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

September 9, 2021

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 could be joined remotely. The public could join by calling the provided number and entering the provided conference ID or by joining on Microsoft Teams using the provided link.
  2. Presentations
    1. Positively Charged
    2. Public Participation
    3. Division Spotlight: Operations
    4. School Spotlight: Roane County High School
    5. Community Health Update with Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department
  3. New Business for Consideration and Potential Action
    1. Update on state COVID-19 guidance including safety protocols and procedures
    2. Rescind employment of Jill Taylor, Professional Accountant / Benefits Coordinator (Did not accept employment; from August 26, 2021)
    3. Reassignment of Surplus Personnel Per WVBE Policy 5000
      1. Reassign Jason Rhodes, Bus Operator / Aide, Countywide based at Spencer Middle School, to Bus Operator / Aide, Countywide based at Spencer Elementary School
    4. Create new position to address substitute staffing shortage
      1. Cook, Walton Elementary / Middle School (50%) and Geary Elementary / Middle School (50%)
    5. Create new position to address enrollment increase
      1. Teacher / Kindergarten, Spencer Elementary School (5th position)
    6. Consideration of school calendar concepts for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years
    7. Adoption of Board and Superintendent Goals for 2021-22
  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 August 26, 2021
    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. 2nd Reading
        1. Policy 223 - Program of Study For High School (Grades 9 through 12) (revised)
        2. Policy 224 - Alternative Delivery of Educational Programs (revised)
        3. Policy 224.1 - Virtual Instruction (new)
    4. Contract(s) / Bid(s) / Agreement(s)
    5. Field Trips
    6. Volunteers
      1. Walton Elementary Middle School
        1. Nona Perkins
    7. Student Transfers
    8. Clinical Experiences
      1. Madison Rhodes, WVU at Parkersburg, introductory course observations
  5. Personnel Consent Agenda - (Action)Motion by _____________________ and seconded by _____________________ to approve the following personnel items as recommended by Richard Duncan, Superintendent.
    1. Create New Position(s)
      1. Cook II (WEMS (50%), GEMS (50%)), 200 days, effective September 10, 2021
    2. Resignation(s)
      1. McCumbers, Timothy - General Maintenance / Electrician II (RCS - Operations), effective August 27, 2021
      2. Kidwell, Samantha - Teacher / Agriculture & FFA Advisor (Roane County High School), effective September 23, 2021, pending replacement
    3. New Employment(s)
      1. Marks, Sarah - Cook II (Spencer Elementary School), effective September 10, 2021
      2. Miller, Andrew - Substitute teacher (RCS - Substitutes), effective September 10, 2021
    4. Extracurricular(s)
      1. Carpenter, Dianna - FBLA Sponsor (Auxiliary) (Roane County High School), effective September 10, 2021
      2. King, Jerry - Coach, Soccer (Spencer Middle School), effective September 10, 2021
      3. Drennen, Sherry - Coach, Volleyball (Geary Elementary / Middle School), effective September 10, 2021
      4. Lawson, Samuel - Assistant Coach, Football (Auxiliary) (Spencer Middle School), effective September 10, 2021
      5. Lawson, Randy - Assistant Coach, Football (Spencer Middle School), effective September 10, 2021
      6. Deweese, Candace - Teacher / Alternative Learning Center (Roane County High School), effective September 10, 2021
      7. Cottrill, Shannon - Teacher / Alternative Learning Center (Roane County High School), effective September 10, 2021
      8. Harlan, Daniel - Coach, Girls Basketball (Spencer Middle School), effective September 10, 2021
      9. Hively, Amanda - Assistant Coach, Volleyball (Auxiliary) (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective September 10, 2021
  6. Reports of Committees
  7. Superintendent's Remarks
  8. Adjournment
    1. Adjourn until the next regular meeting, Thursday, September 23, 2021, at 6:00 pm at Roane County High School