DC BOE
Regular/ Working/ Policy Review Meeting (Thursday, March 2, 2023)
Members present: Chad Evans, Denver Burnside, Laura Cottrill, Angie Curran, Justin Holtz
Others In Attendance: Kaleigh Dotson, Jeff Harvey, Michelle Robey, Kirby Miller, Ken Heiney, Katrina See, Chad Ash, Chris Cress, Scott Cochran, Matt Alexander, Tony Baumgard
The meeting was called to order by President Burnside at 5:03 p.m.
The Invocation was led by Ken Heiney.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Laura Cottrill.
Motion to approve the agenda. Motion by Chad Evans, second by Laura Cottrill. Motion Carried. Aye: Chad Evans, Denver Burnside, Laura Cottrill, Angie Curran, Justin Holtz
Superintendent’s Update — The principals from all schools were in attendance to present brief updates on activities in their individual schools, DCELA – Katrina See, DCES – Chad Ash, DCMS – Chris Cress, and DCHS – Scott Cochran.
Mr. Tony Baumgard, representing Triple H was present to provide an update on the status of the barn remodel at the Doddridge County Agricultural Center,
Motion to approve the consent agenda items made by by Laura Cottrill, second by Angie Curran. Motion Carried Aye: Chad Evans, Denver Burnside, Laura Cottrill, Angie Curran, Justin Holtz
1. February 13, 2023 Minutes
2. February 17, 2023 Minutes
3. Board Bills
4. DCMS Baseball Schedule
5. DCMS Softball Schedule
6. DCMS Track Schedule
7. DCHS Baseball Schedule
8. DCHS Softball Schedule
9, DCHS Track Schedule
10. Trip Request – DCES 1st Grade EOY to Bridgeport, WV (The Bridge)
11. Trip Request – DCES 2nd Grade EOY Trip to Weston, WV (Jackson’s Mill)
12. Trip Request – DCES to Kingwood* WV (Hovatterl s Zoo)
13. Trip Request – DCMS to Morgantown, WV (Math Field Day)
14. Trip Request DCMS EOY Trip to Wheeling, WV (Oglebay Park and Zoo)
15. Trip Request DCMS to Parkersburg, WV (WVSSAC Festival Ratings)
16. Trip Request DCMS History Bowl Team to Buckhannon, WV (Buckhannon-Upshur High School)
17. Trip Request – DCHS to Fairmont, WV (CTE Program Competitions)
18. Trip Request – DCHS to Morgantown, WV (CTE Program Competitions)
19. Trip Request DCHS to West Liberty, WV (West Liberty University)
20. Volunteer List
Under New Business:
Agricultural Center RFPs
Recommend a motion to approve the next phase of RFPs for the Doddridge County Agricultural Center as presented.
Motion by Justin Holtz, second by Laura Cottrill. Motion Carried
Aye: Chad Evans, Denver Burnside, Laura Cottrlll, Angie Curran, Justin Holtz
Softball Field Project — Recommend a motion to approve the Doddridge County Schools Softball Field Architect Award to Thrasher Engineering. Motion by Justin Holtz, second by Angie Curran. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Aye: Chad Evans, Denver Burnside, Laura Cottrill, Angie Curran, Justin Holtz
Smithburg School Demolition Project — Recommend a motion to approve the Smithburg School Demolition Project BID to Enviroclean with the lowest bid of $51,732.00. Motion by Justin Holtz, second by Angie Curran. Motion Carried — Aye: Chad Evans, Denver Burnside, Laura Cottrill, Angie Curran, Justin Holtz
Board Meeting Date Change — Recommend a motion to change the board meeting date from March 23, 2023 to March 16, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at DCHS. Motion by Chad Evans, second by Justin Holtz. Motion Carried: Aye: Chad Evans, Denver Burnside, Laura Cottrill, Angie Curran, Justin Holtz
Personnel Addendum — Recommend a motion to approve the Personnel Addendum as presented:
Employment of Tracy Alfred, Music Teacher/Band Director/ Show Choir Director – DCHS, Eli Gain, Assistant Baseball Coach – DCMS; Leave of Absence request of Jessica Yost, Kindergarten Teacher – DCELA. Motion by Chad Evans, second by Justin Holtz. Motion Carried Aye: Chad Evans, Denver Burnside, Laura Cottrill, Angie Curran, Justin Holtz
9. Informational Items
A. WV School Board Association – Regional Meeting
B. Student Transfer
C. 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 6:23 p.m.
Motion by Laura Cottrill, second by Justin Holtz.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Chad Evans, Denver Burnside, Laura Cottrill, Angie Curran, Justin Holtz
Regular/ Working/ Policy Review Meeting