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

October 15, 2026

4:30 pm @ Spencer Middle 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. ***The Board of Education meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. with an Expulsion Hearing at the Roane County High School Library. Upon conclusion of the hearing, the Board will recess and reconvene at 6:00 p.m. at Spencer Middle School to conduct the regular business of the Board.
  3. Student Expulsion Hearing
    1. Student Expulsion Hearing #20261015
  4. Recess
    1. The Board will reconvene at 6:00 p.m. at Spencer Middle School.
  5. Presentations
    1. Superintendents Spotlight
      1. Capturing Kids Hearts (CKH) - Good Things
      2. Black Walnut Festival Queen - Natalie Mertz
    2. Public Participation
    3. Policy 2322
      1. SMS Accountability Report / LSIC Meeting
      2. 2026-27 Certified Data - Jerry Garner
  6. New Business for Consideration and Potential Action
    1. 2026 WVDE Accountability Report
    2. Approval of Bus Purchase
  7. Continuing Business
    1. Property matters involving Walton Elementary Middle and Geary Elementary Middle Schools
  8. Consent Agenda - (Action)Motion by _____________________ and seconded by _____________________ to approve the following consent agenda, as recommended by Michelle Stellato, Superintendent.
    1. Approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on October 1, 2026, and the Special Board Meetings held on October 1, 2026, and October 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
    3. Policies
      1. Second Reading
        1. Policy 221 - Program of Study for Early Learning Programs (Grades PK through 5) (revision)
        2. Policy 222 - Program of Study for Middle School (Grades 6 through 8) (revision)
        3. Policy 219 - Promotion, Acceleration, Placement and Retention of Students (new)
    4. Contract(s) / Bid(s) / Agreement(s)
    5. Field Trips
    6. Volunteers
    7. Student Transfers
  9. 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. Taylor, Robert - Substitute teacher (RCS - Substitutes), effective October 16, 2026
      2. Parkins, Melinda - SOAR Program Coordinator/Collaborative Liaison (RCS - Central Office), effective October 16, 2026
  10. Reports of Committees
    1. Superintendent Advisory Council Report (10/2/26)
    2. Faculty Senate Minutes (10/7/26)
      1. Spencer Elementary School
      2. Spencer Middle School
      3. Roane County High School
  11. Superintendent's Remarks
  12. Proposed Executive Session
  13. Adjournment
    1. Adjourn until the Regular Meeting of the Roane County Board of Education on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Spencer Elementary School.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for 6:00 pm on November 5, 2026 at Spencer Elementary School.