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

August 6, 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. President's Training Program - Daris Harper
    2. Public Participation
    3. Policy 2322
      1. 2026-27 Assessment Plan
    4. Advantage Technologies - Chris Hanshaw - RCS Technology Plan
  3. New Business for Consideration and Potential Action
    1. RCHS Program of Study Review
    2. Establish Superintendent Goals for 2026-27 School Year
    3. Establish Board Goals for 2026-27 School Year
  4. Continuing Business
    1. Update on Roane County Schools' State of Emergency
    2. Property matters involving Walton Elementary Middle and Geary Elementary Middle Schools
  5. 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 July 23, 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
      4. Board Member Pay for Meeting Attendance
      5. Board Member Travel Reimbursement
    3. Policies
      1. First Reading
        1. Policy 512 - Areas of Critical Need and Shortage (revision)
        2. Policy 223 - Program of Study for High School (Grades 9 through 12) (revision)
      2. Second Reading
        1. Policy 260 - Education Service Provider - Hope Scholarship Program (new)
    4. Contract(s) / Bid(s) / Agreement(s)
      1. MOU - WV Military Authority - Future Leaders Program
      2. Contracted Services- Anthony Thornabar - FLP Instructor
      3. Southern Education Services Cooperative MOU for WV Mountain State Academy service
    5. Field Trips
    6. Volunteers
    7. Student Transfers
      1. 8 Student transfers from Calhoun County Schools (6 renewals, 2 new)
      2. 1 Student transfer from Kanawha County Schools (renewal)
      3. 1 Student transfer from Wood County Schools (renewal)
  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 / Special Education (RCHS), effective August 7, 2026
    2. Create New Position(s)
      1. Teacher / 2nd & 3rd Grade (SES), 200 days, effective August 7, 2026
    3. Resignation(s)
      1. Raynor-Sears, Dawn - Teacher / Special Education (Spencer Middle School), effective July 24, 2026
      2. Osborne, Kenneth - Teacher / Science (Spencer Middle School), effective July 27, 2026
      3. Penfold, JuliAnna - Teacher / Special Education (Spencer Middle School), effective August 3, 2026
      4. Morris, Amy - Secretary III (Spencer Middle School), effective August 4, 2026
    4. New Employment(s)
      1. Brown, Randall - Assistant Principal (Spencer Middle School), effective August 7, 2026, 210-day contract
      2. Cross, Geneva - Cook III (Roane County High (60%), Spencer Middle (40%)), effective August 10, 2026
      3. Tanner, EmmaLee - Substitute aide (RCS - Substitutes), effective August 10, 2026
      4. Scheuch, Olivia - Teacher / Special Education (Spencer Elementary School), effective August 10, 2026
      5. Lewis, Maddox - Teacher / Special Education (Spencer Middle School), effective August 10, 2026, Pending release from Clay County Schools
      6. Edwards, Kelsey - Substitute teacher (RCS - Substitutes), effective August 10, 2026
    5. Transfer(s)
      1. Linkinoggor, Ashley - Teacher / Wellness (Roane County High School) to Teacher / Wellness (Multi-School) (Spencer Elementary (24%), Spencer Middle (25%), Roane County High (51%)), effective August 10, 2026
      2. Ball, Lindsey - Teacher / 1st Grade (Spencer Elementary School) to Teacher / 5th Grade (Spencer Elementary School), effective August 10, 2026, Transferred under WV Code §18-5-18A and §18A-2-7(e)(2)
    6. Leave of Absence(s)
      1. McGuire, Katlynn - Teacher / 2nd Grade (Spencer Elementary School), effective August 10, 2026 to June 30, 2027, Pursuant to WV Code §18A-2-2a Extended Leave and Parental Leave.
  7. Reports of Committees
  8. Superintendent's Remarks
  9. Adjournment
    1. Adjourn until the next regular meeting on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 6:00 pm at Roane County High School.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for 6:00 pm on August 20, 2026 at Roane County High School.