Harrison County Schools public meetings in 2025

Special Meeting - Special Calendar Hearing

The board will meet to review proposed school calendars for the 2026-2027 academic year. Pam Knight, Secondary Schools Administrative Assistant, is scheduled to present the proposals.

• Presentation of 2026-2027 school calendar proposals

The Board reviewed two versions of the 2026-2027 school calendar. Pam Knight reported that the Calendar committee voted for Version 1, but no final action was taken by the Board during this meeting.

• Reviewed 2026-2027 school calendar proposals

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education will conduct a regular meeting featuring various student athletic and academic recognitions. The agenda includes a superintendent's update and the approval of consent items regarding meeting minutes and financial transactions.

• Recognition of Lincoln High School AA State Cheer Runner Up
• Recognition of Lincoln High School Boys Cross Country AA State Runner Up
• Recognition of Lincoln High School Girls Soccer AA State Runner Ups
• Recognition of Bridgeport High School Girls Soccer Regional Champs
• Approval of $1,913,419.51 in Accounts Payable Transactions

The Board of Education held a regular meeting at Lincoln High School. The session focused on special recognitions for various student accomplishments in athletics and leadership.

• Recognized Lincoln High School AA State Cheer Runner Up
• Recognized Lincoln High School Boys Cross Country AA State Runner Up
• Recognized Lincoln High School Girls Cross Country Individual Runner Up
• Recognized Lincoln High School All State 2025 Cross Country Runners
• Recognized Lincoln High School All Time Passing Touchdowns Leader AJ Bart
• Recognized Lincoln High School 2025 AA Girls Soccer State Runner Ups
• Recognized Lincoln High School All State 2025 Girls Soccer
• Recognized WV DECA State President Max Fratto

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to call the session to order and recognize the athletic and academic accomplishments of local schools, including state and regional championships.

• Retirement Celebration 2025
• Liberty Middle School Boys Soccer Championship
• Bridgeport High School Boys Soccer State Champions
• Bridgeport High School XC Girls State Champions
• Bridgeport High School Golf Team Regional Champs

The meeting consisted of special recognitions for various student-athlete achievements and a retirement celebration. No substantive board decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Special Meeting - Special Calendar Hearing

The Harrison County Board of Education will hold a special meeting to review and discuss proposed school calendars for the 2026-2027 academic year. The meeting will take place at the Board Room at 445 West Main Street in Clarksburg. The session is expected to conclude with a motion to adjourn.

• Discussion of 2026-2027 school calendar proposals
• Presentation by Pam Knight, Secondary Schools Administrative Assistant
• Review of calendar comparison options and draft versions
• Board members' comments
• Adjournment of the special meeting

The Board reviewed two versions of the 2026-2027 school calendar. The Calendar committee recommended Version 1 for consideration.

Regular Meeting

The Board will review the Superintendent's monthly updates and approve various financial transactions. The agenda includes special recognitions for student-athletes, coaches, and staff members.

• Dr. Kelly Nelson check presentation
• Operating Transfers of $6,257,000.00
• Accounts Payable Transactions of $2,909,300.01
• Payroll Transactions of $2,606,909.08
• Federal IDEA grant of $3,004,466.00

Special Meeting - Special Calendar Hearing

The Harrison County Board of Education will hold a special meeting to review and discuss draft calendar proposals for the 2026-2027 school year. The meeting will include presentations by staff and a motion to adjourn.

• Presentation of 2026-2027 school calendar proposals
• Review of calendar comparison options
• Discussion of Version 1 and Version 2 draft calendars
• Adjournment of the special meeting

The Board reviewed two versions of the 2026-2027 school calendar, noting that the Calendar committee voted for Version 1. No official vote was taken; a second hearing and vote will occur after the proposal is published in the newspaper.

• Tabled official vote on 2026-2027 school calendar pending newspaper publication

Special Meeting

The Harrison County Schools Board approved the auction of two properties. The board will collaborate with Kaufman Realty and Auctions to facilitate these sales.

• Auction of Washington Irving building via Kaufman Realty and Auctions
• Auction of North View building via Kaufman Realty and Auctions

The Harrison County Schools Board approved the auction of two school buildings. The decisions were made during a special meeting held on November 10, 2025.

• Approved auction of Washington Irving building (4-1)
• Approved auction of North View building (4-1)

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education met to approve routine financial transactions, personnel recommendations, and student transfers. The board also considered a funding request for a new playground at Simpson Elementary School.

• Approved $4,821,000 in operating transfers, $2,062,172.92 in accounts payable, and $2,550,952.58 in payroll
• Request for $64,000 in matching contingency funds for a new playground at Simpson Elementary School
• Approval of $10,000 in budget supplements
• Approval of resident and non-resident student open enrollment transfers
• Approval of professional, service, and extra-curricular personnel recommendations

The Board approved several consent items including previous meeting minutes, financial transactions, and enrollment transfers. A request for $64,000 in contingency funds for a new playground at Simpson Elementary School was tabled.

• Approved October 21, 2025, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved financial transactions including $4,821,000.00 in operating transfers (5-0)
• Approved open enrollment and transfers (5-0)
• Approved out of state travel study requests (5-0)
• Tabled request for $64,000 in contingency funds for Simpson Elementary playground (5-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations for professional, service, and extra-curricular staff (5-0)
• Entered executive session to consider property and financial matters (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education decided on several financial transactions, technology purchases, and inter-agency agreements. The board also recognized National Merit Semi-Finalists from Bridgeport and Robert C. Byrd High Schools.

• Approved purchase orders to Advantage Technology for FY2026 hardware and software not to exceed $755,000
• Approved financial transactions including $8,869,092.35 in operating transfers and $3,462,339.41 in accounts payable
• Approved MOU with City of Clarksburg for school swim teams to use pool facilities
• Approved MOU with Western Governors University for clinical placement of teachers for 2025-26
• Approved $1,500 in training reimbursements and incentives for substitute bus operators Charles Beverly, Jr. and Nicholas Lewis

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education approved several agreements, including a partnership with the Sheriff's Department and Salem University. The board also reviewed a funding request for a playground project at Simpson Elementary School and approved architectural services for school security.

• Approval of McKinley Associates for architectural and civil engineering for a secure entrance at Bridgeport Middle School
• Request for $64,000 match from the Contingency Fund for a $143,000 Simpson Elementary School playground project
• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Harrison County Sheriff Department for 2025-2026
• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Salem University for clinical placement of teachers
• Approval of financial transactions including $6,193,709.32 in accounts payable and $2,509,458.09 in payroll

The Harrison County Schools Board approved consent items including over $56 million in financial transactions and enrollment changes. The board also passed a 2025–2026 safety agreement with the Harrison County Sheriff Department, added USC as an at-risk provider for the upcoming school year, and hired McKinley Associates to design a secure entrance at Bridgeport Middle School. These actions fund daily district operations, support student placement options, and upgrade campus security infrastructure.

• Approved operating transfers of $15,141,000.00, accounts payable of $6,193,709.32, and payroll of $2,509,458.09 (unanimous)
• Approved budget supplements of $143,850.71 and carryovers of $36,601,007.05 (unanimous)
• Approved open enrollment requests and denials as presented (unanimous)
• Approved out-of-state travel study requests for staff (unanimous)
• Approved 2025–2026 MOU with Harrison County Sheriff Department (unanimous)
• Added USC as an at-risk provider for the 2025–2026 school year (unanimous)
• Hired McKinley Associates to provide architectural and civil engineering services for SBA MIP Project at Bridgeport Middle School (unanimous)

Special Meeting - Special Finance Meeting

The Harrison County Schools Board held a special finance meeting on September 23, 2025, to discuss and approve the FY25 financial statements. The board voted unanimously to submit the statements to the West Virginia Department of Education by the deadline. The approved financial statements will be published in the newspaper by the end of October as required by state code.

• Unanimous approval of FY25 financial statements for submission to the WV Department of Education
• Financial statements will be published in the newspaper by the end of October per state code

The Harrison County Schools Board approved the FY25 Financial Statements. This action allows the district to submit the documents to the WV Department of Education by the required deadline.

• Approved FY25 Financial Statements for submission to WV Department of Education (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education approved consent items including meeting minutes and financial transactions totaling over $11 million. The board also approved preschool contracts for the 2025-2026 school year and a memorandum of understanding for mental health services at three schools.

• Preschool contracts approved at $3,250 per student
• MOU approved for mental health therapists at Victory Elementary, Liberty Middle, and Robert C. Byrd High School
• Purchase orders approved for Kings Tire Service, Inc. up to $145,000
• Financial transactions approved totaling over $11 million
• Meeting minutes from September 2, 2025, approved

The Board approved several items including preschool student contracts, meal contracts, and a mental health memorandum of understanding. They also authorized purchase orders for vehicle tires and approved various financial transactions.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved financial transactions including operating transfers, payables, and budget supplements (5-0)
• Approved open enrollment and transfers (5-0)
• Approved out of state travel study requests (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 preschool contracts at $3,250 per student (5-0)
• Approved preschool collaborative partner meal contracts for Central WV Head Start and Cubby's (5-0)
• Approved MOU with National Youth Advocate Program for mental health services (5-0)
• Approved purchase orders for Kings Tire Service for FY2025-2026 not to exceed $145,000 (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education will consider and vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with Community Care of West Virginia to provide health services in school-based centers for 2025-2026. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes and $7.46 million in operating transfers, $5.54 million in accounts payable, and $2.34 million in payroll. New business also covers out-of-state travel requests, preschool contracts at $3,250 per student, and meal agreements totaling approximately $110,160.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Community Care for school-based health centers
• Operating transfers of $7,460,000 and accounts payable of $5,544,809.05
• Preschool contracts at $3,250 per student with Lasting Impressions and Mother Goose Land
• Preschool meal contracts approximating $55,080 each for Lasting Impressions and Mother Goose Land
• Authorization to pay private school teachers $35/hour for federal program professional development

The Board approved several consent items including meeting minutes, financial transactions, and enrollment transfers. Additional actions included approving preschool contracts, meal contracts, and a new personal electronic devices policy.

• Approved August 19, 2025, meeting minutes
• Approved financial transactions including $7,460,000.00 in operating transfers
• Approved open enrollment/transfers
• Approved out of state travel study requests
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding between Community Care and Harrison County Schools
• Approved payment for private school employees through federal programs
• Approved 2025-2026 preschool contracts at $3,250 per student
• Approved preschool collaborative meal contracts with Lasting Impressions and Mother Goose Land

Regular Meeting - Personnel Agenda Addendum

The Harrison County Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 19, 2025, as a personnel agenda addendum. The board approved consent items including significant financial transactions and several memoranda of understanding. They also heard a presentation from Pat O'Mara requesting assistance for scoreboard poles at Robert C. Byrd Friends of Baseball and approved a resolution to invest permanent improvement funds with the WV Board of Treasury Investments.

• Approved $6,240,000 in operating transfers, $3,449,666.58 in accounts payable, $565,775.45 in payroll, $127,330 in budget supplements, and $6,000 in budget transfers
• Adopted resolution authorizing investment of permanent improvement funds in the consolidated fund managed by WV Board of Treasury Investments to maximize interest earnings
• Approved memoranda of understanding with Healthy Harrison, West Virginia University Parkersburg (child development program), and Marshall University (school psychology intern for 2025-2026)
• Heard presentation from Pat O'Mara (RCB Friends of Baseball) requesting upright poles and electrical utilities for a new scoreboard
• Approved out-of-state travel study requests and the personnel agenda including addendum

The Board approved several million dollars in operating, payroll, and accounts payable transactions. It also authorized a consolidated fund investment and signed Memorandums of Understanding with Healthy Harrison, WVU Parkersburg, and Marshall University.

• Approved $6,240,000.00 in operating transfers (5-0)
• Approved $3,449,666.58 in accounts payable transactions (5-0)
• Approved $565,775.45 in payroll transactions (5-0)
• Approved $127,330.00 in budget supplements and $6,000.00 in budget transfers (5-0)
• Approved resolution for investment in consolidated fund managed by WV Board of Treasury Investments (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Healthy Harrison (5-0)
• Approved MOU with WVU Parkersburg for student placement in Child Development Program through Dec 31, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Marshall University school psychology intern for 2025-2026 (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education approved several consent items, including operating transfers of $4,433,000 and budget adjustments. It also approved a $1 increase in staff lunch cost to $5.00, a new memorandum of understanding with Fairmont State University, Glenville State University and West Virginia Wesleyan College for pre‑service teacher clinical placements through 2028, and out‑of‑state professional leave and travel study requests. A policy on personal electronic devices was placed on a 10‑day public comment period.

• Operating Transfers $4,433,000.00 approved
• Budget Supplements $22,390.00 and other budget adjustments approved
• Staff lunch cost raised from $4.00 to $5.00; milk sales increased to $0.50
• MOU approved with Fairmont State, Glenville State, and West Virginia Wesleyan for teacher clinical placements (2025‑26 to 2028)
• Out‑of‑state professional leave and travel study requests approved

The Board approved several million dollars in operating transfers and payroll transactions. Members also voted to increase staff lunch costs and milk sales. Additionally, the board entered into agreements with three universities for pre-service teacher placements.

• Approved $4,433,000.00 in operating transfers (5-0)
• Approved $2,761,963.16 in accounts payable transactions (5-0)
• Approved $936,408.98 in payroll transactions (5-0)
• Approved $22,390.00 in budget supplements (5-0)
• Approved $16,174.39 in budget transfers (5-0)
• Approved $31,964.60 in budget carryovers (5-0)
• Approved raising staff lunch cost from $4.00 to $5.00 and milk sales to 50 cents (5-0)
• Approved MOUs for clinical placement of pre-service teachers with Fairmont State University, Glenville State University, and West Virginia Wesleyan College (5-0)

Special Meeting - Joint Work Session with Clarksburg City Council

The Harrison County Board of Education will hold a joint work session with the Clarksburg City Council to discuss property matters. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 P.M. on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the Board Room located at 445 West Main Street in Clarksburg, WV.

• Joint work session with Clarksburg City Council to discuss property
• Meeting location: Board Room, 445 West Main Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301
• Meeting time: 5:30 P.M. on Thursday, July 31, 2025

The Board conducted a joint work session with the Clarksburg City Council. The meeting primarily consisted of an executive session to discuss property, construction planning, or public fund investments. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Entered executive session to discuss property, construction planning, or public fund investments (5-0)
• Reconvened to regular session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Special Meeting

This special meeting includes action on personnel recommendations and discussion on disposal options for three properties: Hite Field, Washington Irving Middle School, and North View Elementary School. The board may also hold an executive session on those properties. Public comment is permitted per policy.

• Approve personnel agenda for professional and extracurricular staff
• Discussion on real estate disposal options for Hite Field, Washington Irving Middle School, and North View Elementary School
• Possible executive session regarding the three properties
• Public comment period with registration required 15 minutes before meeting

The Board approved the superintendent's recommended personnel agenda for professional and extra-curricular staff. The Board also entered an executive session to discuss legal matters before adjourning.

• Approved professional and extra-curricular personnel recommendations (5-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss legal matters (5-0)

Special Meeting - Joint Work Session with Clarksburg City Council

The Harrison County Board of Education and Clarksburg City Council members are meeting for a joint work session. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss property.

• Joint work session to discuss property

The board and Clarksburg City Council discussed a proposal to transfer unused school properties to the Land Reuse Agency (LRA). City officials proposed a shared-use recreation complex at Height Field and suggested a follow-up meeting on July 31 to present a draft agreement. No formal votes were taken on these proposals.

Regular Meeting

The board approved the consent agenda including minutes, financial transactions, and student transfers. Under new business, they approved a $433,728.11 paving contract with Affordable Asphalt Maintenance Corp. for multiple schools, a MOU with Bridgeport for PRO officers, and contracts for the Healthy Grandfamilies program and student services.

• Summer paving projects: Affordable Asphalt Maintenance Corp. low bid $433,728.11 for South Harrison High, West Milford Elementary, Nutter Fort Elementary, Maintenance Dept., Board Office, Bridgeport High, Lincoln High, Mountaineer Elementary
• MOU with City of Bridgeport for PRO officers
• Healthy Grandfamilies Program contract with Pam Hotsinpiller as Coordinator
• Financial transactions: $5,743,000 operating transfers, $2,718,475.48 accounts payable, $750,765.02 payroll
• MOUs for at-risk student services with DeLuca Family Wellness Center and Hamner Psychological Services

The Board approved a low bid for asphalt projects at multiple schools and several Memorandums of Understanding for health and safety services. Financial transactions totaling over $9 million were approved. The Superintendent reported the elimination of 20 professional and service positions.

• Approved $433,728.11 paving bid from Affordable Asphalt Maintenance Corp. (5-0)
• Approved $5,743,000 in operating transfers, $2,718,475.48 in accounts payable, and $750,765.02 in payroll (5-0)
• Approved MOU with City of Bridgeport for PRO Officers (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Monongalia County Health Department (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Deluca Family Wellness Center for At-Risk Services (5-0)
• Approved contract with Pam Hotsinpiller for Healthy Grandfamilies Program (5-0)
• Approved PERC contract renewals for Pam Hotsinpiller and Tracy Beall (5-0)
• Approved after hours contract renewals for school psychologists (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education approved consent items including financial transactions totaling over $13 million, a Memorandum of Understanding for school mental health services, and the issuance of purchase orders for insurance and facility lease payments.

• Financial transactions: $13,267,565.23
• MOU with National Youth Advocate Program for school mental health services
• Purchase order to Banc of America: $774,827.53 for energy savings projects
• Purchase order to WV Board of Risk & Insurance Management: $1,136,297 for insurance premiums
• Purchase order to Bento: $1,700,000 for employee dental and vision plan administration

The Board approved several financial transactions, including over $13 million in operating, payroll, and accounts payable transfers. Members also authorized purchase orders for insurance premiums and various capital lease payments. Two Memorandums of Understanding were approved for Medicaid billing and youth advocacy services.

• Approved Operating Transfers ($3,875,000.00), Accounts Payable ($3,786,339.49), Payroll ($5,248,272.43), and Budget Transfers ($457,925.86) (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Marion County Schools for Medicaid Billing Services (5-0)
• Approved MOU with National Youth Advocate Program funded by Project AWARE Grant (5-0)
• Approved $774,827.53 purchase order to Banc of America for 2018 Guaranteed Energy Savings lease payments (5-0)
• Approved $133,333 purchase order to Peoples Bank for 2014 QZAB project lease payments (5-0)
• Approved $265,610.05 purchase order to Banc of America for 2017 Johnson Elementary lease payments (5-0)
• Approved copier lease purchase order to GreatAmerica Financial Services not to exceed $180,000 (5-0)
• Approved $1,136,297 purchase order to WV Board of Risk & Insurance Management for 2025-2026 premiums (5-0)

Special Meeting - End of Year Review Work Session/ Survey Results

The Harrison County Schools Board will hold a special work session to review the 2024‑2025 fiscal year. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, and board members’ comments. No specific actions, contracts, or policy changes are listed on the agenda.

The board conducted a work session to discuss various operational topics and survey results. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Special Meeting

The Harrison County Schools Board will meet to approve financial transactions totaling over $19 million and consider a change order for the R. M. Huffman Company. The meeting is scheduled for 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the Board Room located at 445 West Main Street in Clarksburg, WV.

• Accounts Payable Transactions: $2,021,949.21
• Payroll Transactions: $2,422,623.83
• Budget Transfers: $5,300,491.03
• Budget Supplements: $9,586,905.26
• R. M. Huffman Company Change Order

The board approved several financial transactions, including budget supplements and transfers. They also authorized a purchase order for construction oversight and a change order for gym floor repairs.

• Approved financial transactions: $2,021,949.21 (Accounts Payable), $2,422,623.83 (Payroll), $5,300,491.03 (Budget Transfers), and $9,586,905.26 (Budget Supplements) (5-0)
• Approved purchase order for Saga Construction / Ralph Pedersen for Clerk of the Works on Mountaineer Renovations not to exceed $35,000 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for R. M. Huffman Company for $1,427.71 for Liberty Middle School gym floor repair and refinishing (5-0)

Special Meeting - Superintendent's Evaluation

The Harrison County Schools Board is holding a special meeting to evaluate the superintendent's performance. The evaluation will occur in executive session as required by state code. After the evaluation, the board will release a general public statement about the process and overall result.

• Superintendent's evaluation (executive session; public statement to follow)

The Board held a special meeting to conduct the Superintendent's evaluation. Following an executive session, the Board determined that the Superintendent met and exceeded the goals set for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters (5-0)
• Determined Superintendent met and exceeded 2024-2025 goals
• Approved motion to reconvene to the meeting (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (5-0)

Regular Meeting - Personnel Agenda Addendum

The board will recognize the Bridgeport Middle School baseball and track teams for winning Mid Mountain 10 championships. The meeting also includes presentations on the Healthy Grandfamilies Program and CTE Programs.

• Recognition of Bridgeport Middle School Baseball Team
• Recognition of Bridgeport Middle School Boys and Girls Track & Field Teams
• Healthy Grandfamilies Program update by Pam Hotsinpiller and Tammy Romano
• CTE Programs presentation by Dr. Geraldine Beckett

The board held a regular meeting on June 17, 2025. The session focused on special recognitions for student athletes. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded in the provided text.

• Recognized Bridgeport Middle School Baseball Team for winning Mid Mountain 10 Championship
• Recognized Bridgeport Middle School Boys and Girls Track & Field teams for winning Mid Mountain 10 Championships

Special Meeting - Board Self-Appraisal

This is a special meeting of the Harrison County Board of Education to review the results of a board self-appraisal. No votes on policies, budgets, or contracts are scheduled; the only action is adjournment.

• Discussion of BOE Self Assessment Results

The board held a special meeting to address the Board of Education self-assessment results. The results were posted to the website and sent to the State. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Posted BOE self-assessment results to website
• Submitted BOE self-assessment results to the State

Special Meeting - Survey Work Session

The Harrison County Board of Education will hold a special work session to review climate survey results from staff, parents, and students presented by K12 Insights. The meeting is a procedural session with no formal agenda items for action.

• Presentation of K12 Insights survey results
• Review of staff, parent, and student climate survey data
• Board members' comments
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Board received a presentation from K12 Insights regarding a climate survey taken by staff, parents, and students. The presentation included recommendations for improving school culture, student behavior, and family engagement. No substantive policy decisions were made during this work session.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Regular Meeting - Agenda Addendum

The Harrison County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 3, 2025, to recognize student achievements in art, thespians, and SkillsUSA. The board will also hear a superintendent's update and consider consent items including approval of financial transactions totaling over $10.5 million and a furniture purchase from School Specialty for up to $9,708.63.

• Approval of consent items: meeting minutes from May 19 and 20, 2025
• Financial transactions: operating transfers $4,786,500, accounts payable $2,966,832.99, payroll $2,736,124.66, budget transfers $84,217.86
• Purchase of school furniture, equipment and supplies from School Specialty for up to $9,708.63
• Recognition of Harrison County art contest winners, Bridgeport High School Thespians (WV Thespian States 2025), and United Technical Center SkillsUSA state medalists
• Delegations policy and superintendent's update covering curriculum, facilities, finance, personnel, safety, and UTC update

The board held a regular meeting to recognize students for achievements in art, theater, and technical skills. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded in the provided minutes.

Regular Meeting

The Board is reviewing safety and nutrition updates and a marketing plan from the City of Clarksburg for two school buildings. Members are deciding on several financial transactions, including technology purchases and HVAC project change orders.

• Purchase of technology hardware and software from Zones, LLC estimated at $205,217.57
• HRANEC change order #002 for gymnasium HVAC projects at Robert C. Byrd High, Bridgeport Middle, and Bridgeport High schools
• HRANEC change order #3 for Liberty and Lincoln High School HVAC project
• City of Clarksburg marketing plan for North View Elementary and Washington Irving Middle School
• Financial transactions including $6,509,000.00 in operating transfers and $3,966,282.13 in accounts payable

The Board approved several million dollars in operating transfers, payroll, and accounts payable. They also approved meeting minutes and specific HVAC project change orders to reconcile estimated and actual costs.

• Approved meeting minutes from May 6 and May 14 (5-0)
• Approved $6,509,000.00 in operating transfers (5-0)
• Approved $3,966,282.13 in accounts payable transactions (5-0)
• Approved $2,496,294.18 in payroll transactions (5-0)
• Approved $62,907.00 in budget supplements (5-0)
• Approved $3,864,647.70 in budget transfers (5-0)
• Approved HRANEC Change Order #3 for Liberty and Lincoln High School HVAC project to reconcile costs, totaling $971,634.97 (5-0)
• Approved HRANEC Change Order #002 for HVAC controls at Bridgeport High, Robert C. Byrd High, and Bridgeport Middle School in the amount of $(48,079.24) (5-0)

Special Meeting - Legislative Updates/ Legal Work Session

The Harrison County Schools Board is holding a special work session. Howard Seufer from Bowles Rice will present legislative and legal updates to the Board.

• Legislative and Legal Updates presentation by Howard Seufer of Bowles Rice

The board held a special meeting to receive a presentation on legislative and legal updates from Howard Seufer of Bowles Rice. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Special Meeting - Personnel Hearing

The Harrison County Board of Education will hold a special meeting to hear appeals from employees regarding the non-renewal of their probationary contracts. The meeting will take place at the Board Room at 445 West Main Street in Clarksburg.

• Personnel hearing for employee contract non-renewals
• Adjournment of the special meeting
• Meeting location: 445 West Main Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301

The Board conducted hearings for four employees regarding non-renewal contracts. The Board entered executive session to discuss personnel matters before adjourning. No public votes on the employment status of the individuals were recorded in the minutes.

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

Special Meeting - Special Budget Hearing

The Harrison County Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss the proposed FY2026 budget. The meeting includes a presentation from the Clarksburg Harrison County Public Library and concludes with a motion to adjourn.

• Special Budget Hearing for FY2026
• Presentation by Clarksburg Harrison County Public Library
• Meeting at 445 West Main Street, Clarksburg, WV
• Motion to adjourn carried by board members

The board conducted a special budget hearing and provided the public three opportunities to speak. No substantive budget decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education approved consent items including the appointment of Whitni Kines as Treasurer for FY2026 and financial transactions totaling over $17 million. The meeting also featured recognitions for service personnel and teachers of the year.

• Appointment of Whitni Kines as Treasurer for FY2026
• Financial transactions totaling $17,178,916.51
• Recognition of Ivy Alonso as Service Personnel of the Year
• Recognition of Renee Powell as Teacher of the Year
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 2025

The Board approved several sets of meeting minutes and a series of financial transactions totaling over $17 million. Additionally, the Board appointed a treasurer for the 2026 fiscal year and approved out-of-state professional leave and travel requests.

• Approved meeting minutes from April 15, 17, and 22, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved $10,473,000.00 in operating transfers (5-0)
• Approved $3,588,270.00 in accounts payable transactions (5-0)
• Approved $2,605,787.14 in payroll transactions (5-0)
• Approved $527,451.33 in budget supplements (5-0)
• Approved $866,908.37 in budget transfers (5-0)
• Appointed Whitni Kines as Treasurer for FY2026 (5-0)
• Approved Out of State Professional Leave and Travel Study Requests (5-0)

Special Meeting - FY 2026 Budget Work Session

The Harrison County Board of Education is holding a special work session to discuss the budget for fiscal year 2026. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the Board Room located at 445 West Main Street in Clarksburg, WV.

• FY2026 Budget Work Session
• Board Members' Comments
• Meeting at 445 West Main Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301

The Board held a work session where the FY2026 Budget was presented by Whitni Kines. The Board scheduled a formal Budget Hearing for May 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

• Scheduled FY2026 Budget Hearing for May 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM

Special Meeting - FY 2026 Budget Work Session

The Harrison County Board of Education is holding a special work session to discuss the FY 2026 budget. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. on April 17, 2025, at the Board Room located at 445 West Main Street in Clarksburg, WV.

• FY2026 Budget Work Session
• Board Members' Comments
• Adjournment of meeting

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education approved a $308,790.01 contract with Davis Athletics, LLC for two playgrounds at Mountaineer Elementary School. The board also approved contingency funds of $7,200 for a baseball outfield fence at Lincoln High School and $6,375 for trophy cases at Liberty High School. Consent items, including financial transactions totaling over $10 million, were approved. Updates were given on the consolidation of Washington Irving and Mountaineer Middle Schools into the Liberty High building and the merger of Liberty High and Robert C. Byrd High School.

• Approved $308,790.01 contract for Pre-K and K-5 playgrounds at Mountaineer Elementary
• Approved $7,200 contingency for Lincoln High baseball outfield fence replacement
• Approved $6,375 contingency for Liberty High trophy cases
• Consent approval of $3,256,144.45 operating transfers and $2,907,246.86 accounts payable
• Update on consolidation of WI Middle and Mountaineer Middle into Liberty High, and merger of Liberty High and Robert C. Byrd High

Special Meeting - Laying of the Levy

The board held a special statutory meeting to lay the levy. Members voted to approve the proposed levy rates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, following approval from the State Auditor.

• Approval of 2026 levy rates

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education approved consent items including meeting minutes and financial transactions totaling over $16 million. The board also approved personnel recommendations and an out-of-state professional leave request.

• Financial transactions: $5,773,400 operating transfers, $3,462,535.61 accounts payable, $2,673,394.87 payroll, $4,704,884.31 budget transfers
• Personnel agenda approved for Professional, Service, and Extra Curricular Personnel
• Out-of-state professional leave and travel study requests approved
• Dental and vision plan updates for the 2025 fiscal year
• Executive session to discuss property for sale and well permits

The Board approved the meeting minutes from March 25, 2025, and authorized operating transfers totaling $5,773,400.00. The meeting also included recognitions for National Board Certified Teachers and several championship athletic teams.

• Approved March 25, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $5,773,400.00 in operating transfers (5-0)

Special Meeting - Personnel Hearing

The Harrison County Board of Education will hold a special meeting to conduct a personnel hearing and adjourn.

• Personnel hearing scheduled before the Board
• Meeting to adjourn
• Location: Board Room, 445 West Main Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301

The board held a special meeting to allow employees to appear before the board regarding their employment. Lillie Junkins and Chris Lacaria, both Federally Funded Social Emotional Learning Specialists, were present. No substantive decisions or votes on personnel actions were recorded in the minutes.

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education will consider the sale of the former Norwood Elementary School to Magnus Canis Properties LLC for $291,500. The board will also vote on a $255,021.50 moving contract to relocate several schools, approve gym floor refinishing projects totaling $70,085, and discuss a funding request for Lincoln Middle School's gym floor. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes, financial transactions of over $15 million, and the FY2026 proposed levy rates.

• Sale of former Norwood Elementary School to Magnus Canis Properties LLC for $291,500
• Moving contract with Central Van and Storage, Inc. not to exceed $255,021.50 for relocating Liberty High, Mountaineer Middle, WI Middle, and Northview Elementary
• Gym floor refinishing projects at Liberty ($38,727) and Summer Floor Recoating ($31,358) totaling $70,085
• Donation of a decommissioned school bus (VIN# 4UZABRDJ09CAG9153) to Stonewood Fire Department
• Contract renewal with Precision Properties for grass cutting (2nd renewal)

The Board approved over $11 million in operating transfers, payroll, and accounts payable. They also authorized funding for gym floor repairs at Lincoln Middle and Liberty schools, and approved the FY2026 proposed levy rates.

• Approved $5,081,600.00 in operating transfers (5-0)
• Approved $3,405,488.03 in accounts payable transactions (5-0)
• Approved $2,531,639.79 in payroll transactions (5-0)
• Approved $4,273,082.06 in budget transfers (5-0)
• Approved FY2026 proposed levy rates (5-0)
• Approved $13,160.00 from Contingency Fund for Lincoln Middle School gym floor (5-0)
• Approved $70,085 for R.M. Huffman to refinish Liberty Gym and summer floor recoating (5-0)
• Approved Out of State Travel Study Requests (5-0)

Special Meeting - Personnel and Related Preliminary State Aid

The Harrison County Board of Education will meet to discuss personnel updates and preliminary state aid for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 4:00 P.M. in the Board Room at 445 West Main Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301.

• Discussion of personnel updates and preliminary state aid
• Presentation by Tammy Leaseburg, Personnel Supervisor
• Presentation by Whitni Kines, Chief School Business Official/Treasurer
• Meeting to be held in the Board Room at 445 West Main Street
• Adjournment motion to end the special meeting

The board received updates on personnel and finance regarding preliminary state aid. No substantive decisions or policy changes were recorded during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The board approved consent items including financial transactions totaling $10.1 million. New business included approval of out-of-state professional leave and travel requests, a $140,817.67 security software purchase from Advantage Technology, and $150,205.07 in kitchen equipment from Hooten Equipment Company for multiple schools. Personnel matters and a student disciplinary action were also approved.

• Recognition of Lincoln Middle School cheerleaders for winning the Mid Mountain 10 Competition
• Consent items: $4,600,000 operating transfers, $2,012,041.86 accounts payable, $2,547,594.17 payroll, $21,750 budget supplements, $916,289.89 budget transfers
• Purchase of security software from Advantage Technology for $140,817.67 through Omni purchasing cooperative
• Child Nutrition kitchen equipment purchases totaling $150,205.07 for West Milford, Simpson, Nutter Fort, South Harrison, and Robert C. Byrd schools
• Out-of-state professional leave and travel study requests approved

The Board approved several million dollars in operating transfers, payroll, and accounts payable. They also authorized purchases for security software and kitchen equipment. Personnel recommendations and out-of-state travel requests were approved.

• Approved $4,600,000.00 in operating transfers (5-0)
• Approved $2,012,041.86 in accounts payable transactions (5-0)
• Approved $2,547,594.17 in payroll transactions (5-0)
• Approved $916,289.89 in budget transfers and $21,750.00 in budget supplements (5-0)
• Approved $140,817.67 for security software from Advantage Technology (5-0)
• Approved approximately $150,205.07 for kitchen equipment from Hooten Equipment Company (5-0)
• Approved out-of-state professional leave and travel study requests (5-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations for professional, service, and extra-curricular staff (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education approved consent items including financial transactions and personnel matters. The board also decided to add a $4,000 annual salary supplement to the FY2025 schedule for teachers and other staff with national board certification.

• Financial transactions totaling $11,924,790.85
• Approval of $4,000 salary supplement for national board certified staff
• Acceptance of employee termination recommendation
• Discussion on ICE Pack Day
• Presentation of National Merit Scholarship finalist

The Board approved a $4,000 annual salary supplement for certified teachers and specialists for FY2025. Other actions included approving several million dollars in financial transactions and adding supplemental insurance offerings.

• Approved $4,000 annual salary supplement for National Board certified staff (5-0)
• Approved $6,439,400.00 in operating transfers (5-0)
• Approved $2,667,717.26 in accounts payable transactions (5-0)
• Approved $2,589,421.01 in payroll transactions (5-0)
• Approved $228,108.00 in budget supplements (5-0)
• Approved $164,244.58 in budget transfers (5-0)
• Approved supplemental insurance offerings with Bearing Advisors, LLC (5-0)
• Approved personnel recommendations for Professional, Service, and Extra-Curricular Personnel (5-0)

Regular Meeting - Agenda Addendum

The Harrison County Board of Education held its regular meeting on February 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at 445 West Main Street, Clarksburg. The board approved consent items including meeting minutes, multiple financial transactions, and open enrollment/transfer approvals. New business items approved were a $1,500 payment to a substitute bus driver, a $4,900 paraprofessional service supplement, and an out‑of‑state travel study request. The board also discussed semester exam policy options, snow‑day calendar updates, and legal matters in executive session.

• Operating Transfers of $8,672,700 approved
• Paraprofessional service supplement of $4,900 approved
• Bus driver payment of $200 training fee plus $1,300 incentive approved
• Open enrollment/transfer policy (HB 2596) approved
• Discussion of semester exam policy options

The Board approved several million dollars in operating transfers, payroll, and budget supplements. They also authorized a $4,900 paraprofessional service supplement and payments for a substitute bus operator. The Board discussed returning to a previous exam policy, though a formal vote is pending for the next agenda.

• Approved $8,672,700.00 in operating transfers (5-0)
• Approved $4,253,342.67 in accounts payable transactions (5-0)
• Approved $4,885,403.62 in payroll transactions (5-0)
• Approved $7,383,995.00 in budget supplements (5-0)
• Approved $7,768,144.66 in budget transfers (5-0)
• Approved $4,900 paraprofessional service supplement (5-0)
• Approved $1,500 total payment to substitute bus operator Kameron Scheuvront (5-0)
• Approved out of state travel study request (5-0)

Emergency Special Meeting

The Harrison County Schools Board is holding an emergency special meeting that is largely procedural. The only substantive agenda item is an executive session to discuss legal matters. No other decisions or discussions are listed.

• Executive session for legal matters
• Meeting is called as emergency special session

The Board convened for an emergency special meeting and entered executive session to discuss legal matters. No substantive decisions or public actions were recorded outside of the procedural motions to enter and exit executive session.

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

Regular Meeting - Rescheduled From January 7, 2025

The Harrison County Board of Education met on Jan. 14, 2025 and approved several consent items, including financial transfers and payroll. It approved a change order reducing the Robert C. Byrd High School roof renovation cost by $33,330 to a total of $2,186,970. The board also approved an amended Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreement with Wolf Summit Energy, LLC and authorized out‑of‑state travel study requests.

• Approve change order #001 decreasing Robert C. Byrd High School roof renovation cost by $33,330 to $2,186,970
• Approve amended Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreement with Wolf Summit Energy, LLC
• Approve Out of State Travel Study requests
• Consent items: Operating Transfers $9,060,000; Accounts Payable $5,518,704.28; Payroll $2,799,662.40; Budget Supplements $343,684.14; Budget Transfers $796,714.92
• Discuss bus routes for consolidated areas

The Board approved several large-scale financial transactions, including payroll and accounts payable. Members also approved a cost reduction for the Robert C. Byrd High School roof replacement and student transfer requests.

• Approved $9,060,000.00 in operating transfers (5-0)
• Approved $5,518,704.28 in accounts payable transactions (5-0)
• Approved $2,799,662.40 in payroll transactions (5-0)
• Approved $343,684.14 in budget supplements (5-0)
• Approved $796,714.92 in budget transfers (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 $33,330.00 cost reduction for Robert C. Byrd High School roof replacement (5-0)