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

September 26, 2024

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 students who attended summer academic events. Xaiden Runion (GEMS) attended the Youth Conservation Camp, Hayden Rector (WEMS) and Mackenna Brohard (WEMS) both attended the Governor's Stem School at WVU, and Shayla Burr (SMS) attended the Governor's School of Literacy through Arts, Culture and History.
    2. Public Participation
    3. Student Achievement
  3. New Business for Consideration and Potential Action
    1. Consideration of Resolution to Request Traffic Study of US 119 (Charleston Road) Between Raider Way and WV 36 (Clay Road)Motion by Daris Harper and seconded by James Minney to approve. Motion carried. (6:33 pm)
    2. Consideration of Release of Retainage to City Construction Company for the new Spencer Middle SchoolMotion by Dennis Carpenter and seconded by Daris Harper to table this consideration until the October 8th meeting. Motion carried. (6:43 pm)
    3. Review of Technology Infrastructure and Device Replacement Plan
    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. Excess Levy Ballot for November 5, 2024
  4. Consent Agenda - (Action)Motion by Eileen Richardson and seconded by Daris Harper to approve the following consent agenda as recommended by Richard Duncan, Superintendent. Motion carried. (7:14 pm)
    1. Approval of minutes of the regular board meeting on September 12, 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
      4. Travel reimbursement for board members
    3. Policies
      1. Second Reading
        1. Policy 221 - Program of Study for Early Learning Programs (Grades PK through 5) (revised)
        2. Policy 547 - Drug and Alcohol Testing of CDL Holders (new)
    4. Contract(s) / Bid(s) / Agreement(s)
      1. Contract with Linguacare Associates for speech language services
    5. Field Trips
    6. Volunteers
      1. Spencer Elementary School
        1. Courtney Bise, Lindsay Brabham, Krisheana Carey, Kayla Conley, Angie Craig, Kristen Drake, Sarah Fluharty, Carolyn Sue Fluharty, Julie Garrett, Dorothy Griffith, Eleanor N. Grogg, Kelsey Hall, Amanda Harper, Daris Harper, Teresa Harper, Brittany Harrison, Leah James, Sara Jarvis, Brandy Kinder, Hannah Losey, Hunter Loving, Taylor Loving, Diana Marks, Sena McDonald, Angela McGolthlin, Heather Metheney, Austin O'Brien, Katie O'Brien, Jennifer O'Brien, Milly O'Brien, Kayla Price, Delores Saunders, Susan Shreve, Brooke Starcher, Abby Sutphin, Charlie M. Turner, Cathy Whystell, Stephanie Burdette, Taylor Clothier, Judy Saunders, Keisha Taylor, Maggie McDonald, Kimberly Johnston, Jeanette Atkinson, Darla Hylbert, Carly Harper and Derrick Hoffman
      2. Geary Elementary Middle School
        1. Amy Shears, Jennifer Hogue and Whitney Crihfield
      3. Walton Elementary Middle School
        1. Amanda Nichols, Hillary Hickman, Becky Starcher, Laura Shafer and Loucille Ashby
    7. Student Transfers
    8. Clinical Experiences
      1. Alisha Jack, Marshall University (School Psychology Clinical Experience during 2024-25 School Year)
  5. Personnel Consent Agenda - (Action)Motion by Eileen Richardson and seconded by James Minney to approve the following personnel items as recommended by Richard Duncan, Superintendent. Motion carried. (7:15 pm)
    1. Resignation(s)
      1. Hunt, Jennifer - Coach, Track (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective September 13, 2024
      2. Ash, Matthew - Assistant Coach, Girls Basketball (Spencer Middle School), effective September 16, 2024
    2. New Employment(s)
      1. Rhodes, Madison - Aide V / Special Education Assistant Teacher (Spencer Elementary School), effective September 27, 2024
      2. Davis, Emily - Substitute teacher (RCS - Substitutes), effective September 30, 2024
      3. Goodson, Kylee - Substitute teacher (RCS - Substitutes), effective September 30, 2024
    3. Transfer person(s)
      1. Raines, Pepper - Aide / Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (Walton Elementary / Middle School) to Aide V / Special Education Assistant Teacher (Spencer Elementary School), effective September 27, 2024
    4. Extracurricular(s)
      1. Rector, Joseph - Coach, Track (Walton Elementary / Middle School), effective September 27, 2024
      2. Strickland, Jackie - Coach, Boys Basketball (Geary Elementary / Middle School), effective September 27, 2024
      3. Osborne, Kenneth - Assistant Coach, Boys Basketball (Geary Elementary / Middle School), effective September 27, 2024
      4. Waggoner, Jennifer - Transportation Aide (evening, Bus #13) (RCS - Operations), effective September 27, 2024
      5. Branard, Barbara - Mentor for School Secretary (RCS - Central Office), effective September 27, 2024
      6. Deweese, Candace - Teacher / Alternative Learning Center (Roane County High School), effective September 27, 2024
  6. Reports of Committees
  7. Superintendent's RemarksAt the RJTC Administrative Council meeting yesterday, a bid was approved for Building E construction. The county Balanced Scorecard report should be released in 2 weeks at the October WVBE meeting. WVASA is developing a proposal to amend the home school laws. There was a lockdown at RCHS today to enable the WVSP Canine unit to perform a drug search. As a precaution, students were kept in their classrooms. There was no threat on the school.
  8. AdjournmentMotion by Daris Harper and seconded by James Minney to approve. Motion carried. (7:30 pm)
    1. Adjourn until the next regular meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 6:00 pm at Spencer Middle School.