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

August 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. Michelle Ash - Strategic Plan, Goal 3, Step 5
    2. Public Participation
    3. Policy 2322
      1. 2024-25 State Assessment Results
    4. 21st Century Grant Award
  3. New Business for Consideration and Potential Action
    1. Discussion concerning technology surplus (from board meeting on December 12, 2024)
    2. Update on Roane County Schools State of Emergency
    3. Board Goals for 2025-26 - first review
    4. Superintendent Goals - first review
  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 regular board meetings on July 21, 2025 and August 5, 2025 and special board meetings on July 31, 2025, August 11, 2025 and August 14, 2025
    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 020 - Meetings (revision)
    4. Contract(s) / Bid(s) / Agreement(s)
      1. Tire Bids
      2. 2025-26 Pre-K Collaborative Contract and Budget
      3. Marshall University College of Education MOU for psychology student
      4. WVU-P College MOU for student teachers
      5. Mission WV MOU for mental health services
      6. KVC MOU for therapy services
      7. WVU-P LevelUp Course Amendment with Roane Jackson Technical Center
    5. Field Trips
    6. Volunteers
      1. Walton Elementary Middle School
        1. Laura Shafer, LeeAnn McCumbers, Tammy Huffman, Lisa Deel, Johnna Russell, McKenzie Wheeler, Amanda Nichols, Christina Stricklen, Sara Anderson, Sierra Thaxton, Lucille Ashby, Nona Perkins, Andrea Hays, Peggy Paxton, Rachel Hays, Romanda Carpenter, Faye Looney, Ronnie Seabolt, Brenda Seabolt, Nancy Looney and Nancy Scott
    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. Daniel, Katelyn - Teacher / 5th Grade (Spencer Elementary School), effective August 12, 2025
      2. Payne, Bonnie - Substitute cook (RCS - Substitutes), effective August 18, 2025
    2. New Employment(s)
      1. Legg, Victoria - Teacher / Interventionist (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective August 18, 2025, Change of effective date from board meeting on August 14, 2025
      2. _______________________ - Teacher / Special Education (Spencer Middle School), effective August 22, 2025
      3. _______________________ - Teacher / 2nd Grade (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective August 22, 2025
      4. _______________________ - Teacher / Pre-K (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective August 22, 2025
      6. _______________________ - Secretary I (Roane County High School), effective August 22, 2025
      7. Moore, Wendy - LPN / Aide (Geary Elementary / Middle School), effective August 25, 2025, Effective pending passage of appropriate service personnel classification exams & CIB Clearance.
    3. Transfer(s)
      1. Jurkovich, Regina - Teacher / Special Education (Geary Elementary / Middle School) to Teacher / Kindergarten (Spencer Elementary School), effective (none), Effective 2026-2027 School Year (200 day)
      2. Rector, Joseph - Teacher / PE (Walton Elementary / Middle School) to Teacher / Wellness (Spencer Middle School), effective (none), Effective 2026-2027 School Year (200 day)
      3. Eads, Tamara - Aide V / Special Education Assistant Teacher (Spencer Middle School) to Aide V / Special Education Assistant Teacher (Spencer Elementary School), effective August 22, 2025
    4. Extracurricular(s)
      1. Studley, Courtney - District Digital Family Engagement Coordinator (RCS - Central Office), effective August 22, 2025
      2. Taylor, Stephen - Assistant Coach, Cross Country (Auxiliary) (Roane County High School), effective August 22, 2025
      3. Caldwell, Sara - Technology Support Coordinator (Spencer Middle School), effective August 22, 2025
      4. Osborne, Amber - Technology Support Coordinator (Geary Elementary / Middle School), effective August 22, 2025
      5. Parkins, Melinda - District Lead Counselor (RCS - Student Support Services), effective August 22, 2025
    5. Rescind action(s)
      1. Resignation of Miller, Jonathan - Bus Operator (Bus #57) (RCS - Operations), effective August 22, 2025 [from August 11, 2025]
  6. Reports of Committees
    1. Roane Jackson Technical Center Administrative Council (8/19/2025)
  7. Superintendent's Remarks
  8. Adjournment
    1. Adjourn until the next regular board meeting on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 6:00 pm at Roane County High School.