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

February 27, 2025

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 1-304-553-7794 and entering the provided conference ID 990 193 492 or by joining on Microsoft Teams using the provided link.
  2. Presentations
    1. Positively Charged
    2. Public Participation
    3. Student Achievement
  3. New Business for Consideration and Potential Action
    1. Adoption of Resolution to Protest Proposed Rate Increase(s) by AEP
    2. Financial Adjustments for 2024-25
    3. Plan for Financial Recovery and Personnel Realignment for 2025-26
    4. Culture and Climate Initiative
    5. Updates, discussion, and possible action regarding the appointment of a county superintendent to serve a one to four year term beginning July 1, 2025, and matters related thereto.
    6. Legislative Update (Day 16 of 60)
  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 February 13, 2025 and special meeting on February 20, 2025
    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
    4. Contract(s) / Bid(s) / Agreement(s)
    5. Field Trips
    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. Cottrill, Shannon - Teacher / Tutor of English Language Learners (RCS - Student Support Services), effective January 6, 2025
      2. Cottrill, Shannon - Game Manager(s) (Roane County High School), effective January 6, 2025
      3. Cottrill, Shannon - Robotics Sponsor (Roane County High School), effective January 6, 2025
    2. Transfer(s)
      1. Taylor, Christopher - Aide V / Special Education Assistant Teacher (RCS - Student Support Services) to Aide V / Special Education Assistant Teacher (Roane County High School), effective July 1, 2025
      2. DeWees, Robert - Teacher / Science (Walton Elementary / Middle School) to Teacher / Science (Spencer Middle School), effective July 1, 2025
    3. Extracurricular(s)
      1. Karickhoff, Misty - Coach, Track (Geary Elementary / Middle School), effective February 28, 2025
      2. Holcomb, Robert - Assistant Coach, Softball (Auxiliary) (Roane County High School), effective February 28, 2025
      3. Simmons, Justin - Assistant Coach, Baseball (Spencer Middle School), effective February 28, 2025
  6. Reports of Committees
    1. Roane Jackson Technical Center Administrative Council (2/18/2025)
  7. Superintendent's Remarks
  8. Adjournment
    1. Adjourn until the next regular meeting, Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 6:00 pm at Spencer Middle School