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

August 8, 2024

6:00 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 can join by calling 1-304-553-7794 and entering the conference ID 553 324 934 or by joining on Microsoft Teams using this link.
  2. Presentations
    1. Positively Charged
    2. Public Participation
    3. Student Achievement
  3. New Business for Consideration and Potential Action
    1. Approval of bid from Asphalt Contractors & Site Work for paving portion of Safety and Security Improvements at Roane County High School and Spencer Middle School for $540,323 and Change Order #1 for ($53,323) (SBA funded; total contract price $487,000)
    2. Review of Attendance Zones
    3. Consideration of an Excess Levy Ballot for November 5, 2024
    4. Updates on Continuing Business
      1. Property Matters Involving the Capitol Street Complex, Goff Run Complex, and old Spencer High School
      2. Network and Communications Updates
      3. Transcript Issues at RCHS
  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 the regular board meeting on July 25, 2024
    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. 2024-25 Pre-K Collaborative Contract with AFL-CIO Appalachian Council Head Start
      2. Contract with Thera-Pedics, Inc., for Occupational Therapy Services
    5. Field Trips
      1. RCHS Italy Tour with EF Tours (March 22-30, 2025)
    6. Volunteers
    7. Student Transfers
  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. Moats, Shane - Teacher / 2nd Grade (Spencer Elementary School), effective July 31, 2024
      2. Harper, Gary - Coach, Boys Basketball (Spencer Middle School), effective August 7, 2024
    2. New Employment(s)
      1. _______________________ - Counselor (Geary EMS (50%), Walton EMS (50%)), effective August 15, 2024
      2. Workman, Brandi - Teacher / Business Education & FBLA Advisor (Roane County High School), effective August 15, 2024, pending receipt of endorsement
    3. Transfer person(s)
      1. Starcher, Kristina - Teacher / Kindergarten (Walton Elementary / Middle School) to Teacher / Pre-K (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective August 9, 2024
      2. Stump, Robin - Teacher / Title I (Spencer Middle School) to Assistant Principal (Roane County High School), effective August 9, 2024
      3. Cottrill, Shannon - Teacher / Science (Roane County High School) to Teacher / Special Education (Spencer Elementary School), effective August 9, 2024
    4. Extracurricular(s)
      1. Looney, Sarah - Coach, Volleyball (Geary Elementary / Middle School), effective August 9, 2024
      2. Evans, Joyce - Transportation Aide (evening, Bus #28) (RCS - Operations), effective August 15, 2024
      3. Stockner, Shannon - Transportation Aide (morning, Bus #28) (RCS - Operations), effective August 15, 2024
  6. Reports of Committees
  7. Superintendent's Remarks
  8. Adjournment
    1. Adjourn until the special meeting on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 6:00 pm at Spencer Middle School. The next regular board meeting will be on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 6:00 pm at Spencer Middle School.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for 6:00 pm on August 22, 2024 at Spencer Middle School.