Several Local School Improvement Councils made presentations to the Randolph County Board of Education during a special call meeting on Thursday. The schools highlighted their successes as well as outlining their needs.

Coalton Elementary School third-grade teacher Chris Gear made the presentation that was prepared by school principal Mary Tacy. Gear informed the board that the school made Adequate Yearly Progress in third, fourth and fifth grades according to WestTest II results.

Gear said the school is making use of several methods and technology to enhance student learning. Teachers at the school used money provided by the Professional Learning Community for training to use Smart Boards and laptops in the classroom.

She said several deficiencies in the building have been corrected. Those include replacement of all outside doors, ceiling tiles, the heating system motor in the gymnasium, the fire alarm system and five windows, installation of new bleachers, refinishing of the gym floor, repairing a drainage problem and installation of a keyless security system.

Gear did not have a list of needs and Randolph County Superintendent Dr. James Phares asked if Gear would have Tacy provide one.

Jennings Randolph Elementary Principal Rebecca Whiteman highlighted the school's summer reading program. Whiteman said the school met AYP in math and is utilizing new technology such as smart boards and mobile lap top labs in the classroom.

Whiteman said the plot beside the school has been graveled and the bathrooms have been renovated. The school still needs a paved parking lot, additional technology, lighting in the rear of the building and bathroom stalls, Whiteman said.

North Elementary Principal Darlene Lindsay used a slideshow presentation to show what the school is proud of. The presentation showed several activities, guest speakers and the utilization of technology. Lindsay said the school is above the county and state numbers for WestTest II results expect in special education reading.

She said the school plans to use small group instruction, a school wide writing program and FastForward intervention to improve reading skills. The school is also making use of Smartboards and laptop computer labs in the classroom.

She said the school needs a new heating/cooling unit, a phone system and new sidewalks.

Third Ward Elementary Principal Barry Band highlighted the school's successful programs and parent teacher organization. He said the school has always met AYP and each teacher uses a data notebook that tracks student progress and shows academic needs.

He said all classes utilize the computer lab at least two times a week and mobile laptop labs. Smartboards were installed at the school on Thursday.

Band said the school needs an updated electrical system, a new heating and air conditioning system, a wireless computer network, a new phone system, new vent covers, sidewalk repair, paving and drainage improvements. Phares said all the issues would be taken care of if the school system is awarded a Needs Grant through the West Virginia School Building Authority.

New lunch tables, stand alone computer upgrades and classroom chairs are other needs not covered by the potential grant.

The Randolph County Technical Center presentation was made by Academic Coordinator Deborah Super. She highlighted the school's dual credit courses and EDGE courses that allow students to obtain college credits. She also listed the numerous programs of study offered at the technical center.

She said the center needs a dust collection system, a downflow paint booth and a CNC Lathe, a metal working tool.

The board will meet again at 6 p.m. Nov. 6 in regular session at the county office and at 6 p.m. Nov. 7 at Elkins High School for a special session to hear LSIC reports from Beverly Elementary, Harman School, Midland Elementary, Elkins Middle School and EHS.