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

August 20, 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. Presentations
    1. Superintendents Spotlight
      1. LETRS Certified Educators
    2. Public Participation
    3. Policy 2322 - 2026 Accountability Assessment Results
    4. SOAR Program - Fred Hammack and Melinda Parkins
    5. 2026-27 Beginning of the Year Enrollment and Staffing Update
  2. New Business for Consideration and Potential Action
    1. WVU Extension Service Budget Request
    2. 26-27 Technology Plan Update
  3. Continuing Business
    1. Establish Superintendent Goals for 2026-27 School Year
    2. Establish Board Goals for 2026-27 School Year
    3. 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 August 6, 2026 and special board meeting on August 13, 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. Declaration of Surplus Items
    3. Policies
      1. Third Reading and Adoption
        1. Policy 512 - Areas of Critical Need and Shortage (revision)
        2. ii. Policy 223 - Program of Study for High School (Grades 9 through 12) (revision)
    4. Contract(s) / Bid(s) / Agreement(s)
    5. Field Trips
      1. RCHS FFA to Morgantown, WV for FFA State Competitions (9/16/26 - 9/19/26)
      2. RCHS FFA to Indianapolis, IN for FFA National Convention (10/20/26 - 10/24/26)
    6. Volunteers
    7. Student Transfers
      1. 1 Student transfer from Calhoun County Schools
  5. Personnel Consent Agenda - (Action)Motion by _____________________ and seconded by _____________________ to approve the following personnel items as recommended by Michelle Stellato, Superintendent.
    1. New Employment(s)
      1. _______________________ - Teacher / 4th Grade (Spencer Elementary School), effective August 21, 2026
      2. _______________________ - Teacher / 2nd & 3rd Grade (Spencer Elementary School), effective August 21, 2026
      3. _______________________ - Substitute aide (RCS - Substitutes), effective August 21, 2026
      4. _______________________ - Substitute teacher (RCS - Substitutes), effective August 21, 2026
      5. _______________________ - Substitute secretary (RCS - Substitutes), effective August 21, 2026
      6. _______________________ - Teacher / Special Education (Spencer Middle School), effective August 21, 2026
      7. _______________________ - Aide V (Spencer Middle School), effective August 21, 2026
      8. _______________________ - Aide V / Special Education Assistant Teacher (Spencer Elementary School), effective August 21, 2026
      9. _______________________ - Teacher / Science (Spencer Middle School), effective August 21, 2026
      10. _______________________ - Substitute custodian (RCS - Substitutes), effective August 24, 2026
    2. Extracurricular(s)
      1. _______________________ - SOAR After-School Teacher (Spencer Elementary School), effective August 21, 2026
      2. _______________________ - SOAR After School Teacher (Spencer Elementary School), effective August 21, 2026
      3. _______________________ - FBLA Sponsor (Auxiliary) (Roane County High School), effective August 21, 2026
      4. _______________________ - Technology Support Coordinator (Roane County High School), effective August 21, 2026
      5. _______________________ - SOAR After School Lead Teacher (Spencer Elementary School), effective August 21, 2026
      6. _______________________ - SOAR After School Bus Driver (Spencer Elementary School), effective August 21, 2026, SES towards Walton
      7. _______________________ - SOAR After School Bus Driver (Spencer Elementary School), effective August 21, 2026, SES towards Left Hand
      8. _______________________ - SOAR After-School Teacher (Spencer Elementary School), effective August 21, 2026
      9. _______________________ - Assistant Coach, Wrestling Auxiliary (Roane County High School), effective August 21, 2026
      10. Woods, Courtney - Transportation Aide (evening, Bus #28) (RCS - Operations), effective August 21, 2026
      11. _______________________ - Assistant Football Coach, Auxiliary (Spencer Middle School), effective August 21, 2026
    3. Terminate contract(s)
      1. __________________________, Ratify unpaid suspension from August 5, 2026 to August 20, 2026 and terminate contract for ___________ Service Employee effective August 20, 2026
  6. Reports of Committees
    1. Roane Jackson Technical Center Administrative Council (8/20/26)
  7. Superintendent's Remarks
  8. Adjournment
    1. Adjourn until the next regular meeting on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 6:00 pm at Roane County High School.