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

February 19, 2026

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 / Information
    1. Superintendent Spotlight
      1. Former Coach Salvucci - 25+ years of service to Roane County Schools
    2. Public Participation
  3. New Business for Consideration and Potential Action
    1. Roane County Historical Society request update
    2. Update on Roane County Schools' State of Emergency
    3. Personnel Hearings
    4. Personnel Realignment for 2026-2027
      1. Administrative Transfers for Professionals for the 2026-27 School Year
        1. Place Kristina Starcher on Administrative Transfer List (Communities in School, WEMS, position abolished during Dec. 18, 2025 Board Meeting)
        2. Place Pamela O'Brien on Administrative Transfer List (English & Social Studies, WEMS, position abolished during Dec. 18, 2025 Board Meeting)
        3. Place Misty Karickhoff on Administrative Transfer List (Math & Science, WEMS, position abolished during Dec. 18, 2025 Board Meeting)
        4. Place Ashley Linkinoggor on Administrative Transfer List (PE position, GEMS, abolished during Dec. 18, 2025 Board Meeting)
        5. Place Bonita Schreckengost on Administrative Transfer List (Art position, WEMS/GEMS, abolished during Dec. 18, 2025 Board Meeting)
        6. Place Kharity Sampson on Administrative Transfer List (Special Education position, WEMS, abolished during Dec. 18, 2025 Board Meeting)
      2. Termination of Continuing Contracts for Professional - Effective June 30, 2026
        1. Terminate Continuing Contract of Francis Dawn Fore (Teacher / Wellness (RCHS)), Effective June 30, 2026
        2. Terminate Continuing Contract of Timothy Metzger (Music Position, GEMS, abolished during Dec. 18, 2025 Board Meeting), Effective June 30, 2026
      3. Administrative Transfers for Service for the 2026-27 School Year
        1. Place Linda Keaton on Administrative Transfer List(Aide/ECCAT position, GEMS, abolished during Dec. 18, 2025 Board Meeting)
        2. Place Courtney Woods on Administrative Transfer List (Aide/ECCAT position, WEMS, abolished during Dec. 18, 2025 Board Meeting)
        3. Place Gwen Karnes-Webb on Administrative Transfer List (Aide/ECCAT position, GEMS, abolished during Dec. 18, 2025 Board Meeting)
        4. Place Valerie Sayre on the Administrative Transfer List (Aide/ECCAT position, GEMS, abolished during Dec. 18 Board Meeting)
        5. Place Jennifer Waggoner on Administrative Transfer List (Custodian III position, GEMS, abolished during Dec. 18, 2025 Board Meeting)
        6. Place Jamie Hively on Administrative Transfer List (Custodian III positon, WEMS, abolished during Dec. 18, 2025 Board Meeting)
        7. Place Paula Burgess on Administrative Transfer List (Cook III position, WEMS, abolished during Dec. 18, 2025 Board Meeting)
        8. Place Gladys Blosser on Administrative Transfer List (Cook III position, GEMS, abolished during Dec. 18, 2025 Board Meeting)
        9. Place Orville Strickland on Administrative Transfer List (Bus #16 run abolished during Feb. 5, 2026 Board Meeting)
      4. Termination of Continuing Contract for Service -Effective June 30, 2026
        1. Terminate Continuing Contract of Geneva Cross (Cook III, RCHS 60% & SMS 40%), Effective June 30, 2026
        2. Terminate Continuing Contract of Joyce Barker (Cook III, RCHS 60% & SMS 40%), Effective June 30, 2026
        3. Terminate Continuing Contract of Christopher Taylor (RCHS, Aide V / Special Education Assistant Teacher), Effective June 30, 2026
        4. Terminate Continuing Contract of John Baker (Custodian III positon, WEMS, abolished during Dec. 18, 2025 Board Meeting), Effective June 30, 2026
        5. Terminate Continuing Contract of Pepper Raines (SES, Aide / ECCAT), Effective June 30, 2026
        6. Terminate Continuing Contract for Jamie Brisendine (Aide/ECCAT position, WEMS, abolished during Dec. 18, 2025 Board Meeting), Effective June 30, 2026
    5. Revised Supplemental Pay Schedule
    6. Property matters involving Walton Elementary Middle and Geary Elementary Middle Schools
  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 February 5, 2026 and special meeting on February 16, 2026.
    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. Policies
    4. Contract(s) / Bid(s) / Agreement(s)
    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. Abolish Position(s)
      1. Teacher / 2nd & 3rd Grade (SES), effective June 30, 2026
      2. Aide II, Itinerant, Temporary (RCHS), effective June 30, 2026
    2. Resignation(s)
      1. Roberts, Justin - Assistant Coach, Football (Roane County High School), effective February 13, 2026
      2. Ash, Michelle - Director of Student Support Services (RCS - Student Support Services), effective March 2, 2026
    3. New Employment(s)
      1. King, Gary - General Maintenance / Electrician II / Heating & Air Conditioning / Mechanic II/ Carpenter / Truck Driver (RCS - Operations), effective February 20, 2026
    4. Extracurricular(s)
      1. Harlan, Daniel - Assistant Coach, Softball (Roane County High School), effective February 20, 2026, Pending receipt of coaching authorization; pending CIB clearance
      2. Westlake, Sarah - Academic Facilitator (Roane County High School), effective February 20, 2026
      3. McGinnis, Steven - Assistant Coach, Girls Track (Roane County High School), effective February 20, 2026
      4. Craft, Brian - Coach, Softball (Roane County High School), effective February 20, 2026
      5. Schoolcraft, Shyrick - General Maintenance / Sanitation Plant Operator (RCS - Operations), effective February 20, 2026
    5. Terminate contract(s)
      1. Cross, Geneva - Cook III (Roane County High (60%), Spencer Middle (40%)), effective June 30, 2026
      2. Brisendine, Jamie - Aide / ECCAT (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective June 30, 2026
      3. Barker, Joyce - Cook III (Roane County High (60%), Spencer Middle (40%)), effective June 30, 2026
      4. Taylor, Christopher - Aide V / Special Education Assistant Teacher (Roane County High School), effective June 30, 2026
      5. Baker, John - Custodian III (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective June 30, 2026
      6. Raines, Pepper - Aide/ECCAT (Spencer Elementary School), effective June 30, 2026
      7. Fore, Francis - Teacher / Wellness (Roane County High School), effective June 30, 2026
      8. Metzger, Timothy - Teacher / Music (Geary Elementary / Middle School), effective June 30, 2026
  6. Reports of Committees
    1. Roane Jackson Technical Center Administrative Council (2/17/26)
    2. Spencer Elementary School Faculty Senate Minutes (2/16/26)
    3. Geary Elementary Middle School Faculty Senate Minutes (2/16/26)
    4. Walton Elementary Middle School Faculty Senate Minutes (2/16/26)
    5. Spencer Middle School Faculty Senate Minutes (2/16/26)
    6. Roane County High School Faculty Senate Minutes (2/16/26)
  7. Superintendent's Remarks
  8. Adjournment
    1. Adjourn until the next regular board meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 4:00 pm at Roane County High School

The next regular meeting is scheduled for 4:00 pm on March 12, 2026 at Roane County High School.