Members present: Chad Evans, Denver Burnside, Laura Cottrill, Angie Curran, Justin Holtz
Others In Attendance; Chad Ash Stacy Ash, Senator Clements, Ken Heiney, Jim Martin, Josie Ash, Delegate Kelley, Chris Cress ,Dan Minney and Drew Pomeroy
Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM
1. Opening Items — A. Call To Order; The meeting was called to order by President Burnside at 5:00 p.m.; B. Invocation — The Invocation was led by Chad Ash, DCES Principal; C. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Josie Ash, DCES student; D. Approval of Agenda — Motion to approve the agenda.– Motion by Laura Cottrill, second by Angie Curran. Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Chad Evans, Denver Burnside, Laura Cottrill, Angie Curran, Justin Holtz
2. Presentations — A. CityNet — Jim Martin and Drew Pomeroy, representing CityNet, gave a presentation/update on the status of the countywide broadband/internet situation and the partnership with Doddridge County Schools. B. Senator Clements and Delegate Kelley — Senator Clements and Delegate Kelley were in attendance to discuss the upcoming legislative session as it pertains to educational issues and to answer questions and hear concerns of the board members and staff.
3. Delegations — There were no delegations.
4. Reports
A. DCES LSIC/Faculty Senate Annual Report — Mr. Chad Ash, DCES Principal, presented the annual DCHS LSIC/Faculty Senate Report highlighting the COVID precautions in place at DCES, virtual school, and special student activities. Josie Ash, DCES student, demonstrated the student side of virtual school for the board members.
B. Superintendent’s Update — Superintendent Cheeseman updated the Board on the CEFP to be approved at the January 7th board meeting (draft copies were available), he shared an email from WVDE concerning the COVID vaccination schedule for educational staff and thanked the board on behalf of the central office staff for the wonderful lunch they had provided.
5. Consent Agenda — A. Approval of Consent Agenda Motion to approve the consent agenda items: 1. Financial Report– Motion by Angie Curran, second by Justin Holtz. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Aye: Chad Evans, Denver Burnside, Laura Cottrill, Angie Curran, Justin Holtz
6. Unfinished Business
7. New Business
8. Personnel
A. Personnel Addendum — Recommend a motion to approve the Personnel Addendum as presented: Employment of Michael Allen, Extra-Curricular Custodian – OCHS, Resignation of Neva Welch, Substitute Teacher — Motion by Laura Cottrill, second by Angie Curran, Final Resolution: Motion Carried — Aye: Chad Evans, Denver Burnside, Laura Cottrill, Angie Curran, Justin Holtz
9. Informational Items — A. Upcoming Board Meeting Dates
10. Executive Session — A. Adjourn to Executive Session
11. Board Members Comments
12. Closing Items — A. Adjournment — Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7: 13 p.m. — Motion by Justin E Holtz, second by Angie Curran. Final Resolution: Motion Carried — Aye: Chad Evans, Denver Burnside, Laura Cottrill, Angie Curran, Justin Holtz