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

August 12, 2021

6:00 pm @ Spencer Middle School, Spencer, WV

  1. This meeting could be joined remotely. The public could join by calling 1-304-553-7794 and entering the provided conference ID or by joining on Microsoft Teams using the provided link.
  2. Presentations
    1. Positively ChargedWe want to recognize all our staff, especially custodians and the maintenance crews that have been working hard to get our buildings ready for school. School starts on Wednesday and buildings are in good shape. Small issues, here and there, but we are ready to go. This year starts off differently from others, but kudos to all our staff that have been working tirelessly to get ready for school. Also, more good news to add to our RCHS 11th grade SAT School Day results, the state released scores showing that our scores beat all neighboring high schools nearby except for Herbert Hoover High School. Roane County High School scores beat Ripley, Ravenswood, Wirt, Sissonville, Calhoun, and Clay.
    2. Public ParticipationJessalynn Smelko (parent), Sam Salvucci (coach/grandparent), Dr. Christiansen (Roane County Family Health Care) spoke in support of the mask mandate. Khrystal Taylor (parent) spoke in hopes of a different policy that might still work to keep us all safe. April Kidd (teacher) spoke in support for the mask mandate and also voiced a concern about the availability of close accessible parking at all of our schools.
    3. Division Spotlight: Child NutritionChris Melonas, Child Nutrition Director, presented on the updates on our Child Nutrition Program.
    4. School Spotlight: Spencer Elementary SchoolMichelle Stellato, Principal at Spencer Elementary School, was welcomed by the Board.
  3. New Business for Consideration and Potential Action
    1. Update on preparations for 2021-22 school year, including safety protocols and proceduresMotion by Gregory Boggs and seconded by James Minney to amend the Safety Protocols and Procedures, under #2) Consistent and Correct Mask Use to read "All students, staff, and visitors shall wear a mask when indoors, especially when physical distancing cannot be maintained, regardless of vaccination status. This is done to ensure that unvaccinated individuals and those who cannot be vaccinated due to age or other medical issues are protected. This shall be in place for two weeks or until otherwise reconsidered, no later than August 26. All students and staff on buses must wear a mask under CDC order". Motion failed. Daris Harper, Jeffrey Mace, James Minney, Eileen Richardson opposed.(7:33 pm)Motion by James Minney and seconded by Daris Harper to accept the 2021-22 COVID-19 Prevention Strategies. Eileen Richardson abstained from the vote. Motion carried. Gregory Boggs opposed.(7:39 pm)
    2. Approval of Roane County Virtual School vendor for 2021-22Motion by Eileen Richardson and seconded by to approve the Roane County Virtual Schools vendor for 2021-2022 as Southern Educational Services Cooperative and to include grades K-12. Motion carried. (8:13 pm)
    3. Discussion of middle school athletics and Master Plan for Athletic Facilities
    4. Notice of Legal Action by WVDOH in which RCBOE is party
    5. Board and Superintendent Goals for 2021-22Mr. Jeff Mace tabled this item until a later date.
  4. Consent Agenda - (Action)Motion by Daris Harper and seconded by James Minney to approve the following consent agenda as recommended by Richard Duncan, Superintendent. Motion carried. (8:51 pm)
    1. Approval of minutes of Regular Board Meeting on July 22, 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
      4. Set Adult Meal Prices to $3.50 for breakfast, $4.50 for lunch
    3. Policies
      1. Third Reading and Adoption
        1. Policy 524 - Transfers and Reductions-in-Force (revised)
    4. Contract(s) / Bid(s) / Agreement(s)
      1. Glenville State University Articles of Agreement for College Student Pre-Service Teachers and Interns
      2. West Virginia Family Engagement Center Memorandum of Agreement for Cohort 3 (including Spencer Middle School and Roane County High School)
      3. KVC Memorandum of Understanding for Behavioral Health Support
      4. 2021-22 Pre-K Collaborative Contract with AFL-CIO Appalachian Council Head Start