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
Mercer County Technical Education Center
Allen, Rick
Steering
Steering
Anderson, Sherri
Steering
The Insurance Store
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
Caron, Gerald
Pipestem State Park
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
Collins, Michael
USDA Department of Forestry
Bluefield High School
Collins, Steve/Benners, TJ
The Training Edge
Cole, Charlie & Chaz
Cole Harley-Davidson
Cole, David
Region I Planning and Dev
Steering
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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
Mercer County Technical Education Center
Steering
Crowe, Kenneth R.
Dickerson, Stephen
Stafford Consultants, Inc.
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
Dean Evans DDS
Evans, Dean
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
Hurt, J.B.
Lifeline Child Care – PCG
Steering
Hypes, Elizabeth
Princeton Church of God
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
McCormick, Pat
Steering
Steering
Student 5-8
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
Tolliver, Tee
Topping, Roger
Princeton Times
Hair Studio and Day Spa
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:
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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$ 5,014.71
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 $58,777.90. Delivery is approximately six to eight weeks
from the date of the order.
Bid #833, School Paving
Board Memo #250
Bid #833, School Paving, was issued to obtain competitive bids for paving the following
areas: Spanishburg School, Montcalm High, Transportation/Bus Garage,
Hunnicutt/PHS parking lot, Central Office parking lot, MELC (Cumberland), Mercer
School, Sun Valley, Bluefield High tennis court, Memorial, Brushfork, Princeton Middle,
and MCTEC.
The bid was sent to nine vendors with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on May 16, 2014.
Three vendors attended the mandatory pre-bid, and the bid results are as follows:
I. Primary Bid Location
1. Spanishburg
2. Montcalm High School
3.
Transportation/Bus Garage
4. Hunnicutt/PHS parking lot
4a. Hunnicutt/PHS parking lot
(revised)
AAA Paving
Asphalt Contractors
Amount ($)
Amount ($)
$3,788.40
$7,983.00
$2,826.00
$11,863.00
$19,800.00
$25,831.00
**$41,900.00
$45,932.00
$13,189.00
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II.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Alternate Bid Locations
Central Office parking lot
MELC – Cumberland
Mercer School
Sun Valley School
Bluefield High tennis court
Memorial School
Brushfork School
Princeton Middle
MCTEC
$4,141.20
$5,852.25
$3,280.00
$2,962.40
$8,050.00
$2,746.80
$6,859.35
$1,540.00
$1,820.00
$9,371.00
$6,143.00
$5,982.00
$5,873.00
$15,943.00
$5,872.00
$10,921.00
$4,381.00
$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
$3,980.00
6,139.38
1,920.00
78,967.00
25,438.00
20,000.00
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
$92,825.00
61,167.83
2,760.00
16,051.00
3,300.00
12,450.00
13,000.00
1,000.00
37,400.86
29,993.00
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
Travelers
$767,458
$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:
$4,896.00
8,467.58
144.00
462.12
2,012.38
16,653.67
19,825.96
810.00
122.79
$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………………………………………….
DSO Mechanical…………………………………………
Southern Air………………………………………………
Dougherty Co…………………………………………….
$954,500
$967,115
$991,158
$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
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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
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. 412 at Mercer Mall
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
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