Roane County Schools

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1. This meeting could be joined remotely. The public could join by calling 1-304-553-7794 and entering the provided conference ID or by joining on Microsoft Teams using the provided link. PLEASE NOTE: The tour of the new Spencer Middle School construction site was not live-streamed.
2. Presentations
   1. Tour of the site of the new Spencer Middle School
   2. Positively ChargedRoane County Schools year-end retirees were honored for their service. In attendance were Terry Kendall (Teacher for 38 years, 34 years in Roane County) and Allison Miller (Teacher for 35 years). Lisa Allgeyer and Pamela Skeen were not present.
   3. Public Participation
   4. Student Achievement
3. New Business for Consideration and Potential Action
   1. Approval of Job Sharing Arrangement per WV Code 18-5-13 (t)Motion by Daris Harper and seconded by Dennis Carpenter to approve. Motion carried. (6:25 pm)
      1. Angela Burdette and Adam Holcomb for Summer SOLE Credit Recovery Facilitator (split to be determined at the discretion of the Summer SOLE Coordinator)
   2. Recommendation of disciplinary action for Employee A, who holds an extracurricular assignmentMotion by Dennis Carpenter and seconded by Eileen Richardson to go into a closed session for a personnel hearing, as per WV Code section 6-9A-4(b)(2)(A). Motion carried. (6:25 pm)Motion by Eileen Richardson and seconded by James Minney to return to open session. Motion carried. No action was taken in closed session. (7:03 pm)Motion by James Minney and seconded by Daris Harper to go back into a closed session for a personnel hearing, as per WV Code section 6-9A-4(b)(2)(A). Motion carried. (7:05 pm)Motion by Eileen Richardson and seconded by Daris Harper to return to open session. Motion carried. No action was taken in closed session. (7:22 pm)Motion by Dennis Carpenter and seconded by James Minney to accept the resignation of Ivory Boatright, Senior Sponsor at Roane County High School, as the disciplinary action taken, effective June 30, 2023. Motion carried. Eileen Richardson opposed.(7:23 pm)
   3. Recommendation for Administrative Realignment
      • Revised Job Description - Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instructional Support
      • Revised Job Description - Coordinator of ESEA Programs
      • Revised Supplemental Salary Schedule
      • Re-Discovered Job Description - Assistant Principal for School Improvement
      • Presentation
   4. Updates on Continuing Business
      1. Construction of the new Spencer Middle School
      2. Recreational Improvements at Geary Elementary / Middle School and Spencer Elementary School
      3. Property Matters involving the Goff Run complex, Madison Avenue complex, and Capitol Street complexMotion by Dennis Carpenter and seconded by Eileen Richardson to go into a closed session to discuss property, as per WV Code section 6-9A-4(b)(9). Motion carried. (8:17 pm)Motion by Daris Harper and seconded by Eileen Richardson to return to open session. Motion carried. No action was taken in closed session. (8:33 pm)
   5. Administrative Guidelines for ReviewMotion by Dennis Carpenter and seconded by Daris Harper to approve the job descriptions and supplementary salary schedule recommended. Motion carried. (8:07 pm)
      1. AG 850.i - Procedure and Guidelines for Requesting Reimbursement of Travel-related Expenses
         • Revised Guidelines
         • In-County Mileage Chart
4. Consent Agenda - (Action) Motion carried. (8:48 pm)James Minney requested that items 2 and 4c be voted upon separately.
   1. Approval of minutes of Regular Board Meeting on June 8, 2023
   2. FinancialUnder the consent agenda motion, it was voted on separately to approve item #2. James Minney opposed. Motion carried. (8:49 pm)
      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 121 - Superintendent of Schools (revised)
         2. Policy 220 - Curriculum Development (revised)
         3. Policy 221 - Program of Study for Early Learning Programs (Grades PK through 5) (revised)
         4. Policy 222 - Program of Study for Middle School (Grades 6 through 8) (revised)
         5. Policy 223 - Program of Study for High School (Grades 9 through 12) (revised)
         6. Policy 360 - Transportation (revised)
         7. Policy 410 - Enrollment (revised)
         8. Policy 430 - Student Health Services (revised)
         9. Policy 450 - Student Co- and Extra-curricular Activities (revised)
         10. Policy 525 - Grievance Procedure (revised)
         11. Policy 560 - Leave (revised)
         12. Policy 611 - Use of County Facilities (revised)
         13. Policy 612 - Placement and Operation of Video Cameras in Certain Special Education Classrooms (revised)
         14. Policy 650 - Gifts, Grants, and Bequests (revised)
         15. Policy 662 - Use of Alcohol, Canabis, Controlled Substances, and Other Drugs on School Premises (revised)
      2. Second Reading
         1. Policy 227.1 - Parent and Family Engagement (revised)
   4. Contract(s) / Bid(s) / Agreement(s)
      1. Memorandum of Understanding with Concord University for Clinical Students
         • MOU
      2. Transportation contracts for 3 students
      3. Contract with Andrew Metheney for Budget Support
         • Contract
         Under the consent agenda motion, it was voted on separately to approve item #4c. Daris Harper, Dennis Carpenter, and James Minney opposed. Motion failed. (8:49 pm)
   5. Field Trips
   6. Volunteers
   7. Student Transfers
5. Personnel Consent Agenda - (Action)Motion by James Minney and seconded by Daris Harper to approve the following personnel items as recommended by Richard Duncan, Superintendent. Motion carried. (8:53 pm)
   1. Abolish Position(s)
      1. Director of Curriculum & Instructional Support (CO), effective June 30, 2023
   2. Create New Position(s)
      1. Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instructional Support (CO), 240 days, effective July 1, 2023
   3. Resignation(s)
      1. Ford, Toby - Summer SOLE Credit Recovery Facilitator (Roane County High School), effective June 9, 2023
      2. Harlan, Daniel - Coach, Softball (Spencer Middle School), effective June 15, 2023
      3. Blackwell, Scotty - Coach, Football (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective June 20, 2023
      4. Boatright, Ivory - Student Council Sponsor (Roane County High School), effective June 30, 2023
      5. Brown, Carla - Director of Curriculum & Instructional Support (RCS - Central Office), effective June 30, 2023
      6. McClure, Ashley - Counselor (Geary Elementary / Middle School), effective June 30, 2023
      7. Brumfield, Rebecca - Teacher / Kindergarten (Spencer Elementary School), effective June 30, 2023
   4. New Employment(s)
      1. Burdette, Angela - Summer SOLE Credit Recovery Facilitator (Roane County High School), effective June 12, 2023
      2. Chancey-Brown, Brenda - Technology Systems Specialist (RCS - Central Office), effective July 1, 2023
      3. Stump, Robin - Teacher / Title I (Spencer Middle School), effective August 16, 2023
      4. McCune, Austin - Aide / Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective August 16, 2023, from the substitute list
      5. _______________________ - Teacher / Special Education (Spencer Middle School), effective August 16, 2023
      6. _______________________ - Teacher / English (Roane County High School), effective August 16, 2023
      7. _______________________ - Teacher / Multi-Subjects (Spencer Elementary School), effective August 16, 2023
      8. _______________________ - Teacher / Title I (Spencer Elementary School), effective August 16, 2023
      9. _______________________ - Teacher / Art (Spencer Elementary School), effective August 16, 2023
      10. _______________________ - Teacher / Kindergarten (Spencer Elementary School), effective August 16, 2023
6. Reports of Committees
7. Superintendent's RemarksAt 9 am tomorrow morning, the State Board will announce the new State Superintendent.
8. Adjournment
   1. Adjourn until the next regular meeting on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 6:00 pm at Roane County High SchoolMotion by Dennis Carpenter and seconded by Daris Harper to adjourn until the special meeting on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 6:00 pm at Roane County Schools Central Office. The next regular meeting will be on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 6:00 pm at Roane County High School. Motion carried. (8:55 pm)