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

July 21, 2025

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 could join by calling 1-304-553-7794 and entering the provided conference ID or on Microsoft Teams using the provided link.
  2. Presentations
    1. Superintendent Spotlight
      1. Summer SOAR
    2. Public Participation
    3. Student Achievement
      1. 2025-26 Federal Programs Funding Update
      2. 2025 Special Education Determination for Roane County Schools
    4. WVBE Policy 2322: West Virginia Support and Accountability
    5. Update on Roane County Schools State of Emergency
  3. New Business for Consideration and Potential Action
    1. Create Athletic Director, Roane County High School/Spencer Middle School
    2. Abolish Athletic Director, Roane County High School
    3. Create Aide / ECCAT (Geary Elementary / Middle School), effective August 12, 2025
    4. Reassignment by Mutual Consent
      1. Ashley Mills, from Special Education (self-contained) at Spencer Middle School to Special Education (self-contained) at Spencer Elementary School
    5. Abolish PreK at Geary Elementary Middle School
  4. Consent Agenda - (Action)Motion by _____________________ and seconded by _____________________ to approve the following consent agenda, as recommended by Michelle Stellato, Superintendent.
    1. Approval of minutes of the regular board meeting on July 10, 2025
    2. Financial
      1. Financial Reports
      2. Transfers/supplements to the budget
      3. Payments of bills as submitted; pre-approval to release checks not to exceed $20,000 prior to the next board meeting
    3. Policies
    4. Contract(s) / Bid(s) / Agreement(s)
      1. Bid/Contract for Speech and Physical Therapy Services
      2. Bid/Contract for Occupational Services
      3. Bid/Contract for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Interpretative Services
      4. Bid/Contract for Vision and Mobility Services
      5. MOU with Roane Arts and Humanities Council, Inc.
    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 Michelle Stellato, Superintendent.
    1. Resignation(s)
      1. Gainer, Katherine - Social Media Coordinator (Spencer Middle School), effective July 11, 2025
      2. Gainer, Katherine - Game Manager (Spencer Middle School), effective July 11, 2025
    2. New Employment(s)
      1. _______________________ - Accountant II / Secretary II (Roane County High School), effective July 23, 2025
      2. Camp, Haley - Teacher / 2nd & 3rd Grade (Spencer Elementary School), effective August 12, 2025
      3. Moats, Shane - Elementary Alternative Education Teacher (RCS - Student Support (75%), Spencer Elementary (25%)), effective August 12, 2025
    3. Transfer(s)
      1. Chancey-Brown, Brenda - Technology Systems Specialist (RCS - Central Office) to Coordinator of Technology (RCS - Central Office), effective July 22, 2025
      2. Hunt, Jennifer - Principal (Walton Elementary / Middle School) to Principal (Roane County High School), effective July 22, 2025
      3. Umstead, Wendy - Teacher / Math (Roane County High School) to Teacher / Math & Science (Roane County High School), effective August 12, 2025
      4. Mills, Ashley - Teacher / Special Education (Spencer Middle School) to Teacher / Special Education (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective August 12, 2025
    4. Rescind action(s)
      1. New Employment of Carmichael, Josie - Teacher / Art (Spencer Middle School), effective August 12, 2025 [from May 22, 2025]
  6. Reports of Committees
    1. Roane Jackson Technical Center Administrative Council (7/15/2025)
  7. Superintendent's Remarks
  8. Adjournment
    1. Adjourn until the next regular meeting on on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 6:00 pm at Roane County High School

The next regular meeting is scheduled for 6:00 pm on August 5, 2025 at Roane County High School.