Roane County Schools

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1. This meeting can be joined remotely. The public can join by calling 1-304-553-7794 and entering the conference ID 267 885 25 or by joining on Microsoft Teams using this link.
2. Presentations
   1. Positively Charged
      • 2022-23 Student Academic Competition Recognition
      Student academic competition winners were recognized. Theresa Parker, Social Studies Fair Sponsor, presented a report on Roane County students' participation in the State Social Studies Fair. Also, Ella Wilson and Emma Sloan presented on the FBLA program and the opportunities it has given them.
   2. Public ParticipationJoyce Evans, RCHS Custodian, spoke concerning her continued issues with extra duty assignments as well as an issue concerning pay.
   3. Student Achievement
      • WVDE HB 3035 Guidance
3. New Business for Consideration and Potential Action
   1. Update on School-based Probation Officer Program
      • Presentation
      Mr. Mace requested to re-order the agenda to bring item 6 under New Business for Consideration and Potential Action to this point.
   2. Updates on Continuing Business
      1. Construction of the new Spencer Middle School
         • Photos
      2. Recreational Improvements at Geary Elementary / Middle School
         • Aerial
         Motion by Daris Harper and seconded by Dennis Carpenter to approve the release of $40,000 in funds to GEMS and SES for phase 1 of the recreational improvements, as proposed. Motion carried. (9:24 pm)
      3. Recreational Improvements at Spencer Elementary School
         • Aerial
         • Proposed Layout
         • Partial Rendering
      4. Property Matters involving the Goff Run complex, Madison Avenue complex, and Capitol Street complexMotion by Daris Harper and seconded by Eileen Richardson to release the remaining balance minus RCS costs for project. Motion carried. (9:29 pm)
      5. Paving and Lighting at Geary Elementary / Middle School
   3. Approval of Job Sharing Arrangement per WV Code 18-5-13 (t)
      1. Jennifer Hunt and Suzanne Rector for Summer SOLE Teacher (split to be determined at the discretion of the Summer SOLE Coordinator)Motion by James Minney and seconded by Daris Harper to approve item 3a and 3c. Motion carried. (9:30 pm)
      2. Valerie Mace and Meghan Sinclair for Summer SOLE Teacher (split to be determined at the discretion of the Summer SOLE Coordinator)Motion by Eileen Richardson and seconded by Dennis Carpenter to approve item 3b. Jeffrey Mace recused himself from the discussion and vote and left the room. Motion carried. (9:31 pm)
      3. Lana Underwood and Brittney Vaughan for Summer SOLE Teacher (split to be determined at the discretion of the Summer SOLE Coordinator)
   4. Approval of Job DescriptionMotion by Daris Harper and seconded by Eileen Richardson to approve. Motion carried. (9:35 pm)
      1. Community in Schools Coordinator (school-based)
         • Job Description
   5. Renewal of Probationary Contracts for the 2023-24 School Year (current position and contract type for 2023-24 is noted)
      1. Katlynn Hildreth, Teacher / 2nd Grade, Spencer Elementary School (2nd Probationary; Reason for displacement due to reduction-in-force is no longer present)Motion by James Minney and seconded by Dennis Carpenter to approve the renewal of the probationary contract. Motion carried. (9:37 pm)
   6. Hearing(s) Regarding Nonrenewal of Probationary Contract(s) as RequestedMotion by Dennis Carpenter and seconded by James Minney to go into a closed session for a personnel hearing, as per WV Code section 6-9A-4(b)(2)(A). Motion carried. (7:04 pm)Motion by Dennis Carpenter and seconded by Daris Harper to return to open session. Motion carried. No action was taken in closed session. (8:56 pm)Motion by James Minney and seconded by Dennis Carpenter to uphold the non-renewal of probationary contract as recommended. Motion carried. Daris Harper, Eileen Richardson opposed.(8:57 pm)
4. Consent Agenda - (Action)Motion by Daris Harper and seconded by Eileen Richardson to approve the following consent agenda as recommended by Richard Duncan, Superintendent. Motion carried. (9:39 pm)
   1. Approval of minutes of Regular Board Meeting on April 27, 2023
   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
   4. Contract(s) / Bid(s) / Agreement(s)
   5. Field Trips
      1. SMS to Malibu Jack's, Ashland, KY, for PBIS Reward Trip (May 26, 2023)
   6. Volunteers
   7. Student Transfers
5. Personnel Consent Agenda - (Action) Motion carried. (9:41 pm)
   1. Resignation(s)
      1. White, Shandi - Assistant Coach, Girls Basketball (Spencer Middle School), effective May 1, 2023
      2. McCune, Austin - Substitute aide (RCS - Substitutes), effective May 2, 2023
      3. Blosser, Anthony - Assistant Coach, Football (Roane County High School), effective May 8, 2023
      4. Pritt, Courtney - Aide V / Special Education Assistant Teacher (Spencer Elementary School), effective May 9, 2023
      5. Pritt, Courtney - Transportation Aide (evening, Bus #28) (RCS - Operations), effective May 9, 2023
      6. Wyrostok, Terry - LPN / Aide (Geary Elementary / Middle School), effective June 5, 2023
      7. Woods, Jessica - Teacher / Title I (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective June 30, 2023, and rescind transfer to Teacher / 4th Grade, Spencer Elementary School, to have been effective July 1, 2023
      8. Carpenter, Dianna - FBLA Sponsor (Auxiliary) (Roane County High School), effective July 1, 2023
   2. New Employment(s)
      1. _______________________ - Teacher / 3rd Grade (Geary Elementary / Middle School), effective July 1, 2023
      2. _______________________ - Teacher / 5th Grade (Geary Elementary / Middle School), effective July 1, 2023
      3. _______________________ - Teacher / Social Studies (Geary Elementary / Middle School), effective July 1, 2023
      4. Ray, Lori - Teacher / Special Education (Spencer Elementary School), effective August 16, 2023, pending receipt of certificate
      5. Blatt, Quentin - Teacher / Health (Roane County High School), effective August 16, 2023, pending CIB clearance
      6. Roberts, Sherri - Teacher / Multi-Subjects (Spencer Elementary School), effective August 16, 2023
      7. Gibson, Shayla - Cook II (Spencer Middle School), effective August 16, 2023, from the substitute list
   3. Transfer(s)
      1. Freeland, Tina - Cook II (Roane County High School) to Cook III (Roane County High School), effective July 1, 2023
      2. Nelson, Rebekah - Teacher / Music (Spencer Middle School) to Teacher / Music (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective July 1, 2023
6. Reports of Committees
7. Superintendent's RemarksWe are currently in the middle of our testing window. Results of tests should be released to school administrators and teachers, however, cannot be shared with the public until later. Field trips and special events at schools will now start up and close out the school year on a good note. Next Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm is the Senior Awards Night and the 26th will be graduation. Also, the FFA Banquet will be on Thursday at 6:00 pm.
8. Adjournment
   1. Adjourn until the next regular meeting on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 6:00 pm at Roane County High SchoolMotion by Eileen Richardson and seconded by Daris Harper to approve. Motion carried. (9:49 pm)