elementary School Progress
o Five days behind schedule, within budget
e Shepherdstown Elementary School Progress

o Weather issues, hope to see substantial progress soon

Unfinished Business
Graduation Date

A motion was made by Laurie Ogden, seconded by Carmen Bratton, and carried to

approve June 1, 2025, as the graduation date for the 2024-25 School Calendar.

Vote taken; motion carried 5-0.


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Elementary Redistricting Proposal for the 2025-26 SY

Joyce White reviewed a revised PowerPoint update to the Board. In addition, J.R. Hollen
and Larry Willingham were there to answer questions. The three proposed options and their
impacts were reviewed. Donna Joy made a motion to table the item, seconded by Carmen
Bratton. Dr. Bishop clarified that the Board was not being asked to decide on a school closure or
the redistricting map at this time, the request is to allow staff to begin collecting data for moving
forward in this process. After extensive discussion, the initial motion was withdrawn by Donna
Joy and Carmen Bratton. A motion was made by Laurie Ogden, seconded by Mark Osbourn, to
approve staff to begin gathering data and exploring options 1-3 for the proposed elementary

redistricting/possible closure of a school.

Vote taken; motion carried 5-0.

Washington High School Auxiliary Gym

Joyce White along with Mr. Randy Jones from ZMM presented an update on Locations D
(retain parking spaces), D1 (remove 21 parking spaces), and E which were the preferences
decided upon during the February 26, 2024 board meeting. Detailed information concerning
location, construction, and cost for each option was provided. Discussion and questions from the

Board followed.

Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, a motion was made by Donna Joy, and

seconded by Mark Osbourn, to approve the bid request for Location E.

Vote taken; motion carried 5-0.


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New Business

Financial Update

Jenn Moss, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer, presented a PowerPoint review of

the following:

General Fund-Revenue Budget

General Fund-Expenditures

General Fund-Salaries and Benefits

General Fund-Purchases Services and Supplies
Special Project Balances

Financial Planning

Proposed Levy Rates for FY25

Jenn Moss presented a PowerPoint of the following:

Current Expense Levy (Regular Levy)
Bond Levy (Facilities)

Excess Levy

Voter Approved Excess Levy Call
Excess Levy Budget Trend Data

Discussion and questions from the Board followed both presentations.

Board Member Comments/Committee Reports

Board members presented updates on their various board committee meetings and other

county/school activities.


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Superintendent’s Comments

e Dental Insurance Provider
e Wild Hill Solar Project Request
e Spring Break Reminder
e 2023-24 Calendar Revision
o Allow April 8 to serve as a 2-hour early dismissal and Faculty Senate meeting
day, so April 12 will become a full day. A Special Meeting will be scheduled to

take action.

There being no further business, a motion was made by Laurie Ogden, seconded by Mark
Osbourn and carried, that this meeting be recessed and reconvened on the third Tuesday in April

(April 16). This meeting was recessed at 8:32 p.m.