July 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Lewis County Board of Education - Administration Building

I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance

II. Roll Call

III. Public Attendance

IV. Agenda Adjustments

V. Personnel Achievement/Recognition and Student Achievement/Community Involvement/Showcase/PROPS:

VI. Student Discipline

VII. Action/Discussion with legal counsel regarding potential oil and gas lease options of board-owned property pursuant to W. Va. Code 18-5-7 (this matter may involve an executive session, subject to a majority board vote)

VII.A. Executive Session In

VII.B. Executive Session Out

VIII. Academics

IX. Delegations

X. Consent Agenda

X.A. Use of Buildings and Grounds:
Desirea Detamore, Lewis County Mountaineer Youth Football & Cheer,
use of Roanoke Elem. School gym for cheer practices, 8/1/24–11/15/24, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  *Will work around school events/activities.

XI. Finance

XI.A. Approve Payroll/Payment of Bills - $62,770.94

XI.B. Approve Monthly Financial Report for June 30, 2024

XII. Possible Executive Session

XII.A. Executive Session In

XII.B. Executive Session Out

XIII. Personnel

XIII.A. I. Accept the following resignations/retirements:

a.  Delcie McCord, resignation, Special Education Teacher, Robert L. Bland Middle School, effective July 17, 2024.
b.  Joseph Scott Walker, resignation, Physical Education Teacher, Lewis County High School, effective July 19, 2024.
c.  Jeffrey Tidd, resignation, Director of Technology, Lewis County Schools, effective August 21, 2024.
d.  Jeffrey Tidd, resignation, Broadcasting Facilitator, Lewis County Schools, effective July 23, 2024.
e.  Nancy Linger, resignation, Substitute Cook, Lewis County Schools, effective July 16, 2024. 

II. Consider and approve the following requests:

a. Melissa McConnell, approve to extend her professional contract as Itinerant Preschool/Kindergarten Special Needs Teacher, an additional five (5) days due to the number of requests for student evaluations.
b.  Andrea Posey, approve Non-Paid Coach, Volleyball, Robert L. Bland Middle School, effective for the 2024-2025 school year.
c.  Jeanne Louk, approve Non-Paid Coach, Cross Country, Lewis County High School, effective for the 2024-2025 school year. 

III. Consider and approve the following requests:

c.  Samuel Bellotte, Special Education Teacher, Robert L. Bland Middle School, effective for the 2024-2025 school year. 
h.  John Whiston, Communities in Schools Coordinator, Robert L. Bland Middle School, hired by the superintendent by permission granted by the Board on July 16, 2024.
k.  Christana Lybarger, Virtual Classroom Facilitator/Instructor, Lewis County High School, effective the 2024-2025 school year.
l.  Caroline Bailey, Preschool Special Needs Teacher, Jane Lew Elementary School, effective for the 2024-2025 school year, pending certification.
m.  Destiny Cochran, Grade 3 Classroom Teacher, Jane Lew Elementary School, effective for the 2024-2025 school year.
n.  Rachel Allman, Grade 5 Classroom Teacher, Jane Lew Elementary School, effective for the 2024-2025 school year. 

IV. Employ the following service personnel:

j.  Carla Corathers, Success Act ECCAT Classroom Aide, Jane Lew Elementary School, effective for the 2024-2025 school year. 

V. Employ the following coaching personnel:

b.  Charli Varner, Head Cheer Coach, Robert L. Bland Middle School, effective for the 2024-2025 school year, pending certification and background check. 

VIII. Approve the following parent/community volunteers for the 2024-2025 school year:

Lewis County High School:  Brooklyn Hefner, Anthony Keyser, Bryce McCourt

XIV. Reports/Discussions:

XIV.A. Facilities/Construction Updates

XV. Possible Executive Session 

XV.A. Executive Session In

XV.B. Executive Session Out

XVI. Reconsider previous board action and re-vote on approving electric buses.

XVII. Consider and approve contract between the Lewis County Board of Education and  Education Consulting Team, LLC to provide mentoring services to the Lewis County Board of Education Treasurer at a rate of $20,000 per year, billed in 12 monthly installments of $1,666.67, effective for the 2024-2025 school year.  *Mentor Grant will be used to cover cost.

XVIII. Consider and approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Bluefield State University and Lewis County Board of Education (Lewis County High School) for the LEVEL UP Dual Credit Pathway(s) Agreement for Criminal Justice, Education, Health Professions, Social Sciences and STEM for the 2024-2025 school year. 

XIX. Superintendent Updates

XX. Board Comments/Discussions

XXI. Date of Next Meeting

XXII. Adjournment

XXIII. For Your Information

XXIII.A. Board Member Training regarding LCBOE financial reports, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., at BOE.