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Mon Jul 6, 2026

Regular Meeting

Board approves financial transactions and insurance contracts

The Harrison County Board of Education approved consent items including meeting minutes, financial transfers, and various purchase orders for insurance, fuel, and facility lease payments. The board also set COBRA rates for 2027.

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4 Monday, July 6, 2026 Regular Meeting 6:00 P.M. Board Room 445 West Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject A. Call to Order Meeting Jul 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Procedural File Attachments 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Subject A. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jul 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise. File Attachments 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS 4. DELEGATIONS Subject A. Delegations Meeting Jul 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 4. DELEGATIONS Type POLICY 1204:  SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS AND PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO DELEGATIONS 1204.19 - All persons who desire to address the board at a Regular Meeting or a matter identified within the stated purposes of a Special Meeting as a Delegation must register with the Superintendent no later than  fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled commencement of any regular or special meeting.   They may do so at the Superintendent's office during regular business hours.  The Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee will also be available to accept registration at the place of the meeting, beginning thirty minutes before the meeting starts.   The following information must be provided to the Superintendent by persons who desire to address the board:  name, address or phone number, a concise statement of the subject to be addressed, a list of Harrison County Personnel who have been involved in the matter, and a statement indicating the desired action of the board.   This information must be provided on the Harrison County Board of Education Delegation Request Form.   1204.20 - All persons desiring to address the board should be as brief as possible and limit their remarks to their written statement of the subject to be addressed  A speaker must limit his or her comments to  five minutes  unless the board, in order to complete its scheduled business in a reasonable time, adopts an alternate procedure at or for a particular meeting.  Written materials may be presented in addition to or in lieu of an oral presentation; speakers must provide ten (10) copies of any written materials presented in this manner.   1204.21 - All statements from the floor shall be directed to the President.  No person may engage in audible discussion with members of the audience.  In appropriate situations, the board may choose to convene in executive session in conformity with the Open Governmental Meetings Act to hear comments from persons who wish to address the board; in those instances, the comments shall be made, if at all, in executive session.   1204.22 - If a matter not on the agenda is brought before the board at a meeting, the board shall neither decide nor deliberate toward a decision on the matter at that meeting.  Board members may request additional study of the matter and it may be placed on a future agenda for board consideration.   Speakers before the Harrison County Board of Education are asked to express themselves in a civil manner at all time, with due respect for the dignity and privacy of others who may be affected by the content of your comments.  This is a public notice that all meetings of this school board are audio taped and most regular meetings are videotaped to be televised later on Time-Warner Public Access Channel 18.     While it is not the intent of the Harrison County Board of Education to ever stifle public input into our deliberations, all speakers should be aware that if your public comments made here today violate the rights of any other person, especially under the laws of defamation or invasion or privacy, you may be held legally and individually responsible.  If you are unsure of the factual nature of any claim, comment or allegation you are about to make, the Harrison County Board of Education strongly encourages you to consult first with your legal counsel.   File Attachments 5. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Subject A. Superintendent's Update Meeting Jul 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 5. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Type Information, Report The Superintendent will update the Board on the following: 1.  Curriculum, Student Achievement  2.  Facilities 3.  Finance 4.  Personnel 5.  Safety & Health, Technology 6.  United Technical Center Update - Douglas Hogue 7.  Miscellaneous File Attachments 6. CONSENT ITEMS Subject A. Meeting Minutes Meeting Jul 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. The minutes from the June 16, 2026, Special Meeting- Personnel Hearing, June 16, 2026, Special Meeting- Board Self-Appraisal, June 16, 2026, Regular Meeting, June 23, 2026, Special Meeting- Oath of Office and Superintendent Evaluation and June 29, 2026, Special Meeting- End of Year Meeting, were presented to the Superintendent for Board approval. Once approved, it will be made available to the public.   File Attachments 6.16.26 Special Meeting - Personnel Hearing.pdf (592 KB) 6.16.26 Special Meeting - Board Self-Appraisal.pdf (594 KB) 6.16.26 Regular Meeting.pdf (682 KB) 6.23.26 Special Meeting.pdf (609 KB) 6.29.26 Special Meeting - End of the Year.pdf (614 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject B. Financial Transactions Meeting Jul 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Operating Transfers $ 45,000.01 Accounts Payable Transactions $ 1,111,068.13 Payroll Transactions $ 131,403.78     Budget Carryovers $ 269,276.00 File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject C. COBRA Rates for 2027 Meeting Jul 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Recommend the establishment of the FY2027 COBRA rates for the self-insured dental/vision plan to be charged to all participants electing coverage in accordance with the Consolidated Ominbus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) of 1985: Family coverage monthly fee $94.35 Single coverage monthly fee $38.82 File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject D. Recommend the issuance of a purchase order to Banc of America for 2018 Guaranteed Energy Savings projects capital lease payments. Meeting Jul 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Recommend the issuance of a purchase order to Banc of America in the amount of $774,827.53 for the payment of 2018 Guaranteed Energy Savings projects capital lease payments. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject E. Recommend the issuance of a purchase order to Peoples Bank for lease 2014 QZAB project lease payments Meeting Jul 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Recommend the issuance of a purchase order to Peoples Bank in the amount of $133,333 for the payment of 2014 QZAB projects capital lease payments. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject F. Recommend the issuance of a purchase order to Banc of America for 2017 Johnson Elementary projects capital lease payments. Meeting Jul 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Recommend the issuance of a purchase order to Banc of America in the amount of $265,610.05 for the payment of 2017 Johnson Elementary projects capital lease payments. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject G. Recommend the issuance of a purchase orders to GreatAmerica Financial Services lease payments for FY2027 Meeting Jul 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Recommend the purchase order creation to GreatAmerica Financial Services for copier lease payments for those agreements approved and signed in prior years not to exceed $186,000 File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject H. Recommend the issuance of a purchase order to WV Board of Risk & Insurance Management for property, liability and cyber insurance premiums. Meeting Jul 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Recommend the issuance of a purchase order to WV Board of Risk & Insurance Management in the amount of $1,259,160 for the 2025-2026 property, liability and cyber insurance premiums. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject I. Recommend the issuance of a purchase order to Bento for the 2026-2027 employee dental vision plan administration and claims. Meeting Jul 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Recommend the issuance of a purchase orders to Bento in the estimated amount of $ 1,670,000 for the 2026-2027 employee dental and vision plan administration and claims. Bento is the approved third party administrator for the employee dental/vision plan.  The services were publicly bid in April 2025 to be effective beginning July 1, 2025.  This is the second year of the services agreement.  File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject J. Recommend the issuance of a purchase order to Encova for 2026-2027 workers compensation insurance coverage Meeting Jul 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Recommend the issuance of a purchase order to Encova in the estimated amount of $ 357,048 for 2026-2027 workers compensation insurance coverage File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject K. Recommend the issuance of a purchase order to Clarksburg Harrison Library excess levy allocations for FY2027 Meeting Jul 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Recommend the purchase order creation for the Clarksburg Harrison Library allocations for FY2027 as stipulated in the excess levy call in the amount of $200,000 File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject L. Recommend the issuance of a purchase orders to Bruceton Petroleum Co. for FY2027 fuel Meeting Jul 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Recommend the purchase orders to be issued to Bruceton Petroleum Co. for fuel needs during FY2026-2027. All Bruceton Petroleum Co. purchases are made through the WV State Contract. Purchases not to exceed $1,000,000 File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Fran
Mon Jul 6, 2026

Organizational Meeting

Harrison County Board of Education selects new leadership

The Board of Education held an organizational meeting to appoint its leadership and representatives. The body voted to select a President, Vice President, and a member to serve on the United Technical Center Board.

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4 Monday, July 6, 2026 Organizational Meeting 5:30 P.M. Board Room 445 West Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject A. Call to Order Meeting Jul 6, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Procedural File Attachments 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Subject A. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jul 6, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Category 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise. File Attachments 3. NEW BUSINESS Subject A. Selection of President of the Board of Education Meeting Jul 6, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Category 3. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to accept the recommendation from the Board for President of the Board of Education. The Board will recommend and select a member as President of the Board of Education.  File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to accept the recommendation of Frank Devono Jr. for the Board President of the Board of Education. Motion by Douglas Hogue, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject B. Selection of Vice President of the Board of Education Meeting Jul 6, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Category 3. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to accept the recommendation from the Board for Vice President of the Board of Education The Board will recommend and select a member of the Vice President of the Board of Education. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to accept the recommendation of Mary Frances Smith from the Board for Vice President of the Board of Education Motion by Frank Devono, second by Jenny Santilli. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject C. Appointment of Board Member to the United Technical Center Board Meeting Jul 6, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Category 3. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to accept the recommendation from the Board for Board Member appointment to the Board of The United Technical Center. The Board will recommend and select a member as Board Member of The United Technical Center. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to accept the recommendation of Douglas Hogue from the Board for Board Member appointment to the Board of The United Technical Center. Motion by Frank Devono, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith 4. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Subject A. Board Members' Comments Meeting Jul 6, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Category 4. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Type File Attachments 5. ADJOURNMENT Subject A. Adjourn the Meeting Meeting Jul 6, 2026 - Organizational Meeting Category 5. ADJOURNMENT Type Action Recommended Action Motion to adjourn the meeting. Adjourn the meeting. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Douglas Hogue. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith
Mon Jun 29, 2026

Special Meeting - End of Year

Harrison County Schools approves mental health services and salary scale corrections

The Board approved a memorandum of understanding for school mental health services at three schools. They also voted to correct the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 salary scales regarding base salaries for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.

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4 Monday, June 29, 2026 Special Meeting - End of Year 11:00 A.M. Board Room 445 West Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject A. Call to Order Meeting Jun 29, 2026 - Special Meeting - End of Year Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Procedural File Attachments 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Subject A. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jun 29, 2026 - Special Meeting - End of Year Category 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise. File Attachments 3. CONSENT ITEMS Subject A. Financial Transactions Meeting Jun 29, 2026 - Special Meeting - End of Year Category 3. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Operating Transfers $10,614,000.00 Accounts Payable Transactions $5,084,854.45 Payroll Transactions $7,516,411.43   Budget Supplements $1,886,458.41 Budget Transfers $2,393,816.18 File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Mary Frances Smith, second by Douglas Hogue. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith 4. NEW BUSINESS Subject A. Out of State Professional Leave Request Meeting Jun 29, 2026 - Special Meeting - End of Year Category 4. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the Out of State Professional Leave Request as presented by the Superintendent. Attached are the Out of State Professional Leave requests presented to the Superintendent for Board approval. File Attachments 6.29.26 Professional Meeting Request.pdf (39 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Out of State Professional Leave Request as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Tom Tucker, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject B. MOU for National Youth Advocate Program Meeting Jun 29, 2026 - Special Meeting - End of Year Category 4. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with The National Youth Advocate Program and Harrison County Schools to provide mental health therapists at Victory Elementary, Liberty Middle School, and Robert C. Byrd High School The Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement is for the provision of School Mental Health Services, provided by The National Youth Advocate Program, for Victory Elementary. Liberty Middle and Robert C. Byrd High Schools for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.  Services will be rendered in the schools as well as tele-therapy during the summer. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with The National Youth Advocate Program and Harrison County Schools to provide mental health therapists at Victory Elementary, Liberty Middle School, and Robert C. Byrd High School Motion by Mary Frances Smith, second by Tom Tucker. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith 5. OLD BUSINESS Subject A. Correction to Approved Salary Scale Meeting Jun 29, 2026 - Special Meeting - End of Year Category 5. OLD BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Recommend correcting the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 salary scales to align with state code 18A-4-1 in regard to base salaries for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) Our salary scale has historically paid COTAs at a different base salary then what is defined in state code for their obtained degree level.  All other professionals have been paid at the salary level based on their degree for their work assignment.  This correction is to have the COTAs paid according to their degree obtained, years of service plus the salary supplement as other professsionals within the county.    File Attachments West Virginia Code _ §18A-4-1.pdf (229 KB) COTA Correction of Supplement (FY2026 and FY2027).pdf (59 KB) Motion & Voting Recommend correcting the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 salary scales to align with state code 18A-4-1 in regard to base salaries for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) Motion by Mary Frances Smith, second by Frank Devono. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith 6. PERSONNEL Subject A. Personnel Matters Meeting Jun 29, 2026 - Special Meeting - End of Year Category 6. PERSONNEL Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the personnel agenda as recommended by the superintendent. Attached are the personnel recommendations for Professional, Service, and Extra Curricular Personnel for the June 29, 2026 meeting.   I respectfully request your approval of these recommendations.  File Attachments June 29, 2026 Public.pdf (71 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the personnel agenda as recommended by the superintendent. Motion by Mary Frances Smith, second by Douglas Hogue. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith 7. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Subject A. Board Members' Comments Meeting Jun 29, 2026 - Special Meeting - End of Year Category 7. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Type File Attachments 8. ADJOURNMENT Subject A. Adjourn the Meeting Meeting Jun 29, 2026 - Special Meeting - End of Year Category 8. ADJOURNMENT Type Action Recommended Action Motion to adjourn the meeting. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion by Tom Tucker, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith
Tue Jun 23, 2026

Special Meeting

Board renews Encova Insurance for workers comp coverage 2026‑2027

The Harrison County Board of Education held a special meeting to administer oaths of office for three new board members. The board discussed the annual superintendent evaluation, which will be conducted in executive session. It also voted to continue workers compensation coverage with Encova Insurance Company for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year.

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4 Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Special Meeting 11:00 A.M. Board Room 445 West Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject A. Call to Order Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Special Meeting Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Procedural File Attachments 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Subject A. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Special Meeting Category 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise. File Attachments 3. OATH OF OFFICES Subject A. Oath of Office for Frank Devono Jr. Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Special Meeting Category 3. OATH OF OFFICES Type Presentation, Procedural Frank Devono Jr., will take the oath of office for Harrison County Board of Education Member.  The oath will be administered by  Christopher McCarthy , Circuit Court Judge of Harrison County. File Attachments Subject B. Oath of Office for Mary Frances Smith Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Special Meeting Category 3. OATH OF OFFICES Type Presentation, Procedural Mary Frances Smith, will take the oath of office for Harrison County Board of Education Member. The oath will be administered by  Christopher McCarthy , Circuit Court Judge of Harrison County. File Attachments Subject C. Oath of Office for William T. Tucker Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Special Meeting Category 3. OATH OF OFFICES Type Presentation, Procedural William T. Tucker, will take the oath of office for Harrison County Board of Education Member. The oath will be administered by  Christopher McCarthy , Circuit Court Judge of Harrison County. File Attachments 4. SUPERINTENDENT'S EVALUATION Subject A. Superintendent's Evaluation Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Special Meeting Category 4. SUPERINTENDENT'S EVALUATION Type Discussion, Information, Procedural Pursuant to West Virginia Code  § 18-4-6 and West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5309, county boards of education must evaluate, at least annually, the performance of the Superintendent.  The evaluation of the Superintendent shall occur in executive session.  At the conclusion of the evaluation, the county board shall make available to the public a general statement about the evaluation process and the overall result. Additional information about the evaluation may be released only by mutual consent of the county Superintendent and the county Board.   File Attachments 5. NEW BUSINESS Subject A. Renew Encova Insurance Company for workers compensation coverage for the 2026-2027 fiscal year Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Special Meeting Category 5. NEW BUSINESS Type Action The agent of record, Assured Partners presented two companies for consideration.  After meeting with the Safety Director,  and Finance Director it was unanimously agreed to continue with Encova Insurance Company with the same coverage limitations as before.   Factors taken into consideration included: Cost to the district A.M. Best Ratings Claims handling process  File Attachments 6. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Subject A. Board Members' Comments Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Special Meeting Category 6. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Type File Attachments 7. ADJOURNMENT Subject A. Adjourn the Meeting Meeting Jun 23, 2026 - Special Meeting Category 7. ADJOURNMENT Type Action File Attachments
Tue Jun 16, 2026

Special Meeting - Personnel Hearing

Board holds hearing on probationary contract non-renewal

The Harrison County Schools Board is holding a special meeting exclusively for a personnel hearing. An employee requested a hearing on the non-renewal of their probationary contract. The board will hear the case, followed by board member comments and adjournment.

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4 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Special Meeting - Personnel Hearing 5:00 P.M. Board Room 445 West Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject A. Call to Order Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Special Meeting - Personnel Hearing Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Procedural File Attachments 2. PERSONNEL HEARING Subject A. Employee has requested to have a hearing on the non-renewal of their probationary contract before the Board. Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Special Meeting - Personnel Hearing Category 2. PERSONNEL HEARING Type Procedural Hearing scheduled before the Board at the employee's request.  File Attachments 3. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Subject A. Board Members' Comments Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Special Meeting - Personnel Hearing Category 3. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Type File Attachments 4. ADJOURNMENT Subject A. Adjourn the Meeting Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Special Meeting - Personnel Hearing Category 4. ADJOURNMENT Type Action Recommended Action Motion to adjourn the meeting. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion by Frank Devono, second by Douglas Hogue. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith
Tue Jun 16, 2026

Regular Meeting

Board approves $196,799 Bridgeport Middle School renovation contract

The Harrison County Board of Education approved several consent items, including financial transfers and insurance contracts, and moved to new business items. In new business, the board approved a $196,799 contract with Veritas Contracting LLC for Bridgeport Middle School renovations and a $21,718.58 change order for Liberty High School renovations. The board also approved membership in the WV School Boards Association for FY2027 at $9,803 and designated insurance agents for property, liability and workers compensation coverage for FY 2026‑2027.

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4 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Regular Meeting 6:00 P.M. Board Room 445 West Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject A. Call to Order Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Procedural File Attachments 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Subject A. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise. File Attachments 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Subject A. Healthy Grandfamilies - Pam Hotsinpiller Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Information, Presentation Pam Hotsinpiller and Tammy Romano will be presenting an update on the Healthy Grandfamilies Program.  File Attachments 4. DELEGATIONS Subject A. Delegations Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 4. DELEGATIONS Type POLICY 1204:  SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS AND PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO DELEGATIONS 1204.19 - All persons who desire to address the board at a Regular Meeting or a matter identified within the stated purposes of a Special Meeting as a Delegation must register with the Superintendent no later than  fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled commencement of any regular or special meeting.   They may do so at the Superintendent's office during regular business hours.  The Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee will also be available to accept registration at the place of the meeting, beginning thirty minutes before the meeting starts.   The following information must be provided to the Superintendent by persons who desire to address the board:  name, address or phone number, a concise statement of the subject to be addressed, a list of Harrison County Personnel who have been involved in the matter, and a statement indicating the desired action of the board.   This information must be provided on the Harrison County Board of Education Delegation Request Form.   1204.20 - All persons desiring to address the board should be as brief as possible and limit their remarks to their written statement of the subject to be addressed  A speaker must limit his or her comments to  five minutes  unless the board, in order to complete its scheduled business in a reasonable time, adopts an alternate procedure at or for a particular meeting.  Written materials may be presented in addition to or in lieu of an oral presentation; speakers must provide ten (10) copies of any written materials presented in this manner.   1204.21 - All statements from the floor shall be directed to the President.  No person may engage in audible discussion with members of the audience.  In appropriate situations, the board may choose to convene in executive session in conformity with the Open Governmental Meetings Act to hear comments from persons who wish to address the board; in those instances, the comments shall be made, if at all, in executive session.   1204.22 - If a matter not on the agenda is brought before the board at a meeting, the board shall neither decide nor deliberate toward a decision on the matter at that meeting.  Board members may request additional study of the matter and it may be placed on a future agenda for board consideration.   Speakers before the Harrison County Board of Education are asked to express themselves in a civil manner at all time, with due respect for the dignity and privacy of others who may be affected by the content of your comments.  This is a public notice that all meetings of this school board are audio taped and most regular meetings are videotaped to be televised later on Time-Warner Public Access Channel 18.     While it is not the intent of the Harrison County Board of Education to ever stifle public input into our deliberations, all speakers should be aware that if your public comments made here today violate the rights of any other person, especially under the laws of defamation or invasion or privacy, you may be held legally and individually responsible.  If you are unsure of the factual nature of any claim, comment or allegation you are about to make, the Harrison County Board of Education strongly encourages you to consult first with your legal counsel.   File Attachments 5. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Subject A. Superintendent's Update Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 5. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Type Information, Report The Superintendent will update the Board on the following: 1.  Curriculum, Student Achievement  2.  Facilities 3.  Finance - Monthly Financial Report: May 2026 4.  Personnel 5.  Safety & Health, Technology 6.  United Technical Center Update - Douglas Hogue 7.  Miscellaneous File Attachments Monthly Financial Report - May.pdf (159 KB) 6. CONSENT ITEMS Subject A. Meeting Minutes Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. The minutes from the June 2, 2026, Regular Meeting were presented to the Superintendent for Board approval. Once approved, it will be made available to the public.   File Attachments 6.2.26 Regular Meeting.pdf (669 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject B. Financial Transactions Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Operating Transfers $4,727,000.00 Accounts Payable Transactions $4,441,772.87 Payroll Transactions $2,730,428.49   Budget Supplements $126,611.00 Budget Transfers $224,372.96 File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject C. Open Enrollment/Transfers - Approvals and Denials Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. HB 2596 requires that resident and non-resident student transfers be approved or denied by the county board and shall be reported to the State Department of Education annually. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject D. Continue membership with the WV School Boards Association for FY2027 Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Recommend to continue membership with the WV School Boards Association for FY2027 at a cost of $9,803. Membership must be voted on in accordance with West Virginia Code §18-5-4. File Attachments 04152026_West Virginia School Board Association.pdf (350 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject E. Agent of Record for Property, Liability and Other Insurance Coverage Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Recommend that Bray & Oakley Insurance Agency, Inc. be named the agent of record for Property, Liability and other Insurance Coverage for FY 2026-2027. The district placed statewide advertisements for request for proposals to be submitted agent of record for property, liability and other insurance coverage for FY 2024-2025. This is the second and final renewal of the contract.      File Attachments Motion & Voting Recommend that Bray & Oakley Insurance Agency, Inc. be named the agent of record for Property, Liability and other Insurance Coverage for FY 2026-2027. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject F. Agent of Record for Workers Compensation Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action Recommended Action Recommend that Assured Partners be named the agent of record for Workers Compensation Coverage for FY 2026-2027. The district placed statewide advertisements for request for proposals to be submitted agent of record for workers compensation coverage for FY 2024-2025.  This is the second and final renewal of the bid.     File Attachments Motion & Voting Recommend that Assured Partners be named the agent of record for Workers Compensation Coverage for FY 2026-2027. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith 7. NEW BUSINESS Subject A. Out of State Travel Study Request Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 7. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the Out of State Travel Study Requests as presented by the Superintendent. Attached are the Out of State Travel Study requests presented to the Superintendent for Board approval. File Attachments 6.16.26 Out of State Travel Study Request.pdf (62 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Out of State Travel Study Requests as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Tom Tucker. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject B. 2026-2027 Board of Education Meeting Dates Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 7. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the Board of Education meeting dates as presented by the Superintendent.       File Attachments 2026-2027 Board Meeting Dates.pdf (91 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Board of Education meeting dates as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Tom Tucker. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject C. Bridgeport Middle School Renovation Project Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 7. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the lowest qualified bidder, Veritas Contracting LLC in the amount of $196,799.00 for renovations including alternate at Bridgeport Middle School as presented by the Superintendent.   Funding in part will come from the School Building Authority combined with local funds to complete the project.           File Attachments 25093 Bridgeport_Evaluation Letter.pdf (552 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the lowest qualified bidder, Veritas Contracting LLC in the amount of $196,799.00 for renovations including alternate at Bridgeport Middle School as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject D. Liberty High School Renovation Project Change Order Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 7. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve change order #1 from Huffman Corporation in the amount of $21,718.58 for signage and other items encountered during renovations bringing the total contract to $1,281,018.58 as recommended by the Superintendent.   Funding will come from our local funds for maintenance/renovation projects.           File Attachments 25007_Liberty Renovations_CO 1.pdf (18,244 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve change order #1 from Huffman Corporation in the amount of $21,718.58 for signage and other items encountered during renovations bringing the total contract to $1,281,018.58 as recommended by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject E. Minigh Family Dentistry Memorandum of Understanding Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 7. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Minigh Family Dentistry and the Harrison County Board of Education to provide preventative and restorative care to students in the immediate Shinnston area as presented by the Superintendent. The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to establish a framework for collaboration between the Harrison County Board of Education governing the schools in Shinnston, West Virginia and the office of Minigh Family
Tue Jun 16, 2026

Special Meeting - Board Self-Appraisal

Board of Education reviews its self‑assessment results at special meeting

The Harrison County Schools Board held a special meeting on June 16, 2026. The agenda consisted of procedural items, including a call to order, a pledge of allegiance, and a discussion of the board’s self‑assessment results. The board then moved to adjourn the meeting, and the motion carried.

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4 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Special Meeting - Board Self-Appraisal 5:30 P.M. Board Room 445 West Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject A. Call to Order Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Special Meeting - Board Self-Appraisal Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Procedural File Attachments 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Subject A. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Special Meeting - Board Self-Appraisal Category 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise. File Attachments 3. BOARD OF EDUCATION SELF ASSESSMENT RESULTS Subject A. BOE Self Assessment Results Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Special Meeting - Board Self-Appraisal Category 3. BOARD OF EDUCATION SELF ASSESSMENT RESULTS Type Discussion, Information, Procedural File Attachments 4. ADJOURNMENT Subject A. Adjourn the Meeting Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Special Meeting - Board Self-Appraisal Category 4. ADJOURNMENT Type Action Recommended Action Motion to adjourn the meeting. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Tom Tucker. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith
Tue Jun 2, 2026

Regular Meeting - Personnel Agenda Addendum

Board approves financial transactions and Newsela subscription renewal

The Harrison County Board of Education approved consent items including financial transactions and student transfers. The board also approved a $140,100 renewal for the Newsela educational platform and changes to the district's dental and vision insurance plans.

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4 Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Regular Meeting - Personnel Agenda Addendum 6:00 P.M. Board Room 445 West Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject A. Call to Order Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - Regular Meeting - Personnel Agenda Addendum Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Procedural File Attachments 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Subject A. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - Regular Meeting - Personnel Agenda Addendum Category 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise. File Attachments 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Subject A. CWVAC Baseball Conference Champions 2026 - South Harrison Middle School Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - Regular Meeting - Personnel Agenda Addendum Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition The South Harrison Middle School Baseball Team won the Conference Championship. This is the third conference championship in 4 years. The All-Conference players are Kameron Deem and Aadyn Marple. The All-Tournament players are Wyatt Ratliff and Ben Carroll.   Coach - Brian Deem Assistant Coach - Scott Toothman Aadyn Marple Kayden Beaty Kameron Deem Benjamin Carroll Wyatt Ratliff Kyle Trader Josef Roselius Easton Ratliff Wyatt Caroli Owen Messenger Kayge Goldsmith Liam Barnett Caleb Shockey Walker Koontz File Attachments Subject B. Robert Shields - Bridgeport High School Baseball Coach reaches 1,000 Career Wins Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - Regular Meeting - Personnel Agenda Addendum Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition Robert Shields, Bridgeport High School Baseball Coach, Reaches 1,000 Career Wins Robert C. Shields, the head baseball coach at Bridgeport High School, achieved a historic milestone on May 5, 2026, when he secured his  1,000th career victory  in a win over Robert C. Byrd.  Shields, 38 years into his tenure, made it clear that while the milestone was special, his focus remained on the upcoming  state championship games on June 13 in Huntington   1,000th win  — Shields is the second coach in West Virginia history to reach this milestone, joining Jefferson’s John Lowery  Nine state championships  as Bridgeport’s head coach  Known for his  longevity, player relationships, and program growth , Shields has coached multiple generations of players, many of whom remain in his life and support his work  File Attachments Subject C. Breanna Cutright - Barrie Fiske National Youth Advocate of the Year Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - Regular Meeting - Personnel Agenda Addendum Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Honors Breanna Cutright of Clarksburg, West Virginia, as 2026 National Youth Advocate of the Year Breanna Cutright, 18, of Clarksburg, West Virginia, has been named the Barrie Fiske National Youth Advocate of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Breanna will be honored for her leadership in the fight against tobacco on May 7, 2026, at Tobacco-Free Kids’  2026 Youth Advocates of the Year Awards  in Washington D.C.   File Attachments Subject D. Lola Brown - EL Program Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - Regular Meeting - Personnel Agenda Addendum Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Presentation Lola Brown, Federal Program Supervisor, will update the Board on the EL Program.  File Attachments 4. DELEGATIONS Subject A. Delegations Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - Regular Meeting - Personnel Agenda Addendum Category 4. DELEGATIONS Type POLICY 1204:  SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS AND PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO DELEGATIONS 1204.19 - All persons who desire to address the board at a Regular Meeting or a matter identified within the stated purposes of a Special Meeting as a Delegation must register with the Superintendent no later than  fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled commencement of any regular or special meeting.   They may do so at the Superintendent's office during regular business hours.  The Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee will also be available to accept registration at the place of the meeting, beginning thirty minutes before the meeting starts.   The following information must be provided to the Superintendent by persons who desire to address the board:  name, address or phone number, a concise statement of the subject to be addressed, a list of Harrison County Personnel who have been involved in the matter, and a statement indicating the desired action of the board.   This information must be provided on the Harrison County Board of Education Delegation Request Form.   1204.20 - All persons desiring to address the board should be as brief as possible and limit their remarks to their written statement of the subject to be addressed  A speaker must limit his or her comments to  five minutes  unless the board, in order to complete its scheduled business in a reasonable time, adopts an alternate procedure at or for a particular meeting.  Written materials may be presented in addition to or in lieu of an oral presentation; speakers must provide ten (10) copies of any written materials presented in this manner.   1204.21 - All statements from the floor shall be directed to the President.  No person may engage in audible discussion with members of the audience.  In appropriate situations, the board may choose to convene in executive session in conformity with the Open Governmental Meetings Act to hear comments from persons who wish to address the board; in those instances, the comments shall be made, if at all, in executive session.   1204.22 - If a matter not on the agenda is brought before the board at a meeting, the board shall neither decide nor deliberate toward a decision on the matter at that meeting.  Board members may request additional study of the matter and it may be placed on a future agenda for board consideration.   Speakers before the Harrison County Board of Education are asked to express themselves in a civil manner at all time, with due respect for the dignity and privacy of others who may be affected by the content of your comments.  This is a public notice that all meetings of this school board are audio taped and most regular meetings are videotaped to be televised later on Time-Warner Public Access Channel 18.     While it is not the intent of the Harrison County Board of Education to ever stifle public input into our deliberations, all speakers should be aware that if your public comments made here today violate the rights of any other person, especially under the laws of defamation or invasion or privacy, you may be held legally and individually responsible.  If you are unsure of the factual nature of any claim, comment or allegation you are about to make, the Harrison County Board of Education strongly encourages you to consult first with your legal counsel.   File Attachments 5. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Subject A. Superintendent's Update Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - Regular Meeting - Personnel Agenda Addendum Category 5. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Type Information, Report The Superintendent will update the Board on the following: 1.  Curriculum, Student Achievement  2.  Facilities 3.  Finance 4.  Personnel 5.  Safety & Health, Technology 6.  United Technical Center Update - Douglas Hogue 7.  Miscellaneous File Attachments 6. CONSENT ITEMS Subject A. Meeting Minutes Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - Regular Meeting - Personnel Agenda Addendum Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. The minutes from the May 19, 2026, Special Meeting - Personnel Hearings and the May 19, 2026, Regular Meeting were presented to the Superintendent for Board approval. Once approved, it will be made available to the public.   File Attachments 5.19.26 Special Meeting - Personnel Hearings.pdf (592 KB) 5.19.26 Regular Meeting.pdf (806 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject B. Financial Transactions Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - Regular Meeting - Personnel Agenda Addendum Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Operating Transfers $5,139,000.00 Accounts Payable Transactions $3,287,436.40 Payroll Transactions $2,839,356.79   Budget Supplements $18,670.33 Budget Transfers $268,804.65 File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject C. Open Enrollment/Transfers - Approvals and Denials Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - Regular Meeting - Personnel Agenda Addendum Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. HB 2596 requires that resident and non-resident student transfers be approved or denied by the county board and shall be reported to the State Department of Education annually. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith 7. NEW BUSINESS Subject A. Out of State Travel Study Request Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - Regular Meeting - Personnel Agenda Addendum Category 7. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the Out of State Travel Study Requests as presented by the Superintendent. Attached are the Out of State Travel Study requests presented to the Superintendent for Board approval. File Attachments 6.2.26 Out of State Travel Study Request.pdf (68 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Out of State Travel Study Requests as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Tom Tucker, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject B. 2026-2027 Newsela Subscription Renewal Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - Regular Meeting - Personnel Agenda Addendum Category 7. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Federal Programs respectfully requests authorization to renew the Newsela Customer Agreement for Newsela licenses and issue a purchase order in the amount of $140,100.00 The attached Customer Agreement outlines the Newsela products and services for the 2026-2027 school year.  Renewing of the license agreement provides access to the  Newsela  ELA   and   Social Emotional Collections   for all of Harrison County Schools.  Newsela  ELA   provides vetted articles and lessons aligned to the ELA standards.  Teachers may utilize the digital articles or download and print.   Newsela  Social Emotional Collections   provide programmatic content articles and lessons to integrate social emotional learning into regular instruction. All articles in each of the collections are written on five different reading levels to accommodate the needs of the students in the classroom to access content. These articles are published by over 100 well-known publishing partners such as The Washington Post, History, Highlights, and Smithsonian.com.   File Attachments Harrison County Schools-Quote Q-172915.pdf (127 KB) Motion & Voting Federal Programs respectfully requests authorization to renew the Newsela Customer Agreement for Newsela licenses and issue a purchase order in the amount of $140,100.00 Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith 8. OLD BUSINESS Subject A. Dental/Vision Plan Update Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - Regular Meeting - Personnel Agenda Addendum Category 8. OLD BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Approve changes to the Dental/Vision Plan document as presented. Summarized changes as presented by Tony Able, Senior VP, Group Dental at 5/19/2026 meeting.   Major changes are as follows: Removing combined $1,500 shared maximum benefit. Dental will have a $1,500 maximum benefit. Vision will be based on established network allowances (in-network and out-of-network) Move all vision to a full VSP Network with allowances and co-pays - summarized in plan document details attached in seperate document. File Attachments HCS Dental Vision Plan Document - Bento Proposed Changes.pdf (660 KB) VSP Proposed Vision Update.pdf (53 KB) Motion & Voting Approve changes to the Dental/Vision Plan document as presented. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith 9. POLICY UPDATES 10. PERSONNEL Subject A. Personnel Matters Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - Regular Meeting - Personnel Agenda Add
Tue May 19, 2026

Regular Meeting

Harrison County Schools board meets to review April finances and student achievements

The Harrison County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to hear a superintendent's update, including a monthly financial report for April 2026. The agenda also features recognition presentations for student academic and athletic achievements.

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4 Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Regular Meeting 6:00 P.M. Board Room 445 West Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 1. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Subject A. Superintendent's Update Meeting May 19, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Type Information, Report The Superintendent will update the Board on the following: 1.  Curriculum, Student Achievement  2.  Facilities 3.  Finance - Monthly Financial Report: April 2026 4.  Personnel 5.  Safety & Health, Technology 6.  United Technical Center Update - Douglas Hogue 7.  Miscellaneous File Attachments Monthly Financial Report - April 2026.pdf (360 KB) 2. CALL TO ORDER Subject A. Call to Order Meeting May 19, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. CALL TO ORDER Type Procedural File Attachments 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Subject A. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting May 19, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise. File Attachments 4. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Subject A. Legislative Updates - Howard Seufer Meeting May 19, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 4. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Information Howard Seufer, from Bowles and Rice, will be presenting Legislative Updates to the Board.  File Attachments Subject B. Vision Update - Tony Able Meeting May 19, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 4. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type File Attachments Subject C. 2026 Golden Horseshoe Winners Meeting May 19, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 4. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition 2026 Golden Horseshoe Winners   The West Virginia Department of Education is honored to announce the 2026 Golden Horseshoe winners for Harrison County. Since 1931, students have been honored as knights of the Golden Horseshoe having demonstrated exceptional knowledge of West Virginia history on the state administered exam. This year, 225 winners will join the ranks of WV citizens who have won this prestigious award. Your county winners will have an opportunity to be recognized at our Golden Horseshoe ceremony on  Tuesday, June 9, 2026  at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston, WV.   2026 County Winners   Anna Song,  Bridgeport Middle School Chloe Weathersby,  Liberty Middle School Abraham Morrison,  Liberty Middle School Maddix Mckinley,  Liberty Middle School River Greathouse,  Lincoln Middle School Aden Mason,  Lincoln Middle School Casaun Akers,  Lincoln Middle School File Attachments Subject D. WV Language Showcase - Bridgeport High School Meeting May 19, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 4. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition   Group Morgan Gillespie   2nd place Spanish Video Competition Judge Vote             all 4 kids  Aiden Kidd   2nd place Most Creative & Orginial Video Competition Judge Vote             got all 4 Evan Kidd   2nd place Spanish Video Competition Popular Vote             awards Ariana Tate   3rd place Most Creative & Original Video Popular Vote               Delaney Hunt   3rd place level 1 Spanish Prepared Talk               Adreona Moore   2nd place level 2 Spanish Prepared Talk               Kaitlyn Kimble   2nd place level 2 Spanish Poetry                Avery Humble                   Allie Stark                   Olivia Bell                   Taia Noble                   Tayla Pitsenbarger   3rd place Spanish Skit               Juliet Hess                   Victor Parker                   Katelyn Freeman                   Dmytro Sudarenko                   Ava Pool                                       Jonah Layton   2nd place French Skit               Kate Blackwood   2nd place French Skit                   2nd place level 2 French Dictation               Kacy Todd    1st place French Trivia                   2nd place French Skit               Emmalynn Heater   1st place French Trivia                   2nd place French Skit               Adash Dankiewicz   1st place level 2 French Prepared Speech                   2nd place French Singing                   2nd place French Skit                   2nd place French Folkloric Dance                   3rd place level 2 French Dictation                Ellie McCall                   Katie Backus                   Sylvia Devono   1st place French Folkloric Dance               Lylah Dearing                   Emma Dale                   Aubrey Shiflet   1st place French Folkloric Dance                   2nd place level 1 French Dictation               Hope Dickerson                   Sunshine Moore                   Hadyn Henderson                   Gracia Knight   2nd place French Singing               Lily Day                   London Davis                   Alexis Marshall                   Lily Thompson                   Madelyn Miley   1st place French Singing               Grant Opara   1st place French Singing               Maggie Cable   2nd place level 2 French Poetry                Becky Pepper-Jackson   3rd place level 1  French Poetry                   3rd place level 1 French Dictation               Cassidy Robinson   1st place level 1 French Poetry               Sara Watts   3rd place level 1 Prepared Speech               Ava Myers   1st place French Modern Dance                   2nd place French Singing                   2nd place French Folkloric Dance               Isaac Boyce   1st place French Trivia               David Sutphin   1st place French Trivia             File Attachments Subject E. Mid-Mountain 10 Conference Boys Basketball Champions - Liberty Middle School Meeting May 19, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 4. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition Mid-Mountain 10 Conference Boys Basketball Champions Paxton Anton Zachary Cremeans Kayden Davis Hayden Groves Damarian Jackson Bryson Levake Abraham Morrison Isaac Paugh Gabe Riley Luke Riley Ian Strother Landyn Winkler Ian Barksdale Tyree Carter Lennox Curran Kyrin Holyfield Zeppelin Layton D'Anthony Marozzi Isaiah Singleton Daxton Barnett Gus Christenson Jahmier Holmes Kai West Head Coach DJ Byrd Assistant Coach Patrick Marozzi   The Liberty Middle Boys Basketball won the Mid-Mountain 10 Conference championship.  The boys had a fantastic season.  They exemplified great character on and off the court.  Coach Byrd and Coach Marozzi are fantastic coaches and better men.  They did a fantastic job coaching the team and helping them become better young men.  This is a fantastic group of players and coaches. File Attachments Subject F. BMS Girls Track & Field Conference Championship Meeting May 19, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 4. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition Mid-Mountain 10 Conference Champions *3-peat championship *Numerous school records were broken this season.   Abraham, Sylvie Barkley, Alvee Belcastro, Mya Bonnell, Gemma Brown, Kinsley Campbell, Jaelyn Cheatham, Riley Cross, Elliana D'Annunzio, Nicolina Dahl, Lily Davis, Ava Davis, Kendall Dyer, Evelyn Ferguson, Rosie Halterman, Olivia Harris, Liliana Henry, Sophia Hinkle, Iris Jarvis, Evelynn Kirk, Harper Knepper, Kaara Kocher, Jocelynn Lucky, Hadley Mayle, Rylan Mazza, Sophie McBrayer, Olivia Michel, Lyla Moine, Sadie Moneypenny, Khloe Northey, Abigail Paugh, Kendall Pevler, Kiersten Ross, Harper Semplice, Rosalie Yates, Baylee *Manager: Rylee Fogle Head Coach: Amy Hinkle Volunteer Asst. Coaches: Natalie McBrayer and Tailor Raikes File Attachments Subject G. BMS Boys Track & Field Conference Championship Meeting May 19, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 4. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition *Mid-Mountain 10 Conference Champions *Back-to-back conference titles *Numerous school records were broken this season. Abe Ahmed Brooks Bellotte Liam Bennett Daniel Black Gabriel Black Alex Brosnihan Justus Campbell Finnian Chavoustie Jett Clayton Jeromiah Corbitt Jackson Cox Samuel (Sal) D'Annunzio Вгусе Dawkins Reid Decker Derek Glines Bryce Hardman Brent Harris Joel Hess Landon Hotsinpiller Liam Hotsinpiller Keller Jackson Gunner Johnson Ethan Mace Adam Mahmoud Bentley Morrison Payton Muncy Cam Nicewarner Elliott Phillips Kalel Pierre Wyatt Roman Gabe Romano Liam Setchell Jayden Straley-Smith Brooks Suehs-Vassel Samuel Thompson Mason Vecchio Leon Vorst Ezra Waldron Vance Wolfe Head Coach: Wayne Ritter Volunteer Asst. Coaches: Alyssa D'Annunzio and Darral Bennett File Attachments 5. DELEGATIONS Subject A. Delegations Meeting May 19, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 5. DELEGATIONS Type POLICY 1204:  SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS AND PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO DELEGATIONS 1204.19 - All persons who desire to address the board at a Regular Meeting or a matter identified within the stated purposes of a Special Meeting as a Delegation must register with the Superintendent no later than  fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled commencement of any regular or special meeting.   They may do so at the Superintendent's office during regular business hours.  The Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee will also be available to accept registration at the place of the meeting, beginning thirty minutes before the meeting starts.   The following information must be provided to the Superintendent by persons who desire to address the board:  name, address or phone number, a concise statement of the subject to be addressed, a list of Harrison County Personnel who have been involved in the matter, and a statement indicating the desired action of the board.   This information must be provided on the Harrison County Board of Education Delegation Request Form.   1204.20 - All persons desiring to address the board should be as brief as possible and limit their remarks to their written statement of the subject to be addressed  A speaker must limit his or her comments to  five minutes  unless the board, in order to complete its scheduled business in a reasonable time, adopts an alternate procedure at or for a particular meeting.  Written materials may be presented in addition to or in lieu of an oral presentation; speakers must provide ten (10) copies of any written materials presented in this manner.   1204.21 - All statements from the floor shall be directed to the President.  No person may engage in audible discussion with members of the audience.  In appropriate situations, the board may choose to convene in executive session in conformity with the Open Governmental Meetings Act to hear comments from persons who wish to address the board; in those instances, the comments shall be made, if at all, in executive session.   1204.22 - If a matter not on the agenda is brought before the board at a meeting, the board shall neither decide nor deliberate toward a decision on the
Tue May 19, 2026

Special Meeting - Personnel Hearing

Board holds hearings on non-renewal of probationary contracts

This is a special meeting of the Harrison County Schools Board for personnel hearings. The board will hear from employees who requested hearings, including those appealing non-renewal of their probationary contracts. No other business is scheduled beyond procedural items and board members' comments.

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4 Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Special Meeting - Personnel Hearing 4:00 P.M. Board Room 445 West Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject A. Call to Order Meeting May 19, 2026 - Special Meeting - Personnel Hearing Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Procedural File Attachments 2. PERSONNEL HEARING Subject A. Employee Hearings/ Transfer Notices Meeting May 19, 2026 - Special Meeting - Personnel Hearing Category 2. PERSONNEL HEARING Type Procedural Hearing scheduled before the Board at the employee's request. File Attachments Subject B. Employees have requested to have hearings on non-renewal of their probationary contracts before the Board. Meeting May 19, 2026 - Special Meeting - Personnel Hearing Category 2. PERSONNEL HEARING Type Procedural File Attachments 3. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Subject A. Board Members' Comments Meeting May 19, 2026 - Special Meeting - Personnel Hearing Category 3. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Type File Attachments 4. ADJOURNMENT Subject A. Adjourn the Meeting Meeting May 19, 2026 - Special Meeting - Personnel Hearing Category 4. ADJOURNMENT Type Action Recommended Action Motion to adjourn the meeting. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion by Douglas Hogue, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith
Tue May 5, 2026

Regular Meeting

Harrison County Schools approve over $8.9 million in financial transactions

The board approved several financial transactions, including payroll and accounts payable, and voted on student transfers and professional leave requests. The meeting also featured extensive recognitions for students and teachers in academics, athletics, and vocational skills.

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4 Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Regular Meeting 6:00 P.M. Board Room 445 West Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject A. Call to Order Meeting May 5, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Procedural File Attachments 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Subject A. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting May 5, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise. File Attachments 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Subject A. National Board Certified Teachers Meeting May 5, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition The new teachers that have obtained their National Board Certification are: * Hannah Carpenter (Big Elm) * Taya Cline (Johnson) * Shannon Elliott (Johnson) * Tonya Stuart (Lumberport) * Joanne Wilson (Liberty Middle)   The teachers that have obtained their Maintenance of National Board Certification are: * Terra Burnett (NFP) * Rebecca Merritt (BHS) * Jeremiah Smallridge (BHS) File Attachments Subject B. Harrison County Teacher Of the Year Meeting May 5, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition Harrison County Teacher of the Year  Heather Hope (Victory Elementary School) - Runner Up   Joanne Wilson (Liberty Middle School) - Runner Up    Greg Phillips (Robert C. Byrd High School) - Teacher of the Year  File Attachments Subject C. Harrison County Service Personnel of the Year Meeting May 5, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition Harrison County Service Personnel of the Year    Kelli Clark (Lumberport Elementary) - Aide  File Attachments Subject D. National InvestWrite Stock Market Game Champions - BMS Meeting May 5, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition InvestWrite Stock Market Game National Champion - Carly Church InvestWrite Stock Market Game State Champion - Carly Church Invest Write Stock Market Game National 5 th  Place - Alexandria Alvarez Invest Write Stock Market Game National and State Champion Teacher - Scott Davis    Carly and Alexandria played the Stock Market Game sponsored by the SIFMA Foundation this fall and were incredibly successful in building a simulated portfolio that made them competitive against their peers in the State of WV.  At the conclusion of the game, Mr. Davis's students are asked to write an essay for the InvestWrite portion of the competition, and Alexandria and Carly's essays were excellent.  After reviewing all of the class essays from Mr. Davis's 4 th  and 5 th  period classes, a number of students were selected to be nominated for the state and national competition.  After submission was completed in the fall, Mr. Davis was informed that his class had won the state and national championships out of 1732 students around the United States who had also wrote these essays.  Not only did Carly win the national and state championships, but the class was able to secure a top 5 position in the nation with Alexandria's essay.   This is the second consecutive state Invest Write championship for this class and first national champion/top 5 recognition.   File Attachments Subject E. WV State Math Field Day Winners Meeting May 5, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition Leroy Song-BHS Wade Lane-RCB Kevin Dong-SHHS William Northey-BHS Anna Song-BMS Leon Vorst-BMS Nathaniel Linger-SHHS Grades 4- 9 Division: • Leon Vorst, 7th grade – 4th Place • Anna Song, 8th grade – 2nd Place Grades 10–12 Division: • William Northey – 19th Place and 1st Alternate for the American Regions Math League (ARML) Competition • Kevin Dong – 18th Place (ARML Invitee) • Wade Lane – 17th Place (ARML Invitee) • Leroy Song – West Virginia State Math Field Day Champion and recipient of the Carl Cummings Memorial Trophy 🏆 (ARML Invitee) Additionally, Region 7 won highest scoring region for both 4-9 and 10-12 Divisions! File Attachments Subject F. UTC Skills USA State Competition Meeting May 5, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition Gold Medal Winners Patrick Aucremanne, Bridgeport High School Ethan Cumberledge, Lincoln High School Brody Rankl, Robert C Byrd High School   Silver Medal Winners Samual Pernell, Bridgeport High School  Aiden Hogue, Bridgeport High School Victoria Starkey, Lincoln High School Payge Freeman, Lincoln High School Nicholas Catena, Robert C. Byrd High School  and Kaylee Purkey, Robert C Byrd High School Mackenzie Deem, South Harrison High School   Bronze Medal Winners Cameron Siders, Robert C. Byrd High School  Isaiah Wilkinson, Robert C Byrd High School    United Technical Center students were an enormous success at the annual 2026 SkillsUSA State Competition.   This year’s UTC winners represented Allied Health, Auto Technology, Collision Repair Technology, Computer System Repair Technology, Cosmetology, Drafting, Electrical Technician, Machine Tool Technology, Masonry, Power Sports, Robotics-Drone Technology, and Welding. The school was awarded fourteen gold medals, fifteen silver medals, and four bronze medals.  SkillsUSA is a national Career Technical Student Organization connecting students, teachers, and industry to ensure America has a skilled workforce.       File Attachments Subject G. Emma Ahmed - Bridgeport High School Meeting May 5, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition Emma Ahmad, sophomore, on the girls swim team at Bridgeport High School, who won two individual titles (50 free and 100 free) and led her team to the 200-medley title for AAA/AAAA. She was also named to the all-state team, all region III team, all big ten team, and all county team for the second year in a row. File Attachments Subject H. State Social Studies Winners Meeting May 5, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition WV State Social Studies Winners from Harrison County    2nd Place Dylan Miller Robert C. Byrd High School Creepy, Kook, and Culturally Clever 3rd Place Liam Bennett and Finn Chavoustie Bridgeport Middle School Ohio: The State Congress Forgot to Hit Submit On Honorable Mention Bruce Daughtery and Layuna Wilfong South Harrison Middle School The People's Temple: A Deadly Cult            File Attachments 4. DELEGATIONS Subject A. Delegations Meeting May 5, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 4. DELEGATIONS Type POLICY 1204:  SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS AND PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO DELEGATIONS 1204.19 - All persons who desire to address the board at a Regular Meeting or a matter identified within the stated purposes of a Special Meeting as a Delegation must register with the Superintendent no later than  fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled commencement of any regular or special meeting.   They may do so at the Superintendent's office during regular business hours.  The Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee will also be available to accept registration at the place of the meeting, beginning thirty minutes before the meeting starts.   The following information must be provided to the Superintendent by persons who desire to address the board:  name, address or phone number, a concise statement of the subject to be addressed, a list of Harrison County Personnel who have been involved in the matter, and a statement indicating the desired action of the board.   This information must be provided on the Harrison County Board of Education Delegation Request Form.   1204.20 - All persons desiring to address the board should be as brief as possible and limit their remarks to their written statement of the subject to be addressed  A speaker must limit his or her comments to  five minutes  unless the board, in order to complete its scheduled business in a reasonable time, adopts an alternate procedure at or for a particular meeting.  Written materials may be presented in addition to or in lieu of an oral presentation; speakers must provide ten (10) copies of any written materials presented in this manner.   1204.21 - All statements from the floor shall be directed to the President.  No person may engage in audible discussion with members of the audience.  In appropriate situations, the board may choose to convene in executive session in conformity with the Open Governmental Meetings Act to hear comments from persons who wish to address the board; in those instances, the comments shall be made, if at all, in executive session.   1204.22 - If a matter not on the agenda is brought before the board at a meeting, the board shall neither decide nor deliberate toward a decision on the matter at that meeting.  Board members may request additional study of the matter and it may be placed on a future agenda for board consideration.   Speakers before the Harrison County Board of Education are asked to express themselves in a civil manner at all time, with due respect for the dignity and privacy of others who may be affected by the content of your comments.  This is a public notice that all meetings of this school board are audio taped and most regular meetings are videotaped to be televised later on Time-Warner Public Access Channel 18.     While it is not the intent of the Harrison County Board of Education to ever stifle public input into our deliberations, all speakers should be aware that if your public comments made here today violate the rights of any other person, especially under the laws of defamation or invasion or privacy, you may be held legally and individually responsible.  If you are unsure of the factual nature of any claim, comment or allegation you are about to make, the Harrison County Board of Education strongly encourages you to consult first with your legal counsel.   File Attachments 5. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Subject A. Superintendent's Update Meeting May 5, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 5. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Type Information, Report The Superintendent will update the Board on the following: 1.  Curriculum, Student Achievement  2.  Facilities 3.  Finance 4.  Personnel 5.  Safety & Health, Technology 6.  United Technical Center Update - Douglas Hogue 7.  Miscellaneous File Attachments 6. CONSENT ITEMS Subject A. Meeting Minutes Meeting May 5, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. The minutes from the April 21, 2026, Regular Meeting were presented to the Superintendent for Board approval. Once approved, it will be made available to the public.   File Attachments 4.21.26 Regular Meeting.pdf (670 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject B. Financial Transactions Meeting May 5, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Operating Transfers $ 4,450,000.00 Accounts Payable Transactions $ 1,990,521.69 Payroll Transactions $ 2,525,714.01   Budget Supplements $ 10,478.00 Budget Transfers $ 2,952,312.70 File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject C. Open Enrollment/Transfers - Approvals and Denials Meeting May 5, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. HB 2596 requires that resident and non-resident student transfers be approved or denied by the county board and shall be reported to the State Department of Education annually. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith 7. NEW BUSINESS Subject A. Out of State Professional Leave Request Meeting May 5, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 7. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the Out of State Professional Leave Request as presented by the Superintendent. Attached are the Out of State Professional Leave requests presented to the Superintendent for Board approval. File Attachments 5.5.26 Professional Meeting Request.pdf (48 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Out of State Professional Leave Request as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Tom Tucker, second by Jenny Santilli. Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Tue May 5, 2026

Special Meeting - Special Budget Hearing

Special budget hearing for 2027 school year

The Harrison County Schools Board is holding a special meeting and budget hearing to review the proposed 2027 budget. The hearing is informational and includes a Budget Binder for review. No votes on the budget are scheduled; the meeting also includes procedural items and board member comments.

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4 Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Special Meeting - Special Budget Hearing 5:30 P.M. Board Room 445 West Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject A. Call to Order Meeting May 5, 2026 - Special Meeting - Special Budget Hearing Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Procedural File Attachments 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Subject A. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting May 5, 2026 - Special Meeting - Special Budget Hearing Category 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise. File Attachments 3. SPECIAL BUDGET HEARING Subject A. Special Budget Hearing Meeting May 5, 2026 - Special Meeting - Special Budget Hearing Category 3. SPECIAL BUDGET HEARING Type Information, Report To assist in reviewing the budget - tabs have been added to the Budget Binder.  To make them appear click on the bookmark symbol on the right of the PDF document.   Bookmark Symbol:    File Attachments Budget Binder 2027.pdf (22,294 KB) 4. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Subject A. Board Members' Comments Meeting May 5, 2026 - Special Meeting - Special Budget Hearing Category 4. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Type File Attachments 5. ADJOURNMENT Subject A. Adjourn the Meeting Meeting May 5, 2026 - Special Meeting - Special Budget Hearing Category 5. ADJOURNMENT Type Action Recommended Action Motion to adjourn the meeting. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion by Douglas Hogue, second by Tom Tucker. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith
Tue Apr 21, 2026

Regular Meeting

Board approves over $14M in financial transactions, new contracts, and school renovation change order

The Harrison County Schools Board approved consent items including financial transactions totaling over $14 million and student transfer requests. The board also approved new business: out-of-state travel study requests, purchase orders for legal services up to $200,000 and custodial supplies up to $245,000, and a change order reducing the Simpson and Nutter Fort Elementary renovation cost by $30,608.42. Additionally, the board recognized All-State musicians and the No Place for Hate program at Johnson Elementary.

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4 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Regular Meeting 6:00 P.M. Board Room 445 West Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject A. Call to Order Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Procedural File Attachments 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Subject A. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise. File Attachments 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Subject A. All-State Musicians Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition Harrison County All-State Musicians 2026 All-State Children’s Choir Liberty Middle School Elliana Conch Ella Grace Zickefoose Lincoln Middle School Paisley Fluharty Johnson Elementary Emma Shahan Lucia Kirk Silas Thomas Madison Raines Simpson Elementary Emma Beagle Brynn Estep Lost Creek Elementary Taylor France Sophia Criss West Milford Elementary Michael Harden Abigail Lake Victory Elementary Jimi Sheets Olivia Spires ACDA Junior High All-State Lincoln Middle Addy Hill Myla Hawkins Letti McDonald-Leeson Isabella Allen Lincoln High Madison Akers Kaylee Faber Olivia Scott Bridgeport High Tristan Estep Raegan Fitzpatrick Jazlyn Myers Kavon Newman Lilli Anne Owens Levi Stire ACDA High School All-State Chamber Choir Lincoln High Gianna Fragman Emmy Salerno Bridgeport Benjamin Hughes Tyler Ward Daniel Yearego All-State Orchestra- Middle School Bridgeport Alvee Barkley Olivia Morgan Gabriella Perlera All-State Band- Middle School Bridgeport Natalie Land Liberty Isla Childress Joshua Reed Paisley Furbee Lincoln Adelyn Hill Lily Lane Isaac Spurling Madalyn Swiger Bradley Wilson Kailynn Wright South Harrison Olivia Snyder All-State High School Choir Lincoln Gianna Fragman Rosielea Keener Emmy Salerno Heidi Thomas Connor Wilson Bridgeport Emma Cleghorn John Estep Aubrieana Howell Kaitlyn Kimble Kennedy Marsh Levi Stire Tyler Ward Hannah Watson All-State Orchestra- High School Bridgeport Haniya Rafique RCB Taylor Leon All-State Band- High School Lincoln High School Owen Fugini Bridgeport Breanna Starkey Fox Means Ben Hughes RCB Antony Audia Taylor Leon Wesley Cutright Solo & Ensemble Festival Superior Plus Rating Vocal/Bridgeport Katherine Nichols Lincoln Quartet Gianna Fragman Heidi Thomas Rosielea Keener Emmy Salerno Lincoln/Vocal Soloist Gianna Fragman Superior Rating RCB Brass Quintet Antony Audia Wesley Cutright Marques Hayes-Hess Trenton Renner Owen Fugini (Lincoln) File Attachments Subject B. No Place for Hate - Taya Cline - Johnson Elementary Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type No Place for Hate is a collaborative project run with the ADL (Anti-Defamation League).  Fifth graders at Johnson Elementary have an opportunity to volunteer to become school leaders and work towards educating peers and younger students about bias, bullying, inclusion, allyship, and building community.     Fifth grade volunteers implement this program by reading books to students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd grade.     Students will present a small synopsis of the program as well as a review of the books presented to the younger students. Fifth graders will also share their experience with the program and their impact on our school.  File Attachments 4. DELEGATIONS Subject A. Delegations Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 4. DELEGATIONS Type POLICY 1204:  SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS AND PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO DELEGATIONS 1204.19 - All persons who desire to address the board at a Regular Meeting or a matter identified within the stated purposes of a Special Meeting as a Delegation must register with the Superintendent no later than  fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled commencement of any regular or special meeting.   They may do so at the Superintendent's office during regular business hours.  The Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee will also be available to accept registration at the place of the meeting, beginning thirty minutes before the meeting starts.   The following information must be provided to the Superintendent by persons who desire to address the board:  name, address or phone number, a concise statement of the subject to be addressed, a list of Harrison County Personnel who have been involved in the matter, and a statement indicating the desired action of the board.   This information must be provided on the Harrison County Board of Education Delegation Request Form.   1204.20 - All persons desiring to address the board should be as brief as possible and limit their remarks to their written statement of the subject to be addressed  A speaker must limit his or her comments to  five minutes  unless the board, in order to complete its scheduled business in a reasonable time, adopts an alternate procedure at or for a particular meeting.  Written materials may be presented in addition to or in lieu of an oral presentation; speakers must provide ten (10) copies of any written materials presented in this manner.   1204.21 - All statements from the floor shall be directed to the President.  No person may engage in audible discussion with members of the audience.  In appropriate situations, the board may choose to convene in executive session in conformity with the Open Governmental Meetings Act to hear comments from persons who wish to address the board; in those instances, the comments shall be made, if at all, in executive session.   1204.22 - If a matter not on the agenda is brought before the board at a meeting, the board shall neither decide nor deliberate toward a decision on the matter at that meeting.  Board members may request additional study of the matter and it may be placed on a future agenda for board consideration.   Speakers before the Harrison County Board of Education are asked to express themselves in a civil manner at all time, with due respect for the dignity and privacy of others who may be affected by the content of your comments.  This is a public notice that all meetings of this school board are audio taped and most regular meetings are videotaped to be televised later on Time-Warner Public Access Channel 18.     While it is not the intent of the Harrison County Board of Education to ever stifle public input into our deliberations, all speakers should be aware that if your public comments made here today violate the rights of any other person, especially under the laws of defamation or invasion or privacy, you may be held legally and individually responsible.  If you are unsure of the factual nature of any claim, comment or allegation you are about to make, the Harrison County Board of Education strongly encourages you to consult first with your legal counsel.   File Attachments 5. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Subject A. Superintendent's Update Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 5. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Type Information, Report The Superintendent will update the Board on the following: 1.  Curriculum, Student Achievement  2.  Facilities 3.  Finance 4.  Personnel 5.  Safety & Health, Technology 6.  United Technical Center Update - Douglas Hogue 7.  Miscellaneous File Attachments 6. CONSENT ITEMS Subject A. Meeting Minutes Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. The minutes from the April 7, 2026, Special Meeting - Personnel Hearing, April 7, 2026, Regular Meeting and the April 14, 2026, Special Meeting - FY2027 Budget Work Session,  were presented to the Superintendent for Board approval. Once approved, it will be made available to the public.   File Attachments 4.7.26 Special Meeting - Personnel Hearing.pdf (586 KB) 4.7.26 Regular Meeting.pdf (768 KB) 4.14.26 Special Meeting - FY2027 Budget Work Session.pdf (594 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Mary Frances Smith, second by Jenny Santilli. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject B. Financial Transactions Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Operating Transfers $ 5,431,000.00 Accounts Payable Transactions $ 2,115,145.74 Payroll Transactions $ 2,586,010.84   Budget Supplements $300.00 Budget Transfers $ 4,566,175.67 File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Mary Frances Smith, second by Jenny Santilli. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject C. Open Enrollment/Transfers - Approvals and Denials Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. HB 2596 requires that resident and non-resident student transfers be approved or denied by the county board and shall be reported to the State Department of Education annually. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Mary Frances Smith, second by Jenny Santilli. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith 7. NEW BUSINESS Subject A. Out of State Travel Study Request Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 7. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the Out of State Travel Study Requests as presented by the Superintendent. Attached are the Out of State Travel Study requests presented to the Superintendent for Board approval. File Attachments 4.21.26 Out of State Travel Study Request.pdf (73 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Out of State Travel Study Requests as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject B. Recommend the issuance of a purchase orders to Steptoe and Johnson for FY2026 Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 7. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Recommend the purchase order to be issued to Steptoe and Johnson for attorney needs during FY2025-2026. Purchases not to exceed $200,000. Requisitions to be entered by Superintendent's Office throughout the year       File Attachments Motion & Voting Recommend the purchase order to be issued to Steptoe and Johnson for attorney needs during FY2025-2026. Purchases not to exceed $200,000. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject C. Recommend the issuance of a purchase orders to RD Wilson Sons & Company for FY2026 Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 7. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Recommend the purchase orders to be issued to RD Wilson Sons & Company for custodial supplies during FY2025-2026. Purchases not to exceed $245,000. All purchases are made through Omni purchasing cooperative #R211301 Requisitions to be entered by schools and departments throughout the year       File Attachments Motion & Voting Recommend the purchase orders to be issued to RD Wilson Sons & Company for custodial supplies during FY2025-2026. Purchases not to exceed $245,000. All purchases are made through Omni purchasing cooperative #R211301 Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject D. Simpson and Nutter Fort Elementary Renovation Project Change Order #2 Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 7. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve Lombardi Construction LLC change order #2 in the amount of $(30,608.42) for contingency and top soil credits at Simpson Elementary and Nutter Fort Elementary schools. This reduction in cost has been approved by the SBA. Total project costs after this change order is $5,286,110.30.     File Attachments Simpson-NF CO#2 LDC Signed.pdf (10,534 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve Lombardi Construction LLC change order #2 in the amount of $(30,608.42) for contingency and top soil credits at Simpson Elementary and Nutter Fort Elementary schools. This reduction in cost has been approved by the SBA. Total project costs after this change order is $5,286,110.30. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject E. Clerk of the Works for Mountaineer Renovations Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 7. N
Tue Apr 14, 2026

Special Meeting - FY 2027 Budget Work Session

Board discusses FY2027 budget and property matters

The Harrison County Schools Board will hold a special meeting to discuss the FY2027 budget. They will also review property matters, which could move to an executive session. Board members will provide comments before adjourning.

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4 Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Special Meeting - FY 2027 Budget Work Session 4:30 P.M. Board Room 445 West Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject A. Call to Order Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Special Meeting - FY 2027 Budget Work Session Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Procedural File Attachments 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Subject A. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Special Meeting - FY 2027 Budget Work Session Category 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise. File Attachments 3. BUDGET WORK SESSION Subject A. FY2027 Budget Work Session Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Special Meeting - FY 2027 Budget Work Session Category 3. BUDGET WORK SESSION Type Information, Report The Board is meeting to discuss the Budget for FY2027.  File Attachments 4. LEGAL/DISCIPLINARY MATTERS Subject A. Property Matters Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Special Meeting - FY 2027 Budget Work Session Category 4. LEGAL/DISCIPLINARY MATTERS Type Discussion, Information The Board will discuss property matters.  (May go into executive session subject to majority vote of the Board.)   File Attachments 5. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Subject A. Board Members' Comments Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Special Meeting - FY 2027 Budget Work Session Category 5. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Type File Attachments 6. ADJOURNMENT Subject A. Adjourn the Meeting Meeting Apr 14, 2026 - Special Meeting - FY 2027 Budget Work Session Category 6. ADJOURNMENT Type Action Recommended Action Motion to adjourn the meeting. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion by Douglas Hogue, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith
Tue Apr 7, 2026

Regular Meeting

Board to approve $13M in financial transactions and student transfers

The Harrison County Schools Board of Education will vote on consent items including meeting minutes, financial transactions totaling over $13 million, and open enrollment/transfer approvals. The board will also hear a superintendent update covering curriculum, facilities, finance, personnel, safety, and the United Technical Center. Special recognitions will honor winners of the Young Writers Contest, Science Fair, Regional Math Field Day, and state champion swimmers.

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4 Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Regular Meeting 6:00 P.M. Board Room 445 West Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject A. Call to Order Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Procedural File Attachments 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Subject A. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise. File Attachments 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Subject A. Young Writers Contest Winners Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition Congratulations to the Harrison County winners of the 2026 WV Young Writers  Contest! Grades 1-2: Student: Ellaheh Dahl School: Simpson Elementary School Teacher: Mickala Layman Grades 3-4: Student: Brynlee Shuman School Simpson Elementary School Teacher: Isabella Pheasant Grades 5-6: Student: Natalie Ashcom School: Simpson Elementary School Teacher: Julie Clayton Grades 7-8: Student: Sophia Hilson School: South Harrison Middle School Teacher: Sarah Totten Grades 9-10: Student: Lorelai Wolfe School: Lincoln High School Teachers: Kerri Childs Grades 11-12: Student: Irissa Earnest School: Lincoln High School Teacher: Kerri Childs File Attachments Subject B. Science Fair Winners Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition Congratulations to the Winners of our Harrison County Schools 2025-2026 Science Fair!    Big Elm       Math & Data 3rd Allana Phillips How Insulated Is Your Water Bottle Bridgeport Middle       Behavioral & Social Science 1st Molly Frenzel and    Taelyn Simms Bluey and the Science of Childhood Minds Material Science 3rd Ian Woody Paper Towel Showdown Physics & Astronomy 1st  Molly Wilkinson Frozen Ropes and Heaters Johnson       Chemistry 2nd Adelie Kirk and Hynlee Ross Ice, Ice, Baby Material Science 1st Cormac Kroll, Slate Messenger and Wes Tomes Cold Water, No Cap Animal Science 1st Vienna Garrett Polywogs to Frogs Physics & Astronomy 1st Finn Mace The Need for Speed Lost Creek       Chemistry 2nd Kinsley Siebert and Nora Jenkins Slime Time Earth & Environmental Science 2nd Alayna Maxwell Filthy Fred Lumberport       Earth & Environmental Science 1st Caylee Beverly Gummy Bear Osmosis Mountaineer       Chemistry 3rd Chase Todd How to Make Mountain Dew Baja Blast Nutter Fort Intermediate       Chemistry 2nd Cyiah White The Great Ice Melting Race Earth & Environmental Science 3rd Anthony DeFazio Clouds Material Science 3rd Chrislynn Jones The Great Bubble Blow-Off! RCB       Engineering Technology: Statics & Dynamite 1st Dmitry Miller and Dylan Miller Reinventing the Wheel Salem       Energy 1st JT Thompson It's Time for Energy Alternatives Simpson       Animal Science 1st Jemma Crawford and Lucy Audia Righty or Lefty: Dog Edition Chemistry 1st Kameron Flesher and Makenzie Wilson Fabulous Fizzing Formulas Energy 1st Cameron Lowndes and Wes Grooms Kinetic Khaos Energy 2nd Levi Maxwell Experimenting with Circuits Engineering 1st Tyler Bowman The Different Weighted Derby Material Science 1st Claire Hall Pop! Bubble Blowing Science!  Medical Science 2nd Violet Lemley Terrific Toothpaste Trials Victory       Engineering 2nd Reid Borders Maglev Miracle Medical Sciences  3rd Curran Throne Mosquito Tones: Hearing vs. Age West Milford       Engineering 1st Garret Snyder, Finn Scharnhorst and Abagail McCullough Rock Band: Fruit & Veggie World Tour Chemistry 1st Mirabel Shriver A Penny for Your Thoughts   File Attachments Subject C. Regional Math Field Day Winners Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition 4th Grade: Carlos Santizo – 1st Alternate 5th Grade: Grayson Wilson – 1st Alternate 6th Grade: Ian Stemple – 1st Alternate 7th Grade: Leon Vorst – 3rd Place 7th Grade: Finn Chavoustie – Game Master Award 8th Grade: Anna Song – 1st Place High School Grades 10-12: Leroy Song – 3rd Place William Northey – 6th Place Wade Lane – 7th Place Nathaniel Linger – 8th Place Kevin Dong – 10th Place High School Team:  2nd Place in Division A Isaac Boyce (BHS) Izabella Freeman (LHS) Andrew Morgan (BHS) Graham Northey (BHS) Alexander Spurling (LHS)   On Saturday, March 21st, students from Harrison County Schools participated in the Regional Math Field Day competition, one of the largest and most competitive math events in the state. We are proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of our students who placed in their grade-level competitions. For students in grades 4th-9th, those who place in the top 3 advance to represent Region 7 and Harrison County Schools at the State Math Field Day on April 18th at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon. For high school students in grades 10th-12th, any student placing in the top ten also qualifies for the state event. We are especially pleased to share that Harrison County High School students earned five of the top ten positions on the regional high school team—an exceptional accomplishment that speaks to their hard work and dedication. We congratulate all of our students for their outstanding performance and wish the state qualifiers the very best as they move on to represent Harrison County at the state competition. Their commitment to academic excellence is truly commendable, and we are proud to celebrate their success. File Attachments Subject D. State Swim Champions - Robert C. Byrd High School Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition Coach - John Kroll Assistant Coach - Christy Fubio Trenton Renner Anthony D'anselmi Wade Lane Owen Dodd Branner Rock Armondo Montero Samuel Griffith Noah Montero Jacob Whetsell Lucas D'anselmi Charlee Scheuvront Morgan Hawkins Bethany Howe Kianna Wallace Liza Saas Robert C. Byrd High School Boys swim team And the boys… are State Champions! 500 Free: Branner Rock finishes on the podium in 3rd. Jacob Whetsell and Noah Montero drop time from the morning and finish 6th and 7th. 200 Free Relay: STATE CHAMPS! The squad of Anthony D’Anselmi, Owen Dodd, Sam Griffith, and Armondo Montero swim away with the title. 100 Back: Owen Dodd and Anthony D’Anselmi bring home a 4th and 5th place. 400 Free Relay: STATE CHAMPS! Owen, Branner, Sam, and Armondo dominate the final race and put the cherry on top of the TEAM STATE TITLE! Armondo Montero ends his career as a THREE TIME STATE CHAMP and was named to the All Tournament Team. On the Girls side, our team of 4 finished with 37 points and a FIFTH place team finish. 200 Free Relay: Another best time for Charlee Scheuvront, Morgan Hawkins, Bethany Howe, and Liza Saas… they finish 5th. 100 Breast: Liza does it again! She’s a STATE CHAMP and lowered her school record. 400 Free Relay: Girls drop another 2 seconds and finish on the podium in 4th. Liza ends the season with two state titles and was named to the All Tournament Team. File Attachments Subject E. Brittany Gould - Middle College Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Presentation Brittany Gould from Middle College will be presenting to the Board.  File Attachments 4. DELEGATIONS Subject A. Delegations Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 4. DELEGATIONS Type POLICY 1204:  SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS AND PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO DELEGATIONS 1204.19 - All persons who desire to address the board at a Regular Meeting or a matter identified within the stated purposes of a Special Meeting as a Delegation must register with the Superintendent no later than  fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled commencement of any regular or special meeting.   They may do so at the Superintendent's office during regular business hours.  The Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee will also be available to accept registration at the place of the meeting, beginning thirty minutes before the meeting starts.   The following information must be provided to the Superintendent by persons who desire to address the board:  name, address or phone number, a concise statement of the subject to be addressed, a list of Harrison County Personnel who have been involved in the matter, and a statement indicating the desired action of the board.   This information must be provided on the Harrison County Board of Education Delegation Request Form.   1204.20 - All persons desiring to address the board should be as brief as possible and limit their remarks to their written statement of the subject to be addressed  A speaker must limit his or her comments to  five minutes  unless the board, in order to complete its scheduled business in a reasonable time, adopts an alternate procedure at or for a particular meeting.  Written materials may be presented in addition to or in lieu of an oral presentation; speakers must provide ten (10) copies of any written materials presented in this manner.   1204.21 - All statements from the floor shall be directed to the President.  No person may engage in audible discussion with members of the audience.  In appropriate situations, the board may choose to convene in executive session in conformity with the Open Governmental Meetings Act to hear comments from persons who wish to address the board; in those instances, the comments shall be made, if at all, in executive session.   1204.22 - If a matter not on the agenda is brought before the board at a meeting, the board shall neither decide nor deliberate toward a decision on the matter at that meeting.  Board members may request additional study of the matter and it may be placed on a future agenda for board consideration.   Speakers before the Harrison County Board of Education are asked to express themselves in a civil manner at all time, with due respect for the dignity and privacy of others who may be affected by the content of your comments.  This is a public notice that all meetings of this school board are audio taped and most regular meetings are videotaped to be televised later on Time-Warner Public Access Channel 18.     While it is not the intent of the Harrison County Board of Education to ever stifle public input into our deliberations, all speakers should be aware that if your public comments made here today violate the rights of any other person, especially under the laws of defamation or invasion or privacy, you may be held legally and individually responsible.  If you are unsure of the factual nature of any claim, comment or allegation you are about to make, the Harrison County Board of Education strongly encourages you to consult first with your legal counsel.   File Attachments 5. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Subject A. Superintendent's Update Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 5. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Type Information, Report The Superintendent will update the Board on the following: 1.  Curriculum, Student Achievement  2.  Facilities 3.  Finance 4.  Personnel 5.  Safety & Health, Technology 6.  United Technical Center Update - Douglas Hogue 7.  Miscellaneous File Attachments 6. CONSENT ITEMS Subject A. Meeting Minutes Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. The minutes from the March 17, 2026, Regular Meeting were presented to the Superintendent for Board approval. Once approved, it will be made available to the public.   File Attachments 3.17.26 Regular Meeting.pdf (757 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject B. Financial Transactions Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Operating Transfers $ 6,285,000.00 Accounts Payable Transactions $ 3,971,255.97 Payroll Transactions $ 2,584,394.90   Budget Supplements $ 161,099.74 Budget Transfers $ 700,407.68 File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject C. Open Enrollment/Transfers - Approvals and Denials Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. HB 2596 requires that resident and non-resident student transfers be approved or denied by the county board and shall be reported to the State Department of Education annually. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Super
Tue Apr 7, 2026

Special Meeting - Personnel Hearings

Harrison County Schools to hear employee transfer requests

The Harrison County Board of Education will hold a special meeting to conduct personnel hearings regarding employee transfer notices. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the Board Room located at 445 West Main Street in Clarksburg, WV.

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4 Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Special Meeting - Personnel Hearings 4:00 P.M. Board Room 445 West Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject A. Call to Order Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - Special Meeting - Personnel Hearings Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Procedural File Attachments 2. PERSONNEL HEARING Subject A. Employee Hearings / Transfer Notices Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - Special Meeting - Personnel Hearings Category 2. PERSONNEL HEARING Type Procedural Hearing scheduled before the Board at the employee's request. File Attachments 3. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Subject A. Board Members' Comments Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - Special Meeting - Personnel Hearings Category 3. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Type File Attachments 4. ADJOURNMENT Subject A. Adjourn the Meeting Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - Special Meeting - Personnel Hearings Category 4. ADJOURNMENT Type Action Recommended Action Motion to adjourn the meeting. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Douglas Hogue. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith
Tue Mar 17, 2026

Regular Meeting

Board approves levy rates and school safety project costs

The Harrison County Board of Education approved the proposed levy rates for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and a change order for the Liberty Middle School safe school entrance project. The board also approved personnel matters and a local Career and Technical Education concentration proposal.

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4 Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Regular Meeting 4:00 P.M. Board Room 445 West Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject A. Call to Order Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Procedural File Attachments 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Subject A. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise. File Attachments 3. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Subject A. Superintendent's Update Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Type Information, Report The Superintendent will update the Board on the following: 1.  Curriculum, Student Achievement  2.  Facilities 3.  Finance - Monthly Financial Statement - February 2026 4.  Personnel 5.  Safety & Health, Technology 6.  United Technical Center Update - Douglas Hogue 7.  Miscellaneous File Attachments Monthly Financial Report - February 2026.pdf (359 KB) 4. CONSENT ITEMS Subject A. Meeting Minutes Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 4. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. The minutes from the March 3, 2026, Regular Meeting were presented to the Superintendent for Board approval. Once approved, it will be made available to the public.   File Attachments 3.3.26 Regular Meeting.pdf (794 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Mary Frances Smith, second by Jenny Santilli. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject B. Financial Transactions Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 4. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Operating Transfers $ 6,739,054.68 Accounts Payable Transactions $ 2,699,471.75 Payroll Transactions $ 2,582,897.65   Budget Supplements $ 7,943.00 Budget Transfers $ 1,097,199.77 File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Mary Frances Smith, second by Jenny Santilli. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject C. Open Enrollment/Transfers - Approvals and Denials Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 4. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. HB 2596 requires that resident and non-resident student transfers be approved or denied by the county board and shall be reported to the State Department of Education annually. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Mary Frances Smith, second by Jenny Santilli. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith 5. NEW BUSINESS Subject A. Schedule of FY2027 Proposed Levy Rates - Discussion and approval Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 5. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Proposed Levy Rates for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 are being presented for approval and authorization by the Board in order to submit them to the State Board of Education and the State Auditor's Office in accordance with the Provisions of WV Code §11-8-12. This portion of the meeting will stand adjourned until 3rd Tuesday in April.  In accordance with the Provisions of WV Code  § 11-8-12, Proposed Levy Rates for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 are being presented for approval and authorization by the Board in order to submit them to the State Board of Education and the State Auditor's Office for their approvals.  Levy rates for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 are as follows:   Regular Levy - As determined by the Legislature per WV Code  § 11-8-6f .   Special Levy - levy call that was passed in November 2024 begins on July 1, 2026 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 as stated in the call. The new levy rate represents a 7.5% rate reduction as approved by the taxpayers of Harrison County.           File Attachments SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED LEVY RATES.pdf (56 KB) Motion & Voting Proposed Levy Rates for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 are being presented for approval and authorization by the Board in order to submit them to the State Board of Education and the State Auditor's Office in accordance with the Provisions of WV Code §11-8-12. This portion of the meeting will stand adjourned until 3rd Tuesday in April.  Motion by Mary Frances Smith, second by Jenny Santilli. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject B. Liberty Middle Safe School Entrance Project Change Order Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 5. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve Huffman Corporation change order #01, in the amount of $ 31,019.15 for additional electircal work, frire alarms, etc. for safe school entrance at Liberty Middle School as presented by the Superintendent brining the total project cost to $561,019.15.   Funding in part, has been awarded by the School Building Authority for this project.   As required, the School Building Authority has approved this change order for funding.          File Attachments 24061.01 Liberty ChangeOrder-01 (1).pdf (4,266 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve Huffman Corporation change order #01, in the amount of $ 31,019.15 for additional electircal work, frire alarms, etc. for safe school entrance at Liberty Middle School as presented by the Superintendent brining the total project cost to $561,019.15. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Tom Tucker. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject C. Out of State Travel Study Request Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 5. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the Out of State Travel Study Requests as presented by the Superintendent. Attached are the Out of State Travel Study requests presented to the Superintendent for Board approval. File Attachments 3.17.26 Out of State Travel Study Request.pdf (71 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Out of State Travel Study Requests as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Tom Tucker, second by Jenny Santilli. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject D. Hope Pathway: A Local CTE Concentration Proposal Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 5. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve Hope Pathway: A Local Concentration Proposal to be located at Robert C. Byrd High School in the Fall of 2026 File Attachments Hope Pathways Local CTE Concentration Proposal.pdf (293 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve Hope Pathway: A Local Concentration Proposal to be located at Robert C. Byrd High School in the Fall of 2026 Motion by Tom Tucker, second by Jenny Santilli. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith 6. OLD BUSINESS Subject A. Spending freeze Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. OLD BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Recommend the implementation of a non-essential spending freeze through June 30, 2027, or until such time as it is lifted with formal board action as presented by the Superintendent. File Attachments FY2026 Spending Freeze.pdf (309 KB) Motion & Voting Recommend the implementation of a non-essential spending freeze through June 30, 2027, or until such time as it is lifted with formal board action as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Mary Frances Smith, second by Jenny Santilli. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject B. Plans for Staff Reductions for the 2027-2028 School Year Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. OLD BUSINESS Type Action Plans will be shared with the Board on how to get staffing in line with state aid formula.  File Attachments 2027-28 Reduction 3 (1) (1).pdf (93 KB) 7. POLICY UPDATES 8. PERSONNEL Subject A. Personnel Matters Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 8. PERSONNEL Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the personnel agenda as recommended by the superintendent. Attached are the personnel recommendations for Professional, Service, and Extra Curricular Personnel for the March 17, 2026 meeting.   I respectfully request your approval of these recommendations.  File Attachments March 17, 2026 Public.pdf (34 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the personnel agenda as recommended by the superintendent. Motion by Douglas Hogue, second by Jenny Santilli. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith 9. LEGAL/DISCIPLINARY MATTERS 10. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Subject A. WV Department of Education Presentation - Finance and Accountability Office Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 10. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Presentation WV Department of Education Presentation by the Finance and Accountability Office.  File Attachments Subject B. Delegate Laura Kimble - Framed In God We Trust Signs Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 10. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Presentation Delegate Laura Kimble and/or Jill Steele will be presenting "In God We Trust" framed signs for each school.   File Attachments Subject C. Healthy Grandfamilies - Pam Hotsinpiller Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 10. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Information, Presentation Pam Hotsinpiller and Tammy Romano will be presenting an update on the Healthy Grandfamilies Program.  File Attachments Subject D. Richard Iaquinta Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 10. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Presentation Richard Iaquinta is presenting to the Board.  File Attachments 11. DELEGATIONS Subject A. Delegations Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 11. DELEGATIONS Type POLICY 1204:  SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS AND PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO DELEGATIONS 1204.19 - All persons who desire to address the board at a Regular Meeting or a matter identified within the stated purposes of a Special Meeting as a Delegation must register with the Superintendent no later than  fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled commencement of any regular or special meeting.   They may do so at the Superintendent's office during regular business hours.  The Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee will also be available to accept registration at the place of the meeting, beginning thirty minutes before the meeting starts.   The following information must be provided to the Superintendent by persons who desire to address the board:  name, address or phone number, a concise statement of the subject to be addressed, a list of Harrison County Personnel who have been involved in the matter, and a statement indicating the desired action of the board.   This information must be provided on the Harrison County Board of Education Delegation Request Form.   1204.20 - All persons desiring to address the board should be as brief as possible and limit their remarks to their written statement of the subject to be addressed  A speaker must limit his or her comments to  five minutes  unless the board, in order to complete its scheduled business in a reasonable time, adopts an alternate procedure at or for a particular meeting.  Written materials may be presented in addition to or in lieu of an oral presentation; speakers must provide ten (10) copies of any written materials presented in this manner.   1204.21 - All statements from the floor shall be directed to the President.  No person may engage in audible discussion with members of the audience.  In appropriate situations, the board may choose to convene in executive session in conformity with the Open Governmental Meetings Act to hear comments from persons who wish to address the board; in those instances, the comments shall be made, if at all, in executive session.   1204.22 - If a matter not on the agenda is brought before the board at a meeting, the board shall neither decide nor deliberate toward a decision on the matter at that meeting.  Board members may request additional study of the matter and it may be placed on a future agenda for board consideration.   Speakers before the Harrison County Board of Education are asked to express themselves in a civil manner at all time, with due respect for the dignity and privacy of others who may be affected by the content of your comments.  This is a public notice that all meetings of this school boar
Tue Mar 3, 2026

Regular Meeting

Board approves bus parts, fire repairs, and district financial transactions

The Harrison County Board of Education met to approve routine district spending and transportation maintenance that keep schools operating and students traveling safely. Members authorized operating transfers totaling $4,083,800, payroll payments, and budget supplements. The board also approved bus parts purchases, fire repairs, out-of-state travel studies, and student transfer decisions per state law.

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4 Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Regular Meeting 6:00 P.M. Board Room 445 West Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject A. Call to Order Meeting Mar 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Procedural File Attachments 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Subject A. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Mar 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise. File Attachments 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Subject A. National Merit Finalist - Charles Wade Lane Meeting Mar 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition Charles Wade Lane, a senior from Robert C. Byrd High School is a National Merit Finalist! Approximately 16,000 top-scoring high school seniors were named 2026 National Merit Semifinalists in September 2025, representing the top scorers on the 2024 PSAT. In February 2026, about 95% of these students (roughly 15,000) are advancing to Finalist standing, with winners for the 6,930 scholarships announced in spring 2026. File Attachments Subject B. WV Seal of Biliteracy in French, Spanish & Global Seal of Biliteracy in languages Meeting Mar 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition All from Bridgeport High School.  Eliza Perine West Virginia & Global Seal of Biliteracy in French Colton Reed West Virginia & Global Seal of Biliteracy in French Kacy Todd West Virginia & Global Seal of Biliteracy in French Mary Nguyen West Virginia & Global Seal of Biliteracy in French and German Bethany Archer-Lewis West Virginia & Global Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish An Bongiorno West Virginia & Global Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish Abigail Daugherty West Virginia & Global Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish Tenley Holler West Virginia & Global Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish Lucy Keough West Virginia & Global Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish Mya Martinez West Virginia & Global Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish Ashley McBrayer West Virginia & Global Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish William Northey West Virginia & Global Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish Tacy Pollock West Virginia & Global Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish Breanna Starkey West Virginia & Global Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish Stella Rubi West Virginia & Global Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish Juliette Perlera West Virginia & Global Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish and French Audrey Robinson West Virginia & Global Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish and French Lucy Cooper West Virginia Seal of Biliteracy in French Savannah Courtney West Virginia Seal of Biliteracy in French Maria Day West Virginia Seal of Biliteracy in French Amber Moore West Virginia Seal of Biliteracy in French Phillip Nguyen West Virginia Seal of Biliteracy in French Leah Pugh West Virginia Seal of Biliteracy in French Zach Aguilar West Virginia Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish Conner Benson West Virginia Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish Emma Cleghorn West Virginia Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish Jay Fazalare West Virginia Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish James Hadjis West Virginia Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish Jacob Keener West Virginia Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish Rylee Robey West Virginia Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish Morgan Rohr West Virginia Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish Ella Sherrell West Virginia Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish Victoria Singzon West Virginia Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish Addison Veigel West Virginia Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish Jacie Wood West Virginia Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish   The West Virginia Seal of Biliteracy, adopted in the 2020-21 school year, is a state-level recognition for high school students demonstrating proficiency in English and at least one other language. It is awarded upon graduation to students who meet specific, approved language assessment criteria, providing a credential that enhances employability and can lead to college credit. Global Seal: The Global Seal of Biliteracy credential meets or exceeds the requirements of all existing U.S. state Seal programs and offers a uniform standard to recognize language skills at levels that are meaningful for academic and workplace environments. It allows recipients to showcase their language skills to any school or employer across state lines and national borders. File Attachments Subject C. James Vanscoy of Cartoon Headquarters- Family Fun Extravaganza Meeting Mar 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Presentation James Vanscoy, Owner of Cartoon Headquarters, will present to the Board regarding Family Fun Extravaganza Event.  File Attachments 4. DELEGATIONS Subject A. Delegations Meeting Mar 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 4. DELEGATIONS Type POLICY 1204:  SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS AND PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO DELEGATIONS 1204.19 - All persons who desire to address the board at a Regular Meeting or a matter identified within the stated purposes of a Special Meeting as a Delegation must register with the Superintendent no later than  fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled commencement of any regular or special meeting.   They may do so at the Superintendent's office during regular business hours.  The Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee will also be available to accept registration at the place of the meeting, beginning thirty minutes before the meeting starts.   The following information must be provided to the Superintendent by persons who desire to address the board:  name, address or phone number, a concise statement of the subject to be addressed, a list of Harrison County Personnel who have been involved in the matter, and a statement indicating the desired action of the board.   This information must be provided on the Harrison County Board of Education Delegation Request Form.   1204.20 - All persons desiring to address the board should be as brief as possible and limit their remarks to their written statement of the subject to be addressed  A speaker must limit his or her comments to  five minutes  unless the board, in order to complete its scheduled business in a reasonable time, adopts an alternate procedure at or for a particular meeting.  Written materials may be presented in addition to or in lieu of an oral presentation; speakers must provide ten (10) copies of any written materials presented in this manner.   1204.21 - All statements from the floor shall be directed to the President.  No person may engage in audible discussion with members of the audience.  In appropriate situations, the board may choose to convene in executive session in conformity with the Open Governmental Meetings Act to hear comments from persons who wish to address the board; in those instances, the comments shall be made, if at all, in executive session.   1204.22 - If a matter not on the agenda is brought before the board at a meeting, the board shall neither decide nor deliberate toward a decision on the matter at that meeting.  Board members may request additional study of the matter and it may be placed on a future agenda for board consideration.   Speakers before the Harrison County Board of Education are asked to express themselves in a civil manner at all time, with due respect for the dignity and privacy of others who may be affected by the content of your comments.  This is a public notice that all meetings of this school board are audio taped and most regular meetings are videotaped to be televised later on Time-Warner Public Access Channel 18.     While it is not the intent of the Harrison County Board of Education to ever stifle public input into our deliberations, all speakers should be aware that if your public comments made here today violate the rights of any other person, especially under the laws of defamation or invasion or privacy, you may be held legally and individually responsible.  If you are unsure of the factual nature of any claim, comment or allegation you are about to make, the Harrison County Board of Education strongly encourages you to consult first with your legal counsel.   File Attachments 5. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Subject A. Superintendent's Update Meeting Mar 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 5. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Type Information, Report The Superintendent will update the Board on the following: 1.  Curriculum, Student Achievement  2.  Facilities 3.  Finance 4.  Personnel 5.  Safety & Health, Technology 6.  United Technical Center Update - Douglas Hogue 7.  Miscellaneous File Attachments 6. CONSENT ITEMS Subject A. Meeting Minutes Meeting Mar 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. The minutes from the February 17, 2026, Special Meeting - Personnel and State Aid Funded Positions and the February 17, 2026, Regular Meeting and the February 25, 2026, Special Meeting- Personnel Work Session were presented to the Superintendent for Board approval. Once approved, it will be made available to the public.   File Attachments 2.17.26 Special Meeting - Personnel and State Aid Funded Positions.pdf (720 KB) 2.17.26 Regular Meeting.pdf (803 KB) 2.25.26 Special Meeting - Personnel Work Session.pdf (740 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Tom Tucker, second by Douglas Hogue. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject B. Financial Transactions Meeting Mar 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Operating Transfers $ 4,083,800.00 Accounts Payable Transactions $ 2,680,160.03 Payroll Transactions $ 2,475,594.55   Budget Supplements $ 683,942.00 Budget Transfers $ 1,728,271.44 File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Tom Tucker, second by Douglas Hogue. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject C. Open Enrollment/Transfers - Approvals and Denials Meeting Mar 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. HB 2596 requires that resident and non-resident student transfers be approved or denied by the county board and shall be reported to the State Department of Education annually. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Tom Tucker, second by Douglas Hogue. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith 7. NEW BUSINESS Subject A. Out of State Travel Study Request Meeting Mar 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 7. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the Out of State Travel Study Requests as presented by the Superintendent. Attached are the Out of State Travel Study requests presented to the Superintendent for Board approval. File Attachments 3.3.26 Out of State Travel Study Request.pdf (70 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Out of State Travel Study Requests as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Mary Frances Smith, second by Tom Tucker. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject B. Purchases of bus parts Meeting Mar 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 7. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Recommend the purchase orders to be issued for proprietary bus parts for the brands of busses operated per the public bid opening on February 19, 2026 as follows: * Blue Bird Bus Sales - parts only for Blue Bird brand buses, not to exceed $ 105,000 * Newlons - parts only for International brand buses, not to exceed $ 123,000 * Matheny Motors - parts only for Thomas brand buses, not to exceed $80,000     File Attachments 4. Bid Score Sheet Bus Parts 02.19.26.pdf (415 KB) Motion & Voting Recommend the purchase orders to be issued for proprietary bus parts for the brands of busses operated per the public bid opening on February 19, 2026 as follows: * Blue Bird Bus Sales - parts only for Blue Bird brand buses, not to exceed $ 105,000 * Newlons - parts only for International brand buses, not to exceed $ 123,000 * Matheny Motors - parts only for Thomas brand buses, not to exceed $80,000 Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Douglas Hogue. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject C. Repairs to bus from fire Meeting Mar 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 7. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Recommend the purchase orders to be issued to Blue Bird Bus Sales for the repair of a bus which caught on fire. The funds will be reimbursed from our insurance company. Purchase order not to exceed $35,000     File Attachments Motion & Voting Recommend the purchase orders to be issued to Blue Bird Bus Sales
Wed Feb 25, 2026

Special Meeting - Personnel Work Session

Board to discuss upcoming personnel season in work session

The Harrison County Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting for a personnel work session to discuss the upcoming personnel season. The agenda includes only procedural items and a discussion item, with no specific decisions or contracts listed. The meeting will adjourn following board members' comments.

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4 Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Special Meeting - Personnel Work Session 4:00 P.M. Board Room 445 West Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject A. Call to Order Meeting Feb 25, 2026 - Special Meeting - Personnel Work Session Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Procedural File Attachments 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Subject A. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Feb 25, 2026 - Special Meeting - Personnel Work Session Category 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise. File Attachments 3. PERSONNEL WORK SESSION Subject A. Personnel Work Session Meeting Feb 25, 2026 - Special Meeting - Personnel Work Session Category 3. PERSONNEL WORK SESSION Type Discussion, Information This meeting is for the Board to discuss upcoming Personnel season.   File Attachments 4. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Subject A. Board Members' Comments Meeting Feb 25, 2026 - Special Meeting - Personnel Work Session Category 4. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Type File Attachments 5. ADJOURNMENT Subject A. Adjourn the Meeting Meeting Feb 25, 2026 - Special Meeting - Personnel Work Session Category 5. ADJOURNMENT Type Action Recommended Action Motion to adjourn the meeting. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion by Tom Tucker, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith
Tue Feb 17, 2026

Special Meeting - Personnel and State Aid Funded Positions

Harrison County Schools to discuss personnel and state aid funding

The Harrison County Board of Education will meet to discuss personnel updates and preliminary state aid funding. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. on February 17, 2026, at the Board Room located at 445 West Main Street in Clarksburg, WV.

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4 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Special Meeting - Personnel and State Aid Funded Positions 4:00 P.M. Board Room 445 West Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject A. Call to Order Meeting Feb 17, 2026 - Special Meeting - Personnel and State Aid Funded Positions Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Procedural File Attachments Harrison Efficiency Study 26.pdf (283 KB) 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Subject A. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Feb 17, 2026 - Special Meeting - Personnel and State Aid Funded Positions Category 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise. File Attachments 3. PERSONNEL AND RELATED PRELIMINARY STATE AID Subject A. Personnel and Related Preliminary State Aid Meeting Feb 17, 2026 - Special Meeting - Personnel and State Aid Funded Positions Category 3. PERSONNEL AND RELATED PRELIMINARY STATE AID Type Discussion, Information Tammy Leaseburg, Personnel Supervisor, and Whitni Kines, Chief School Business Official/ Treasurer, will be informing the Board on Personnel and Finance Updates.  File Attachments 4. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Subject A. Board Members' Comments Meeting Feb 17, 2026 - Special Meeting - Personnel and State Aid Funded Positions Category 4. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Type File Attachments 5. ADJOURNMENT Subject A. Adjourn the Meeting Meeting Feb 17, 2026 - Special Meeting - Personnel and State Aid Funded Positions Category 5. ADJOURNMENT Type Action Recommended Action Motion to adjourn the meeting. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion by Tom Tucker, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith
Tue Feb 17, 2026

Regular Meeting

Harrison County Board approves school band uniforms and financial transactions

The Harrison County Board of Education met to conduct regular business, including student recognitions and financial approvals. The board reviewed various consent items and addressed new business regarding travel requests and high school band funding.

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4 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Regular Meeting 6:00 P.M. Board Room 445 West Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject A. Call to Order Meeting Feb 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Procedural File Attachments 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Subject A. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Feb 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise. File Attachments 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Subject A. 2026 National FFA Week Proclamation Meeting Feb 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition The Harrison County Board of Education will recognize 2026 National FFA Week which is February 21st - 28th.   South Harrison High School: Brandon Sollars - Advisor Junior Advisor: Nathaniel Linger President: Elena Medina Vice President: Keith Linger Vice President: Delainey Lowther Secretary: Isabella Carroll Treasurer: Adam Marple Reporter: Lily Bise Sentinel: Gracie Barnhart Historian: Penelope Blake Chaplin: Owen Baker Parliamentarian: Emma Sollars   Bridgeport High School: Justin Arnold- Advisor Zachary Nicholson: President Kaedan Cox: Vice President Maya Woofter: Secretary Gracie Burdette: Treasurer Lauren Stone: Reporter Micah Barnette: Sentinel   Robert C. Byrd High School:   Lena Samples - Advisor President- Alyanna Doak Vice President- Chloe Frame Secretary-Rayonna Cain Treasurer-Brayden McIntyre Sentinel-Addison Bunner Reporter-Lydia Stevens   Lincoln High School: Amanda Hannon - Advisor Jeremy Cochran - Advisor  President- Kiersten Gooden Vice President- Kaylin Jackson Secretary- Olivia Templeton Treasurer- Andrea Jones (will be attending) Reporter- Victoria Starkey (will be attending) Sentinel- Chloe Zimmerman     United High School: Bradley Stutler- Advisor File Attachments FFA National Week 2026.pdf (375 KB) Subject B. South Harrison High School - Girls Swimming County Champions Meeting Feb 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition   The South Harrison High School girls swim team earned a big win, and it means a lot for a program that has only been around for two years. This group of athletes has worked hard to build something from the ground up, and that effort showed throughout the entire meet. The win came from a complete team performance, with swimmers stepping up in individual races and relays, many posting personal best times and some competing in new events to help the team score. More than anything, the girls supported one another, stayed focused, and competed with confidence and pride. This victory reflects how much the program has grown in a short time and the commitment these student-athletes have shown as they continue to establish South Harrison swimming. Ela Kirksey Zoe Kirksey Alaina Darquenne Alyssa Clutter Amelia Marshall Brandy Gum Dora Gum Courtney Knight Hadley Ward Maggie Paugh Lauren Brown Riley Marshall Savannah Holden Gracie Louden Camden Cutlip: Head Coach  File Attachments Subject C. South Harrison High School Volleyball Team - State Representatives 2 straight years Meeting Feb 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition Breanna Sears - Head Coach Keith Lightner - Assistant Coach Alanna Burnside - Assistant Coach Sophia Cale Gabrielle Davis Delainey Lowther Abigail Louk Audrey Burnside Emma Sharpe Rylee Rudder Kennedy Southern Josie Lowther Jenna Richards Lilly Bennett Camryn Lowther Shayna Vanhorn Halee Rowe Alaina Darquenne     Honors for Athletes:  All-state second team --Kennedy Southern, Sophomore All-State honorable mention --Abby Louk, Senior   LKC (conference honors): First Team LKC:  Abby Louk Second Team LKC:  Kennedy Southern   Special Honorable Mention LKC:  Emma Sharpe Josie Lowther   All County Nominations: First Team All-County:  Kennedy Southern Josie Lowther   Second Team All-County: Abby Louk Emma Sharpe   Harrison County Coach of the Year:  Breanna Sears   Team Accomplishments:  First team in SH history to qualify for volleyball states back-to-back, only the third team in school history to do so. South Harrison achieved the honor of going to the state tournament for the first time in 25 years for the 2024 volleyball season.   SH won the sectional championship for the first time since 2015 in 2024, along with the regional championship that year.    This year, we won the regional championship, which sent us to the states for the second year in a row.    We had the winningest season with a regular-season record of 26-9. Post-season record became 26-10.  File Attachments Subject D. Healthy Grandfamilies - Pam Hotsinpiller Meeting Feb 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Information, Presentation Pam Hotsinpiller and Tammy Romano will be presenting an update on the Healthy Grandfamilies Program.  File Attachments 4. DELEGATIONS Subject A. Delegations Meeting Feb 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 4. DELEGATIONS Type POLICY 1204:  SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS AND PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO DELEGATIONS 1204.19 - All persons who desire to address the board at a Regular Meeting or a matter identified within the stated purposes of a Special Meeting as a Delegation must register with the Superintendent no later than  fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled commencement of any regular or special meeting.   They may do so at the Superintendent's office during regular business hours.  The Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee will also be available to accept registration at the place of the meeting, beginning thirty minutes before the meeting starts.   The following information must be provided to the Superintendent by persons who desire to address the board:  name, address or phone number, a concise statement of the subject to be addressed, a list of Harrison County Personnel who have been involved in the matter, and a statement indicating the desired action of the board.   This information must be provided on the Harrison County Board of Education Delegation Request Form.   1204.20 - All persons desiring to address the board should be as brief as possible and limit their remarks to their written statement of the subject to be addressed  A speaker must limit his or her comments to  five minutes  unless the board, in order to complete its scheduled business in a reasonable time, adopts an alternate procedure at or for a particular meeting.  Written materials may be presented in addition to or in lieu of an oral presentation; speakers must provide ten (10) copies of any written materials presented in this manner.   1204.21 - All statements from the floor shall be directed to the President.  No person may engage in audible discussion with members of the audience.  In appropriate situations, the board may choose to convene in executive session in conformity with the Open Governmental Meetings Act to hear comments from persons who wish to address the board; in those instances, the comments shall be made, if at all, in executive session.   1204.22 - If a matter not on the agenda is brought before the board at a meeting, the board shall neither decide nor deliberate toward a decision on the matter at that meeting.  Board members may request additional study of the matter and it may be placed on a future agenda for board consideration.   Speakers before the Harrison County Board of Education are asked to express themselves in a civil manner at all time, with due respect for the dignity and privacy of others who may be affected by the content of your comments.  This is a public notice that all meetings of this school board are audio taped and most regular meetings are videotaped to be televised later on Time-Warner Public Access Channel 18.     While it is not the intent of the Harrison County Board of Education to ever stifle public input into our deliberations, all speakers should be aware that if your public comments made here today violate the rights of any other person, especially under the laws of defamation or invasion or privacy, you may be held legally and individually responsible.  If you are unsure of the factual nature of any claim, comment or allegation you are about to make, the Harrison County Board of Education strongly encourages you to consult first with your legal counsel.   File Attachments 5. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Subject A. Superintendent's Update Meeting Feb 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 5. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Type Information, Report The Superintendent will update the Board on the following: 1.  Curriculum, Student Achievement  2.  Facilities 3.  Finance - Monthly Financial Report: January 2026 4.  Personnel 5.  Safety & Health, Technology 6.  United Technical Center Update - Douglas Hogue 7.  Miscellaneous File Attachments Monthly Financial Report - January 2026.pdf (359 KB) 6. CONSENT ITEMS Subject A. Meeting Minutes Meeting Feb 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. The minutes from the February 3, 2026, Regular Meeting were presented to the Superintendent for Board approval. Once approved, it will be made available to the public.   File Attachments 2.3.26 Regular Meeting.pdf (792 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject B. Financial Transactions Meeting Feb 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Operating Transfers $ 5,731,118.61 Accounts Payable Transactions $ 4,140,488.80 Payroll Transactions $ 2,464,318.53   Budget Supplements $ 28,816.51 Budget Transfers $ 888,560.65 File Attachments Budget Supplements.pdf (50 KB) Budget Transfers.pdf (98 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject C. Open Enrollment/Transfers - Approvals and Denials Meeting Feb 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. HB 2596 requires that resident and non-resident student transfers be approved or denied by the county board and shall be reported to the State Department of Education annually. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith 7. NEW BUSINESS Subject A. Out of State Travel Study Request Meeting Feb 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 7. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the Out of State Travel Study Requests as presented by the Superintendent. Attached are the Out of State Travel Study requests presented to the Superintendent for Board approval. File Attachments 2.17.26 Out of State Travel Study Request.pdf (94 KB) 3fb9a123-ea06-44ae-8698-88664c4f8d91.pdf (24 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Out of State Travel Study Requests as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Mary Frances Smith, second by Jenny Santilli. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject B. SHHS Band Uniforms Meeting Feb 17, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 7. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve $18,000.00 out of contingency funds for South Harrison High School Band to order new uniforms. Mr. Seti is requesting $18,000.00 from the contingency funds to get South Harrison High School Band new uniforms.   Estimated costs of uniforms (shipping subject to change)    Stanbury Uniforms, LLC                  $ 33,134.50  (Omni purchasing cooperative #R230803)    Estimated shipping                                 888.00    Banding together                                 1,977.50             Total estimated cost of uniforms          $ 36,000.00       File Attachments South Harrison 2-12-26 Omnia Pricing.pdf (476 KB) Inv00007118 (1).pdf (114 KB) Motion & Voting Motion t
Tue Feb 3, 2026

Regular Meeting

Board approves sale of former North View Elementary for $126,500

The Harrison County Schools Board approved the sale of the former North View Elementary School to Emmanuel Baptist Church for $126,500 and authorized financing for 13 Epson printers costing $95,729. They also approved an MOU with WVU for student field placements, out-of-state travel requests, and consent items including $8.3 million in financial transactions. The board heard a request to launch a fundraising campaign for turf and track replacement at Stydahar Field estimated at $1.4 million.

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4 Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Regular Meeting 6:00 P.M. Board Room 445 West Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject A. Call to Order Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Procedural File Attachments 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Subject A. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise. File Attachments 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Subject A. South Harrison High School Volleyball Team - State Representatives 2 straight years Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition Breanna Sears - Head Coach Keith Lightner - Assistant Coach Alanna Burnside - Assistant Coach Sophia Cale Gabrielle Davis Delainey Lowther Abigail Louk Audrey Burnside Emma Sharpe Rylee Rudder Kennedy Southern Josie Lowther Jenna Richards Lilly Bennett Camryn Lowther Shayna Vanhorn Halee Rowe Alaina Darquenne     Honors for Athletes:  All-state second team --Kennedy Southern, Sophomore All-State honorable mention --Abby Louk, Senior   LKC (conference honors): First Team LKC:  Abby Louk Second Team LKC:  Kennedy Southern   Special Honorable Mention LKC:  Emma Sharpe Josie Lowther   All County Nominations: First Team All-County:  Kennedy Southern Josie Lowther   Second Team All-County: Abby Louk Emma Sharpe   Harrison County Coach of the Year:  Breanna Sears   Team Accomplishments:  First team in SH history to qualify for volleyball states back-to-back, only the third team in school history to do so. South Harrison achieved the honor of going to the state tournament for the first time in 25 years for the 2024 volleyball season.   SH won the sectional championship for the first time since 2015 in 2024, along with the regional championship that year.    This year, we won the regional championship, which sent us to the states for the second year in a row.    We had the winningest season with a regular-season record of 26-9. Post-season record became 26-10.  File Attachments Subject B. South Harrison High School - Girls Swimming County Champions Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition   The South Harrison High School girls swim team earned a big win, and it means a lot for a program that has only been around for two years. This group of athletes has worked hard to build something from the ground up, and that effort showed throughout the entire meet. The win came from a complete team performance, with swimmers stepping up in individual races and relays, many posting personal best times and some competing in new events to help the team score. More than anything, the girls supported one another, stayed focused, and competed with confidence and pride. This victory reflects how much the program has grown in a short time and the commitment these student-athletes have shown as they continue to establish South Harrison swimming. Ela Kirksey Zoe Kirksey Alaina Darquenne Alyssa Clutter Amelia Marshall Brandy Gum Dora Gum Courtney Knight Hadley Ward Maggie Paugh Lauren Brown Riley Marshall Savannah Holden Gracie Louden Camden Cutlip: Head Coach  File Attachments Subject C. South Harrison High School- Frank Tate Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Presentation Frank Tate would like to discuss with the Board about athletic facilities at South Harrison High School.  File Attachments Subject D. Fundraising Campaign for turf and track replacement at Stydahar Field (Lincoln High School) Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Presentation Request permission to kick off a fundraising campaign for field turf replacement and track resurfacing at Stydahar Field.   The anticipated cost to replace the field turf is $700,000, and the track resurfacing is estimated at $ 700,000, for an estimated total of $1.4 million.   If permission is granted, I will acquire detailed quotes for the replacements and update the board with a budgetary plan and funding request as necessary. The anticipated project completion is May-July of 2027. File Attachments Subject E. Pam Knight - CTE Presentation Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Presentation Pam Knight will update the Board on CTE.  File Attachments 4. DELEGATIONS Subject A. Delegations Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 4. DELEGATIONS Type POLICY 1204:  SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS AND PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO DELEGATIONS 1204.19 - All persons who desire to address the board at a Regular Meeting or a matter identified within the stated purposes of a Special Meeting as a Delegation must register with the Superintendent no later than  fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled commencement of any regular or special meeting.   They may do so at the Superintendent's office during regular business hours.  The Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee will also be available to accept registration at the place of the meeting, beginning thirty minutes before the meeting starts.   The following information must be provided to the Superintendent by persons who desire to address the board:  name, address or phone number, a concise statement of the subject to be addressed, a list of Harrison County Personnel who have been involved in the matter, and a statement indicating the desired action of the board.   This information must be provided on the Harrison County Board of Education Delegation Request Form.   1204.20 - All persons desiring to address the board should be as brief as possible and limit their remarks to their written statement of the subject to be addressed  A speaker must limit his or her comments to  five minutes  unless the board, in order to complete its scheduled business in a reasonable time, adopts an alternate procedure at or for a particular meeting.  Written materials may be presented in addition to or in lieu of an oral presentation; speakers must provide ten (10) copies of any written materials presented in this manner.   1204.21 - All statements from the floor shall be directed to the President.  No person may engage in audible discussion with members of the audience.  In appropriate situations, the board may choose to convene in executive session in conformity with the Open Governmental Meetings Act to hear comments from persons who wish to address the board; in those instances, the comments shall be made, if at all, in executive session.   1204.22 - If a matter not on the agenda is brought before the board at a meeting, the board shall neither decide nor deliberate toward a decision on the matter at that meeting.  Board members may request additional study of the matter and it may be placed on a future agenda for board consideration.   Speakers before the Harrison County Board of Education are asked to express themselves in a civil manner at all time, with due respect for the dignity and privacy of others who may be affected by the content of your comments.  This is a public notice that all meetings of this school board are audio taped and most regular meetings are videotaped to be televised later on Time-Warner Public Access Channel 18.     While it is not the intent of the Harrison County Board of Education to ever stifle public input into our deliberations, all speakers should be aware that if your public comments made here today violate the rights of any other person, especially under the laws of defamation or invasion or privacy, you may be held legally and individually responsible.  If you are unsure of the factual nature of any claim, comment or allegation you are about to make, the Harrison County Board of Education strongly encourages you to consult first with your legal counsel.   File Attachments 5. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Subject A. Superintendent's Update Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 5. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Type Information, Report The Superintendent will update the Board on the following: 1.  Curriculum, Student Achievement  2.  Facilities 3.  Finance 4.  Personnel 5.  Safety & Health, Technology 6.  United Technical Center Update - Douglas Hogue 7.  Miscellaneous File Attachments 6. CONSENT ITEMS Subject A. Meeting Minutes Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. The minutes from the January 20, 2026, Regular Meeting were presented to the Superintendent for Board approval. Once approved, it will be made available to the public.   File Attachments 1.20.26 Regular Meeting.pdf (858 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Mary Frances Smith, second by Jenny Santilli. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject B. Financial Transactions Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Operating Transfers $4,400,000.00 Accounts Payable Transactions $1,439,730.00 Payroll Transactions $2,480,468.01   Budget Supplements $2,315.02 Budget Transfers $18,507.36 File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Mary Frances Smith, second by Jenny Santilli. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith 7. NEW BUSINESS Subject A. Out of State Travel Study Request Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 7. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the Out of State Travel Study Requests as presented by the Superintendent. Attached are the Out of State Travel Study requests presented to the Superintendent for Board approval. File Attachments 2.3.26 Out of State Travel Study Request.pdf (65 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Out of State Travel Study Requests as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Tom Tucker, second by Jenny Santilli. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject B. MOU WVU Department of Communication Disorders Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 7. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the MOU with WVU Department of Communication Disorders This MOU allows students at WVU in the fields of Speech and Language Pathology and Audiology to be placed in Harrison County for field experience.  File Attachments 2026 Affiliation Agreement Harrison County Schools CSD (1).docx (36 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the MOU with WVU Department of Communication Disorders Motion by Tom Tucker, second by Jenny Santilli. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject C. Resolution to use tax-exempt financing to purchase of 13 Epson AM-M550 Printers Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 7. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the Resolution to finance the purchase of 13 Epson AM-M550 Printers from Visual Edge (to replace Rizographs as requested by school adminsitration) through Country Road Leasing LLC as a tax-exempt lease. Total acquisition cost of $95,729.00 - payable over 63 months at a monthly rate of $1,785.00. Authorize Superintendent to sign all related documents. The equipment purchases will be made using the SourceWell Contract #030321 through Visual Edge.   File Attachments County Roads Leasing LLC Resolution.pdf (887 KB) MCM Epson Equipment and Cost Analysis provided by Visual Edge.pdf (1,420 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Resolution to finance the purchase of 13 Epson AM-M550 Printers from Visual Edge (to replace Rizographs as requested by school adminsitration) through Country Road Leasing LLC as a tax-exempt lease. Total acquisition cost of $95,729.00 - payable over 63 months at a monthly rate of $1,785.00. Authorize Superintendent to sign all related documents. Motion by Douglas Hogue, second by Jenny Santilli. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject D. Sale of the former North View Elementary School Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 7. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the sale of the former North View Elementary School and adjacent lot to the Trusteees of Emmanuel Baptist Church for the sum of $126,500 and authorize the Superintendent is to sign all related documents. The total contract price is $ 126,500 which includes the buyer's premium in the amount of $ 11,500 payable to Kaufman Reality and Auction. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the sale of the former N
Tue Jan 20, 2026

Regular Meeting

Harrison County Schools Board discusses student recognitions and band funding

The board meeting includes various special recognitions for student academic and athletic achievements. Additionally, a request was made to use contingency funds for South Harrison High School band uniforms.

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4 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Regular Meeting 6:00 P.M. Board Room 445 West Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject A. Call to Order Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Procedural File Attachments 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Subject A. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise. File Attachments 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Subject A. South Harrison Middle School- Volleyball CWVAC Champions Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition South Harrison Middle School Volleyball team are the CWVAC Champions! Madison Fidler 8 Daisy Bise 8 Sophee Medina 8 Mylee Toothman 8 Lilli Reynolds 8 Chloe Cook 8 Paisley Goldsmith 8 Ashlyn Cox 8 Amelia Critchfield 8 - All conference & All tournament team Emzie Fincham 8 - All conference team Anna Koscielniak 7 Elizabeth Sutton 7 Kaleigh Brosius 7 - All tournament team Paisli Reynolds 6 Addison Rebrook 6 Maggie Caroli 6 Coaches - Amy Toothman and Samantha Brosius   They won the conference tournament this past fall.  We have been the CWVAC Volleyball champion for the past three years.   File Attachments Subject B. Elementary Social Studies Winners Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition Individual Economics   1st Place: Banana Ball - Ellie Cassell (Big Elm) 2nd Place: Going Bananas for Banana Ball - Grayson Wilson (Johnson)   Psychology 2nd Place: Phobias Can Rule a Person's Life - Adelynn Rucker (West Milford)   Sociology 1st Place: Where in the World Did Latin Go? - Finn Mace (Johnson)   US History 1st Place: Behind the Curtain: A Dark Side of Oz - Reagan Lopez   (Nutter Fort)     Group Sociology  1st Place: Titanic: The Great Divide Did Social Class Impact Survival Rates? - Eleanor Jarvis, Ella Spatafore (Johnson)   State and Local Studies 1st Place: Why so Cryptid? - Nina Walker, Bailey Rose McDonald   (Simpson) 2nd Place: The Mothman Mystery - Molly Scroggins and Aria Watson (Victory) 3rd Place: The Mine Wars, The Beginning of the Union - Kristin Boggess and Sophia Spadafore   (Big Elm)   US History 1st Place: Survival on a Plate - Natalie Ashcom and Brennon Moore (Simpson)   File Attachments Subject C. Middle Social Studies Winners Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition Individual World History   1st Place: From Silent Screens to CGI Dreams - Caden Isenhart (Liberty Middle) 2nd Place: The History of Pokemon Cards - Gavin Sponaugle (South Harrison Middle)   Psychology 1st Place: The Mind of a Killer - Kenley Spitler (South Harrison Middle)   Economics 1st Place: Shrinkflation Exposed! - Abriana Godfrey (Lincoln Middle)   Geography 1st Place: Joplin Missouri Tornado - Geneva Leek   (South Harrison Middle)   Sociology 3rd Place: How Ozzy Osbourne Influenced History  - Adalynn Wetzel (South Harrison Middle)   Special Topic: America 250 1st Place: The Revolutionary War: Three Lesser-Known Battles That Won Our Independence - Chris Boyles (Bridgeport Middle) 2nd Place: Who is Alexander Hamilton? - Sophia McIntyre (South Harrison Middle)   State and Local Studies 3rd Place: Wild and Wonderful West Virginia Cryptids - Gracelyn Liebau (Lincoln Middle)    US History 1st Place: The One Cent Coin- The Discontinuation, Its History, and Effects - Olivia Morgan (Bridgeport Middle) 3rd Place: The History of Livestock Judging - Katherine Sollars (South Harrison Middle)     Sociology 1st Place: Beneath the Helmet - Ellery Fluharty (Lincoln Middle)     Group Anthropology 1st Place: Ghost Hunting - A.J. Golden and Sophia Gilbert (South Harrison Middle)   Economics 1st Place: The NIL Era - Jackson Burns and Ben Hickman   (Bridgeport Middle) 2nd Place: Captivity at Sea World - Lili Hitt and Iowa Wolfe (South Harrison Middle)   Psychology 1st Place: Psychological Effects of Solitary Confinement - Jozee Fincham and Becklynn Toothman (South Harrison Middle)   Sociology 1st Place: The People's Temple- A Deadly Cult - Bruce Daugherty and Layuna Wilfong (South Harrison Middle)   State and Local Studies 1st Place: Harry Powers- Little Shop of Horrors - Elizabeth Sutton and Dori Winnell (South Harrison Middle)   US History 1st Place: Ohio: The State Congress Forgot to Hit Submit On - Liam Bennett and Finn Chavoustie (Bridgeport Middle) 2nd Place: The Reintroduction of Wolves to Yellowstone - Trenten Kinney and Michael Cook (South Harrison Middle) 3rd Place: The Twin Towers - Laiken Richards and Jadeyn Earnest (Lincoln Middle)    World History 1st Place: The Extinction of Dinosaurs - Adalynn Pringle and Makenna Morgan (South Harrison Middle)   File Attachments Subject D. High School Social Studies Winners Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition Individual Anthropology 1st Place: Creepy, Kook, and Culturally Clever - Dylan Miller (Robert C. Byrd High)     US History 1st Place: Nellie Bly - Tianna Leon (Robert C. Byrd High)       File Attachments Subject E. Spelling Bee Winners Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition On January 14, 2026, Harrison County Schools held their County Spelling Bee. The following are the winners.    Spelling Bee Winners 1st Place:  Lily Dahl, Bridgeport Middle School, 7 th  Grade 2nd Place:  Isabel Boyce, Simpson Elementary, 5 th  Grade Alternate:  Gentry Wininger, Heritage Christian School, 7 th  Grade File Attachments Subject F. Bridgeport High School- Troy Zorick Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition Bridgeport High Schools' Troy Zorick was named the 2026-2027 Citizens Bank of West Virginia Emerging Leaders Scholar by Dr. Chris Wood, President of Davis & Elkins College. Zorick is the fifth winner of the scholarship program. File Attachments Subject G. Justin Seti - Contingency Request for South Harrison High School Band Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Presentation Mr. Seti is requesting $18,000.00 from the contingency funds to get South Harrison High School Band new uniforms. They currently have $18,362.24 in their account.    File Attachments Subject H. Millie Michael - Project ISAAC Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type File Attachments 4. DELEGATIONS Subject A. Delegations Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 4. DELEGATIONS Type POLICY 1204:  SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS AND PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO DELEGATIONS 1204.19 - All persons who desire to address the board at a Regular Meeting or a matter identified within the stated purposes of a Special Meeting as a Delegation must register with the Superintendent no later than  fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled commencement of any regular or special meeting.   They may do so at the Superintendent's office during regular business hours.  The Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee will also be available to accept registration at the place of the meeting, beginning thirty minutes before the meeting starts.   The following information must be provided to the Superintendent by persons who desire to address the board:  name, address or phone number, a concise statement of the subject to be addressed, a list of Harrison County Personnel who have been involved in the matter, and a statement indicating the desired action of the board.   This information must be provided on the Harrison County Board of Education Delegation Request Form.   1204.20 - All persons desiring to address the board should be as brief as possible and limit their remarks to their written statement of the subject to be addressed  A speaker must limit his or her comments to  five minutes  unless the board, in order to complete its scheduled business in a reasonable time, adopts an alternate procedure at or for a particular meeting.  Written materials may be presented in addition to or in lieu of an oral presentation; speakers must provide ten (10) copies of any written materials presented in this manner.   1204.21 - All statements from the floor shall be directed to the President.  No person may engage in audible discussion with members of the audience.  In appropriate situations, the board may choose to convene in executive session in conformity with the Open Governmental Meetings Act to hear comments from persons who wish to address the board; in those instances, the comments shall be made, if at all, in executive session.   1204.22 - If a matter not on the agenda is brought before the board at a meeting, the board shall neither decide nor deliberate toward a decision on the matter at that meeting.  Board members may request additional study of the matter and it may be placed on a future agenda for board consideration.   Speakers before the Harrison County Board of Education are asked to express themselves in a civil manner at all time, with due respect for the dignity and privacy of others who may be affected by the content of your comments.  This is a public notice that all meetings of this school board are audio taped and most regular meetings are videotaped to be televised later on Time-Warner Public Access Channel 18.     While it is not the intent of the Harrison County Board of Education to ever stifle public input into our deliberations, all speakers should be aware that if your public comments made here today violate the rights of any other person, especially under the laws of defamation or invasion or privacy, you may be held legally and individually responsible.  If you are unsure of the factual nature of any claim, comment or allegation you are about to make, the Harrison County Board of Education strongly encourages you to consult first with your legal counsel.   File Attachments 5. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Subject A. Superintendent's Update Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 5. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Type Information, Report The Superintendent will update the Board on the following: 1.  Curriculum, Student Achievement  2.  Facilities 3.  Finance - Monthly Financial Report as of Decmber 31, 2025 4.  Personnel 5.  Safety & Health, Technology 6.  United Technical Center Update - Douglas Hogue 7.  Miscellaneous File Attachments Monthly Financial Report - December 2025.pdf (359 KB) 6. CONSENT ITEMS Subject A. Meeting Minutes Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. The minutes from the January 6, 2026, Regular Meeting were presented to the Superintendent for Board approval. Once approved, it will be made available to the public.   File Attachments 1.6.26 Regular Meeting.pdf (801 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject B. Financial Transactions Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Operating Transfers $ 5,700,000.00 Accounts Payable Transactions $ 2,483,316.99 Payroll Transactions $ 2,430,314.84   Budget Supplements $ 4,922,260.83 Budget Transfers $ 138,774.43 File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject C. Open Enrollment/Transfers - Approvals and Denials Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. HB 2596 requires that resident and non-resident student transfers be approved or denied by the county board and shall be reported to the State Department of Education annually. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith 7. NEW BUSINESS Subject A. Out of State Travel Study Request Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 7. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the Out of State Travel Study Requests as present
Tue Jan 6, 2026

Regular Meeting

Board approves $20M budget transfers, $160K speech contract

The Harrison County Board of Education approved consent items including $20,245,878.78 in budget transfers and $9,844,000.00 in operating transfers. They also approved a $160,000 contract with Best Life Therapy for speech therapy services and several out-of-state travel study and professional leave requests. Recognitions were presented to math field day winners and a student selected for the Rose Bowl Honor Band.

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4 Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Regular Meeting 6:00 P.M. Board Room 445 West Main Street Clarksburg, WV 26301 1. CALL TO ORDER Subject A. Call to Order Meeting Jan 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 1. CALL TO ORDER Type Procedural File Attachments 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Subject A. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Jan 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Type Procedural Those in attendance will be asked to rise. File Attachments 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Subject A. Megan Sutton - 2026 Rose Bowl Bands of America Honor Band Meeting Jan 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition A Robert C. Byrd High School sophomore, Megan Sutton represented West Virginia in the 137th Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day, a time-honored American tradition. Megan has been selected to join 300 high school students from across the nation as a member of the 2026 Rose Bowl Bands of America Honor Band. File Attachments Subject B. Elementary Math Field Day Winners Meeting Jan 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition 4th Grade 1st place Anaya Vasani 2nd place Archer Leach 3rd place Carlos Santizo Alternate:  Matthew Gainer Alternate:  Colton Murray 5th Grade 1st place Grayson Wilson 2nd place Colby Maxwell 3rd place Jayden Dong Alternate:  Oliver Powell Alternate:  Ryan Wilkinson File Attachments Subject C. Middle School Math Field Day Winners Meeting Jan 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition 6th Grade 1st place Ian Stemple 2nd place Finnian Chavoustie 3rd place Gabe Romano Alternate:  Avery Moore Alternate:  Ayden Golden 7th Grade 1st place Leon Vorst 2nd place Trenton Kinney 3rd Jackson Fridley Alternate Loudin Miller Alternate Arya Kiefer 8th Grade 1st place Anna Song 2nd Timothy Templeton 3rd Sophie Hawkins Alternate Chloe Cook Alternate Maria Plywaczynski File Attachments Subject D. High School Math Field Day Winners Meeting Jan 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Recognition 9th Grade: John Tran-BHS-1st Veena Raol-BHS-2nd Tanner Conch-RCBHS-3rd Urlin Mathews III-BHS-1st Alternate Rowyn Harris-BHS-2nd Alternate 10th-12th Grade: Leroy Song-BHS-1st William Northey-BHS-2nd Kevin Dong-SHHS-3rd Wade Lane-RCBHS-4th Nathaniel Linger-SHHS-5th Isaac Boyce-BHS-6th Gianna Fragman-LHS-7th Seth Nay-LHS-8th Andrew Morgan-BHS-9th Xander Spruling-LHS-10th Graham Northey-BHS-1st Alternate Izabella Freeman-LHS-2nd Alternate   These students competed in the Annual County Math Field Day and will be competing in the Regional Math Field Day Competition on March 21st, 2026 at University High School.  For each grade level, 4th-9th, three students will compete, however, for the high school level, 10 students from grades 10-12 will make up the Harrison County Schools Math Field Day team.  At this event, they hope to earn a spot at the State Math Field Day competition in April! File Attachments Subject E. Lola Brown - ELL Program Meeting Jan 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 3. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS Type Presentation Lola Brown, Federal Programs Supervisor, will update the Board on ELL Program.  File Attachments 4. DELEGATIONS Subject A. Delegations Meeting Jan 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 4. DELEGATIONS Type POLICY 1204:  SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS AND PROCEDURES PERTAINING TO DELEGATIONS 1204.19 - All persons who desire to address the board at a Regular Meeting or a matter identified within the stated purposes of a Special Meeting as a Delegation must register with the Superintendent no later than  fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled commencement of any regular or special meeting.   They may do so at the Superintendent's office during regular business hours.  The Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee will also be available to accept registration at the place of the meeting, beginning thirty minutes before the meeting starts.   The following information must be provided to the Superintendent by persons who desire to address the board:  name, address or phone number, a concise statement of the subject to be addressed, a list of Harrison County Personnel who have been involved in the matter, and a statement indicating the desired action of the board.   This information must be provided on the Harrison County Board of Education Delegation Request Form.   1204.20 - All persons desiring to address the board should be as brief as possible and limit their remarks to their written statement of the subject to be addressed  A speaker must limit his or her comments to  five minutes  unless the board, in order to complete its scheduled business in a reasonable time, adopts an alternate procedure at or for a particular meeting.  Written materials may be presented in addition to or in lieu of an oral presentation; speakers must provide ten (10) copies of any written materials presented in this manner.   1204.21 - All statements from the floor shall be directed to the President.  No person may engage in audible discussion with members of the audience.  In appropriate situations, the board may choose to convene in executive session in conformity with the Open Governmental Meetings Act to hear comments from persons who wish to address the board; in those instances, the comments shall be made, if at all, in executive session.   1204.22 - If a matter not on the agenda is brought before the board at a meeting, the board shall neither decide nor deliberate toward a decision on the matter at that meeting.  Board members may request additional study of the matter and it may be placed on a future agenda for board consideration.   Speakers before the Harrison County Board of Education are asked to express themselves in a civil manner at all time, with due respect for the dignity and privacy of others who may be affected by the content of your comments.  This is a public notice that all meetings of this school board are audio taped and most regular meetings are videotaped to be televised later on Time-Warner Public Access Channel 18.     While it is not the intent of the Harrison County Board of Education to ever stifle public input into our deliberations, all speakers should be aware that if your public comments made here today violate the rights of any other person, especially under the laws of defamation or invasion or privacy, you may be held legally and individually responsible.  If you are unsure of the factual nature of any claim, comment or allegation you are about to make, the Harrison County Board of Education strongly encourages you to consult first with your legal counsel.   File Attachments 5. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Subject A. Superintendent's Update Meeting Jan 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 5. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE Type Information, Report The Superintendent will update the Board on the following: 1.  Curriculum, Student Achievement  2.  Facilities 3.  Finance 4.  Personnel 5.  Safety & Health, Technology 6.  United Technical Center Update - Douglas Hogue 7.  Miscellaneous File Attachments 6. CONSENT ITEMS Subject A. Meeting Minutes Meeting Jan 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. The minutes from the December 16, 2025, Special Calendar Hearing and the December 16, 2025, Regular Meeting were presented to the Superintendent for Board approval. Once approved, they will be made available to the public.   File Attachments 12.16.25 Special Calendar Hearing.pdf (693 KB) 12.16.25 Regular Meeting.pdf (885 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject B. Financial Transactions Meeting Jan 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Operating Transfers $ 9,844,000.00 Accounts Payable Transactions $ 4,068,450.29 Payroll Transactions $ 5,201,387.03   Budget Supplements $ 46,976.77 Budget Transfers $ 20,245,878.78 File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject C. Open Enrollment/Transfers - Approvals and Denials Meeting Jan 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. HB 2596 requires that resident and non-resident student transfers be approved or denied by the county board and shall be reported to the State Department of Education annually. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Subject D. Recommend the issuance of a purchase orders to Best Life Therapy for 2025-2026 contracted speech therapy services Meeting Jan 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 6. CONSENT ITEMS Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Recommend the issuance of a purchase orders to to Best Life Therapy for 2025-2026 contracted speech therapy services not to exceed $160,000. Based on MOU approved at the July 15, 2025 meeting, meeting note attached.     File Attachments July 15, 2025 MOU Board Approval.pdf (105 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the consent items as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith 7. NEW BUSINESS Subject A. Out of State Travel Study Request Meeting Jan 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 7. NEW BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the Out of State Travel Study Requests as presented by the Superintendent. Attached are the Out of State Travel Study requests presented to the Superintendent for Board approval. File Attachments 1.6.26 Out of State Travel Study Request.pdf (209 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Out of State Travel Study Requests as presented by the Superintendent. Motion by Jenny Santilli, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith Nay: Douglas Hogue 8. OLD BUSINESS Subject A. Out of State Professional Leave Request Meeting Jan 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 8. OLD BUSINESS Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the Out of State Professional Leave Requests as presented by the Superintendent. Attached are the Out of State Professional Leave requests presented to the Superintendent for Board approval. These were tabled from the December 16th, 2025 meeting.  File Attachments Out of State Professional Meeting Request 1.6.26.pdf (202 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to amend the Nurse's request to approve in person or online professional development conference fees only for all RN's requesting to attend the National Association of School Nurses Conference. Motion by Mary Frances Smith, second by Jenny Santilli. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith 9. POLICY UPDATES 10. PERSONNEL Subject A. Personnel Matters Meeting Jan 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 10. PERSONNEL Type Action Recommended Action Motion to approve the personnel agenda as recommended by the superintendent. Attached are the personnel recommendations for Professional, Service, and Extra Curricular Personnel for the January 6, 2026 meeting.   I respectfully request your approval of these recommendations.  File Attachments January 6, 2026 Public.pdf (33 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve the personnel agenda as recommended by the superintendent. Motion by Tom Tucker, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Jenny Santilli, Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Tom Tucker, Mary Frances Smith 11. LEGAL/DISCIPLINARY MATTERS 12. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Subject A. Board Members' Comments Meeting Jan 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 12. BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS Type File Attachments 13. ADJOURNMENT Subject A. Adjourn the Meeting Meeting Jan 6, 2026 - Regular Meeting Category 13. ADJOURNMENT Type Action Recommended Action Motion to adjourn the meeting. Adjourn the meeting. File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion by Tom Tucker, second by Mary Frances Smith. Final Res
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