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.
2. Presentations
   1. Positively ChargedWe want to recognize the community effort already being put into the former Board property on Madison Avenue where a temporary beach volleyball court has been added by the Freshwater Family Foundation. This is part of a local competition between businesses for a "corporate cup" series of events. It's great to see the community efforts putting that property to better use.
   2. Public ParticipationAn individual identifying only as a parent and voter spoke concerning the request to convert previously accrued vacation days to a cash payment for the superintendent.
   3. Student Achievement
3. New Business for Consideration and Potential Action
   1. Consideration of Membership in the Roane County Chamber of CommerceMotion by Dennis Carpenter and seconded by Daris Harper to join the Roane County Chamber of Commerce with a non-profit membership. Motion carried. (5:20 pm)
   2. Schedule of Board Meetings for 2024-25
      • Proposed Schedule
   3. Updates on Continuing Business
      1. Property Matters Involving the Capitol Street Complex, Goff Run Complex, and old Spencer High School
      2. Consideration of an Excess Levy Ballot for November 5, 2024
      3. Network and Communications Updates
      4. Transcript Issues at RCHS
4. Consent Agenda - (Action)Motion by James Minney and seconded by Eileen Richardson to approve the following consent agenda as recommended by Richard Duncan, Superintendent. Motion carried. (7:18 pm)
   1. Approval of minutes of the regular board meeting on June 27, 2024 and the statutory board meeting on July 1, 2024.
   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
      4. Request by Superintendent to Convert Previously Accrued Vacation Days to Cash Payment
   3. Policies
      1. Second Reading
         1. Policy 212 - County and School Improvement (revised)
         2. Policy 223 - Program of Study for High School (Grades 9 - 12) (revised)
         3. Policy 227.1 - Parent and Family Engagement (revised)
         4. Policy 410 - Enrollment (revised)
         5. Policy 420 - Attendance (revised)
   4. Contract(s) / Bid(s) / Agreement(s)
      1. Bid for motor oil, bio-diesel, and gasoline for the 2024-25 school year: Harris Oil Company
         • Bid
   5. Field Trips
      1. RCHS Golf to Wheeling, WV, and Weston, WV, for WVGA High School Invitational and WVGA Event at Stonewall Resort (August 12, 2024 to August 14, 2024)
      2. RCHS Golf to Fairmont, WV for Marion County Invitational (August 17, 2024)
      3. RCHS Golf to Wheeling, WV, for WVSSAC State Championship (October 7, 2024, to October 9, 2023)
   6. Volunteers
   7. Student Transfers
5. Personnel Consent Agenda - (Action)Motion by Eileen Richardson and seconded by Daris Harper to approve the following personnel items as recommended by Richard Duncan, Superintendent. Motion carried. (7:22 pm)
   1. Resignation(s)
      1. Miller, Brayden - Assistant Coach, Boys Basketball (Roane County High School), effective July 5, 2024
   2. New Employment(s)
      1. Workman, Brandi - Substitute teacher (RCS - Substitutes), effective July 12, 2024
      2. Hewitt, Sarah - Substitute teacher (RCS - Substitutes), effective July 12, 2024
      3. Albertson, Elizabeth - Teacher / Social Studies (Geary Elementary / Middle School), effective August 15, 2024
   3. Extracurricular(s)
      1. Greathouse, Shadraq - Assistant Coach, Football (Auxiliary) (Roane County High School), effective July 12, 2024
      2. Roberts, Justin - Assistant Coach, Football (Roane County High School), effective July 12, 2024
      3. Blosser, Anthony - Assistant Coach, Football (Auxiliary) (Roane County High School), effective July 12, 2024
      4. Jarvis, Amber - Coach, Volleyball (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective July 12, 2024
6. Reports of Committees
7. Superintendent's RemarksAndrew Johnson started as our new Principal at RCHS on Monday. He has already begun reaching out to the community. As far as the new SMS, they are testing and balancing the HVAC system and maintenance crews have been moving equipment into the building. GED Testing has been moved to RCHS from the old Office of Student Services on Madison Avenue. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony and pup rally on August 14. Refreshments will be provided by by a community partner.
8. Adjournment
   1. Adjourn until the next regular meeting on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 6:00 pm at Spencer Middle SchoolMotion by Daris Harper and seconded by Dennis Carpenter to approve. Motion carried. (7:26 pm)