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

December 14, 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
  3. New Business for Consideration and Potential Action
    1. Approval of Recommended Vendor for WAN Services under FCC Form 470 #24003549 and Authorization for Superintendent to Execute Related Contracts
    2. Update on District Technology Planning and Network Improvements
    3. School-Affiliated Organization Approval and Oversight
    4. 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 30, 2023 and Special Board Meeting on December 12, 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
      4. Payment of Board Members for Meeting Attendance
    3. Policies
    4. Contract(s) / Bid(s) / Agreement(s)
      1. b. Transportation contract for 1 student
    5. Field Trips
    6. Volunteers
      1. Spencer Elementary School
        1. Allison Pinson, Jessie Summers, Cody Coon and Marcia Corkrean
      2. Geary Elementary Middle School
        1. Kristi Gray, Dee Truman, Tara Linkinoggor, Jennifer Randolph and Shena Hall
    7. Student Transfers
  5. Personnel Consent Agenda - (Action)Motion by _____________________ and seconded by _____________________ to approve the following personnel items as recommended by Richard Duncan, Superintendent.
    1. New Employment(s)
      1. Darling, Julie - Substitute teacher (RCS - Substitutes), effective December 15, 2023
      2. George, Sharon - Substitute teacher (RCS - Substitutes), effective December 15, 2023
      3. Haynes, Lisa - Teacher / 3rd Grade (Geary Elementary / Middle School), effective January 2, 2024
      4. Belcher, Malissa - Teacher / 6th Grade (Spencer Middle School), effective January 2, 2024, revised start date (from October 10, 2023)
    2. Leave of Absence(s)
      1. Jarvis, Amber - Teacher / Title I (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective January 1, 2024 to February 2, 2024, extension from previous leave (from September 14, 2023)
    3. Extracurricular(s)
      1. Ashley, Kimberly - Academic Recovery Facilitator (Spencer Elementary School), effective December 15, 2023
      2. Rector, Joseph - Game Manager(s) (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective December 15, 2023
      3. Tolley, Kaleena - Game Manager(s) (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective December 15, 2023
      4. Deweese, Candace - Teacher / Alternative Learning Center (Roane County High School), effective December 15, 2023
      5. _______________________ - Assistant Coach, Boys Basketball (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective December 15, 2023
  6. Reports of Committees
  7. Superintendent's Remarks
  8. Adjournment
    1. Adjourn until the special board meeting on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 6 pm at Spencer Elementary School. The next regular meeting will be Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 6 pm at Roane County High School.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for 6:00 pm on January 11, 2024 at Roane County High School.