Preston County Schools public meetings in 2024
3 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Preston County Board of Education
The Preston County Board of Education is reviewing policies for school visitors, volunteers, and employee background checks. This discussion follows concerns raised regarding the notification of parents when individuals with criminal histories are working or volunteering in schools. Legal counsel will participate in the meeting to address current district procedures.
- Review of visitor, volunteer, and background check policies
- Approval of MOUs with Best Life Therapy for specialized services
- Discussion regarding property behind Arthurdale Schools
- Approval of service and professional personnel agendas
- Approval of schedule of checks to be written
Preston County Board of Education
The Board of Education held proceedings to swear in new members Shelley Miller and Michael Hovatter. The meeting included nominations for President and Vice President and committee assignments. The Board also approved the 2024-25 meeting schedule.
- Swearing in of new board members Shelley Miller and Michael Hovatter
- Election of Board President and Vice President via confidential ballot
- Assignment of members to Economic Development Authority, CTE Craft Advisory, and Extension Service committees
- Approval of the 2024-25 meeting dates and times
Preston County Board of Education
The Board approved a recommendation to bring an excess levy call to the November 2024 general election ballot. The Superintendent will work with a committee to present a final proposal by July 22, 2024. The meeting also included approvals for personnel agendas and several educational agreements.
- Excess levy call for November 2024 election
- MOU between Preston High School and Fairmont State University
- MOU between Preston County Schools and WVU Extension Office
- Approval of service and professional personnel agendas
- $15,000 SMART529 award for student Molly Dalton