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Raleigh County board approves wellness policy, personnel slate and speech-pathologist contract
Summary
The Raleigh County Schools board unanimously approved Wellness Policy D.3.16 after a 30‑day comment period, accepted consent items and personnel recommendations (with corrections), and approved a contract for Gianna Hunsaker to provide speech-pathologist services for 2025–26, each by voice vote of 3–0.
The board approved several routine but consequential items during its regular meeting.
Wellness policy: The superintendent reported no comments were received during the 30‑day comment period and recommended approval of Wellness Policy D point 3.16. The board moved, seconded and approved the policy by voice vote: "Motion carries 3 to nothing." No amendments to the policy were proposed during the meeting.
Consent agenda and personnel recommendations: The board approved the consent agenda as submitted and then heard corrected personnel recommendations for the 2025–26 school year. A corrected name (Deanna Martin) and an effective resignation date of Nov. 14, 2025, were entered into the record; the board approved the personnel slate by voice vote.
Speech-pathologist contract: The superintendent recommended approval of a contractual speech-pathologist, Gianna Hunsaker, to cover maternity leave and other unanticipated needs so that the district can meet required speech minutes on student IEPs. The contract was described as as‑needed and intended to fill gaps in the district's speech‑language pathologist pool. The board approved the contract by voice vote, 3–0.
Votes at a glance: All recorded motions that evening passed by voice vote with a tally announced as "3 to nothing." The meeting record did not list individual yes/no votes or record any abstentions or recusals.
Why it matters: Approving the wellness policy finalizes district guidance on student health practices. Personnel approvals and the speech-pathologist contract address short-term staffing needs, especially services tied to Individualized Education Program requirements.
What happens next: Approved contracts and personnel appointments will be implemented for the 2025–26 school year; staff will continue to report operational updates to the board.
