Regular Meeting of the
Board of Education of the County of Roane
July 11, 2019
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.
- Presentations
- Postively Charged
- Public Participation
- New Business for Consideration and Potential Action
- HB 206 - WV Student Success Act
- Create positions for the 2019-20 school year
- Assistant Principal, Spencer Middle School (professional instructional funding from School Psychologist)
- Teacher / 4th Grade, Spencer Elementary School (professional instructional funding from Counselor)
- School Social Worker, Itinerant (professional student support funding)
- Approval of Bid for Motor Oil, Bio-Diesel Fuel, and Gasoline by Harris Oil Co., Inc.
- Approval of Bid for Auditorium Lighting and Audio Renovations at RCHS from C. A. House Music for $55,093.53
- Consent Agenda - (Action)Motion by _____________________ and seconded by _____________________ to approve the following consent agenda, as recommended by Richard Duncan, Superintendent.
- Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting on June 18, 2019
- Financial
- Transfers/supplements to the budget
- Payments of bills as submitted; pre-approval to release checks not to exceed $20,000 prior to the next board meeting
- Financial Reports
- 2019-20 Salary Schedules
- Resolution Authorizing Investment in Consolidated Fund (Series 2019 Bond Funds)
- 2019-20 Roane County Universal Pre-K Calendar
- Policies
- Continuing Review and Reorganization of Policy Manual (First Reading)
- Policy 401 - Student and Parent Rights (revised; replaces Policy 5780)
- Policy 410 - Enrollment (revised; replaces Policies 5111, 5215, 5113, 5113.01, 5120, 5320, 9270, 5114, and 5130)
- Policy 411 - Homeless Students (revised; replaces Policy 5111.01)
- Policy 412 - Educational Opportunity for Military Children (revised; replaces Policy 5111.02)
- Policy 420 - Attendance (revised; replaces Policies 5200, 5223, and 5230)
- Policy 430 - Student Health Services (revised; replaces Policies 5310, 5330, 5330.02, 5335, 5340, 5341, and 5350)
- Policy 431 - Student Drug Testing (renumbered; replaces Policy 5530.01)
- Policy 440 - Student Code of Conduct and Discipline (revised; replaces Policies 5500, 5513, 5514, 5515, 5516, 5600, 5605, 5610, 5610.02, 5610.03, 5610.04, 5611, 5630, 5630.01, and 5771)
- Policy 441 - Student Dress and Grooming (revised; replaces Policy 5511)
- Policy 442 - Anti-Harrassment and Violence (revised; replaces 5117, 5117.01, 5117.02, and 5117.03)
- Policy 443 - Substance Abuse Prevention (revised; replaces Policies 5530 and 5531)
- Policy 444 - Student Abuse and Neglect (revised; replaces Policy 8462)
- Policy 445 - Schools and Community Agencies (revised; replaces Policy 5540)
- Policy 450 - Student Co- and Extra-curricular Activities (revised; replaces Policies 5722, 5820, 5830, 5855, 5860, 5880, 5885, 9190)
- Policy 451 - Student Voter Registration (revised; replaces Policy 5724)
- Policy 460 - Student Complaints (revised; replaces Policy 5710)
- Policy 490 - Acceptable Use of Technology by Students (revised; replaces Policies 7540.03, 7540.06, 5136, 5136.01)
- Policy 5113.02 - School Choice Options Provided by the No Child Left Behind Act (repeal; obsolete)
- Policy 5131 - Student Transfers - Athletics (repeal; not a matter of local discretion)
- Policy 5140 - Student Driver Eligibility Certificate (repeal; duplicated in Policy 420)
- Policy 5321 - Tuberculin Skin Test (repeal; obsolete)
- Policy 5330.01 - Use of Potassium Iodide in the Event of a Nuclear Accident (repeal)
- Policy 5451 - Student Recognition (repeal; duplicated in Policy 6680)
- Policy 5461 - Certificates of Proficiency (repeal; obsolete)
- Policy 5512 - Use of Tobacco by Students (repeal; duplicated in Policy 661)
- Policy 5772 - Weapons (repeal; duplicated in Policy 660)
- Policy 5895 - Student Employment (repeal; obsolete)
- Policy Revisions Required by Passage of HB 206 (First Reading)
- Policy 001 - Definitions
- Policy 030 - Powers and Duties
- Policy 154 - Termination of Administrative Contracts
- Policy 212 - County and School Improvement
- Policy 370 - Insurance and Bonding
- Policy 522 - Seniority of Professional Personnel
- Policy 524 - Transfers and Reductions-in-Force
- Policy 560 - Leave
- Policy 561 - Annual Incentive for Unused Personal Leave
- Miscellaneous (First Reading)
- Policy 224 - Alternative Delivery of Educational Programs (revised)
- Policy 512 - Areas of Critical Needs and Shortage (annual review and readoption)
- Policy 590 - Acceptable Use of Technology by Staff (revised; replaces Policies 7540.04, 7540.05)
- Policy 662 - Use of Alcohol, Cannabis, Controlled Substances, and Other Drugs on School Premises (new)
- Policy 690 - Acceptable Use of Technology by Visitors (new)
- Continuing Review and Reorganization of Policy Manual (First Reading)
- Contract(s) / Agreement(s)
- Contract with Thera-pedics, Inc. for Occupational Therapy Services
- Contract with WVDHHR regarding Community Work Experience Program (renewal)
- Roof Repair and Improvements to Roane County Schools Change Order #2 for $2,700 and add unit cost for further items
- Roof Repair and Improvements to Roane County Schools Change Order #3 for $1,800
- Consulting Agreement with Tawney Insurance & Consulting for School Safety and Security
- Agreement with WVU Parkersburg regarding student teacher placement (renewal)
- Student Transfer(s)
- 1 student transfer from Roane County Schools to Kanawha County Schools, pending approval from Kanawha County Schools
- 1 student transfer from Roane County Schools to Wirt County Schools, pending approval from Wirt County Schools
- 2 student transfers from Roane County Schools to Jackson County Schools, pending approval from Jackson County Schools
- Volunteers
- Roane County High School
- Stephanie Stover, Brenda Fisher, Shena Hall, Shannon Cottrill, Chrystie Burgess, April Beal, Amy Mace, Beth Tanner, Nancy White, Charles White, Valerie Sayre, Beth Bowen, Mark Bowen, Melissa Love, Sherry Husted, Tammy Bush and Joshua Simpson
- Roane County High School
- Personnel Consent Agenda - (Action)Motion by _____________________ and seconded by _____________________ to approve the following personnel items as recommended by Richard Duncan, Superintendent.
- Resignation(s)
- Gibson, David - Assistant Coach, Track (Geary Elementary / Middle School), effective June 21, 2019
- Mace, Gary - Coach, Boys Basketball (Freshmen) (Roane County High School), effective June 21, 2019
- Taylor, Christopher - Assistant Coach, Wrestling (Spencer Middle School), effective July 9, 2019
- Harper, Sherry - Cook for After School Supper Program (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective July 11, 2019
- Shank, Jonathan - School Psychologist (RCS - Student Support Services), effective July 15, 2019
- Davis, Daniel - Electronic Technician II / Coordinator of Technology (RCS - Central Office), effective July 18, 2019
- New Employment(s)
- Gentry, Benjamin - Custodian III (Spencer Middle School), effective July 12, 2019, from preferred recall
- Westlake, Zachary - Electronics Technician II (RCS - Central Office), effective July 12, 2019
- Cottrell, Morgan - Teacher / Special Education (Spencer Elementary School), effective August 12, 2019, pending receipt of additional endorsement
- Resignation(s)
- Reports of Committees
- Superintendent's Remarks
- Adjourn
- Adjourn until the next regular meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at 6:00 pm at Roane County High School.