MINUTES

WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF EDUCATION

at

West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind

Administrative Building Conference Room

Romney, West Virginia

June 7, 2000

President Cleo P. Mathews called the meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education to order at 8:04 p.m. on June 7, 2000, in the Auditorium of the School for the Blind at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, Romney, West Virginia. Members present were Secretary J. D. Morris, Sandra M. Chapman, Sheila M. Hamilton, James J. MacCallum, Jim L. McKnight, Ronald J. Spencer, Paul J. Morris (via teleconference) and Superintendent David L. Stewart. Member absent: Vice-President Gary G. White.

II.

Upon motion by Sandra M. Chapman, second by Jim L. McKnight, the Board approved the agenda with the following addition: add Executive Session prior to Future Meetings.

Superintendent Stewart provided a brief overview of his vision for the Department with regard to organization and personnel.

IV.

Upon motion by Jim L. McKnight, second by J. D. Morris, the Board, by unanimous affirmative vote, and in accordance with the provisions of W.Va. Code 6- 9A-1, 6-9A-4, 6-9A-3 and 6-9A-5, went into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. Upon return from Executive Session, President Mathews reported that there were no deliberations and no decisions were made and no action was taken.

VI.

The next regular meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education will be held June 8, 2000 at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind in Romney, West Virginia.

VII.

Upon motion by James J. MacCallum, second by J. D. Morris, the Board adjourned at approximately 10:22 p.m.

Minutes approved by the Board on July 13, 2000.

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Cleo P. Mathews, President

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