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

November 30, 2023

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 1-304-553-7794 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. Student Achievement
    4. Attendance Matters - Oct / Nov 2023
  3. New Business for Consideration and Potential Action
    1. Updates on Continuing Business
      1. Construction of the new Spencer Middle School
      2. Potential Excess Operating Levy Program
      3. Recreational Improvements at Geary Elementary / Middle School and Spencer Elementary School
      4. Property Matters involving the Goff Run complex, Madison Avenue complex, and Capitol Street complex
  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 November 9, 2023 and Special Board Meeting on November 28, 2023
    2. Finance
      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)
      1. Bid for and approval to purchase 2 new school buses by Blue Bird of West Virginia in the amount of $295,010
      2. Temporary Access Agreement with Walton Public Service District
    5. Field Trips
    6. Volunteers
      1. Spencer Elementary School
        1. Taylor Clothier and Sara Scott
      2. Geary Elementary Middle School
        1. Kristi Gray and Dee Truman
    7. Student Transfers
      1. 1 Student transfer from Kanawha County Schools to Roane County Schools
  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. Clarkson, Jane - Game Manager (Spencer Middle School), effective November 20, 2023
      2. Clarkson, Jane - Substitute aide (RCS - Substitutes), effective November 20, 2023
      3. Clarkson, Jane - Substitute teacher (RCS - Substitutes), effective November 20, 2023
      4. Starcher, Kristina - Game Manager(s) (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective November 27, 2023
      5. Lawson, Samuel - Assistant Coach, Wrestling (Spencer Middle School), effective November 28, 2023
      6. Sears, Heather - Teacher / 3rd Grade (Geary Elementary / Middle School), effective January 1, 2024, pending certified replacement
    2. New Employment(s)
      1. Harper, Micaela - Substitute teacher (RCS - Substitutes), effective December 1, 2023
      2. _______________________ - Teacher / Alternative Learning Center (Roane County High School), effective December 1, 2023
      3. _______________________ - Academic Recovery Facilitator (Spencer Elementary School), effective December 1, 2023
    3. Extracurricular(s)
      1. Keaton, Quinton - Assistant Coach, Wrestling (Auxiliary) (Spencer Middle School), effective December 1, 2023
      2. Miller, Brayden - Assistant Coach, Boys Basketball (Roane County High School), effective December 1, 2023
      3. _______________________ - Assistant Coach, Boys Basketball (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective December 1, 2023
      4. Hedges, Marie - Social Media Coordinator (Roane County High School), effective December 1, 2023
      5. Blosser, Emilee - Math Field Day Sponsor (Spencer Elementary School), effective December 1, 2023
      6. Matheney, Lora - Assistant Coach, Girls Basketball (Auxiliary) (Roane County High School), effective December 1, 2023
      7. Starcher, Kristina - Assistant Coach, Boys Basketball (Auxiliary) (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective December 1, 2023
      8. DeWees, Robert - Science Fair Sponsor (RCS - Central Office), effective December 1, 2023
      9. Cottrill, Shannon - Teacher / Tutor of English Language Learners (RCS - Student Support Services), effective December 1, 2023,
  6. Motion by _____________________ and seconded by _____________________ to approve the following personnel items as recommended by Michelle Stellato, Superintendent's designee.
    1. New Employment(s)
      1. Duncan, Sarah - Substitute teacher (RCS - Substitutes), effective December 1, 2023, during a leave of absence per RCBOE Policy 560
  7. Reports of Committees
  8. Superintendent's Remarks
  9. Adjournment
    1. Adjourn until the special meeting on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 6:00 pm at Spencer Middle School. The next regular meeting will be on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 6:00 pm at Roane County High School.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for 6:00 pm on December 14, 2023 at Roane County High School.