According to the Agenda for a special meeting of the Calhoun County Board of Education on July 31st, Michael Fitzwater is to be appointed Superintendent of Calhoun County Schools effective August 7th, 2023 through June 30th, 2024. Fitzwater’s current job has been serving as Director (Support) for the schools.
C A L H O U N C O U N T Y S C H O O L S
CALHOUN BOARD OF EDUCATION
MOUNT ZION, WEST VIRGINIA
July 31, 2023
Special Board Meeting
5:30 P.M.
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Delegations
IV. Discussion and Reports (Attachment A):
Superintendent Recommendations
A. Superintendent Reports
1. Calhoun County Board of Education Self-Appraisal 2023
2. Coalfield Solar Fund: Notice of Conditional Grant Qualification
V. Old Business(Attachment B):
A. Policies for Approval
1. CHAPTER: Personnel TITLE: Bus Driver Substitutes in Areas of Critical Need and Shortage
2. CHAPTER: Community Relations TITLE: Volunteers in Schools
3. CHAPTER: Students TITLE: Attendance
4. CHAPTER: Personnel TITLE: Posting
5. CHAPTER: Students TITLE: ALC
6. CHAPTER: Students TITLE: Special Education Video and Audio Monitoring Policy and Procedures
7. CHAPTER: Students TITLE: Harassment
8. CHAPTER: School Board Operations TITLE: Meetings
VI. New Business (Attachment C):
A. Appointment of Superintendent August 7, 2023 through June 30, 2024
1. Michael Fitzwater
B. Contracts
1. Linguicare Associates, Inc.
2. Shared Child Nutrition Director Services
3. ZMM Architects Engineers – Design and Architect Services for MIP at CMHS
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C. Homeschool Intent
1. Parent: Kayla Morris Grades: 9, 4 and 2
2. Parent: Caitlyn Patten Grade: 1
D. Hope Scholarship Intent
1. Parents: Roy and Courtney Starcher Grades: K and 1
2. Parent: Natasha McCumbers Grade: 5
3. Parent: Stacy Wagoner Grades K and 2
E. Transfer to Another County Intent
1. Parent: Jessica McCumbers Grades 12 and 5 to Ritchie County
2. Parent: Jennifer McCumbers Grade 5 to Faith Christian Academy
VII. Personnel (Attachment D):
A. Termination Due to Failure to Report for Duty
1. Holly Adams, Summer School Custodian, Regular Year Substitute Custodian and Substitute Cook
B. Resignations
Professional
1. Randy Poling, Substitute Teacher, effective July 18, 2023
Service
Extracurricular
C. Employment
Professional
1. Clinton Holcomb , Substitute Teacher
2. Michelle Jones , Elementary Teacher, PHE
3. , Long Term Substitute Math Teacher, CMHS
4. , Long Term Substitute Math Teacher, CMS
5. , Long Term Substitute Social Studies/Science Teacher, CMS
6. , Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher, AES
7. , Long Term Substitute Pre-K/Pre-K Special Needs Teacher, AES
8. , Term Substitute Title I Teacher, PHE
9. , Elementary Teacher, CMHS
Service
1. Donna Schoolcraft, Multi-Classified Aide II/Bus Aide/Supervisory Aide/Specialized Healthcare Procedures, CMHS
2. Jessica Snodgress, Multi-Classified Aide II/Bus Aide/Supervisory Aide/Specialized Healthcare Procedures, CMHS
3. , Multi-Classified Aide II/Bus Aide/Supervisory Aide/Specialized Healthcare Procedures, PHE
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Extracurricular
1. , Assistant Middle School Football Coach
2. , Assistant Golf Coach
3. , Head Middle School Cheerleading Coach
4. , Assistant Varsity Softball Coach
5. , $1 Assistant Middle School Girls Basketball Coach
D. Job Postings
Professional 05/19-06/02/23
1. Preschool/Preschool Special Needs Teacher, County Itinerant
2. English Teacher, CMHS
3. Social Studies/Science Teacher CMHS
4. Elementary Teacher, PHE
Professional 05/19-06/09/23
1. School Psychologist, County Itinerant
Professional 06/01-06/07/23
1. Elementary Teacher, AES
Professional 6/13-6/26/23
1. Middle School English Teacher, CMHS
2. Math Teacher, CMHS
3. Middle School Math Teacher, CMHS
Professional 6/13-07/03/23
1. Elementary Teacher, AES
Professional 6/13-07/05/23
1. School Psychologist, County Itinerant
Professional 6/15–06/26/23
1. School Counselor, County Itinerant
Professional 6/19-07/03/23
1. Librarian, CMHS
Professional 06/26-06/30/23
1. Mentor for Director of Finance
Professional 06/26-07/10/23
1. Professional Accountant
Professional 6/27-07/03/23
1. Preschool/Preschool Special Needs Teacher, County Itinerant
2. Social Studies/Science Teacher CMHS
Professional 6/27-07/20/23
1. School Counselor, County Itinerant
Professional 07/06-07/20/23
1. Elementary Teacher, AES
2. Preschool/Preschool Special Needs Teacher, County Itinerant
3. Elementary Teacher, PHE
4. English Teacher, CMHS
Professional 07/06-08/03/23
1. School Psychologist, County Itinerant
Professional 07/14-07/20/23
1. Special Education Teacher, PHE
Professional 7/18-7/26/23
1. Substitute Nurse, County
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Professional 07/24-07/28/23
1. Special Education Teacher, PHE
2. Long Term Substitute Math Teacher, CMHS
3. Long Term Substitute Math Teacher, CMS
4. Long Term Substitute Social Studies/Science Teacher, CMS
5. Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher, AES
6. Long Term Substitute Pre-K/Pre-K Special Needs Teacher, AES
Professional 07/24-08/9/23
1. School Counselor, Elementary Based Itinerant
Professional 07/25-07/31/23
1. Long Term Substitute Title I Teacher, PHE
Service 07/14-07/20/23
1. Multi-Classified Aide II/Bus Aide/Supervisory Aide/Specialized Healthcare Procedures, CMHS (2 positions)
Service 07/24-07/28/23
1. Multi-Classified Aide II/Bus Aide/Supervisory Aide/Specialized Healthcare Procedures, PHE
Aspire After School FY23-24 6/8-6/23/23
1. After School Prevention/Intervention Facilitator, County
Aspire After School FY23-24 06/15-06/26/23
1. Alternate Activity Run Bus Operators
Aspire After School FY23-24 6/13-7/3/23
1. After School Tutor/Teachers, AES
Extracurricular 5/19-6/2/23
1. $1 Assistant Athletic Trainer
2. Head Middle School Wrestling Coach
3. $1 Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach
Extracurricular 5/25-6/2/23
1. Head Middle School Baseball Coach
2. Assistant Middle School Football Coach
3. Head Cross Country/Track and Field Coach
Extracurricular 06/13-07/03/23
Extracurricular 6/14-6/26/23
1. Head Varsity Softball Coach
Extracurricular 6/15-6/26/23
1. Spring Extracurricular Sports Supervisor
2. Fall Extracurricular Sports Supervisor
3. Winter Extracurricular Sports Supervisor
Extracurricular 6/13-07/05/23
1. Assistant Middle School Football Coach
2. $1 Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach
3. Head Middle School Wrestling Coach
4. Head Cross Country/Track and Field Coach
Extracurricular 6/27-7/3/23
1. Spring Extracurricular Sports Supervisor
2. Fall Extracurricular Sports Supervisor
3. Winter Extracurricular Sports Supervisor
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Extracurricular 7/6-7/20/23
1. Assistant Golf Coach
2. Assistant Middle School Football Coach
Extracurricular 07/06-08/03/23
1. Head Middle School Baseball Coach
2. $1 Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach
3. Head Middle School Wrestling Coach
Extracurricular 7/14-7/20/23
1. Head Middle School Cheerleading Coach
2. Assistant Varsity Softball Coach
3. $1 Assistant Middle School Girls Basketball Coach
4. $1 Assistant Coach Cross Country/Track and Field
Extracurricular 07/24-07/28/23
6. Assistant Middle School Football Coach
7. Assistant Golf Coach
8. Head Middle School Cheerleading Coach
9. Assistant Varsity Softball Coach
10. $1 Assistant Middle School Girls Basketball Coach
VIII. Adjournment
• August 14, 2023 5:30 p.m. (Regular) Board of Education
• September 11, 2023 5:30 p.m. (Regular) Board of Education
• October 16, 2023 4:30 p.m. (Work Session) Arnoldsburg Elementary
• Monday, October 16, 2023 5:30 p.m. (Regular/LSIC) Arnoldsburg Elementary
• November 14, 2023 5:30 p.m. (Regular/LSIC) Pleasant Hill Elementary
Same but different. Expect the same ego and arrogance as Whystell but some shouting into the abyss on twitter with sport takes that no one cares about.
Calhoun Schools in shambles
Check out these sick sports takes on twitter @Coach_Fitzwater
Wohoooo