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

September 11, 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. Future Leaders Program
    2. Public Participation
    3. Policy 2322
      1. Facilities and Transportation
  3. New Business for Consideration and Potential Action
    1. Establish Board Goals for 2025-26 School Year
    2. Establish Superintendent Goals for 2025-26 School Year
    3. Update on Roane County School State of Emergency
    4. Proposed closure of Geary and Walton Elementary Middle Schools and the consolidation of their grades K-5 into Spencer Elementary, and their grades 6-8 into Spencer Middle School and the consolidation of Pre-K students from all schools into the space now occupied by the office of Student Support Services at Roane County High 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 regular board meeting on August 21, 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
    4. Contract(s) / Bid(s) / Agreement(s)
      1. Transportation contract for 1 student
      2. The Developmental Advantage MOU for Board Certified Behavior Analyst fieldwork supervision services.
      3. WVU Board of Governors to provide field experience for WVU Program Students
      4. KVC Behavioral Healthcare, West Virginia, Inc. for mental health services
      5. MOVRC AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program
    5. Field Trips
      1. RCHS FFA to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana (10/28/25 to 11/1/25)
      2. RCHS FFA to State CDE's in Morgantown, WV (9/24/25 to 9/26/25)
    6. Volunteers
      1. Spencer Elementary School
        1. Tina Armstrong, Angela Atwood, Sierra Ball, Courtney Bise, Carly Brohard, Krisheana Carey, Kayla Conley, Kristen Drake, Kelsey Hall, Ryan Hall, Amanda Harper, Daris Harper, Sara Jarvis, Angela McGlothlin, Sara Moore, Milly O'Brien, Courtney Pritt, Ashley Pursley, Delores Saunders, Judy Saunders, Andrea Shamblin, Abby Sherman, Susan Shreve, Katie Shultz, Brooke Starcher, Jason Starcher and Cathy Whysell
      2. Geary Elementary Middle School
        1. Adam Smith, Lauren Lawson, Heidi Goodwin, Brittney Duffield, Anne Sullivan, Erica Ward, Sarah Looney, Dawn Jett, Amy Shears, William Shears, Audrey Engle, Gwynna Midkiff, Terra Keen-Smith, Daniel Jurkovich and Krislyn Abbott
      3. Roane County High School
        1. Andrea Hays, Natalie Roberts, Amanda Mitchell, Laura Mace, Brandi Workman, Dianna Carpenter, Clark Hunt, Bonnie Kirk, Emily Jackson, Sallie Spinks, Janice Ray and Megan Anderson
    7. Student Transfers
      1. 1 Student transfers from Kanawha County Schools
    8. Clinical Experience(s)
      1. Sarah Hewitt, Wilmington University (practicum courses)
  5. Personnel Consent Agenda - (Action)Motion by _____________________ and seconded by _____________________ to approve the following personnel items as recommended by Michelle Stellato, Superintendent.
    1. Abolish Position(s)
      1. Accountant II / Secretary II (SMS), effective September 12, 2025
      2. Accountant II / Secretary II (RCHS), effective September 12, 2025
      3. Social Media Coordinator (SMS), effective September 12, 2025
      4. Social Media Coordinator (RCHS), effective September 12, 2025
      5. Social Media Coordinator (SES), effective September 12, 2025
      6. Social Media Coordinator (WEMS), effective September 12, 2025
      7. Social Media Coordinator (GEMS), effective September 12, 2025
      8. Coordinator of Special Educator Support (Stu Srv), effective September 12, 2025
    2. Create New Position(s)
      1. Teacher/Special Education, Itinerant (GEMS), 200 days, effective September 12, 2025, Position is for the remain 2025-2026 school year only.
      2. SOAR Program Coordinator/Collaborative Liaison (CO), 220 days, effective September 12, 2025, (Funded by 21st Century Grant and Federal Funds)(Flexible Calendar)
      3. Coordinator of Special Educator Support & Transitions (CO), 210 days, effective September 12, 2025, (Funded through Step 7d and Guidepost to Graduation Grant)
      4. Teacher / Special Education, Itinerant (WEMS), 200 days, effective September 12, 2025, Itinerant position for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.
      5. Aide II, Itinerant, Temporary (SES), 200 days, effective September 12, 2025, Temporary Itinerant position that will remain in affect as long as there is a need. Position is only for the 2025-2026 school year.
      6. Teacher/Special Education, Itinerant (SES), 200 days, effective September 12, 2025, Position is for the remaining 2025-2026 school year only.
      7. Aide II, Itinerant, Temporary (RCHS), 200 days, effective September 12, 2025, Temporary Itinerant position that will remain in affect as long as there is a need. Position is only for the 2025-2026 school year.
      8. Aide II, Itinerant, Temporary (RCHS), 200 days, effective September 12, 2025, Temporary Itinerant position that will remain in affect as long as there is a need. Position is only for the 2025-2026 school year.
      9. Secretary I (SMS), 205 days, effective September 12, 2025
    3. Resignation(s)
      1. Ellis, Melinda - Aide / ECCAT (Spencer Elementary School), effective September 8, 2025
    4. New Employment(s)
      1. Goffreda, Tessa - LPN / Aide (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective August 5, 2025, Correction from Board Meeting on August 14, 2025. Position is not an ECCAT position.
      2. Moore, Wendy - LPN / Aide (Geary Elementary / Middle School), effective September 3, 2025, Change of effective date from board meeting on August 21, 2025
      3. Haynes, Lisa - Substitute teacher (RCS - Substitutes), effective September 12, 2025
      4. Patton, Cassie - Substitute secretary (RCS - Substitutes), effective September 12, 2025
      5. Ellis, Heather - Substitute teacher (RCS - Substitutes), effective September 12, 2025
      6. Keaton, Rebecca - Teacher / 5th Grade (Spencer Elementary School), effective September 12, 2025, Pending Release from Kanawha County Schools.
      7. Bradley, Kolleen - Aide V / Special Education Assistant Teacher (Spencer Middle School), effective September 12, 2025
      8. Huffman, Billie - Secretary I (Roane County High School), effective September 12, 2025
    5. Extracurricular(s)
      1. Jett, Cynthia - Student Council Sponsor (Roane County High School), effective September 12, 2025
      2. Hunt, Jennifer - Homecoming Sponsor (Roane County High School), effective September 12, 2025
  6. Reports of Committees
    1. Faculty Senate Minutes (RCHS, SMS, SES, WEMS and GEMS)
  7. Superintendent's Remarks
  8. Adjournment
    1. Adjourn until the next regular board meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 6:00 pm at Roane County High School.