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

March 24, 2022

6:00 pm @ Roane County High School, Spencer, WV

  1. This meeting can 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 would like to congratulate Spencer Elementary School Teacher, Allison Miller. She waws named the 2022 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award by the West Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics. It is the highest recognition given to teachers by the WVCTM. Further congratulations to Ms. Miller as she moves into a new role as Title I Teacher at SES.
    2. Public Participation
  3. New Business for Consideration and Potential Action
    1. Update on Roane County Master Plan for Athletic Programs
    2. Recommendation to ratify suspension of Employee A, a custodianMotion by James Minney and seconded by Gregory Boggs to go into closed session to discuss the suspension of Employee A, a custodian, as per WV Code 6-9A-4(b)(2)(B). Motion carried. (6:59 pm)Motion by Eileen Richardson and seconded by Gregory Boggs to return to open session. Motion carried. No action was taken in closed session. (7:11 pm)Motion by James Minney and seconded by Gregory Boggs to ratify the suspension of Custodian, Jamie Hively, for one day without pay. Motion carried. (7:12 pm)
    3. Legislative Update (post-regular session)
    4. Remove from Administrative Transfer List and Assign as Noted (effective 2022-23 school year)Motion by Gregory Boggs and seconded by Eileen Richardson to approve. Motion carried. (7:28 pm)
      1. Lori May, to Teacher / 4th Grade, Walton Elementary Middle School
      2. Lana Underwood, to Teacher / 2nd Grade, Geary Elementary Middle School
      3. Anthony McIntyre, to Technology Systems Specialist, Roane County Schools
      4. Peggy Lycans, to Cook II, Spencer Elementary School
    5. Reconfigure expected vacancy of Teacher / Behavioral Disorders & Physical Education, Roane County High School, to Teacher / Physical Education, Roane County High School, effective 2022-23 school yearMotion by James Minney and seconded by Daris Harper to approve. Motion carried. (7:30 pm)
    6. Approval of Job DescriptionMotion by Daris Harper and seconded by Eileen Richardson to approve. Motion carried. (7:31 pm)
      1. Bus Operator / General Maintenance
  4. Consent Agenda - (Action)
    1. Approval of minutes of Regular Board Meeting on March 10, 2022
    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. Levy Estimate FY 2023
      1. General Current Expenses - $3,517,670
        1. Class I - 19.40 cents per $100
        2. Class II - 38.80 cents per $100
        3. Class III & IV - 77.60 cents per $100
      2. Bond Levy - $793,275
        1. Class I - 4.53 cents per $100
        2. Class II - 9.06 cents per $100
        3. Class III & IV - 18.12 cents per $100
    4. Policies
      1. Third Reading and Adoption
        1. Policy 020 - Meetings (revision)
        2. Policy 511 - Employment of Substitutes (revision)
    5. Contract(s) / Bid(s) / Agreement(s)
      1. Clinical Teacher of Record Partnership Agreement with Glenville State University
      2. Clinical Teacher of Record Partnership Agreement with West Virginia State University
      3. Memorandum of Understanding with WDBMOV Career Connections
    6. Field Trips
    7. Volunteers
      1. Spencer Elementary School
        1. Jamie Robertson
    8. Student Transfers
  5. Personnel Consent Agenda - (Action)Motion by Daris Harper and seconded by Gregory Boggs to approve the following personnel items as recommended by Richard Duncan, Superintendent. Motion carried. (7:58 pm)
    1. Resignation(s)
      1. Burns, Autumn - School Psychologist (RCS - Student Support Services), effective April 1, 2022, (amended from February 10, 2022)
    2. New Employment(s)
      1. Freeland, Meagan - Teacher / Special Education (Spencer Elementary School), effective March 25, 2022, pending receipt of permit
      2. Linkinogger, Joyce - Substitute secretary (RCS - Substitutes), effective March 25, 2022
      3. Hordyszynski, Michele - School Social Worker (RCS - Student Support Services), effective March 25, 2022, on a one day per week basis through 2021-22 school year; full-time beginning with the 2022-23 school year
      4. Freeland, Ashley - Aide V / Special Education Assistant Teacher (Spencer Elementary School), effective April 4, 2022, from the substitute list
      5. _______________________ - Teacher / Special Education (Spencer Elementary School), effective April 4, 2022
      6. Myers, Kristen - Teacher / 4th Grade (Spencer Elementary School), effective August 17, 2022
    3. Extracurricular(s)
      1. Saunders, Alexis - Assistant Coach, Track (Spencer Middle School), effective March 25, 2022
  6. Reports of Committees
    1. Roane Jackson Technical Center Administrative Council (3/15/2022)Ms. Richardson reported that they discussed the ongoing issues with the water plant.
  7. Superintendent's RemarksConstruction updates: The new entrance at SMS should be finished soon, with the new ramp also finishing up with a substantial completion within 2 weeks. GEMS and WEMS offices are also finishing up and currently awaiting on the Fire Marshall to approve occupancy in these offices. The nurse's station at WEMS is also coming along with the framing, electrical and plumbing. The 1,500 pages of the new SMS construction documents are currently under review by the SBA. We should have drawings at the next meeting.
  8. Adjournment
    1. Recess until the statutory meeting on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 6:00 pm at Roane County High School. The next regular meeting will be Thursday, April 7, 2022, at 6:00 pm at Roane County High School