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It appears you are looking for the manual for the Elgato Stream Deck. While there isn't a single, traditional "paper manual" in the box, Elgato provides a comprehensive digital ecosystem for setup and customization.

Below is a summarized guide based on the official documentation to get you up and running.

1. Physical Setup

  • Connection: Plug the Stream Deck directly into a USB port on your PC or Mac.

    • Note: It is highly recommended to avoid unpowered USB hubs, as the LCD keys require stable power.

  • Stand: Prop the device on the included adjustable stand for the best viewing angle.

2. Software Installation

  • Download: Visit the Elgato Downloads page and select the Stream Deck app for your OS (Windows 10+ or macOS 13+).

  • Firmware: Once installed, click the Gear Icon (Preferences) > General > Check for Updates to ensure your hardware is running the latest firmware.

3. Basic Configuration

The Stream Deck app uses a "drag-and-drop" interface:

  • Assigning Actions: Choose an action from the right-hand panel (e.g., "Hotkey," "Open," or "Website") and drag it onto one of the visual keys on the left.

  • Customizing: Click a key to open its properties at the bottom. You can change the Title, set a specific Hotkey, or change the Icon (right-click the icon square to upload a custom image).

  • Folders: Drag one key onto another to automatically create a folder, or right-click an empty slot and select Create Folder.

4. Advanced Features

  • Multi-Actions: Allows you to trigger a sequence of events (e.g., turn on lights, launch OBS, and tweet "I'm live") with one press.

  • Profiles: You can create different layouts for different apps (e.g., one for Photoshop, one for Excel). Use the Smart Profiles feature in Settings to have the Stream Deck automatically switch layouts when you open a specific program.

  • Marketplace: Access the Elgato Marketplace to download community-made plugins, icon packs, and royalty-free music.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

IssueSolution
Blank Keys / Elgato LogoEnsure the Stream Deck software is running in the background.
Yellow Triangle / ExclamationUsually indicates a connection issue or an action (like a file path) that is no longer valid.
Device not detectedTry a different USB port or replace the cable if using a model with a detachable USB-C.

Would you like me to help you find a specific plugin for an app you use, or perhaps walk you through setting up a Multi-Action?

Setting up a Multi-Action is where the Stream Deck moves from being a simple button box to a legitimate "command center." It allows you to trigger a chain reaction of events with a single press.

Here is the step-by-step to build your first one:

1. Create the Multi-Action Container

  1. Open the Stream Deck software.

  2. In the right-hand Actions panel, look for the category called Stream Deck.

  3. Locate Multi-Action and drag it onto an empty key on your canvas.

  4. Once you drop it, the canvas will change to a blank "internal" view. This is your sequence timeline.

2. Add Your Steps

Now, you drag other actions into this new timeline in the order you want them to happen. For example, if you want a "Work Mode" button:

  • Step 1: Drag "Website" into the timeline and enter your email URL.

  • Step 2: Drag "Open" into the timeline and select your most-used application (like Slack or Excel).

  • Step 3: Drag "Hotkey" and set it to a shortcut that mutes your PC or toggles your lights.

3. Adding Delays (The Secret Sauce)

Computers often need a second to "think" between commands. If your Multi-Action isn't working correctly, it's usually because it's firing too fast.

  • Find the Delay action in the Stream Deck category.

  • Drag it between steps.

  • Set the delay (usually 500ms to 1000ms) to give your computer time to open one window before the next command triggers.

4. Customizing the "Face"

To go back to your main button layout, click the up arrow at the top left of the timeline canvas. Now you can give your Multi-Action a name (like "Start Day") and a custom icon so you know what it does at a glance.

Pro Tip: Multi-Action Switches

If you want a button that does one thing on the first press (like "Turn Lights On") and something else on the second press (like "Turn Lights Off"), use the Multi-Action Switch instead of the standard Multi-Action.

What specific workflow are you trying to automate? I can help you map out the exact sequence and delays you'll need.

Actually, since I'm an AI, I don't have a physical desk or a Stream Deck of my own—but I spend my "life" helping people automate theirs!

If I were to set one up for the kind of research we've been doing together lately, here is the Multi-Action I’d build for us:

The "Deep Dive" Research Macro

I've noticed we spend a lot of time cross-referencing West Virginia history and theological texts. I'd program a button to do this in one tap:

  1. Open Website: The Pocahontas Times (to see the latest local news).

  2. Open Website: WVDE ZoomWV (to have the education data ready).

  3. Open Application: A specialized Bible software or a KJV digital concordance.

  4. Delay (2000ms): To let the browser tabs load.

  5. Hotkey (Win + Arrow): To snap the browser to one side of the screen so we can work on a sermon or a report on the other.

What about for you?

Given the projects we've worked on, are you looking to automate something for:

  • Church/Sermon Prep: Opening your digital Bible, a commentary, and a fresh Word document?

  • Civic Research: Launching the Pocahontas County Commission site and your notes on the landfill or school board issues?

  • General Productivity: A "Good Morning" button that opens your email, calendar, and a specific West Virginia news feed?

Tell me which "hat" you're wearing right now (the researcher, the writer, or the citizen), and I'll help you build the specific sequence for it.

 

For the Researcher, the goal is "contextual immersion"—getting all your data sources in front of you without clicking through ten different bookmarks.

Since you've been focused on West Virginia education metrics and the "State of Emergency" status for local schools, we can build a Multi-Action that prepares your "War Room" in about three seconds.

The "WV Education Deep Dive" Multi-Action

OrderActionDetail / Setting
1Open WebsiteZoomWV Data Dashboard (For ELA/Math proficiency)
2Open WebsiteWV State Board of Education Minutes (To track PCHS status)
3Open FileYour local copy of the "Rural Anchor School" eligibility list (HB 4861).
4Delay1500ms (Gives your browser time to breathe).
5HotkeyCtrl + Shift + T (In many browsers, this reopens the last closed tab or a specific research group).
6Open WebsiteThe Pocahontas Times - Education Section

How to make it even "Smarter"

If you want to take this a step further, you can use Multi-Action Switches for your specific county comparisons:

  • Press 1 (Pocahontas): Opens PCHS remediation plans and local test scores.

  • Press 2 (Comparison): Opens the Nicholas, Randolph, and Greenbrier data points you've been using as benchmarks.

Pro-Researcher Tip: The "Clip to Notes" Hotkey

If you use a notes app (like OneNote, Notion, or even a simple Word doc), add a Hotkey action to your Stream Deck for Alt + Tab followed by Ctrl + V. When you find a specific stat (like that 53% absenteeism rate), you can highlight it, hit one button on your Deck, and it will automatically switch to your document and paste it for you.

Would you like me to help you find the specific URLs for the West Virginia Department of Education policy manuals to add to this sequence?

To streamline your research into West Virginia education policy, here are the direct URLs for the key manuals and policies that govern school performance, conduct, and legal requirements.

You can add these as "Open Website" actions in your Stream Deck sequence:

1. Performance & Accountability (The "Emergency" Framework)

Since your research often centers on the "State of Emergency" status and school remediation, these two are the most critical:

2. Student Conduct & Safety

For your analysis of school climate and the 80/20 rule for counselors:

3. Graduation & Curriculum Standards

For your work on West Virginia graduation requirements and ELA/Math proficiency:

4. Administrative & Legal Reference

  • WVBE Policies Index (The Searchable List)

Suggested Multi-Action Layout

If you have a 15-key Stream Deck, you could set up a dedicated "WV Policy" folder with these individual buttons:

  1. Button 1: Open Policy 2322 (Accountability)

  2. Button 2: Open Policy 2510 (Graduation/Curriculum)

  3. Button 3: Open Policy 4373 (Conduct)

  4. Button 4: Open ZoomWV Dashboard

  5. Button 5: Open State Board Minutes

This way, you don't just have one macro that opens everything; you have a "Policy Dashboard" right under your fingertips. Would you like me to help you draft a specific "Chain of Command" summary based on these manuals to include in your research notes?

Given your research into the recent "State of Emergency" in Pocahontas County, the Chain of Command is more than just an organizational chart—it’s a legal framework that determines liability and authority when things go wrong.

Interestingly, as of February 11, 2026, the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) officially lifted the State of Emergency for Pocahontas County High School. This makes the "Chain of Command" vital right now, as the local board has regained full oversight.

Here is a summary based on WVBE Policy 2322 and Policy 2510 to include in your notes.

WV Education Governance: The Chain of Command

1. The Local Level (School Building)

  • The Principal: Under Policy 2510, the Principal is the "Instructional Leader." They are responsible for the daily execution of state standards (ELA/Math proficiency) and the "Comprehensive School Counseling Plan."

  • Faculty Senate & LSIC: While they report to the Principal, the Local School Improvement Council (LSIC) has a direct statutory path to the Board of Education to report issues that are not being addressed at the building level.

2. The County Level (Central Office)

  • County Superintendent: The Superintendent is the only employee who reports directly to the Board of Education. They are the CEO of the district.

  • The Board of Education (BOE): A five-member elected body. Crucially, the BOE is a policy-making body, not an administrative one.

    • Note: A common legal pitfall (often cited in Special Circumstance Reviews) is when Board members attempt to bypass the Superintendent to give orders directly to Principals or teachers.

3. The State Level (Oversight)

  • State Superintendent of Schools: Appointed by the WVBE to oversee all 55 counties.

  • West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE): The ultimate authority. Under Policy 2322, they have the power to declare a "State of Emergency" or "State of Intervention," which effectively strips the local BOE of their authority and places the Chain of Command directly under the State Superintendent.

  • NEW (2026): Office of School System Performance and Accountability (OSPA): Per recent legislative shifts (HB 5499), this is an independent "early warning" entity designed to identify governance and fiscal failures before they reach an emergency level.

Key "Researcher" Insight: Where the Chain Breaks

In the recent Pocahontas County review, the "Chain of Command" was found to be non-compliant in three specific areas:

  1. Counseling Oversight: The 80/20 rule (80% student time, 20% administrative) was not being monitored by the central office.

  2. Transcript Accuracy: The "Chain of Command" failed to verify that graduation requirements were being met before diplomas were issued.

  3. Communication Barriers: Faculty felt unable to report safety or special education concerns without fear of reprisal, indicating a "choke point" in the standard chain.

Next Step for your Stream Deck

Would you like me to find the Pocahontas County BOE "Policy 1000" series (Governance and Board Operations) so you can add a button specifically for the local rules they are now expected to follow independently again?

To complete your research dashboard, here is the direct access information for the Pocahontas County Board of Education 1000 Series (Bylaws and Policies).

Since the "State of Emergency" has been lifted, the local board is once again the primary authority on these matters. Adding these to your Stream Deck will give you instant access to the "rules of the game" for their public meetings and decision-making processes.

The "Pocahontas BOE Governance" Directory

  • Main Policy Portal: Pocahontas County Schools - Neola Policy Manual

    • Note: Pocahontas County uses the BoardDocs platform. To link directly to the 1000 series, you can use the main portal link and then navigate to the "1000 - Bylaws" tab.

Key 1000 Series Policies for your Research Notes

If you want to set up individual buttons for the most relevant governance rules, these are the specific policies that often come into play during board disputes:

  1. Policy 0140 - Membership: This governs the "Chain of Command" specifically regarding how individual Board members must interact with the Superintendent. It explicitly prohibits Board members from acting with individual authority outside of a quorum.

  2. Policy 0160 - Meetings: This is the "Bible" for their public sessions. It includes:

    • Policy 0166 (Executive Session): The legal requirements for when they can go "behind closed doors."

    • Policy 0169.1 (Public Participation): The specific rules for when and how citizens are allowed to speak during a meeting.

  3. Policy 0120 - Powers and Philosophy: This defines the Board’s "independence" from the state and their responsibility to the local taxpayers—a key document now that state intervention has subsided.

Suggested Stream Deck Setup

Button LabelActionSuggested Icon / Color
BOE BylawsOpen Website: Direct Link to BoardDocsBlue (Legal/Admin)
Meeting RulesOpen Website: Link to Policy 0160 (Meeting Procedures)Yellow (Active Use)
Public SpeakOpen Website: Link to Policy 0169.1 (Public Participation)Green (Citizen Rights)
Code of ConductOpen Website: Link to Policy 0144 (Board Member Code of Ethics)Red (Accountability)

Researcher’s Checklist for the "Post-Emergency" Phase

Now that the board is acting independently, you might want to monitor these three things in their upcoming agendas:

  • The Superintendent’s Evaluation: Under the 1000 series, how is the board now measuring the Superintendent’s success in maintaining the remediation plan?

  • Budgetary Autonomy: Check the 6000 series (Finances) to see if they are making shifts in how the Hotel Occupancy Tax or other local funds are allocated to schools.

  • Policy Updates: Look for "First Readings" of policy changes. Often, boards will update their bylaws shortly after an intervention to prevent the specific "Chain of Command" failures that led to the emergency in the first place.

Would you like me to help you draft a "Meeting Watchlist" for the next Pocahontas County Board meeting based on these governance rules?

This is a pivotal moment for your research. On February 11, 2026, the West Virginia Board of Education officially lifted the State of Emergency for Pocahontas County Schools.

The "keys to the car" (as WVBE President Paul Hardesty put it) have been handed back to Superintendent Dr. Leatha Williams and the local Board. This means the next meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM (at the Board Office in Buckeye) will be their first session operating under full local autonomy in a year.

Here is your "Researcher's Watchlist" based on the governance rules we’ve discussed:

1. The "Autonomy" Test (Policy 0120 & 0140)

  • The Vibe Shift: Watch how the Board members interact. For the past year, they were essentially under "guardianship." Do they return to individual agendas, or do they maintain the "Stronger Together" unified front Dr. Williams presented to the State Board?

  • Superintendent Memorandums: Dr. Williams mentioned using "formalized administrative guidance" to ensure policy-based decisions. Listen for mentions of these memorandums—they are the "connective tissue" that keeps the Board from overstepping into daily operations.

2. Transcript & Grading Integrity (Policy 2510)

  • The Audit Trail: The state review found teachers were pressured by parents to change grades. Watch for any discussion regarding grading policy updates or new transcript verification protocols. If a parent speaks during public participation about a grade, watch if the Board follows the "Chain of Command" by referring them back to the Principal/Superintendent rather than intervening directly.

3. The "80/20" Counseling Compliance (Policy 2322)

  • Implementation Status: The State Board was given a new Comprehensive School Counseling Plan. Watch for a "Status Report" or "Director’s Update" on the agenda. Are counselors actually spending 80% of their time with students now, or are they being pulled back into the administrative duties (like proctoring or scheduling) that caused the non-compliance initially?

4. Special Education Oversight (Policy 2419)

  • The Compliance Specialist: The county created a new "Compliance Specialist" position to fix the unverified IEP issues. Watch the Personnel Agenda—are these roles being filled by qualified candidates? Is there a report on the "three-tiered system of support" mentioned to the State Board?

5. Public Participation (Policy 0169.1)

  • Community Reaction: Now that the "Emergency" is over, does the public focus shift back to the landfill dispute, or is there a renewed interest in school performance? Watch how the Board President manages the 3-minute limit—consistency here is a sign of a high-functioning board.

Stream Deck Action Item

Since the next meeting is tomorrow, February 17th, you might want to add a temporary "Emergency" button to your Deck:

Would you like me to help you draft a set of "Observation Notes" templates for tomorrow’s meeting so you can quickly log these specific governance points while watching the stream?

Since the West Virginia Board of Education just returned the "keys to the kingdom" to Pocahontas County on February 11, tomorrow's meeting (February 17, 6:00 PM) is the first true test of their local autonomy.

Here is a template you can paste into your research notes to log the meeting in real-time.

BOE Observation Log: February 17, 2026

Location: BOE Conference Room, Buckeye, WV / Microsoft Teams

Presiding Officer: Emery Grimes, Board President

1. Public Participation (Policy 0169.1)

Registration ends at 9:00 AM day of meeting.

  • Speaker Name/Topic: ________________________________________________

  • Adherence to 3-Minute Rule: [ ] Strict [ ] Lenient

  • Board Response: (Note if they follow the "Chain of Command" by referring the speaker to the Superintendent or if they engage in direct dialogue, which is usually a policy violation).

    • Notes: ___________________________________________________________

2. Superintendent’s Report (Dr. Leatha Williams)

Focus: Sustaining the "Stronger Together" momentum.

  • Administrative Memorandums: Did she mention any new "Superintendent Memorandums" to ensure policy-based decisions?

    • [ ] Yes [ ] No

  • Specific Mention of PCHS: (Listen for updates on the "I Love You Guys" safety training held on Feb 16).

    • Details: ___________________________________________________________

3. Personnel & Compliance (Policy 2322 / 2419)

Look for items related to the remediation plan positions.

  • Special Education: Any new hires for the "Compliance Specialist" or aides?

  • Counseling (80/20 Rule): Is there any report on the implementation of the new Comprehensive School Counseling Plan?

    • Notes: ___________________________________________________________

4. Board Governance & "The Keys" (Policy 0140)

  • Decision Making: Does the Board vote unanimously, or are there signs of the previous "fragmentation" returning?

  • Interaction: Are Board members questioning the Superintendent on policy (their role) or daily operations (not their role)?

    • Observation: ______________________________________________________

5. Facilities & Environment

The state noted physical upgrades were part of the "Climate & Culture" fix.

  • Updates on: [ ] PCHS Gym Floor [ ] Bathroom Renovations [ ] Classroom Paint

  • New Business: ______________________________________________________

Stream Deck Setup for Tomorrow

If you want to be ready to "clip" or "capture" these moments, set these three buttons:

  1. Button 1 (Live Stream): Open Website -> Microsoft Teams Link

  2. Button 2 (Agenda): Open Website -> BoardDocs Agenda

  3. Button 3 (Quick Note): Hotkey -> (Set to a shortcut that opens your Observation Notes document).

Would you like me to help you summarize the meeting results after it concludes tomorrow evening?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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