Putnam County Schools public meetings in 2024
8 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education approved a resolution to issue up to $49,870,000 in public school bonds (Series 2025), subject to a School Building Authority award and further board action. The board also approved budget amendments, personnel changes including resignations and new hires, a transportation contract with River Ridge Community Church, and a student affiliation agreement with WVU. Two public hearings on the 2025-2026 school calendar were announced for December 16, 2024 and January 6, 2025.
- Resolution authorizing up to $49,870,000 in Public School Bonds, Series 2025
- Budget amendments totaling $31,797.68 (Toyota 4T), $8,765.00 (Local Current Expenditures), and $2,300.97 (Local School Transfers); total operating balance $199,073,698.17
- Approved work-based learning sites: World Wide Equipment (Cross Lanes), J.C. Long Concrete (Hurricane), NIS (Hurricane)
- Transportation contract with River Ridge Community Church for Bechtel Summit trip June 9-13, 2025
- Personnel actions: resignations, new hires, transfers, and leaves of absence for multiple schools
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education is meeting to discuss the 2025-2026 school calendar and consider the issuance of Series 2025 public school bonds. The board will also review budget amendments, personnel changes, and student affiliation agreements.
- Proposed issuance of Public School Bonds, Series 2025, not to exceed $49,870,000
- Public hearing for the 2025-2026 school calendar
- Approval of November bills and invoices totaling $2,931,135.87
- Budget supplements and transfers including $31,797.68 for Toyota 4T
- Student affiliation agreement with WVU School of Medicine
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education will vote on budget amendments, a student affiliation agreement with WV University, and adoption of the 2024-2025 strategic plan. The board will also discuss the certified election results showing the school bond passed with 16,031 yes votes (about 65%) and 8,791 no votes.
- School bond passed with 16,031 yes votes (approx. 65%) and 8,791 no votes
- Board to consider adopting 2024-2025 strategic plan as board goals
- Budget amendments including $2,000 Country Roads STEM Grant and $9,000 Japanese Immersion
- Personnel actions: resignations, new hires, transfers, and leaves of absence
- Overnight/out-of-state trips approved: BHS cheerleading to Florida, band to King's Island, and more
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Board of Education met to approve the 2024-2025 Strategic Plan as Board Goals and review certified election returns for a passed school bond. The body also approved budget amendments, personnel changes, and a student affiliation agreement with West Virginia University.
- Adoption of the Putnam County Schools Strategic Plan as Board Goals for 2024-2025
- Certified election returns showing the School Bond passed with 16,031 YES votes and 8,791 NO votes
- Budget supplements including $2,000 Country Roads STEM Grant and $9,000 Japanese Immersion
- Student Affiliation Agreement with WV University School of Medicine for student fieldwork
- Approval of student trips to Lake Buena Vista, FL; Millersburg, OH; Columbus, OH; and Mason, OH
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Board accepted the resignation of President Robert Cunningham and held actions to elect new officers. Members also reviewed several budget amendments, including a $736,425.00 transfer for the EES MIP Project.
- Resignation of Board Member Robert Cunningham
- Budget amendment: $736,425.00 for EES MIP Project
- Budget amendment: $18,969.00 for Arts & Culture - PHS
- Approval of Data Sharing Agreement with Mathematica Inc.
- Approval of Friends with Paws Therapy Dog Program
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education will accept the resignation of Board President Robert Cunningham and elect new officers. The board will also appoint someone to fill the unexpired term. Other action items include budget amendments, a data-sharing agreement for a school foods study, and a resolution urging the state to stabilize PEIA.
- Resignation of Board President Robert Cunningham, effective Nov. 11, 2024
- Election of officers and appointment to fill the vacant board seat
- Budget amendments including $736,425 for EES MIP Project and $100,000 internal transfer
- Memorandum of Understanding with Mathematica Inc. for 2024-2025 National School Foods Study
- Resolution urging West Virginia to stabilize the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education approved several action items, including selecting ZMM Architects and Engineers for a new Hurricane Middle School and McKinley Architecture and Engineering for health and safety improvements, contingent on bond passage and state approval. The board also approved budget amendments totaling over $417,000 in grants and transfers, a memorandum of understanding with the Mountaineer Challenge Academy, work-based learning sites, a transportation contract, and personnel changes including resignations and new hires.
- Architect selection for new Hurricane Middle School (ZMM Architects) and health/safety improvements (McKinley Architecture) pending bond passage
- Budget amendments: $1,293 National Board Reim, $2,500 Tech Centers That Work, $250 K-2 Classroom Grant, $102,559 Early Literacy, $310,947 Tools for Schools
- Purchase order of $319,999.92 to WV Military Authority
- Memorandum of Understanding with Mountaineer Challenge Academy for student transcripts and diplomas
- Work-based learning sites approved: McDonald's (Nitro), Walmart (Cross Lanes), A-B Contracting (Point Pleasant), Tudor's (Hurricane)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Board of Education is reviewing several budget supplements, including $310,947 for 'Tools for Schools.' The agenda also includes approving architect selections for Hurricane Middle School and athletic facility improvements, pending bond passage.
- Budget amendments including $102,559.00 for Early Literacy and $310,947.00 for Tools for Schools
- Selection of ZMM Architects and Engineers for Hurricane Middle School and McKinley Architecture and Engineering for athletic facility improvements
- Approval of work-based learning sites at Nitro McDonalds and Cross Lanes Walmart
- Purchase order for WV Military Authority in the amount of $319,999.92
- Memorandum of Understanding with Mountaineer Challenge Academy for student transcripts and diplomas