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Fri Jul 24, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
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Friday, July 24, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Retention Hearing at 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jul 24, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Jul 24, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Subject
C. Student Retention Hearing
Meeting
Jul 24, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Discussion, Information
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board uphold the proposed retention of Student "A"
Preston County Schools Policy R 3-24-5 (Parent/Guardian Right to Appeal) provides parents with an option to appeal decision related the proposed retention of their child.
Preston County Schools Policy 3-24 (Promotion & Retention) dictates requirements related to proposed student retention.
Both policies have been attached in the public files for the Board's review.
File Attachments
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Recent meetings
Mon Jul 13, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
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Monday, July 13, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jul 13, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Jul 13, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Cross Kisner, second by Michael Hovatter.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss, Amanda Alexander
Subject
C. Recognitions
Meeting
Jul 13, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Information, Procedural
There are no recognitions scheduled on the 7/13/26 agenda.
File Attachments
Subject
D. Presentations
Meeting
Jul 13, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Discussion, Information, Procedural
Mr. David Hartley (WVU Extension Service) :&nbs
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Mon Jul 6, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Board elects officers and approves meeting dates for 2026-27
The Preston County Board of Education will swear in new member Amanda Alexander and elect officers for the 2026-2028 term. The board also approved the meeting schedule for the upcoming school year and adopted two policies on first read.
- Lucas Tatham elected Board President
- Approved 2026-27 meeting dates and times
- Approved minutes from June 22, 2026
- Approved service and professional personnel agendas
- Adopted PCS Policy 1-7 and R 8-39-9 on first read
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Monday, July 6, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
9:00 AM
Swearing in of Board members to precede regular meeting.
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Swearing In
Meeting
Jul 6, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
In advance of the meeting being called to order, Preston County Clerk (Dave Sypolt) Preston County Magistrate (P.L. Grimm) will swear in three current Board of Education members (Elizabeth Noss, Cross Kisner, and Lucas Tatham) and one new Board member (Amanda Alexander) who is replacing outgoing Board member Jeff Zigray.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Call to Order
Meeting
Jul 6, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
Previous Board President Tatham will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence. Mr. Kisner (previous Vice President) will then lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.
PCS Policy 1-7 indicates that the Board member with the most seniority is to preside over the meeting until officers can be elected. Mr. Tatham and Mr. Kisner are the most senior members of the Board and will assume their previous roles at this meeting until officers can be elected during agenda item 2A.
File Attachments
2. Special Business
Subject
A. Election of Officers
Meeting
Jul 6, 2
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Mon Jun 22, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Board approves Medicaid and Occupational Therapy service contracts
The Preston County Board of Education is reviewing personnel agendas and virtual education updates. The board is also preparing for the election of officers and committee assignments scheduled for July 6, 2026.
- Approved MOU with Marion County Board of Education for Medicaid auditing and billing services for 2026-2027
- Approved MOU with Good Pediatric Rehabilitative Services for Occupational Therapy services for 2026-2027
- Approved service and professional personnel agendas
- Discussion of hiring process for PHS Assistant Principal / CTE Director
- Update on virtual education program and Rowlesburg Opportunity Center operations
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Monday, June 22, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jun 22, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Jun 22, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Cross Kisner, second by Jeff Zigray.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter
Not Present at Vote: Elizabeth Noss
Subject
C. Recognitions
Meeting
Jun 22, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Information, Procedural
Mr. Jeff Zigray (BOE Member, Educator, & Coach) -- Mr. Zigray has served as a long-time member of the Preston County Board of Education serving two consecutive terms beginning in July of 2018. Mr. Zigray began his career with Preston County Schools as a teacher and coach in 1981 working the majori
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Mon Jun 8, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
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Monday, June 8, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Recognition of Retiring Employees (Reception at 5:00 with recognitions beginning at 5:15 PM followed by the regular meeting at 6:00 PM).
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jun 8, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Jun 8, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Cross Kisner, second by Jeff Zigray.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss
Subject
C. Recognition of Retiring Service and Professional Employees
Meeting
Jun 8, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Following the recognition of retiring professional and service employees in attendance, it is recommended for the Board to enter into recess until 6 PM.
Listing o
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Thu Jun 4, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
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Thursday, June 4, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Student Disciplinary Hearings at 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jun 4, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Jun 4, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Elizabeth Noss, second by Jeff Zigray.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss
Subject
C. Expulsion Diversion Plan for Student "A" (Scheduled to Begin at 4:00 PM)
Meeting
Jun 4, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Discussion, Information
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the expulsion diversion plan for Student "A".
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the expulsion diversion plan for Student "A".
Motion by Cross Kisner, se
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Tue May 26, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Student Hearning at 12:30 PM & Regular Meeting at 1:30 PM.
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
May 26, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
May 26, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Michael Hovatter, second by Jeff Zigray.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss
Subject
C. Expulsion Plan for Student "A" (Scheduled to Begin at 12:30 PM)
Meeting
May 26, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Discussion, Information
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the expulsion of student "A" for 365 days in line with the submitted plan.
The parent or guardian contacted Mr. Seymour by email over the Memorial Day weekend and advised that she needed to resche
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Mon May 11, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
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Monday, May 11, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Regular Meeting at 10:00 AM, following recess of meeting work session on school budgets at 3:30 PM and additional student recognitions at 5 PM.
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
May 11, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
May 11, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Cross Kisner, second by Jeff Zigray.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter
Not Present at Vote: Elizabeth Noss
Subject
C. Recognitions
Meeting
May 11, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Information, Procedural
Preston High School Head Wrestling Coach Brad Reed and Qualifiers and Winners at the WV State Wrestling Championships -- This season (8) PHS wrestlers qualified for the WV State Wrestling Champi
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Mon Apr 27, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
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Monday, April 27, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Student Disciplinary Hearing at 5:00 PM and Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Apr 27, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Apr 27, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Michael Hovatter, second by Elizabeth Noss.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss
Subject
C. Expulsion Plan for Student "A" (Scheduled to Begin at 5:00 PM)
Meeting
Apr 27, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Discussion, Information
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the expulsion diversion plan for Student "A".
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the expulsion diversion plan for Student "A".
Motion by
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Tue Apr 21, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Continuation of 3/23/26 Meeting to Finalize Levy Rate for FY27 at 9:00 AM
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Reconvene
Meeting
Apr 21, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will reconvene the meeting recessed on March 23, 2026.
File Attachments
2. Finance
Subject
A. Approval of Levy Rates for FY 2027
Meeting
Apr 21, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
2. Finance
Type
Action
Recommended Action
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 11, Article 8 of the West Virginia Code, as amended, the State Auditor of West Virginia approved the Preston County Board of Education Schedule of Proposed Levy Rates for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. A request is now made for local Board approval.
The levy rates for each $100 assessed valuation is as follows:
Regular Levy – As determined by the Legislature per W.Va. Code §11-8-6f.
General Current Expense Levy
Class I 19.40¢
Class II 38.80¢
Class III/IV 77.60¢
The net amount to be raised by levy for FY 2026-2027 is:
General Current Expense Levy: &nb
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Mon Apr 20, 2026
Preston County Board of Education (Special Meeting & Work Session)
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Monday, April 20, 2026
Preston County Board of Education (Special Meeting & Work Session)
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
5:00 - 7:00 PM (Anticipated End Time)
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Apr 20, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education (Special Meeting & Work Session)
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the special meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence. The Vice-President will then lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Apr 20, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education (Special Meeting & Work Session)
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Cross Kisner, second by Elizabeth Noss.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Elizabeth Noss
Subject
C. Suspension of Normal Rules for Work Session
Meeting
Apr 20, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education (Special Meeting & Work Session)
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend for the Board to suspend normal rules for the scheduled work session to permit speakers to speak more informally and extend comments beyond normal speaking times if
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Mon Apr 13, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
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Monday, April 13, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Employee Personnel Hearing at 5:30 PM and Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Apr 13, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Apr 13, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Michael Hovatter, second by Elizabeth Noss.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss
Subject
C. Personnel Hearing (Scheduled to Begin at 5:30 PM)
Meeting
Apr 13, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Discussion, Information
Recommended Action
Recommend to the Board to ratify the paid administrative leave from 3/25/26 through 4/13/26 and unpaid suspension from 4/14/26 through potentially the end of the 2025-26 academic year of employee number 970003465 from h
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Mon Mar 23, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
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Monday, March 23, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Student Discipline & Personnel Hearings Begin at 4:00 PM & Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Mar 23, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Mar 23, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Michael Hovatter, second by Elizabeth Noss.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss
Subject
C. Expulsion Plan for Student "A" and Student "B" (Scheduled to Begin at 4:00 PM)
Meeting
Mar 23, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Discussion, Information
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the expulsion diversion pland for Student "A" and Student "B"
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the expulsion dive
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Mon Mar 9, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Board considers teacher termination and new internet safety policy
The Preston County Board of Education is meeting to decide on personnel actions, including a teacher's termination. The board is also reviewing a final version of the district's Internet Safety Policy and approving several out-of-state student trips.
- Proposed termination of employee 970004083, a teacher at West Preston School
- Final approval of PCS Policy 3-32-1 (Internet Safety Policy)
- Approval of out-of-state trips to Washington, D.C. for Preston High, Aurora School, and South Preston
- MOU with Kristen Thompson for psycho-educational testing services
- Approval of service and professional personnel agendas
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Monday, March 9, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Personnel Hearing Begin at 5:00 PM &
Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Mar 9, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Mar 9, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Cross Kisner, second by Elizabeth Noss.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss
Subject
C. Employee Transfer Hearing (Scheduled to Begin at 4:30 PM)-- POSTPONED
Meeting
Mar 9, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Discussion, Information
The employee submitted an email at 6:49 AM on 3/9/25 requesting postponement and rescheduling of the hearing to 3/23/26.
This hearing has been requested by a professional employee related to a proposed action related to their scheduled e
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Mon Feb 23, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Board approves first read of updated Internet Safety Policy
The Preston County Board of Education met to approve personnel agendas, financial payments, and a revised internet safety policy. The board also discussed child nutrition, testing updates, and summer learning plans.
- First read approval of PCS Policy 3-32-1 (Internet Safety Policy) to comply with WV SB 466
- Approval of budget journal entries 146-151 and 207 totaling $260,079.90
- Approval for CPMS teacher Sherea Singer to participate in the 2026-27 STEM Pioneers Teacher Corps
- Approval of service and professional personnel agendas
- Approval of the schedule of checks and payment of bills
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Monday, February 23, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Regular Meeting at 10:00 AM
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Feb 23, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Feb 23, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Jeff Zigray, second by Elizabeth Noss.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Elizabeth Noss
Subject
C. Recognitions
Meeting
Feb 23, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Information, Procedural
Inquiries have been made for potential recognitions to be added to the agenda in advance of the 2/23/26 meeting of the Board. There are no recognitions scheduled.
In honor of National FFA Week, the following students are being recognized for their participation at an upcoming competition at Grafton High School for a s
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Mon Feb 9, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education approves personnel and field trips
The Board of Education is reviewing personnel agendas and discussing technology use surveys for grades K-4. The body is also addressing the use of IXL testing for honors class placement at the high school.
- Approval of out-of-state trips for Terra Alta / East Preston 8th Grade to Washington DC (May 8) and 2nd Grade to Pittsburgh Zoo (May 11)
- Approval of service and professional personnel agendas
- Approval of Budget Journal Entries 131-135, 136, 138-140, 142-144, and 205-206
- Approval of chaperone and volunteer lists for Kingwood Elementary, South Preston School, and Bruceton School
- Presentation on Summer Learning and 'Retention Prediction' data by Preston High School teams
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Monday, February 9, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston High School
400 Knight Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM in the PHS Media Center.
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Feb 9, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Feb 9, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Michael Hovatter, second by Cross Kisner.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss
Subject
C. Recognitions
Meeting
Feb 9, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Information, Procedural
Big 10 All Conference Football Recognition for Blake Jennings (Defensive Line) & Hayden Cole (Offensive Line) . Teammates Slaton Manko and Aidan Schmidl were recognized at an earlier meeting.
Additional student and staff recognitions to be added by 2/6
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Wed Jan 28, 2026
Preston County Board of Education (Special meeting to consider items from the 1/26/26 meeting that has been postponed due to anticipated winter weather.)
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Preston County Board of Education (Special meeting to consider items from the 1/26/26 meeting that has been postponed due to anticipated winter weather.)
West Preston School
113 Eby School Road
Arthurdale, WV 26520
Regular Meeting at 4:30 PM in the Band Room.
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 28, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education (Special meeting to consider items from the 1/26/26 meeting that has been postponed due to anticipated winter weather.)
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Jan 28, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education (Special meeting to consider items from the 1/26/26 meeting that has been postponed due to anticipated winter weather.)
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Jeff Zigray, second by Elizabeth Noss.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss
Not Present at Vote: Cross Kisner
Subject
C. Recognitions
Meeting
Jan 28, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education (Spec
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Mon Jan 26, 2026
Preston County Board of Education (This meeting is being postponed due to anticipated winter weather and will be rescheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026).
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Monday, January 26, 2026
Preston County Board of Education (This meeting is being postponed due to anticipated winter weather and will be rescheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026).
West Preston School
113 Eby School Road
Arthurdale, WV 26520
Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM in the Band Room.
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 26, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education (This meeting is being postponed due to anticipated winter weather and will be rescheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026).
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Jan 26, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education (This meeting is being postponed due to anticipated winter weather and will be rescheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026).
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Subject
C. Recognitions
Meeting
Jan 26, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education (This meeting is being postponed due to anticipated winter weather and will be rescheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026).
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Information, Procedural
West Preston Students of the Month sponsored by the
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Mon Jan 12, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
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Monday, January 12, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Regular Meeting at 10:00 AM.
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 12, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Recognitions
Meeting
Jan 12, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Information, Procedural
Samantha Peaslee (Kingwood Elementary Principal)-- WVDE Superintendent's Rising Leader Distinction (Award Letter & Certificate in the Public files)
Bryson McNew : 2025 Johnny Bench Award Winner establishing him as the most outstanding WV high school baseball player (media releases included in public files)
Slaton Manko and Aidan Schmidl (All State Football Recognition) Preston County Schools
D e c e m b e r 1 4 , 2 0 2 5 a t 5 : 3 5 P M ·
Preston County Schools & Preston High School are proud to announce that PHS Quarterback Slaton Manko has been named to the Class AAAA 1st Team All-State Football team at the quarterback position and was also recently named as the Big 10 Conference Offensive
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Mon Jan 5, 2026
Preston County Board of Education (Special Meeting & Work Session)
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Monday, January 5, 2026
Preston County Board of Education (Special Meeting & Work Session)
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
5:30 PM
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 5, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education (Special Meeting & Work Session)
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the special meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence. The Vice-President will then lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Jan 5, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education (Special Meeting & Work Session)
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Cross Kisner, second by Elizabeth Noss.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss
Subject
C. Suspension of Normal Delegation Rules for Work Session
Meeting
Jan 5, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education (Special Meeting & Work Session)
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend for the Board to suspend normal delegation rules for the scheduled work session to permit speakers to speak more informally and extend comments beyond normal speaking t
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