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

October 8, 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. Review of October 1 Enrollment and Personnel
    2. Review of Facility Needs and Potential Expenses through 2030
    3. Consideration of Release of Retainage to City Construction Company for the new Spencer Middle School
    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 26, 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
    3. Policies
      1. Third reading and adoption
        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. MOU with Glenville State University for LevelUp Program
      2. 2024-25 Pre-K Collaborative Budget
    5. Field Trips
    6. Volunteers
    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. Resignation(s)
      1. Smith, Daphne - Robotics Sponsor (Geary Elementary / Middle School), effective September 27, 2024
      2. Jones, Kelly - Teacher / 3rd Grade (Spencer Elementary School), effective October 1, 2024
      3. Lawson, Samantha - Teacher / Wellness (Roane County High School), effective October 14, 2024
    2. New Employment(s)
      1. Summers, Abigail - Aide / Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective October 14, 2024, from the substitute list
      2. Laughlin, Jami - Counselor (Geary EMS (50%), Walton EMS (50%)), effective October 28, 2024
    3. Transfer person(s)
      1. Myers, Kristen - Teacher / Math (Spencer Middle School) to Teacher / 3rd Grade (Spencer Elementary School), effective July 1, 2025
      2. Tolley, Kaleena - Teacher / 4th Grade (Walton Elementary / Middle School) to Teacher / Title I (Spencer Middle School), effective July 1, 2025
      3. Marshall, Katlin - Teacher / 5th Grade (Spencer Middle School) to Teacher / 3rd Grade (Spencer Elementary School), effective July 1, 2025
  6. Reports of Committees
    1. Roane Jackson Technical Center Administrative Council (9/25/2024)
  7. Superintendent's Remarks
  8. Adjournment
    1. Adjourn until the next regular meeting on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 6:00 pm at Spencer Middle School.