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Harrison County Schools public meetings in 2022

57 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 27, 2022

Special Meeting - Personnel RESCHEDULED

Harrison County Schools board approves personnel agenda

The Harrison County Board of Education held a special rescheduled meeting on December 27, 2022, to address personnel matters. The board approved the personnel agenda as recommended by the superintendent, covering professional, service, and extra-curricular personnel changes. The meeting also included routine procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, and delegations.

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✓ Decided: Harrison County Schools Board approves personnel recommendations

The Board approved the personnel agenda for professional, service, and extra-curricular personnel as recommended by the superintendent. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

Tue Dec 20, 2022

Special Meeting - Calendar

School board to hear draft 2023-2024 calendar at special meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education is holding a special meeting to hear a draft presentation of the 2023-2024 school calendar and conduct the first calendar hearing. The superintendent will also update the board on curriculum, facilities, finance, personnel, safety, and the United Technical Center. Delegations (public comments) are allowed under policy. The meeting will then adjourn.

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✓ Decided: Board requests more options for 2023-2024 school calendar

The Board of Education held the first hearing for the 2023-2024 school calendar. No calendar was approved; the Board requested additional options for consideration from the calendar committee.

Tue Dec 20, 2022

Regular Meeting

Board approves $60,000 for Prevention Resource Officer at two elementary schools

The Harrison County Board of Education approved funding for a shared security officer and a dual-credit aviation program with Fairmont State University. The board also authorized a dropout prevention agreement for three specific schools and approved several million dollars in vendor payments.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $60,000 for new Prevention Resource Officer position

The Board approved funding for a split Deputy Sheriff Prevention Resource Officer position for Norwood and Nutter Fort Elementary Schools. Other actions included approving a college-credit aviation program partnership and a dropout prevention agreement. The Board also accepted a $50,000 donation from Medbrook Children's Charity.

Tue Dec 6, 2022

Regular Meeting - Rescheduled From December 5, 2022 - Personnel Agenda Addendum

Harrison County Board of Education approves bus driver training reimbursements

The Board of Education met to approve personnel recommendations, policy updates, and financial reports. Key actions included establishing a reimbursement rate for returning bus driver training and updating the manual for expected behavior in schools.

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✓ Decided: Board approves personnel agenda and updates school behavior policy

The Board of Education approved the personnel agenda and a personnel agenda addendum. Members also voted to update the Manual for Expected Behavior in Safe and Supportive Schools and approved a promissory note for returning bus drivers.

Tue Nov 15, 2022

Regular Meeting

Harrison County Schools board approves university partnerships and personnel updates

The Board of Education met to approve several items including student teacher placement agreements and school personnel recommendations. The meeting also included presentations regarding the Grandfamilies program and recognition for school psychologists.

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✓ Decided: Board approves student teacher placements and personnel agenda

The Board approved memorandums of understanding for student teacher and nurse placements with five universities. It also approved a personnel agenda and a payment package for a substitute bus operator. Consent items, including budget supplements and vendor payments, were passed.

Thu Nov 10, 2022

Special Meeting - Data Presentation

Elementary principals present assessment data to school board

The Harrison County Board of Education is meeting to hear data presentations from elementary principals regarding assessment results and school improvement plans. The meeting will also cover procedural items such as the pledge of allegiance and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Elementary principals present assessment and school improvement data

The meeting was held for elementary principals to present data results from their assessment and school improvement plans. No substantive policy or budgetary decisions were made.

Fri Nov 4, 2022

Special Meeting - Personnel

Board approved personnel agenda for professional, service and extracurricular staff

The Harrison County Board of Education held a special meeting on November 4, 2022 to consider personnel matters. After procedural items, the board voted on a motion to approve the superintendent‑recommended personnel agenda covering professional, service and extracurricular positions, and the motion carried. The meeting then included board members’ comments and was adjourned.

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✓ Decided: Board approves personnel recommendations for November 4, 2022

The Board approved the personnel agenda as recommended by the superintendent. This included recommendations for professional, service, and extra-curricular personnel.

Tue Nov 1, 2022

Special Meeting - Data Presentation

Principals present assessment data to school board

The Harrison County Board of Education is meeting to hear data presentations from secondary and elementary principals regarding assessment results and school improvement plans. The meeting is procedural and concludes with a motion to adjourn.

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✓ Decided: Principals present school improvement data to Harrison County Schools Board

The board held a special meeting for secondary and elementary principals to present assessment data and school improvement plans. No substantive policy decisions or votes were recorded other than the adjournment of the meeting.

Tue Nov 1, 2022

Regular Meeting

Board approves MOUs for school resource officers and policy updates

The Harrison County Board of Education approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sheriff's Office to place Prevention Resource Officers at six high schools and a middle school, and approved updates to seven district policies. The board also approved consent items including minutes and unpaid bills totaling over $3.8 million.

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✓ Decided: Board approves security officers for six high schools and middle school

The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Harrison County Sheriff for Prevention Resource Officers at six schools. They also approved several policy updates, personnel recommendations, and consent items including unpaid bills. A separate security agreement for Bridgeport Middle School was tabled.

Tue Oct 18, 2022

Special Meeting - Data Presentation

Secondary principals to present assessment data to board

The Harrison County Board of Education is holding a special meeting for secondary principals to present data results from their assessments and school improvement plans. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for information and discussion only.

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✓ Decided: Board reviews high school test scores and academic strategic plans

The Board held a special meeting for high school administrators to present test score data and strategic plans for improving student academic performance. No substantive policy decisions were made. The Board scheduled two additional data presentation meetings for middle and elementary school administrators.

Tue Oct 18, 2022

Regular Meeting

Harrison County Board of Education approves preschool contracts and bus driver incentives

The Board of Education decided on several financial payments, including training incentives for substitute bus operators and contracts for the 2022-2023 preschool program. The board also approved a series of vendor payments and personnel recommendations.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Ron Keener as South Harrison High School Principal

The Board approved the appointment of Ron Keener as Principal of South Harrison High School following a revote. Other actions included approving preschool budgets, bus driver incentives, and various personnel recommendations.

Tue Oct 11, 2022

Special Meeting - Superintendent's Goals

Board approves Superintendent's goals for the 2022-2023 school term

The Harrison County Board of Education held a special meeting to establish objectives for the Superintendent. The board voted to approve the goals as presented for the current school year.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Superintendent's goals for 2022-2023 school term

The Board of Education approved three primary goals for the Superintendent focusing on academic achievement, school culture, and school consolidation. These goals include specific action steps for data reporting, staff recruitment, and facility evaluation.

Tue Oct 4, 2022

Regular Meeting

Harrison County Schools Board approves personnel and financial consent items

The Board reviewed updates from the Superintendent regarding curriculum, facilities, and finance. The meeting included a presentation by the County Assessor on upcoming ballot amendments.

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✓ Decided: Harrison County Board of Education approves personnel and financial items

The Board approved a series of consent items including budget supplements and unpaid bills. They also approved professional leave requests, personnel recommendations, and the termination of one employee.

Tue Oct 4, 2022

Special Meeting - Superintendent's Goals

Board to set annual superintendent goals at special meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education is holding a special meeting to establish written goals for the superintendent, as required annually. The agenda includes procedural items such as call to order, pledge, public delegations, and board member comments before adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Board held executive session to discuss Superintendent's goals

The Board convened a special meeting to establish the Superintendent's annual goals. The members entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters and adjourned shortly after reconvening.

Tue Sep 20, 2022

Special Meeting - Work Session

Board reviews released test scores

The Harrison County Board of Education will hold a work session to review test scores released by the West Virginia Department of Education. The meeting will also include a superintendent's update covering curriculum, facilities, finance, personnel, safety, and the United Technical Center.

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✓ Decided: Board reviews West Virginia Department of Education test scores

The Board held a special work session to review test scores released by the West Virginia Department of Education. No substantive decisions or policy changes were recorded during the meeting.

Tue Sep 20, 2022

Regular Meeting

Board approves dental care MOU for Shinnston-area schools

The Harrison County Board of Education approved a memorandum of understanding with Minigh Family Dentistry to provide preventative and restorative dental care to students at Big Elm Elementary, Lumberport Elementary, Lincoln Middle, and Lincoln High Schools. The board also approved consent items including $1.4 million in general accounts payable and $206,449 in payroll, and authorized a parent coordinator for Mountaineer Middle School at $8 per hour. Other actions included approving out-of-state travel requests and memoranda of understanding for school mental health services through the Project AWARE grant at three schools.

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✓ Decided: Board approves dental care partnership and mental health services

The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Minigh Family Dentistry to provide oral health care to students in Shinnston. It also authorized mental health services for three schools via the Project AWARE Grant and approved several after-hours contracts for school psychologists.

Tue Sep 6, 2022

Regular Meeting

Harrison County Schools Board approves several contracts and policy updates

The Harrison County Board of Education met to approve various service agreements, personnel contracts, and financial reports. The board also moved several school policies into a 30-day public comment period.

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✓ Decided: Harrison County Board of Education approves health and nutrition contracts

The Board approved several service agreements for the 2022-2023 school year, including healthcare and nutrition programs. Members also approved a series of policy updates for a 30-day public comment period and authorized various personnel and financial items.

Thu Aug 18, 2022

Special Personnel Meeting

School board approves personnel actions and out-of-county transfers

The Harrison County Board of Education held a special personnel meeting on August 18, 2022. The board approved out-of-county student transfers as presented by the superintendent and also approved a personnel agenda covering professional, service, and extra-curricular staff. Procedural consent items including minutes, budget supplements, vendor accounts, and the monthly financial report were also adopted.

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✓ Decided: Board approves personnel recommendations and out-of-county student transfers

The Board approved a personnel agenda as recommended by the superintendent, including recommendations for professional, service, and extra-curricular personnel. The Board also approved out-of-county student transfers. A portion of the meeting was held in executive session to discuss personnel matters.

Tue Aug 16, 2022

Regular Meeting

Harrison County Schools approve therapy contracts and private school staff payments

The Board of Education decided on several service contracts and personnel payments. The body also reviewed financial reports and approved personnel recommendations for professional, service, and extra-curricular staff.

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✓ Decided: Harrison County Board of Education approves therapy contracts and staff payments

The Board approved contracts for music and speech therapy services and authorized federal fund payments for private school employees' professional development. The Board also approved several sets of meeting minutes, financial reports, and personnel recommendations.

Wed Aug 3, 2022

Regular Meeting

Board appoints Rachel Jarvis to Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library Board

The Harrison County Board of Education approved several personnel contracts and financial reports. The board also appointed a trustee to the Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library and reviewed superintendent updates on facilities, finance, and safety.

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✓ Decided: Board appoints Rachel Jarvis to Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library Board

The Board approved several personnel contracts for the Parent Education Resource Center and appointed a trustee to the local library. They also approved a series of budget supplements, unpaid bills, and the general personnel agenda.

Thu Jul 28, 2022

Special Meeting - Board Retreat

✓ Decided: Board of Education holds retreat for department and principal presentations

The board held a special meeting for a retreat featuring overviews of responsibilities and new initiatives from department heads and school principals. No substantive policy decisions or legislative actions were recorded.

Tue Jul 19, 2022

Regular Meeting

Board approves $249,405 for Nutter Fort school security upgrades

The Harrison County Board of Education approved a bid to install Safe School Entries at Nutter Fort Primary and Intermediate schools. The board also approved consent items including minutes, budget transfers, and unpaid bills totaling over $1.6 million.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $249,405 for safe school entries at Nutter Fort schools

The Board approved a construction bid for safe school entries at Nutter Fort Primary and Intermediate schools. Members also authorized the purchase of four weapons detection systems and approved a series of consent items including financial reports and personnel recommendations.

Tue Jul 5, 2022

Regular Meeting

Harrison County Schools approves personnel agenda

The Harrison County Board of Education met to approve personnel recommendations and hear a superintendent's update. The board also discussed public delegation procedures and adjourned the meeting.

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✓ Decided: Harrison County Schools Board approves personnel recommendations

The Board approved the personnel agenda for professional, service, and extra-curricular personnel as recommended by the superintendent. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

Tue Jul 5, 2022

Special Meeting - Legal Updates

Harrison County Schools to receive legal and operational updates

The Harrison County Board of Education will hold a special meeting to receive updates from the Superintendent on curriculum, facilities, finance, personnel, and safety. The Board will also receive a report on legal and disciplinary matters.

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✓ Decided: Harrison County Schools Board holds special meeting for legal updates

The Board entered an executive session to discuss confidential legal matters. No substantive public decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Tue Jul 5, 2022

Organizational Meeting

Board selects new president and vice president

The Harrison County Board of Education held an organizational meeting to select leadership and appoint a member to the United Technical Center Board. Three members were sworn in during the session.

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✓ Decided: Harrison County Board of Education selects leadership and board appointments

The Board of Education conducted an organizational meeting to swear in members and select leadership roles. The board appointed a President, Vice President, and a representative for the United Technical Center.

Thu Jun 30, 2022

Special Meeting

Harrison County Schools approves consent items and adjourns special meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education met to approve consent items, including minutes, budget transfers, and unpaid bills totaling over $3.8 million. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

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Thu Jun 30, 2022

Special Meeting - ESSERF Projects Updates

Board to receive update on ESSERF projects at schools

This is a special meeting of the Harrison County Board of Education focused solely on updates regarding ESSERF-funded projects in district schools. A representative from McKinley & Associates will present the current status and upcoming work. The agenda also includes procedural items and public delegation rules.

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Thu Jun 16, 2022

Special Meeting - Personnel

Personnel update on end-of-year matters for Harrison County Schools

This special meeting is primarily procedural, covering call to order, pledge, and delegation policies. The main substantive item is a personnel update from Supervisor Tammy Leaseburg on end-of-year matters. No voting or decisions are scheduled beyond adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Harrison County Schools held special personnel meeting on June 16, 2022

The board received personnel and staffing updates from Personnel Supervisor Tammy Leaseburg. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded other than the motion to adjourn.

Thu Jun 16, 2022

Regular Meeting

Board approves $647,344 parking lot paving at three high schools

The Harrison County Board of Education approved a $647,344.73 parking lot paving contract for Bridgeport, Robert C. Byrd, and Lincoln High Schools. The board also approved an extended school year contract with Amy Hayslette, approved consent items including budget supplements and vendor payments totaling $125,329.10, and recognized Grandfamilies program volunteers and graduates.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $647,344 for high school parking lot paving

The Board approved a contract with Wolfes Excavating, LLC for paving projects at three high schools. Other actions included approving the personnel agenda, a contract for Amy Hayslette, and various financial consent items.

Tue Jun 7, 2022

Regular Meeting

Board approves $198,161 for distance learning labs at high schools

The Harrison County Board of Education approved the purchase of 10 distance learning labs for $198,161 to replace outdated systems in all high schools. The board also adopted the 2022-2023 meeting schedule and approved consent items including payroll and bills. Student recognitions included the Perseverance Award and an aviation contest award with a $5,000 grant.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $198,161 distance learning upgrade for high schools

The Board approved a purchase for 10 distance learning labs to replace outdated systems in all high schools. Members also approved the 2022-2023 meeting schedule and a series of personnel recommendations. Consent items including payroll and financial reports were passed.

Tue May 31, 2022

Special Meeting - Curriculum Updates/Trainings

Board approved personnel agenda as recommended by the Superintendent

The Harrison County Board of Education held a special meeting to receive curriculum updates and discuss personnel matters. The Superintendent presented elementary and secondary curriculum updates on summer programs and trainings. The board voted to approve the personnel agenda as recommended by the Superintendent. The meeting was then adjourned.

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✓ Decided: Harrison County Board of Education approves professional personnel recommendations

The Board approved the professional personnel agenda as recommended by the Superintendent. Administrative assistants provided updates on summer programs and trainings for teachers and principals.

Tue May 31, 2022

Special Meeting - Superintendent's Evaluation

Harrison County Schools to evaluate superintendent

The Harrison County Board of Education is meeting to conduct the annual evaluation of the superintendent in executive session. The board will make a general statement about the process and result available to the public after the meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board evaluates Superintendent Dora Stutler

The Board met in executive session to review goals and evaluate Superintendent Dora Stutler. Board President Gary Hamrick stated that Superintendent Stutler met or exceeded all areas of evaluation.

Tue May 17, 2022

Special Meeting - Budget

Harrison County Schools to discuss proposed 2023 budget

The Harrison County Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss the proposed 2023 fiscal year budget. The meeting is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. on May 17, 2022, at the Board Room located at 445 West Main Street in Clarksburg, WV.

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✓ Decided: Board reviews proposed 2023 FY Budget

The meeting was held to provide Board members the opportunity to review the proposed 2023 FY Budget. No substantive decisions were made, as the vote on the budget was scheduled for a subsequent meeting.

Tue May 17, 2022

Regular Meeting

Board approves $331,500 for elementary Promethean boards

The Harrison County Board of Education approved consent items, out-of-state travel requests, and the purchase of 195 Promethean instructional boards for elementary schools. The board also renewed the Newsela subscription for the 2022-2023 school year.

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✓ Decided: Board approves FY23 school term budget and $331,500 for elementary boards

The Board approved the FY23 school term budget and the purchase of 195 Promethean instructional boards for elementary classrooms. Other actions included renewing the Newsela subscription and approving personnel recommendations.

Wed May 11, 2022

Special Meeting - Budget Work Session

Treasurer presents FY23 budget to Harrison County school board

The Harrison County Board of Education holds a special meeting as a budget work session. Treasurer Joseph Spadafore will present the proposed FY23 budget to the board for discussion. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, pledge, public delegations, and board member comments, followed by adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Harrison County Schools held FY23 budget work session

The board met for a budget work session featuring a presentation by Treasurer Joseph Spadafore regarding the FY23 budget. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded other than the motion to adjourn.

Wed May 11, 2022

Special Meeting Work Session Evaluation Results

Harrison County Schools board reviews self-evaluation results

The board held a special work session to review self-evaluation results before submitting the information to the West Virginia Department of Education. The board also took action on personnel recommendations.

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✓ Decided: Harrison County Schools Board approves personnel recommendations

The Board reviewed the results of their self-assessment evaluation and approved the personnel agenda as recommended by the superintendent. A portion of the meeting was conducted in executive session to discuss personnel matters.

Thu May 5, 2022

Special Meeting - Work Session Board Evaluation

Board holds work session for self-assessment required by state

This is a special meeting, designated as a work session, for the Harrison County Schools Board of Education to complete their self-assessment as required by the West Virginia Department of Education. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order and adjournment. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board conducts required annual self-assessment work session

The Board held a special work session to complete a self-assessment required by the West Virginia Department of Education. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

Tue May 3, 2022

Special Meeting - Budget

Harrison County Schools to review preliminary budget for FY23

The Harrison County Board of Education will hold a special meeting to hear a presentation on the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2023. The meeting is scheduled for May 3, 2022, at the Board Room in Clarksburg.

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✓ Decided: Treasurer presents preliminary FY23 budget

The board met for a special budget session where Treasurer Joseph Spadafore presented the preliminary budget for FY23. No formal votes or decisions were made regarding the budget contents.

Tue May 3, 2022

Regular Meeting - Personnel Agenda Adjustment

Harrison County Board of Education meeting on May 3, 2022

The Harrison County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to conduct special recognitions and receive updates. The agenda includes honoring teacher finalists, school nutrition professionals, and school nurses.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $781,401.99 for K-5 science curriculum

The Board approved the adoption of Savvas Elevate Science instructional materials for grades K-5 and a physician services agreement with United Hospital Center, Inc. Additionally, the Board approved a series of additional 2022 meeting dates and personnel recommendations.

Thu Apr 28, 2022

Special Meeting - Personnel

Harrison County Schools board approves personnel agenda

The Harrison County Schools Board held a special meeting to consider personnel recommendations from the superintendent. The board voted unanimously to approve the personnel agenda for Professional, Service, and Extra Curricular Personnel.

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✓ Decided: Harrison County Schools Board approves personnel recommendations

The Board approved the personnel agenda for professional, service, and extra-curricular personnel as recommended by the superintendent. One specific recommendation for a professional accountant was rescinded.

Tue Apr 19, 2022

Reconvene March 8, 2022 Statutory Meeting

Harrison County Schools approves FY 23 Levy Order and Rate Sheet

The board reconvened a statutory meeting from March 8, 2022. The primary action was the approval of the Levy Order and Rate Sheet for fiscal year 2023.

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✓ Decided: Harrison County Schools approves FY 23 Levy Order and Rate Sheet

The Board approved the Levy Order and Rate Sheet for FY 23. These rates were previously presented on March 8, 2022, and approved by the West Virginia State Auditor.

Tue Apr 19, 2022

Regular Meeting

Board approves $749, 813.70 science curriculum adoption for grades 6‑12

The Harrison County Board of Education approved several consent items, including minutes and vendor payment totals. New business items included a contract with Suttle & Stalnaker CPA, adoption of a science curriculum for grades 6‑12 costing $749, 813.70, and approval of out‑of‑state travel study requests. The board also approved the personnel agenda as recommended by the superintendent.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $749,813.70 for grades 6-12 science curriculum

The Board approved a budget for new science materials for grades 6-12 and a service contract with Suttle and Stalnaker, CPAs. Other approved actions included personnel recommendations, out-of-state travel study requests, and various financial consent items.

Mon Apr 11, 2022

Special Meeting - Facility Overview

Board approves $120,000 for Victory Elementary gym floor replacement

The Harrison County Board of Education met to review facility needs. The board voted to accept a bid from Cincinnati Floor Company to replace the entire gymnasium floor at Victory Elementary due to water damage and termite infestation.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $120,000 to replace Victory Elementary gym floor

The Board toured Victory Elementary School to review progress for the new school opening. Members approved a bid for gym floor replacement due to termite and water damage and approved personnel recommendations.

Tue Apr 5, 2022

Regular Meeting - Agenda Adjustment

Board to approve 2022-23 school calendar and PERC contract

At this regular meeting, the Harrison County Board of Education will recognize student and team achievements, vote on the 2022-23 school calendar after public hearings, and approve a contract with the Parent Educator Resource Center (PERC) and Tracey Beall. Consent items include approval of minutes, budget transfers, vendor accounts (totaling over $5.8 million for March 3-31, 2022), and the monthly financial report. The superintendent will also update the board on curriculum, facilities, finance, personnel, safety, and the United Technical Center.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2022-23 school calendar and PERC contract

The Board of Education approved the 2022-23 school calendar for submission to the state and a contract for Tracey Beall to work at the Parent Educator Resource Center. Consent items, including March 2022 financial reports and meeting minutes, were also approved.

Mon Mar 28, 2022

Special Meeting - Legal Issues

Harrison County Schools Board to discuss legal and property matters

The Board is meeting to receive an update on services provided by the accounting firm Suttle and Salnaker. Members will also discuss Board-owned properties, including residences, with Attorney James Harris following a requested comprehensive review.

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✓ Decided: Board reviews accounting services and board-owned properties

The board held a special meeting that included an executive session to discuss confidential legal matters. Members received an update on services provided by the accounting firm Suttle and Salnaker and discussed a comprehensive review of board-owned properties and residences with Attorney James Harris.

Tue Mar 8, 2022

Regular Meeting

Board approves $2.1M payroll and $1M in P-card expenses in consent agenda

The Harrison County Board of Education voted unanimously to approve consent items including $2,165,319.22 in payroll/direct deposit, $1,016,866.42 in P-card expenses, and other vendor accounts and bills. The board also approved out-of-state travel study requests and a personnel agenda with professional, service, and extracurricular recommendations. The superintendent provided updates on curriculum, facilities, finance, personnel, safety, and the United Technical Center.

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✓ Decided: Harrison County Board of Education approves personnel and financial items

The Board approved a series of consent items, including budget supplements and vendor payments. Members also voted to approve out-of-state travel study requests and the personnel agenda for professional, service, and extra-curricular staff.

Tue Mar 8, 2022

Special - Statutory Meeting

Board recesses until April 19 to approve tax levies

The Harrison County Board of Education recessed this meeting until April 19, 2022, to receive approval from the state tax commissioner for the proposed levy rates for Fiscal Year 2023.

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✓ Decided: Board reviews proposed FY23 levy rates and recesses meeting

The Board reviewed the proposed FY23 levy rate worksheet presented by Joseph Spadafore. No final action was taken on the levies, as they await approval from the state tax commissioner. The meeting was recessed until April 19, 2022.

Tue Mar 8, 2022

Special Meeting - Budget Requests/Levy Funds

Harrison County Board of Education discusses budget requests and levy funds

The Harrison County Board of Education held a special meeting to review finance items. The Superintendent was scheduled to provide updates regarding budget requests and levy funds.

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✓ Decided: Harrison County Schools board held special meeting on budget and levy funds

The board met for a special session regarding budget requests and levy funds. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approvals beyond the motion to adjourn.

Tue Mar 8, 2022

Special Meeting - Calendar

Board reviews second draft of the 2022-2023 school calendar before a public hearing.

The Harrison County Board of Education discussed the second draft of the 2022-2023 school calendar ahead of a scheduled public hearing. The agenda outlined standard procedures for public comments and board member remarks. After reviewing these items, five attending members voted unanimously to adjourn.

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✓ Decided: Board reviews second draft of 2022-2023 school calendar

The board reviewed a second draft of the 2022-2023 school calendar presented by Mr. Derico. No formal votes or decisions were recorded regarding the calendar draft.

Tue Mar 1, 2022

Special Meeting - Calendar

Board reviews proposed 2022‑2023 school calendar

The Harrison County Schools Board held a special meeting to consider a preliminary calendar for the 2022‑2023 school year. Chris Derico, Secondary Administrative Assistant, presented the proposed calendar. The meeting also included routine procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, board members' comments, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Board reviews proposed 2022-2023 school calendar

The board held the first public meeting regarding the proposed 2022-2023 school calendar. No final decisions were made on the calendar; a second public meeting is scheduled for March 8, 2022, with a final vote set for April 5, 2022.

Tue Mar 1, 2022

Regular Meeting

Board approves middle school baseball team at South Harrison Middle School

The Harrison County Schools Board will vote on establishing a middle school baseball team at South Harrison Middle School. Other action items include authorizing a bid process for additional parking at Robert C. Byrd High School and approving a $1,500 promissory note for a substitute bus driver's training. Consent items cover minutes, budget supplements, vendor accounts, and a monthly financial report.

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✓ Decided: Board approves funding for South Harrison Middle School baseball

The Board approved the establishment of a middle school baseball team at South Harrison Middle School and authorized bidding for new parking at Robert C. Byrd High School. Other actions included approving personnel recommendations and a training incentive for a substitute bus operator.

Tue Feb 15, 2022

Special Meeting - Budget

Board hears budget update from CFO

The Harrison County Board of Education held a special budget meeting. The Superintendent provided an update including a finance presentation on budget matters. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or policy decisions were listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Harrison County Schools Board holds special budget meeting

The board met for a special session regarding the budget. No substantive decisions or votes on budget items were recorded in the minutes.

Tue Feb 15, 2022

Special Meeting - Personnel

Harrison County Schools to discuss personnel staffing

The Harrison County Board of Education will hold a special meeting to receive information on personnel and staffing from the Personnel Supervisor. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at the Board Room located at 445 West Main Street in Clarksburg, WV.

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✓ Decided: Harrison County Schools Board held special personnel meeting

The board met to receive information regarding personnel and staffing in the county. No substantive decisions or votes on specific personnel actions were recorded in the minutes.

Tue Feb 15, 2022

Regular Meeting

Harrison County Schools approves budget transfers and Liberty High School course waiver

The Harrison County Board of Education approved consent items including budget transfers totaling over $4 million and vendor accounts. The board also approved a waiver for Liberty High School to combine two business courses and approved personnel recommendations including the hiring of Mary Ann Carvelli.

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✓ Decided: Board approves course waiver for Liberty High School

The Board approved a policy waiver for Liberty High School to maintain specific business department courses. Members also approved consent items, including financial reports and vendor payments, and passed personnel recommendations.

Tue Feb 1, 2022

Regular Meeting

Board approves waivers for WV Education Policy 2510 for six high schools

The Harrison County Board of Education voted to approve waivers of West Virginia Board of Education Policy 2510 for Bridgeport, Liberty, Lincoln, Robert C. Byrd, South Harrison, and United high schools for the 2022‑2025 school years. The board also approved separate waivers for Lincoln High School and United High School to maintain CTE Administrative Support courses. Consent items, including meeting minutes and financial reports, were approved and additional board meeting dates were set.

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✓ Decided: Board approves CTE course waivers for Harrison County high schools

The Board approved two waivers for West Virginia Board of Education Policy 2510 to provide flexible scheduling for career and technical education (CTE) courses. Other actions included approving the personnel agenda and establishing a schedule for upcoming board meetings.

Tue Jan 18, 2022

Regular Meeting

Board approves consent items with $5M+ in payroll and bills

The Harrison County Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 18, 2022, featuring recognitions of students and athletic teams, a superintendent update, and approval of multiple consent items including financial transactions. The board also approved a bus driver promissory note and a personnel agenda.

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✓ Decided: Harrison County Board of Education approves budget items and personnel agenda

The Board approved a series of consent items including budget supplements and unpaid bills. They also authorized a training incentive payment for a substitute bus operator and approved the personnel agenda for professional, service, and extra-curricular staff.

Tue Jan 4, 2022

Regular Meeting

Board approves $132,619 boiler replacement contract for BOE building

The board approved the BOE building boiler contract, selecting WR Drake’s $132,619 bid. It also approved out‑of‑state travel study requests and a contract for parent trainer Kristy Leemasters for the 2021‑2022 school year. Additional actions included consent items, personnel recommendations, and routine approvals.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $132,619 boiler project for Board of Education building

The Board approved a contract with WR Drake for a boiler project and authorized a parent trainer contract for the 2021-2022 school year. Members also approved various consent items, including unpaid bills and budget transfers, and personnel recommendations.