Harrison County Schools public meetings in 2024

Regular Meeting - Personnel Agenda Addendum

The Harrison County Board of Education approved consent items including meeting minutes and financial transactions totaling over $10 million. The board also approved new contracts for school psychologists and a memorandum of understanding with WVU School of Medicine.

• Financial transactions: $4,685,000 operating transfers, $2,578,648.59 accounts payable
• After Hours Service Contracts for School Psychologists
• Memorandum of Understanding with WVU School of Medicine for 2024-2025
• Open Enrollment/Transfers approvals and denials
• Out of State Professional Leave and Travel Study Requests

Special Meeting - Special Calendar Hearing

The Harrison County Schools Board holds a special meeting to hear presentations on two draft calendars for the 2025-2026 school year. No votes are scheduled on the calendars at this meeting; it is a discussion and information item. The meeting also includes procedural business and board member comments.

• Presentation of two draft calendar proposals (Calendar A and Calendar B) for 2025-2026
• Comparison document (DRAFT 2025-2026 Calendar Comparison Dates.pdf) attached

The Board conducted a special calendar hearing for the 2025-2026 school calendar proposals. No public comments were recorded. No vote was taken on the calendar during this session.

• Tabled vote on 2025-2026 School Calendar to 6:00 PM meeting

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Schools Board of Education met on Dec. 3, 2024, approving consent items including financial transactions totaling over $5.6 million in accounts payable and $4.5 million in payroll. New business items passed included a Medicaid billing agreement with Marion County Schools for up to $85,000 and an HVAC filter service maintenance agreement. The board also recognized retirees, Bridgeport High School's AP Honor Roll achievement, and math field day winners.

• Approved Medicaid billing MOU with Marion County Schools for 2024-2025 at $55/hour, not to exceed $85,000
• Approved HVAC filter service maintenance agreement (details not specified in agenda)
• Approved financial transactions: $5,644,719.54 accounts payable, $4,478,051.82 payroll, $9,826,300 operating transfers
• Approved budget supplements of $6,515,871.67 and budget transfers of $41,925,496.37
• Approved open enrollment/transfers for resident and non-resident students

The Board approved meeting minutes from November 19, 2024, and authorized several million dollars in operating, payroll, and accounts payable transactions. The meeting also included a retirement celebration and recognition for academic and educator achievements.

• Approved November 19, 2024, Special Calendar Hearing and Regular Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $9,826,300.00 in Operating Transfers (5-0)
• Approved $5,644,719.54 in Accounts Payable Transactions (5-0)

Special Meeting - Special Calendar Hearing

The Harrison County Board of Education will hold a special meeting to review and discuss draft proposals for the 2025-2026 school calendar. The meeting will include presentations by Pam Knight and a motion to adjourn.

• Discussion of 2025-2026 school calendar proposals
• Presentation by Pam Knight, Secondary Schools Administrative Assistant
• Review of draft calendars (Calendar A and Calendar B)
• Adjournment motion by Jenny Santilliti and Mary Frances Smith

The Board stated they are in favor of School Calendar A, the option selected by the Calendar Committee and Faculty. No final vote was taken; a second calendar hearing is scheduled for December 17, 2024.

• Expressed support for 2025-2026 School Calendar A
• Scheduled next Calendar Hearing for December 17, 2024

Regular Meeting - Agenda Adjustment

The Harrison County Board of Education approved financial transactions and construction change orders for Bridgeport High and Middle Schools. The board also recognized student athletes, the 2024 Citizens for the Levy Committee, and an outstanding educator.

• Approved Change Order #2 for Bridgeport High and Middle School boiler replacement from City Construction, bringing the total contract to $736,415
• Approved Change Order #1 for Bridgeport Middle School roof replacement from Sutter Roofing, bringing the total contract to $1,090,650
• Approved financial transactions including $5,223,000 in operating transfers and $2,020,785.93 in accounts payable
• Approved payroll transactions totaling $2,625,135.97
• Recognized Amy Mortensen of Liberty High School for the 2024 Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award

The Board approved several million dollars in operating, payroll, and accounts payable transactions. It also authorized change orders for boiler and roof replacements at Bridgeport schools and approved student transfers.

• Approved November 7, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $5,223,000.00 in Operating Transfers (5-0)
• Approved $2,020,785.93 in Accounts Payable Transactions (5-0)
• Approved $2,625,135.97 in Payroll Transactions (5-0)
• Approved $523.46 in Budget Supplements and $51,736.40 in Budget Transfers (5-0)
• Approved student transfer approvals and denials per HB2596 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Bridgeport High and Middle School boiler replacement for $(75,000), bringing total contract to $736,415 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Bridgeport Middle School roof replacement for $(183,850), bringing total contract to $1,090,650 (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education approved consent items including meeting minutes and financial transactions totaling over $21 million. The board also approved payments to a substitute bus operator and personnel recommendations.

• Financial transactions totaling $21,028,672.19
• Payment of $1,500 to substitute bus operator Marlayna Lewis
• Approval of personnel recommendations for Professional, Service, and Extra Curricular staff
• Approval of Out of State Professional Leave and Travel Study Requests
• Special calendar hearing moved to November 19, 2024

The Board approved the superintendent's personnel recommendations and various financial transactions, including over $11 million in operating transfers. The meeting included a $50,000 donation from Dr. Kelly Nelson and a presentation on the Seal of Biliteracy Program.

• Approved personnel agenda for Professional, Service, and Extra-Curricular Personnel (5-0)
• Approved $11,307,000.00 in Operating Transfers (5-0)
• Approved $4,241,691.20 in Accounts Payable Transactions (5-0)
• Approved $11,500.00 in Budget Supplements (5-0)
• Approved $262,291.45 in Budget Transfers (5-0)
• Approved $9,924.88 in Budget Carryovers (5-0)
• Approved Student Transfer approvals and denials per HB2596 (5-0)
• Approved $1,500 payment to Marlayna Lewis for training fees and incentive (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education met to review secondary assessment data and various financial transactions. The board approved a memorandum of understanding with Pierpont Community & Technical College for a dual credit pathway agreement and recommended purchase orders for social emotional learning systems.

• Approval of Dual Credit Pathway Agreement with Pierpont Community & Technical College
• Recommendation of purchase orders to Exergame Lu System not to exceed $112,250
• Recognition of Patrons of the Park purchase of 240 Guardian Caps for approximately $13,000.00
• Approval of financial transactions including $5,000,000.00 in operating transfers
• Approval of employee suspension recommendation

The Board approved several large-scale financial transactions, including budget supplements and operating transfers. They also authorized a dual credit agreement with Pierpont Community & Technical College and a purchase for social emotional learning systems. A discussion on an employee workplace climate survey was tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved $5M in operating transfers, $3.2M in accounts payable, $6M in budget supplements, $660,991 in budget transfers, and $2.2M in budget carryovers (5-0)
• Approved student transfer approvals and denials per HB2596 (5-0)
• Approved out of state professional leave and travel study requests (5-0)
• Approved Dual Credit Pathway Agreement MOU with Pierpont Community & Technical College (5-0)
• Approved purchase orders for Exergame social emotional learning systems not to exceed $112,250 (5-0)
• Tabled Employee Workplace Climate Survey discussion to the next agenda
• Approved meeting minutes from September 27 and October 1, 2024 (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education approved consent items including meeting minutes and financial transactions, and voted to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with United Hospital Center for medical director services at an estimated cost of $6,000.

• Approved consent items: meeting minutes, financial transactions, and open enrollment transfers
• Approved MOU with United Hospital Center for medical director services ($6,000)
• Approved ROC Watch Proposal and out-of-state travel study requests
• Approved personnel recommendations and a suspension of an employee
• Meeting moved to November 7th and October 15th meeting to 4 PM

The Board approved several million dollars in operating transfers, payroll, and accounts payable. Other actions included approving a medical services agreement with United Hospital Center and a one-day unpaid suspension for an employee.

• Approved September 17, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $2,507,500.00 in operating transfers, $3,193,811.48 in accounts payable, $2,507,314.99 in payroll, $316,787.36 in budget supplements, $422,940.54 in budget transfers, and $21,339,164.66 in budget carryovers (5-0)
• Approved student transfer approvals and denials per HB2596 (5-0)
• Approved MOU with United Hospital Center, Inc. for medical director services at an estimated cost of $6,000 (5-0)
• Approved ROC Watch Proposal (5-0)
• Approved out of state travel study request (5-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations for Professional, Service, and Extra-Curricular Personnel (5-0)
• Approved one-day unpaid suspension for Paul Hoskins (5-0)

Special Meeting - Special Finance Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education will discuss the FY24 financial statement and approval to submit it to the WV Department of Education. The board will also discuss excess levy capacity and a proposed upcoming levy call.

• Discussion of FY24 Financial Statement submission to WV Department of Education
• Discussion of excess levy capacity of $44,929,090
• Discussion of proposed upcoming levy call reflecting a 7.5% reduction in tax rates
• Vendor Registration Discussion with Purchasing Director Jill Fratto

The board held a special finance meeting to discuss vendor registration, the FY24 Financial Statement, and excess levy capacity from the WVDE. No substantive votes or approvals were recorded for these items.

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education decided on amendments to the 2020-2030 Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan. The board also approved several financial transactions and a memorandum of understanding with GameChangers.

• Approved CEFP amendments for Robert C. Byrd High School (Liberty High merger) and Mountaineer Middle School (North View Elementary relocation)
• Approved financial transactions including $8,102,000.00 in operating transfers and $3,981,184.21 in accounts payable
• Approved Anderson Excavating, LLC change order 001 for $(17,960.96), revising total project cost to $366,785.45
• Authorized $35 per hour payments for private school staff professional development using federal funds
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with GameChangers

The Board approved several large financial transactions, including payroll and accounts payable. Members also authorized a memorandum of understanding with GameChangers and a change order for paving projects. Student transfer requests and out-of-state travel were also approved.

• Approved Operating Transfers of $8,102,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable Transactions of $3,981,184.21 (5-0)
• Approved Payroll Transactions of $2,471,967.46 (5-0)
• Approved Budget Supplements of $526,356.00 and Budget Transfers of $4,059.78 (5-0)
• Approved student transfer approvals and denials per HB2596 (5-0)
• Approved out of state travel study request (5-0)
• Approved Anderson Excavating, LLC change order 001 for $(17,960.96), revising project total to $366,785.45 (5-0)
• Approved GameChanger Memorandum of Understanding (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education approved consent items including $9.6M in operating transfers and over $5M in payables and payroll. They also approved a $5,000 sponsorship for the WV Italian Heritage Festival, an out-of-state travel study request, WVEIS technical support MOUs with seven counties, a $50,000 MOU with WVU School of Medicine for orientation and mobility services, and the superintendent's 2024-2025 goals. A presentation on updated attendance codes was given.

• Consent items: $9,622,000 operating transfers, $2,424,368.59 accounts payable, $2,622,205.94 payroll, $246,628.86 budget supplements, $35,818.55 budget transfers
• Approved $5,000 sponsorship for the WV Italian Heritage Festival
• Approved MOU with WVU School of Medicine for orientation and mobility services (estimated cost $50,000)
• Approved WVEIS technical support MOUs for Barbour, Gilmer, Marion, Monongalia, Randolph, Taylor, and Upshur counties
• Approved superintendent's goals for the 2024-2025 school term

The Board approved several million dollars in operating, payroll, and accounts payable transactions. Other key actions included approving the Superintendent's 2024-2025 goals and a $50,000 agreement for orientation and mobility services with WVU.

• Approved $9,622,000.00 in operating transfers (5-0)
• Approved $2,424,368.59 in accounts payable and $2,622,205.94 in payroll transactions (5-0)
• Approved $246,628.86 in budget supplements and $35,818.55 in budget transfers (5-0)
• Approved $5,000.00 funding request for the WV Italian Heritage Festival (5-0, Mary Frances Smith recused)
• Approved MOU with WVU School of Medicine for orientation and mobility services, estimated at $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved WVEIS technical support MOUs for Barbour, Gilmer, Marion, Monongalia, Randolph, Taylor, and Upshur Counties (5-0)
• Approved Superintendent's goals for the 2024-2025 school term (5-0)
• Approved student transfer approvals and denials per HB2596 (5-0)

Special Meeting - Superintendent's Goals

The Harrison County Schools Board is holding a special meeting to establish and act on written goals for the Superintendent. The only substantive action item is the approval of these annual objectives. The meeting also includes procedural items such as call to order, pledge, board comments, and adjournment.

• Action on Superintendent's Goals (annual written objectives)

The Board held a special meeting and entered executive session to discuss personnel matters. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting. Action on the Superintendent's goals was deferred to the September 3, 2024, regular meeting.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel (5-0)
• Approved motion to reconvene to regular session (5-0)
• Scheduled Superintendent's goals for action on September 3, 2024

Regular Meeting

The Board approved consent items (minutes, financial transactions, student transfers) and new business including a memorandum of understanding with Glenville State University for student teacher placements, purchase of four 77-passenger buses from Blue Bird Bus Sales for $540,480, preschool meal contracts totaling over $207,500, speech and sign language therapy contracts not to exceed $60,000, and the excess levy order and ballot for the November 5, 2024 election reflecting a 7.5% reduction in tax rates.

• Approved purchase of four 77-passenger gasoline buses from Blue Bird Bus Sales at $135,120 each, total $540,480
• Approved levy order and ballot for the Excess Levy Election on November 5, 2024 with 7.5% tax rate reduction
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Glenville State University for 2024-25 student teacher placements
• Approved preschool collaborative meal contracts: Central WV Head Start (no cost), Lasting Impressions (~$65,000), Jungle Junction (~$32,500), Mother Goose Land (~$65,000), Cubby's (~$45,000)
• Approved Best Life Therapy contracts for speech and sign language services not to exceed $60,000

The Board approved the purchase of four gasoline buses and several service contracts for the 2024-25 school year. Members also approved a memorandum of understanding with Glenville State University for student teacher placement and accepted all student transfers. Financial transactions totaling over $10 million were approved.

• Approved purchase of four 77-passenger gasoline buses for $540,480 (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Glenville State University for student teacher placement (5-0)
• Approved Best Life Therapy contracts for speech and sign language services not to exceed $60,000 (5-0)
• Approved preschool collaborative meal contracts for Central WV Head Start, Lasting Impressions, Jungle Junction, Mother Goose Land, and Cubby's (5-0)
• Approved all student transfers, overturning previous denials (5-0)
• Approved $5,640,000 in operating transfers and $3,508,935.86 in accounts payable (5-0)
• Approved $650,333.97 in payroll transactions (5-0)
• Approved budget supplements of $265,346.00 and transfers of $75,080.80 (5-0)

Special Meeting

At this special meeting, the board discussed the upcoming excess levy call. They also approved a personnel agenda covering Professional, Service, and Extra Curricular positions as recommended by the superintendent. All board members voted in favor of the personnel recommendations and the meeting adjourned.

• Discussion of the upcoming excess levy call (Informational)
• Approval of personnel agenda for Professional, Service, and Extra Curricular personnel

The Board decided to reduce Levy Call rates to 7.5% and provide a $750.00 raise for all employees. Additionally, the Board approved personnel recommendations for professional, service, and extra-curricular staff.

• Reduced Levy Call rates to 7.5%
• Approved $750.00 raise for all employees
• Approved personnel recommendations for Professional, Service, and Extra-Curricular personnel (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education approved consent items including financial transactions and student transfers. The board also approved funding for the Black Heritage Festival, contracts for preschool partners, and a textbook distribution agreement with James & Law. Additionally, the board authorized the purchase of two new school buses and approved a Clerk of the Works contract for elementary projects.

• Funding of $5,000 for Black Heritage Festival
• Preschool contracts for 2024-2025 school year
• Textbook receiver agreement with James & Law
• Clerk of the Works contract for $110,500
• Purchase of 2 buses for $263,614

The Board approved several financial transactions, including over $7.7 million in transfers, payables, and payroll. New business approvals included funding for the Black Heritage Festival and contracts for preschools and textbooks. The Board also authorized the purchase of two new diesel school buses.

• Approved $3,050,000 in operating transfers, $3,557,588.89 in accounts payable, and $1,104,548.14 in payroll (5-0)
• Approved $23,006 in budget supplements and $2,000 in budget transfers (5-0)
• Approved student transfer approvals and denials per HB2596 (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 funding request for The Black Heritage Festival (5-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 preschool contracts (5-0)
• Approved math textbook receiver, storage and distribution agreement with James & Law for 2024-2029 (5-0)
• Approved $110,500 purchase order for Ralph Pederson for Clerk of the Works services at Simpson and Nutter Fort Elementary (5-0)
• Approved $263,614 purchase of two 2026 International diesel conventional school buses from Worldwide Equipment Heritage, Inc. (5-0)

Special Meeting - Special Session Excess Levy Call

The board is meeting for a special work session regarding an excess levy call. The agenda consists of this work session and standard procedural items.

• Special Session Excess Levy Call work session

The board held a special session to review and discuss the Excess Levy Call. No final decision was made on the levy; the board decided to meet again next week to complete the discussion.

• Scheduled a follow-up meeting for next week to complete Excess Levy Call discussion

Special Meeting - Special Session Excess Levy Call

The Harrison County Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting with a work session to discuss calling an excess levy. No action is scheduled on the levy itself; the meeting includes procedural items, board member comments, and adjournment.

• Work session on excess levy call
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (procedural)

The Board held a work session to discuss levy rates. No final decisions were made on the rates, and the discussion will continue at the next special session. The Board rescheduled the August 6, 2024, meeting to 4:30 p.m.

• Changed August 6, 2024, meeting time to 4:30 p.m.

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education approved several infrastructure and equipment expenditures, including summer paving at multiple schools and new maintenance vehicles. The meeting also included a presentation on the Project ISAAC program at Mountaineer Middle School.

• Approval of $384,746.41 for summer paving and asphalt sealing at Big Elm Elementary, Lincoln High, Nutter Fort Elementary, Bridgeport Middle, and Johnson Elementary
• Purchase of a box van from Mid-State Chevrolet for $55,665.00
• Purchase of two cargo vans from Mid State Ford, LLC for $118,824.00
• Purchase of a lift gate for the box van from Mid-State Chevrolet for $5,330.00
• Approval of McKinley Associates for architectural and civil engineering services for secure entrance and renovation projects

The Board approved several maintenance contracts, including summer paving projects and the purchase of new maintenance vehicles. They also authorized architectural services for secure entrances at three schools and approved over $9 million in financial transactions.

• Approved $384,745.91 bid from Anderson excavating, LLC for summer paving and sealing (5-0)
• Approved $55,665 for a box van and $118,824 for two cargo vans from Mid-State Automotive group (5-0)
• Approved $5,330 for a lift-gate installation on the new box van (5-0)
• Approved McKinley Associates for architectural and civil engineering services for secure entrances at Robert C. Byrd High, Liberty High, and Mountaineer Middle (5-0)
• Approved $312,058.50 for I-Ready curriculum and professional development from Curriculum Associates, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $6,575,000 in operating transfers and $2,372,685.88 in accounts payable (5-0)
• Approved student transfer approvals and denials per HB2596 (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from June 28, July 2 (Special), and July 2 (Regular) (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education decided on several financial transactions, including insurance premiums and capital lease payments. They also approved a partnership to provide dental care to students in the Shinnston area.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Minigh Family Dentistry for students at Big Elm Elementary, Lumberport Elementary, Lincoln Middle, and Lincoln High School
• Purchase order to WV Board of Risk & Insurance Management for $994,993 for property, liability, and cyber insurance
• Estimated $1,700,000 purchase order to American Benefits for employee dental and vision plan administration
• Purchase order to Banc of America for $774,827.53 for 2018 Guaranteed Energy Savings projects
• Approval of $623,143.11 in accounts payable and $1,754,401.79 in payroll transactions

The Board approved several financial transactions, including payroll and accounts payable. It also authorized multiple purchase orders for capital lease payments, insurance premiums, and employee benefit administration.

• Approved accounts payable ($623,143.11) and payroll ($1,754,401.79) (5-0)
• Approved budget supplements ($930,619.00) and transfers ($100,000.00) (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Minigh Family Dentistry for student care in Shinnston area (5-0)
• Approved $774,827.53 purchase order to Banc of America for 2018 Guaranteed Energy Savings lease (5-0)
• Approved $133,333 purchase order to Peoples Bank for 2014 QZAB project lease (5-0)
• Approved $265,610.05 purchase order to Banc of America for 2017 Johnson Elementary lease (5-0)
• Approved $240,249.55 purchase order to Summit Community Bank for 2014 HVAC lease (5-0)
• Approved $994,993 purchase order to WV Board of Risk & Insurance Management for 2024-2025 premiums (5-0)

Organizational Meeting

The Board held an organizational meeting to swear in new members and appoint leadership roles. The body decided on the selection of a Board President, Vice President, and a representative for the United Technical Center Board.

• Oath of office for Board Member Douglas K. Hogue
• Oath of office for Board Member Dr. Jenny L. Santilli
• Selection of the President of the Board of Education
• Selection of the Vice President of the Board of Education
• Appointment of a Board Member to the United Technical Center Board

The Board held an organizational meeting to swear in new members and select leadership. The Board elected a President and Vice President and appointed a representative to the United Technical Center Board.

• Elected Frank Devono as President (5-0)
• Elected Mary Frances Smith as Vice President (5-0)
• Appointed Doug Hogue as United Technical Center Board representative (5-0)

Special Meeting - Special Meeting

The Board approved several large-scale financial transactions including budget transfers and payroll. Additionally, the board authorized multiple contract renewals for at-risk assessment services and a Newsela subscription for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Approval of $28,949,763.69 in budget transfers
• Approval of $7,826,170.29 in payroll transactions
• Renewal of Newsela subscription for $166,759.35
• Contract renewal with United Summit Center for At-Risk Assessment Services
• Contract renewal with Deluca Family Wellness Center for At-Risk Services

The board approved several million dollars in financial transactions and budget transfers. They also authorized a Newsela subscription renewal and five separate contracts for at-risk assessment services for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Approved financial transactions including $28,949,763.69 in budget transfers (5-0)
• Approved Newsela subscription renewal for $166,759.35 (5-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 At-Risk Assessment Services contract with United Summit Center (5-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 At-Risk Services contract with Deluca Family Wellness Center (5-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 At-Risk Assessment Services with Family Matters Psychological Services (5-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 contract renewal with Hamner Psychological Services (5-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 contract with Community Care of West Virginia (5-0)

Regular Meeting

At the June 18 regular meeting, the Harrison County Board of Education approved several consent items, including operating transfers, payroll, and renewal of workers‑comp insurance. The board also voted on new business items such as out‑of‑state travel study requests, a Siemens safety‑alert system costing up to $345,579.29, and a $5,277,400 renovation contract for Simpson and Nutter Fort Elementary schools.

• Approval of operating transfers ($4,600,000), accounts payable ($4,787,052.63), payroll ($2,617,749.51), budget supplements ($1,250) and budget transfers ($2,225,782.20)
• Renewal of Encova Insurance Company workers‑comp coverage for FY2024‑2025
• Approval of Out of State Travel Study requests presented by the Superintendent
• Approval of Siemens Industry safety‑alert and notification system for all schools and the district office, not to exceed $345,579.29
• Approval of Lombardi Construction LLC low bid of $5,277,400 to renovate Simpson Elementary and Nutter Fort Elementary schools

The Board of Education approved a low bid for renovations at Simpson and Nutter Fort Elementary schools. Other key decisions included the adoption of new math textbooks and the installation of a district-wide safety alert system.

• Approved $5,277,400 Lombardi Construction LLC bid for Simpson and Nutter Fort Elementary renovations (5-0)
• Approved math textbook adoptions: McGraw Hill for elementary (~$874,500) and Cengage & Big Ideas for secondary (~$805,000) (5-0)
• Approved Siemens Industry safety alert and notification system for all schools and district office, not to exceed $345,579.29 (5-0)
• Approved financial transactions including $4.6M in operating cash transfers and $4.79M in accounts payable (5-0)
• Approved creation of policy 0147 - Compensation, effective July 2026 (5-0)
• Approved renewal of Encova Insurance Company for 2024-2025 workers compensation (5-0)
• Approved student transfer approvals and denials per HB2596 (5-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 Board of Education meeting dates (5-0)

Regular Meeting - Personnel Agenda Addendum

The Harrison County Board of Education approved a consent agenda that includes over $2 million in iPad purchases for high school students and teachers, along with other technology and equipment purchases. The board also recognized student achievements and approved a memorandum of agreement with Communities In Schools for dropout prevention. The meeting included a superintendent's update on curriculum, facilities, finance, and safety.

• Approved $2,026,330 for iPads and accessories for high school students and teachers using ESSER/ARP funds
• Approved $512,100 for MacBooks for elementary teachers and social studies adoption using Step 7 B funds
• Approved $150,000 in kitchen equipment purchases from Hooten Equipment for Salem Elementary, South Harrison High, Nutter Fort Elementary, and Lumberport Elementary
• Approved $132,000 for HVAC filter services from Charleston Filter Services for all facilities
• Approved memorandum of agreement with Communities In Schools West Virginia for dropout prevention support

The Board approved several high-cost technology purchases, including iPads for high school students and MacBooks for elementary teachers. They also authorized various financial transactions, kitchen equipment, and HVAC services. A memorandum of agreement for Communities In Schools was approved.

• Approved $2,026,330 purchase of iPads and accessories for high school students and teachers (5-0)
• Approved $512,100 purchase of MacBooks and accessories for elementary teachers and Social Studies adoption (5-0)
• Approved $150,000 for Child Nutrition kitchen equipment from Hooten Equipment Company (5-0)
• Approved $132,000 for FY2024 HVAC filter services from Charleston Filter Services (5-0)
• Approved memorandum of agreement for Communities In Schools (5-0)
• Approved financial transactions including $5,351,400 in operating cash transfers and $2,324,182.56 in accounts payable (5-0)
• Approved May 21 and May 28 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved out-of-state professional leave requests (5-0)

Special Meeting - Special Budget Adoption

The Harrison County Board of Education adopted the 2024-2025 budget and approved personnel recommendations during a special meeting on May 28, 2024. The meeting also included a discussion on legal matters in executive session.

• Adopted 2024-2025 Budget
• Approved personnel recommendations
• Meeting held at 445 West Main Street, Clarksburg, WV
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously

The Board approved the 2024-2025 Budget as presented by the Superintendent. The Board also entered executive sessions to discuss personnel matters and legal litigation.

• Approved 2024-2025 Budget (5-0)
• Entered executive session for personnel matters (5-0)
• Entered executive session for legal and property matters (5-0)

Special Meeting - Special Budget Hearing

The Harrison County Board of Education is holding a special meeting that includes a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 budget. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with call to order, pledge, board comments, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on proposed 2024-2025 budget (20,598 KB PDF attached)

The board held a special finance work session to review an updated budget. The record notes a medical allotment increase from $1,500 to $2,000. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Updated budget to reflect Board requests
• Increased medical allotment from $1,500 to $2,000

Regular Meeting

The Board reviewed several consent items including teacher recognitions and student All-State achievements. The meeting included approvals for various financial transactions, network supplies, and HVAC change orders for South Harrison School.

• Approval of $4,100,000.00 in operating transfers
• Approval of $2,682,861.59 in accounts payable transactions
• Recommendation to continue with American Dental Benefits as third-party administrator
• Authorization of purchase orders to BlueBird Sales not to exceed $898,569.76
• Approval of a $142,500 change order for South Harrison High and Middle School HVAC upgrades

The Board approved several financial transactions, including payroll and accounts payable. It also authorized a contract for dental and vision plan administration and approved purchase orders for BlueBird Sales.

• Approved May 7, 2024 Special Meeting and Regular Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $4,100,000.00 in Operating Cash Transfers (5-0)
• Approved $2,682,861.59 in Accounts Payable Transactions (5-0)
• Approved $2,482,324.07 in Payroll Transactions (5-0)
• Approved $84,754.00 in Budget Supplements (5-0)
• Approved $359,617.79 in Budget Transfers (5-0)
• Approved continuing American Dental Benefits as third-party administrator for dental and vision plan (5-0)
• Authorized purchase orders to BlueBird Sales not to exceed $898,570 (5-0)

Special Meeting - Special Finance Work Session

The Harrison County Schools Board met on May 7, 2024 for a special finance work session. The agenda consisted of procedural items, a pledge of allegiance, an informational report on special finance matters, and board members’ comments. No formal actions or votes were taken aside from adjourning the meeting.

• Call to Order – meeting commencement
• Pledge of Allegiance – attendees asked to rise
• Special Finance Work Session – informational report on finance matters
• Board Members' Comments – statements from board members
• Adjournment – motion to adjourn carried

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education is meeting for a regular session with recognitions, presentations, and several action items. Key decisions include approval of financial transactions, HVAC change orders for South Harrison School complex, a purchase order for custodial commodities, out-of-state travel requests, and adoption of new math textbooks for elementary and secondary schools totaling approximately $1.68 million.

• Math textbook adoption: Elementary (McGraw Hill Reveal Math, ~$874,500) and Secondary (Cengage & Big Ideas, ~$805,000)
• South Harrison High and Middle School HVAC upgrades: change orders #001 and #002 totaling $166,464 for controls
• Purchase order for RD Wilson for custodial commodities not to exceed $270,000 via OMNIA Contract
• Recognition of 2024 Teacher of the Year top 5 finalists
• Presentation of Victory playground plan by Recreation Resource USA

Special Meeting - FY 2025 Budget Work Session - Addendum Legal Matters

The Harrison County Schools Board will hold a FY2025 budget work session, which may lead to an executive session. An executive session will update members on a recent 4th Circuit decision involving the district, with attorney Susan Deniker of StepToe & Johnson present. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, and board members' comments.

• FY2025 budget work session (information, report)
• Executive session on legal matters regarding recent 4th Circuit decision, with Susan Deniker of StepToe & Johnson
• Call to order (procedural)
• Pledge of allegiance (procedural)
• Board members' comments

Whitni Kines presented the FY 2025 Budget to the Board and Superintendent. The Board entered an executive session to discuss a 4th Circuit decision and matters involving property or public funds. No substantive public votes on the budget or legal matters were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss legal and property matters (5-0)
• Approved motion to reconvene to regular session (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (5-0)

Special Meeting - Statutory Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education held a special statutory meeting to lay the levy for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The board voted unanimously to approve the proposed levy rates after public notice and state auditor approval. The remainder of the agenda consisted of procedural items including call to order, pledge of allegiance, public delegations, board member comments, and adjournment.

• Unanimous approval of FY2025 levy rates after publication and state auditor approval

The Board held a special statutory meeting to address the district's fiscal affairs. The Board approved the laying of the levy for the year ending June 30, 2024, as presented.

• Approved the laying of the Levy as presented (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education decided to amend the 2020-2030 Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan to add secure entrances at Robert C. Byrd High School, Liberty High School, and Mountaineer Middle School. The board also approved several grass-cutting contract renewals and financial transactions.

• Amendment to 2020-2030 CEFP for secure entrances at Robert C. Byrd High School, Liberty High School, and Mountaineer Middle School
• Grass cutting contract renewal for Precision Properties (Salem, Shinnston, Wilsonburg, Lumberport areas) not to exceed $110,000
• Grass cutting contract renewal for Evergreen Lawn Care (Bridgeport, Clarksburg, Southern Harrison County areas) not to exceed $201,000
• Financial transactions including $4,980,000.00 in operating transfers and $3,851,284.92 in accounts payable
• Payment of $200.00 reimbursement and $1,300.00 incentive to substitute bus operators Matthew R. Price and Gerald F. Riffle II

The board voted to close Liberty High School and merge its students into Robert C. Byrd High School. Other actions included approving several million dollars in financial transactions and amending the facilities plan to add secure entrances at three schools.

• Approved closure of Liberty High School and merger into Robert C. Byrd High School (5-0)
• Approved $4,980,000.00 in operating cash transfers (5-0)
• Approved $3,851,284.92 in accounts payable transactions (5-0)
• Approved $2,600,925.54 in payroll transactions (5-0)
• Approved $420,403.00 in budget supplements and $169,400.27 in budget transfers (5-0)
• Approved contract renewals for grass cutting with Precision Properties and Evergreen Lawn Care (5-0)
• Approved amendments to 2020-2030 CEFP for secure entrances at Robert C. Byrd High, Liberty High, and Mountaineer Middle School (5-0)
• Approved out-of-state travel study request, open enrollment transfers, and bus driver promissory note (5-0)

Special Meeting - Salem Closure Hearing - Salem Elementary School

The Harrison County Board of Education holds a special meeting for a public hearing on the proposed closure of Salem Elementary School. The agenda includes procedural items, board member comments, and public delegations. No decision on the closure is scheduled at this meeting.

• Public hearing on the closure of Salem Elementary School at 273 Education Way, Salem, WV
• Delegations (public comments) allowed under Board Policy 1204

The board conducted a special meeting to hear public testimony regarding the proposed closure and merger of Salem Elementary School. Residents, teachers, and students spoke in opposition to the plan, citing concerns over class sizes and transportation. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in the provided minutes.

Special Meeting - North View Closure Hearing - North View Elementary School

The Harrison County Board of Education is holding a special meeting that is a public hearing on the potential closure of North View Elementary School in Clarksburg. The agenda is largely procedural, with time for public delegations and board members' comments. No vote on the closure is listed on this agenda.

• Public hearing on closure of North View Elementary School at 1400 N 19th Street, Clarksburg
• Delegations allowed per Board Policy 1204, with 5-minute speaking limit
• Board members may make comments before adjournment

The board conducted a special meeting to hear public testimony regarding the potential closure of North View Elementary School. Residents, parents, and staff spoke in opposition to the closure, citing concerns over transportation, class sizes, and community impact. No final decision or vote on the closure was recorded in the provided minutes.

Special Meeting - MMS Closure Hearing - Mountaineer Middle School

The Harrison County Board of Education is holding a special meeting to hear public comments regarding the potential closure of Mountaineer Middle School. The meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2024, at the school itself.

• Public hearing on Mountaineer Middle School closure
• Meeting at Mountaineer Middle School, 2 Moutaineer Drive
• Public comment policy and delegation registration rules provided
• Board members' comments and public delegations
• Adjournment of the meeting

The board conducted a special meeting to hear public testimony regarding the proposed closure and consolidation of Mountaineer Middle School. No formal vote or final decision on the closure was recorded in the minutes.

Special Meeting - WIMS Closure Hearing - Washington Irving Middle School

The Harrison County Board of Education is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the closure of Washington Irving Middle School. The meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2024, at the school located at 443 Lee Avenue in Clarksburg, WV.

• Public hearing for WIMS closure
• Meeting location: 443 Lee Avenue, Clarksburg, WV 26301
• Policy 1204: Delegations and public comment procedures
• Board members' comments
• Adjournment

The board conducted a special meeting to hear public and staff testimony regarding the closure of Washington Irving Middle School. No substantive decisions or votes were made regarding the closure during this session.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Special Meeting - Liberty Closure Hearing - Robert C. Byrd High School Receiving School

This special meeting is a public hearing on the proposed closure of Liberty, with Robert C. Byrd High School designated as the receiving school. The board will hear public delegations under its policy, then adjourn. No other decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Public hearing scheduled regarding the closure of Liberty and Robert C. Byrd becoming the receiving school
• Delegations policy allows registered speakers up to five minutes to address the board

The Board held a special meeting to conduct a hearing regarding the closure of Liberty and Robert C. Byrd High School as the receiving school. No formal vote or decision on the closure was recorded in the minutes.

Special Meeting - Liberty Closure Hearing - Liberty High School

The Harrison County Board of Education convened a special meeting at Liberty High School to hear public input on the school's closure. The agenda included procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, and information on delegation registration. Board members provided comments before the meeting was adjourned. No formal decision on the closure was made at this hearing.

• Special meeting to conduct Liberty High School closure hearing
• Delegation registration rules and 5‑minute speaking limit explained
• Board members' comments on the closure matter
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried

The board conducted a special meeting to hear public testimony regarding the proposed closure and merger of Liberty High School. Multiple teachers, staff, and students spoke in opposition to the consolidation. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the provided minutes.

Regular Meeting - Agenda Adjustment

The Harrison County Board of Education approved financial transactions totaling over $15 million and appointed Whitni Kines as Treasurer for FY2025. The meeting also included the approval of purchase orders for technology and childcare programs.

• Appointment of Whitni Kines as Treasurer for FY2025
• Financial transactions: Operating Transfers $5,750,800.00
• Purchase orders to Advantage Technologies not to exceed $470,600
• Purchase orders to United Technical Center not to exceed $555,000
• Purchase orders to Cubby's Child Care Center not to exceed $194,400

The Board approved several large-scale financial transactions, including over $5.7 million in operating cash transfers and $2.6 million in accounts payable. The Board also authorized purchase orders for various vendors and approved personnel recommendations following an executive session.

• Approved Operating Cash Transfers of $5,750,800.00 (5-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable Transactions of $2,686,746.41 (5-0)
• Approved Payroll Transactions of $2,550,892.39 (5-0)
• Approved Budget Supplements of $2,299,807.81 (5-0)
• Approved Budget Transfers of $4,404,070.92 (5-0)
• Approved purchase orders for Cubby’s Child Care Center, Advantage Technologies, and United Technical Center (5-0)
• Approved Out of State Travel Study Request (5-0)
• Approved personnel agenda and FY2025 Treasurer appointment (5-0)

Special Meeting - Calendar Hearing

This is a special meeting of the Harrison County Schools board convened for a calendar hearing. The board will consider Calendar A and Calendar D. The agenda also includes procedural items, board member comments, and adjournment.

• Special calendar hearing regarding Calendar A and Calendar D

The meeting was called to order and adjourned within one minute. There was no discussion regarding the calendars, and no substantive actions were taken.

• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Special Meeting - Personnel Hearing

The Harrison County Board of Education will convene a special meeting to conduct a personnel hearing at the request of an employee. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. on March 19, 2024, at the Board Room located at 445 West Main Street in Clarksburg, WV.

• Personnel hearing scheduled before the Board
• Meeting to adjourn at 445 West Main Street
• Motion to adjourn carried by the Board

The board convened a special meeting to allow employees to appear regarding their employment. The minutes record a hearing for Scott Chumley, but no specific decisions or outcomes were documented.

• Held employee hearing for Scott Chumley (no outcome recorded)

Regular Meeting

The Board approved the 2024-2025 school calendar (Draft A) and the proposed levy rates for FY2025. Members also authorized several million dollars in financial transactions and approved personnel recommendations.

• Approved 2024-2025 School Calendar Draft A (5-0)
• Approved FY2025 Proposed Levy Rates (5-0)
• Approved $4,675,000.00 in Operating Cash Transfers (5-0)
• Approved $2,712,702.15 in Accounts Payable Transactions (5-0)
• Approved $2,459,205.25 in Payroll Transactions (5-0)
• Approved $23,215.62 in Budget Transfers (5-0)
• Approved Out of State Travel Study Request (5-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations for Professional, Service, and Extra-Curricular Personnel (5-0)

Special Calendar Hearing

The Harrison County Schools Board is holding a special calendar hearing to consider Calendar A and Calendar D. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, pledge, board comments, and adjournment. No details on the calendars' content are provided in the agenda.

• Public hearing on Calendars A and D — contents not specified in agenda

The meeting was called to order and adjourned at 5:30 p.m. No discussion or votes took place regarding the calendars.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education met to approve several administrative actions including personnel matters and student transfers. The board also approved a new contract for Dora L. Stutler as Superintendent for the upcoming three school years.

• Approval of Superintendent contract for Dora L. Stutler (2024-2025 through 2026-2027)
• Operating Transfers: $5,634,000.00
• Accounts Payable Transactions: $2,854,017.07
• Payroll Transactions: $2,549,838.46
• Budget Supplements: $1,426,381.65

The Board approved a contract for Superintendent Dora L. Stutler covering the 2024-2027 school years. Members also approved several million dollars in financial transactions and personnel recommendations. The meeting included public delegations regarding education methodologies, disability discrimination, and library materials.

• Approved Superintendent Dora L. Stutler's contract for 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027 (5-0)
• Approved $5,634,000.00 in operating cash transfers (5-0)
• Approved $2,854,017.07 in accounts payable transactions (5-0)
• Approved $2,549,838.46 in payroll transactions (5-0)
• Approved $1,426,381.65 in budget supplements (5-0)
• Approved $67,474.22 in budget transfers (5-0)
• Approved out of state professional leave and travel study requests (5-0)
• Approved student transfer approvals and denials per HB2596 (5-0)

Special Meeting - Personnel Work Session

The Harrison County Board of Education held a special work session on February 22, 2024, to discuss personnel matters. The meeting included a call to order, the pledge of allegiance, and a personnel work session, followed by board member comments and an adjournment.

• Personnel work session
• Board members' comments
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

The board met for a special personnel work session. The board entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters and reconvened before adjourning. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public minutes.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel (5-0)
• Approved motion to reconvene regular session (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education approved consent items including financial transactions totaling over $27 million and a $304,840.88 change order for HVAC controls at three high schools. The board also approved personnel recommendations and student transfer approvals.

• HVAC controls change order $304,840.88
• Financial transactions $27,740,235.41
• Student transfer approvals and denials
• Personnel recommendations approved
• Minutes from Feb 6 and Feb 12 meetings

The Board approved a change order for HVAC controls at three schools and authorized several million dollars in financial transactions. Members also approved student transfers, personnel recommendations, and authorized the Board President to negotiate the Superintendent's contract.

• Approved $304,840.88 HRANEC change order 001 for HVAC controls at Robert C. Byrd High, Bridgeport Middle, and Bridgeport High (5-0)
• Approved financial transactions including $4,749,000.00 in operating cash transfers and $2,657,686.85 in accounts payable (5-0)
• Approved $2,389,320.66 in payroll transactions, $302,478.92 in budget supplements, and $19,441,229.88 in budget transfers (5-0)
• Approved student transfer approvals and denials per HB2596 (5-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations for Professional, Service, and Extra-Curricular Personnel (5-0)
• Authorized Board President to negotiate terms of Superintendent's contract (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from February 6 and February 12, 2024 (5-0)

Special Meeting - Personnel Work Session

The Harrison County Schools Board is holding a special meeting for a personnel work session, which may include an executive session. No specific personnel actions are listed on the agenda; the meeting consists of procedural items, board comments, and adjournment.

• Personnel work session with possible executive session
• Board members' comments
• Motion to adjourn

The board met for a special personnel work session. The meeting consisted of an executive session to discuss personnel matters and no substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel (5-0)
• Approved motion to reconvene regular session (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education is reviewing financial transactions, student transfers, and facility projects. The meeting includes presentations on county safety, writing assessments, and the 4-H program.

• Approval of $8,402,800.00 in operating cash transfers and $3,403,007.23 in accounts payable
• Approval of $8,576,251.23 in budget supplements and $24,628,796.79 in budget transfers
• Approval of McKinley Associates for architectural and civil engineering services for Nutterfort Primary and Simpson Elementary additions
• Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Wheeling University for student teacher placement
• Approval of $1,300 incentive and $200 fee reimbursement for substitute bus operators Andrew White and Tronia Shade

The Board approved architectural and civil engineering services for additions at Nutter Fort Primary and Simpson Elementary. Other actions included approving financial transactions, student transfer requests, and a student teacher placement agreement with Wheeling University.

• Approved architectural and civil engineering services from McKinley Associates for Nutter Fort Primary and Simpson Elementary additions
• Approved $8,402,800.00 in operating cash transfers and $3,403,007.23 in accounts payable
• Approved $2,472,592.73 in payroll transactions
• Approved $8,576,251.23 in budget supplements and $24,628,796.79 in budget transfers
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Wheeling University for student teacher placement (2023-24)
• Approved $200 training reimbursement and $1,300 incentive for substitute bus operators Andrew White and Tronia Shade
• Approved student transfer approvals and denials per HB2596
• Approved meeting minutes from January 2, January 16, and January 30, 2024

Special Meeting - Superintendent Contract Work Session

The Harrison County Board of Education held a special work session to discuss the Superintendent's contract. The discussion will occur in executive session with no actions taken, and the board intends to bring the item to the regular session on February 6 for further discussion and possible action. Procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, delegations, board members' comments, and adjournment were also addressed.

• Discussion of Superintendent's contract (no action, to be revisited Feb 6)
• Delegations: public may address board per Policy 1204
• Board members' comments
• Motion to adjourn passed

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education approved routine district financial transactions totaling over $13 million, staff personnel actions, and student transfer requests under state law HB 2596. The board also voted to terminate the contract of Liberty High School wrestling coach Vladamir Jean-Philippe following criminal charges. Members discussed proposed dates for the 2024-25 school year, with a final vote deferred to February 6. These decisions allocate district funds, determine staff assignments, and set the academic calendar that affects student attendance.

• Approved consent items including $4,076,900.00 in operating cash transfers and $2,641,968.88 in payroll transactions
• Accepted the Superintendent’s recommendation to terminate Head Wrestling Coach Vladamir Jean-Philippe at Liberty High School
• Approved student transfer approvals and denials per state law HB 2596
• Reviewed out-of-state travel study requests for board approval
• Discussed 2024-25 school calendar proposals, with final action deferred to February 6, 2024

The Board approved a series of financial transactions, personnel recommendations, and student transfer requests. They also accepted the termination of an employee and approved an out-of-state travel study request. Proposals for the 2024-25 school calendar were tabled for a future meeting.

• Approved $4,076,900.00 in operating cash transfers (5-0)
• Approved $6,429,053.74 in accounts payable transactions (5-0)
• Approved $2,641,968.88 in payroll transactions (5-0)
• Approved $32,242.66 in budget supplements and $218,773.24 in budget transfers (5-0)
• Approved out of state travel study request (5-0)
• Approved student transfer approvals and denials per HB2596 (5-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations for Professional, Service, and Extra-Curricular Personnel (5-0)
• Approved termination of employment for one employee (5-0)

Regular Meeting - Personnel Agenda Addendum

The Harrison County Board of Education held a regular meeting with a personnel agenda addendum. The board approved consent items including financial transactions totaling over $12.9 million, the purchase of six new Blue Bird school buses, personnel recommendations, and a personnel agenda addendum.

• Authorized purchase of 3 - 77 passenger and 3 - 47 passenger Blue Bird gasoline school buses for $776,562
• Approved operating cash transfers of $6,556,100, accounts payable of $2,088,557.07, payroll of $2,645,279.81, and budget transfers of $3,738,327.97
• Approved personnel recommendations for professional, service, and extra-curricular personnel
• Approved a personnel agenda addendum for professional and extra-curricular personnel
• Approved minutes from the December 19, 2023 board meeting

The Board approved the purchase of new buses and several million dollars in financial transactions. Personnel recommendations and the December 19, 2023 meeting minutes were also approved. The Superintendent provided updates on curriculum, facilities, and the introduction of the DARE program for 5th graders.

• Approved purchase of new buses (5-0)
• Approved Operating Cash Transfers of $6,556,100.00 (5-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable Transactions of $2,088,557.07 (5-0)
• Approved Payroll Transactions of $2,645,279.81 (5-0)
• Approved Budget Transfers of $3,738,327.97 (5-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations for Professional, Service, and Extra-Curricular Personnel (5-0)
• Approved personnel agenda addendum for Professional and Extra-Curricular Personnel (5-0)
• Approved December 19, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)