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

October 7, 2021

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 could be joined remotely. The public could join by calling the provided number and entering the provided conference ID or by joining on Microsoft Teams using the provided link.
  2. Presentations
    1. Positively Charged
    2. Public Participation
    3. Career Connections (Mid-Ohio Valley Workforce Development Board)
    4. Division Spotlight: Personnel and Certification
    5. School Spotlight: Spencer Middle School
  3. New Business for Consideration and Potential Action
    1. Update on BOE operations during continued COVID-19 pandemic
    2. Update on development of master plan for athletic facilities and programs
    3. Report on second month enrollment and employment
    4. Update on legal matters including McGinnis v. Roane County BOE (civil case) and Smith vs. Roane County BOE (grievance appeal)
  4. Consent Agenda - (Action)Motion by _____________________ and seconded by _____________________ to approve the following consent agenda, as recommended by Richard Duncan, Superintendent.
    1. Approval of minutes of Regular Board Meeting on September 23, 2021
    2. Financial
      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. MOU with Liberty University for Practicum Experiences
    5. Field Trips
    6. Volunteers
      1. Roane County High School
        1. Christina McKown and Tracy Ward
    7. Student Transfers
      1. 1 Student from Calhoun County Schools to Roane County Schools
  5. Personnel Consent Agenda - (Action)Motion by _____________________ and seconded by _____________________ to approve the following personnel items as recommended by Richard Duncan, Superintendent.
    1. Resignation(s)
      1. Anderson, Amie - Cook for After School Supper Program (Spencer Middle School), effective September 29, 2021
      2. Gaughan, Kevin - Coach, Boys Basketball (Spencer Middle School), effective October 4, 2021
      3. Shepherd, Lisa - Teacher / English (Spencer Middle School), effective October 7, 2021, (amended from September 23, 2021)
      4. Hedges, Marie - Assistant Coach, Girls Basketball (Roane County High School), effective October 7, 2021
      5. Spencer, Britney - Teacher / Art (Roane County High School), effective October 15, 2021
      6. Lloyd, Morgan - Teacher / Title I (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective June 30, 2022, or when released upon certified replacement (amended from September 23, 2021)
      7. Kidwell, Samantha - Teacher / Agriculture & FFA Advisor (Roane County High School), effective June 30, 2022, or when released upon certified replacement (amended from September 23, 2021)
    2. New Employment(s)
      1. Hunt, Jeffery - Substitute teacher (RCS - Substitutes), effective October 8, 2021
      2. Workman, John - Teacher / Agriculture & FFA Advisor (Roane County High School), effective July 1, 2022, or when released by current employer
    3. Transfer person(s)
      1. Kendall, Deana - Instructional Coach (Spencer Middle School) to Teacher / English (Spencer Middle School), effective October 8, 2021, pending receipt of endorsement
      2. Hardman, Ann - Project & Grant Accountant (RCS - Central Office) to Professional Accountant / Benefits Coordinator (RCS - Central Office), effective October 8, 2021
      3. McCune, Austin - Bus Operator (Bus #53) (RCS - Operations) to Bus Operator (Bus #13) (RCS - Operations), effective January 3, 2022
    4. Leave of Absence(s)
      1. Proctor, Joy - Teacher / Career Literacy (Spencer Middle School), effective October 6, 2021 to October 29, 2021, (partially paid, partially unpaid; RCBOE Policy 560 match of WV Code 29-6-28)
      2. Kidwell, Samantha - Teacher / Agriculture & FFA Advisor (Roane County High School), effective October 11, 2021 to November 5, 2021, (unpaid; WV Code 18A-2-2a)
    5. Extracurricular(s)
      1. Aguyo, Justus - Academic Recovery Facilitator (Roane County High School), effective October 8, 2021
      2. Harper, Savannah - Academic Recovery Facilitator (Spencer Middle School), effective October 8, 2021
  6. Reports of Committees
  7. Superintendent's Remarks
  8. Adjournment
    1. Adjourn until the next regular meeting, Thursday, October 21, 2021, at 6:00 pm at Roane County High School