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

September 26, 2024

6:00 pm @ Spencer Middle 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. Consideration of Resolution to Request Traffic Study of US 119 (Charleston Road) Between Raider Way and WV 36 (Clay Road)
    2. Consideration of Release of Retainage to City Construction Company for the new Spencer Middle School
    3. Review of Technology Infrastructure and Device Replacement Plan
    4. Updates on Continuing Business
      1. Property Matters Involving the Capitol Street Complex, Goff Run Complex, and old Spencer High School
      2. Network and Communications Updates
      3. Excess Levy Ballot for November 5, 2024
  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 the regular board meeting on September 12, 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. Travel reimbursement for board members
    3. Policies
      1. Second Reading
        1. Policy 221 - Program of Study for Early Learning Programs (Grades PK through 5) (revised)
        2. Policy 547 - Drug and Alcohol Testing of CDL Holders (new)
    4. Contract(s) / Bid(s) / Agreement(s)
      1. Contract with Linguacare Associates for speech language services
    5. Field Trips
    6. Volunteers
      1. Spencer Elementary School
        1. Courtney Bise, Lindsay Brabham, Krisheana Carey, Kayla Conley, Angie Craig, Kristen Drake, Sarah Fluharty, Carolyn Sue Fluharty, Julie Garrett, Dorothy Griffith, Eleanor N. Grogg, Kelsey Hall, Amanda Harper, Daris Harper, Teresa Harper, Brittany Harrison, Leah James, Sara Jarvis, Brandy Kinder, Hannah Losey, Hunter Loving, Taylor Loving, Diana Marks, Sena McDonald, Angela McGolthlin, Heather Metheney, Austin O'Brien, Katie O'Brien, Jennifer O'Brien, Milly O'Brien, Kayla Price, Delores Saunders, Susan Shreve, Brooke Starcher, Abby Sutphin, Charlie M. Turner, Cathy Whystell, Stephanie Burdette, Taylor Clothier, Judy Saunders, Keisha Taylor, Maggie McDonald, Kimberly Johnston, Jeanette Atkinson, Darla Hylbert, Carly Harper and Derrick Hoffman
      2. Geary Elementary Middle School
        1. Amy Shears, Jennifer Hogue and Whitney Crihfield
      3. Walton Elementary Middle School
        1. Amanda Nichols, Hillary Hickman, Becky Starcher, Laura Shafer and Loucille Ashby
    7. Student Transfers
    8. Clinical Experiences
      1. Alisha Jack, Marshall University (School Psychology Clinical Experience during 2024-25 School Year)
  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. Hunt, Jennifer - Coach, Track (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective September 13, 2024
      2. Ash, Matthew - Assistant Coach, Girls Basketball (Spencer Middle School), effective September 16, 2024
    2. New Employment(s)
      1. Rhodes, Madison - Aide V / Special Education Assistant Teacher (Spencer Elementary School), effective September 27, 2024
      2. Davis, Emily - Substitute teacher (RCS - Substitutes), effective September 30, 2024
      3. Goodson, Kylee - Substitute teacher (RCS - Substitutes), effective September 30, 2024
    3. Transfer(s)
      1. Raines, Pepper - Aide / Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (Walton Elementary / Middle School) to Aide V / Special Education Assistant Teacher (Spencer Elementary School), effective September 27, 2024
    4. Extracurricular(s)
      1. Rector, Joseph - Coach, Track (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective September 27, 2024
      2. Strickland, Jackie - Coach, Boys Basketball (Geary Elementary / Middle School), effective September 27, 2024
      3. Osborne, Kenneth - Assistant Coach, Boys Basketball (Geary Elementary / Middle School), effective September 27, 2024
      4. Waggoner, Jennifer - Transportation Aide (evening, Bus #13) (RCS - Operations), effective September 27, 2024
      5. Branard, Barbara - Mentor for School Secretary (RCS - Central Office), effective September 27, 2024
      6. Deweese, Candace - Teacher / Alternative Learning Center (Roane County High School), effective September 27, 2024
  6. Reports of Committees
  7. Superintendent's Remarks
  8. Adjournment
    1. Adjourn until the next regular meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 6:00 pm at Spencer Middle School.