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

February 22, 2024

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 can be joined remotely. The public can join by calling 1-304-553-7794 and entering the conference ID 909 653 146 or by joining on Microsoft Teams using the link.
  2. Presentations
    1. Positively Charged
    2. Public Participation
    3. 2024-25 School Calendar Public Meeting #1
    4. Student Achievement
  3. New Business for Consideration and Potential Action
    1. Approval of ValuTeachers as a qualified 403B plan option
    2. Personnel Planning for 2024-25
    3. Updates on Continuing Business
      1. May 14, 2024, Excess Levy Ballot
      2. Construction of the new Spencer Middle School
      3. Property Matters involving the Madison Avenue Complex, Capitol Street Complex, and / or Goff Run Complex
      4. Network and Communications Updates
      5. Recreational Improvements at Geary Elementary / Middle School and Spencer Elementary School
  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 February 8, 2024
    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. Board member reimbursements for travel
      5. Approval of FY23 Unaudited Financial Statements
    3. Policies
      1. Third Reading & Adoption
        1. Policy 524 - Transfers and Reductions-in-Force (revised)
        2. Policy 562 - Daily Work Schedule (revised)
        3. Policy 590 - Acceptable Use of Technology by Staff (revised)
    4. Contract(s) / Bid(s) / Agreement(s)
      1. New Spencer Middle School Change Order #4 - $117,982.53
    5. Field Trips
      1. Roane County High School FBLA to WV FBLA State Leadership Conference at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, WV (March 7 - 8, 2024)
    6. Volunteers
    7. Student Transfers
      1. 1 Student transfer from Jackson 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. Drennen, Julie - Coach, Volleyball (Geary Elementary / Middle School), effective February 19, 2024
      2. Spencer, Jennifer - Coach, Volleyball (Spencer Middle School), effective February 22, 2024
      3. Peery, Matthew - Coach, Boys Basketball (Roane County High School), effective June 30, 2024
      4. Peery, Matthew - Lead Special Educator (Roane County High School), effective June 30, 2024
      5. Peery, Matthew - Teacher / Special Education (Roane County High School), effective June 30, 2024
      6. Peery, Matthew - Assistant Coach, Football (Roane County High School), effective June 30, 2024
    2. Retirement(s)
      1. Gray, Fawn - Teacher / Pre-K (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective June 30, 2024
    3. New Employment(s)
      1. Pack, Kaitlyn - Substitute aide (RCS - Substitutes), effective February 23, 2024
    4. Extracurricular(s)
      1. Holcomb, Robert - Assistant Coach, Softball (Auxiliary) (Roane County High School), effective February 23, 2024
      2. Bass, Tracy - Morning Specialized Transportation Run (Geary Elementary / Middle School), effective February 23, 2024
  6. Reports of Committees
    1. Faculty Senate Minutes (February 19, 2024)
  7. Superintendent's Remarks
  8. Adjournment
    1. Adjourn until the next regular meeting on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 6:00 pm at Roane County High School

The next regular meeting is scheduled for 6:00 pm on March 14, 2024 at Roane County High School.