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Regular Meeting of the
Board of Education of the County of Roane

June 25, 2020

6:00 pm @ Roane County High School, Spencer, WV

This agenda is available to the public upon request at any time during regular business hours preceding the upcoming Roane County Board of Education meeting. Public participation and attendance are welcomed and encouraged. This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the County School System's business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in agenda item, "Presentations." Speakers are asked to express themselves in a civil manner, with due respect for the dignity and privacy of others who may be affected by your comments. While it is not our intent to stifle public comment, speakers should be aware that if your statements violate the rights of others under the law of defamation or invasion of privacy, you may be held legally responsible. If you are unsure of the legal ramifications of what you are about to say, we urge you to consult first with your legal advisor. The Board reserves the right to amend this agenda with emergency personnel/financial matters which may arise after publication.

  1. This meeting may be joined remotely. The public can join by calling 1-304-553-7794 and entering the conference ID 524 227 68 or by joining on Microsoft Teams using this link.
  2. Presentations
    1. Positively Charged
    2. Public Participation
    3. Student Achievement
  3. New Business for Consideration and Potential Action
    1. Update on BOE operations during summer of 2020 and planning for 2020-21
    2. Rescind offer of employment to Hannah Hamon, Teacher / 4th Grade, Spencer Elementary School (did not accept employment; from June 11, 2020)
    3. Rescind offer of employment to Revington Babu, Teacher / Math, Roane County High School (did not accept employment; from May 14, 2020)
    4. Instructional Materials Adoption for 2020-26 Adoption Cycle
      1. Health / Wellness
        1. K-8: Children's Health Market, 'The Great Body Shop'
        2. 9-12: Goodheart-Willcox, 'Comprehensive Health'
      2. Driver Education
        1. 9-12: McGraw-Hill, 'Responsible Driving'
      3. Music
        1. K-8: Quaver Education, 'Quaver's General Music WV Curriculum'
      4. Visual Arts
        1. K-8: Davis, 'Explorations in Art'
        2. 9-12: Davis, 'The Visual Experience'
    5. Update regarding Student Expulsion #20191205A
  4. Consent Agenda - (Action)Motion by _____________________ and seconded by _____________________ to approve the following consent agenda, as recommended by Richard Duncan, Superintendent.
    1. Approval of minutes of regular board meeting on June 11, 2020
    2. Financial
      1. Transfers/supplements to the budget
      2. Payments of bills as submitted; pre-approval to release checks not to exceed $20,000 prior to the next board meeting
      3. Financial Reports
    3. Policies
      1. Third Reading and Adoption
        1. Policy 390 - Charter Schools (new)
        2. Policy 420 - Attendance (revised)
        3. Policy 440 - Student Code of Conduct and Discipline (revised)
    4. Contract(s) / Agreement(s) / Bid(s)
      1. Contract with WVDHHR regarding Community Work Experience Program (renewal)
      2. Paul Burdette mowing contract for RCHS Football Field, Baseball Field, and Practice Field
      3. Samuel Salvucci mowing contract for RCHS Softball Field
      4. TheraPedics for OT Services
    5. Field trip(s)
    6. Volunteer(s)
    7. Student Transfer(s)
  5. Personnel Consent Agenda - (Action)Motion by _____________________ and seconded by _____________________ to approve the following personnel items as recommended by Richard Duncan, Superintendent.
    1. Resignation(s)
      1. Pena, John - Assistant Coach, Football (Spencer Middle School), effective June 16, 2020
      2. Pena, John - Assistant Coach, Wrestling (Spencer Middle School), effective June 16, 2020
      3. Tallman, Clarissa - Teacher / 6th Grade (Spencer Middle School), effective June 30, 2020
      4. Hunt, Jennifer - Athletic Director (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective July 31, 2020
      5. Hunt, Jennifer - Social Media Coordinator (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective July 31, 2020
      6. Hunt, Jennifer - Teacher / 1st Grade (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective July 31, 2020
    2. New Employment(s)
      1. Fountaine, Shelba - Substitute teacher (RCS - Substitutes), effective July 1, 2020
      2. Tallman, Clarissa - Substitute teacher (RCS - Substitutes), effective July 1, 2020
      3. Knisely, Julia - Teacher / 4th Grade (Spencer Elementary School), effective August 10, 2020, pending CIB clearance
      4. Facemire, Patrick - Teacher / Art (Geary Elementary / Middle School), effective August 10, 2020, pending receipt of first-class permit
      5. Metzger, Timothy - Teacher / Music (Geary Elementary / Middle School), effective August 10, 2020
      6. Harper, Tracy - Cook II (Roane County High School), effective August 10, 2020, from the substitute list
    3. Transfer(s)
      1. Huffman, Michael - Bus Operator (Bus #39) (RCS - Operations) to Bus Operator (Bus #06) (RCS - Operations), effective July 1, 2020
      2. Goodwin, Terry - Bus Operator (Bus #53) (RCS - Operations) to Bus Operator (Bus #01) (RCS - Operations), effective July 1, 2020
      3. Raines, Tiffany - Teacher / English (Spencer Middle School) to Teacher / Art (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective July 1, 2020, pending receipt of endorsement
    4. Extracurricular(s)
      1. Mills, Jordan - Assistant Coach, Football (Spencer Middle School), effective June 26, 2020
      2. Mills, Jordan - Assistant Coach, Baseball (Spencer Middle School), effective June 26, 2020
      3. Baker, Muriah - Coach, Girls Basketball (Spencer Middle School), effective June 26, 2020
      4. Nutter, Phyllis - Coach, Volleyball (Spencer Middle School), effective June 26, 2020
      5. Kendall, Deana - Programmatic Lead Teacher (Middle School) (RCS - Central Office), effective June 26, 2020
      6. Nichols, Amy - Programmatic Lead Teacher (Middle School) (RCS - Central Office), effective June 26, 2020
      7. Morris, Bernard - Programmatic Lead Teacher (Visual Arts) (RCS - Central Office), effective June 26, 2020
      8. Parkins, Melinda - Programmatic Lead Teacher (School Counselor) (RCS - Central Office), effective June 26, 2020
  6. Reports of Committees
    1. Roane-Jackson Techincal Center Administrative Council (6/25/2020)
  7. Superintendent's Remarks
  8. Adjournment
    1. Adjourn until the statutory organizational meeting on Monday, July 6, 2020, at 6:00 pm at Roane County High School.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for 6:00 pm on July 23, 2020 at Roane County High School.