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

May 28, 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
    1. Superintendents Spotlight
      1. 2025-26 Regional & State Academic Awards
    2. Public Participation
  3. New Business for Consideration and Potential Action
    1. Property matters involving Walton Elementary Middle and Geary Elementary Middle Schools
    2. 2026-27 Budget Hearing
  4. Continuing Business
    1. State of Emergency
      1. Move Plan Update
    2. Instructional Materials Adoption for 2026-31 Adoption Cycle
      1. 9-12: Personal Finance - Cengage
    3. Superintendent's Advisory Council report - Cari Ward
    4. Superintendent Evaluation process
  5. Consent Agenda - (Action)Motion by _____________________ and seconded by _____________________ to approve the following consent agenda, as recommended by Michelle Stellato, Superintendent.
    1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held May 14, 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. Financial Reports
    3. Policies
    4. Contract(s) / Bid(s) / Agreement(s)
      1. Items to be declared surplus for auction
    5. Field Trips
    6. Volunteers
      1. Spencer Elementary School
        1. David Bowen
    7. Student Transfers
    8. Clinical Experience
      1. Carly Harper, Glenville State University, Residency II placement at SES in Fall 2026
  6. 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 / Interventionist (SES), effective May 29, 2026
      2. Teacher / Pre-K (SES), effective June 30, 2026
    2. Create New Position(s)
      1. Coach, Cross Country Track (SMS), 0 days, effective May 29, 2026
      2. Assistant Coach, Cross Country Track (SMS), 0 days, effective May 29, 2026
    3. New Employment(s)
      1. Nester, Carrie - Substitute cook (RCS - Substitutes), effective May 29, 2026
      2. _______________________ - Director of Student Support Services (RCS - Student Support Services), effective June 1, 2026
      3. Spencer, Drew - Substitute teacher (RCS - Substitutes), effective September 17, 2026
    4. Transfer(s)
      1. VanDam, Olivia - Teacher / Kindergarten (Walton Elementary / Middle School) to Teacher / Special Education (Spencer Elementary School), effective July 1, 2026
      2. Legg, Victoria - Teacher / Interventionist (Walton Elementary / Middle School) to Teacher / Special Education (Spencer Elementary School), effective July 1, 2026
      3. Smith, Jacklyn - Bus Operator (Bus #45) (RCS - Operations) to Bus Operator (Bus #05) (RCS - Operations), effective August 10, 2026
      4. Elmore, Richard - Bus Operator (Bus #19) (RCS - Operations) to Bus Operator (Bus #45) (RCS - Operations), effective August 10, 2026
      5. Strickland, Orville - Bus Operator (Bus #49) (RCS - Operations) to Bus Operator (Bus #13) (RCS - Operations), effective August 10, 2026
      6. Strickland, Melissa - Cafeteria Manager / Cook III (Geary Elementary / Middle School) to Bus Operator (Bus #01) (RCS - Operations), effective August 10, 2026
      7. Freeland, Lori - Cook III (Roane County High (60%), Spencer Middle (40%)) to Substitute cook (RCS - Substitutes), effective August 10, 2026
    5. Leave of Absence(s)
      1. Seabolt, Anita - Teacher / Science (Roane County High School), effective June 5, 2026 to June 8, 2026, Without pay
      2. Stump-Cohen, Kourtney - Teacher / Special Education (Spencer Elementary School), effective May 13, 2026 to May 14, 2026, Without pay
      3. Patton, Cassie - Secretary I (Spencer Middle School), effective June 10, 2026 to June 15, 2026, Without pay
      4. Patton, Cassie - Secretary I (Spencer Middle School), effective May 22, 2026 to May 22, 2026, 1/2 day, Without pay
      5. Stump-Cohen, Kourtney - Teacher / Special Education (Spencer Elementary School), effective April 17, 2026 to April 17, 2026, Without pay
      6. Patton, Cassie - Secretary I (Spencer Middle School), effective May 8, 2026 to May 8, 2026, Without pay
      7. Huffman, Billie - Secretary I (Roane County High School), effective June 8, 2026 to June 12, 2026, Without pay
    6. Extracurricular(s)
      1. Lowe, Eric - Coach, Boys Basketball (Roane County High School), effective May 29, 2026
    7. Rescind action(s)
      1. Retirement of Hurtado, Manuel - Teacher / Foreign Language (Roane County High (75%), Spencer Middle (25%)), effective June 30, 2026 [from March 12, 2026]
    8. Suspension(s)
      1. __________________________, Ratify Indefinite Suspension without pay for Service Personnel beginning May 14, 2026.
      2. __________________________, Ratify suspension with pay for Professional Personnel during investigation with no disciplinary action taken from April 28, 2026 to May 21, 2026.
  7. Reports of Committees
    1. Roane Jackson Technical Center Administrative Council (5/19/26)
  8. Superintendent's Remarks
  9. Adjournment
    1. Adjournment until the next regular meeting on Tuesday, June 9, at 6:00 pm at Roane County High School.