Putnam County Schools public meetings in 2025
29 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
PUTNAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA
The Putnam County Board of Education will consider budget amendments, approve work-based learning sites for high school students, and vote on a family care agreement for dental services. The board will also discuss personnel items including resignations, employments, and transfers.
- Budget Amendments (3.1)
- Work Based Learning Sites for grades 9-12 (3.2)
- Family Care Agreement for dental services (3.3)
- MOU with Mountain State (3.4)
- MOU with Family Care (3.5)
PUTNAM COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA
The Putnam County Board of Education will consider budget amendments and approve minutes from a prior meeting. The board will also discuss work-based learning sites and personnel actions including resignations, employments, and transfers.
- Budget amendments (no details provided)
- Work-based learning sites for approved students
- Personnel items: resignations, employments, transfers, creations, and leaves of absence
- Approval of minutes from January 4, 2014
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education will vote on budget amendments including a $435,940 transfer for Hurricane High School HVAC and several grants, and approve cancellation of over $13,000 in prior-year outstanding checks. The board also considers approval of minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting.
- $435,940 internal transfer for HHS HVAC
- $25,574.50 Farm to School Grant
- $10,000 Social Studies PD Grant - Secondary
- $7,000 Social Studies PD Grant - Elementary
- Cancellation of 107 outstanding checks totaling $13,275.93
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Board is considering several budget supplements and transfers, including grants for social studies and school programs. Additionally, the Superintendent recommends the cancellation of various outstanding checks from the prior year.
- Budget transfer: $435,940.00 for HHS HVAC
- Budget transfer: $25,574.50 Farm to School Grant
- Budget transfer: $10,000.00 Soc Studies PD Grant - Secondary
- Budget transfer: $7,000.00 Soc Studies PD Grant - Elementary
- Cancellation of prior year's outstanding checks totaling $13,275.93
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education will vote on a $285,900 low bid for HVAC controls replacement at Buffalo High School. Other action items include approving budget amendments, a contract with Diligent Corporation, transportation contracts with two churches for a student trip, and a $65,458 bid for parking lot sealing and striping at five schools. The board will also consider new social studies textbook adoptions for elementary grades and a memorandum of understanding with Valley Park Conference Center for emergency operations.
- Approve $285,900 low bid by Mason Barry for HVAC controls replacement at Buffalo High School
- Approve $65,458 bid by Paving Solutions for sealing and striping parking lots at five elementary/middle schools
- Approve transportation contracts with River Ridge Church and Calvary Baptist Church for student trips to Bechtel Summit
- Approve budget amendments including $574,970 for security cameras and $86,477 for local playground grants
- Approve new social studies curriculum adoptions: Studies Weekly for K-2 and Teacher Created Materials for grades 3-5
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education approved a $285,900 low bid for HVAC controls replacement at Buffalo High School, along with $65,458 for parking lot sealing and striping at five schools. The board also adopted new K-5 social studies curriculum, approved transportation contracts with two churches for a student trip to Bechtel Summit, and authorized a memorandum of understanding with Valley Park Conference Center as an emergency alternate operations location. Personnel actions included multiple resignations and employments for the upcoming school year.
- $285,900 HVAC controls replacement at Buffalo High School awarded to Mason Barry
- $65,458 parking lot sealing and striping at five schools awarded to Paving Solutions
- Adoption of Studies Weekly (K-2) and Teacher Created Materials (3-5) social studies curriculum
- Transportation contracts with River Ridge Church and Calvary Baptist Church for Bechtel Summit trip June 9-13, 2025
- Memorandum of Understanding with Valley Park Conference Center as emergency alternate location
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education held a public budget hearing and then voted to adopt a $160,861,105 total budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The budget includes $141,972,253 for general current expenses, $13,725,302 for special revenue, and $5,163,550 for debt service, pending state board approval. The meeting was called by the board president specifically for this budget hearing and approval.
- Public budget hearing held for the 2025-2026 fiscal year operating budget.
- Board adopted a $141,972,253 general current expense budget.
- Board adopted a $13,725,302 special revenue fund budget.
- Board adopted a $5,163,550 debt service fund budget.
- Total adopted budget is $160,861,105, pending West Virginia State Board of Education approval.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education approved budget amendments totaling $199,536,387.25, including a $50,000 Safe Schools Grant. They authorized the purchase of five new school buses and adopted new social studies textbooks for middle schools. The board also approved multiple personnel actions including resignations, employments, and transfers.
- Approved $199,536,387.25 total operating budget balance as of May 19, 2025
- Authorized purchase of four 78-passenger buses and one special needs 54-passenger bus
- Adopted Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Gallopade International social studies textbooks for middle schools
- Approved employments including a school nurse, teacher, and multiple substitute and summer staff
- Approved transfers of teachers and service personnel between schools
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education will vote on budget amendments totaling over $199.5 million, including a $50,000 Safe Schools Grant and internal transfers. They will also decide on purchasing five new school buses and adopting new middle school social studies textbooks. The board will act on multiple personnel items, including resignations, employments, transfers, and a leave of absence.
- Approval of budget amendments with a total operating balance of $199,536,387.25
- Purchase of four 78-passenger buses and one special-needs 54-passenger bus
- Adoption of new social studies textbooks for middle schools (Houghton and Gallopade International)
- Employment of numerous teachers, nurses, and service staff for the 2025-26 school year
- Creation of a new Coordinator of Transportation position at the Central Office
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education will vote on budget amendments totaling over $199 million, adopt a new Pre-K curriculum called Learning Beyond Paper, and authorize a security agreement with Advantage Technology for a Verkada guest management system. The board will also approve numerous personnel actions including resignations, new hires, and transfers.
- Budget amendments totaling $199,483,887.25 in operating balance, plus internal transfers for Title II, Title IV, CTE, and literacy programs
- Adoption of Learning Beyond Paper Pre-K curriculum recommended by the Instructional Resources Adoption Committee
- Authorization for Superintendent to negotiate agreement with Advantage Technology for Verkada Guest Management System to enhance school security
- Approval of Burger King in Cross Lanes as a work-based learning site for students grades 9-12
- Personnel actions including 3 professional resignations, numerous new hires and transfers across multiple schools
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education approved budget amendments totaling over $199.4 million, adopted the Learning Beyond Paper Pre-K curriculum, and authorized a Verkada guest management system for school security. The board also approved personnel actions including resignations, new hires, and transfers across multiple schools.
- Approved $199,483,887.25 total operating budget balance as of May 5, 2025
- Adopted Learning Beyond Paper as the Pre-K curriculum
- Authorized agreement with Advantage Technology for Verkada Guest Management System to enhance school security
- Approved Burger King in Cross Lanes as a work-based learning site for grades 9-12
- Approved personnel actions including resignations, new hires, and transfers for the 2025-26 school year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education approved budget amendments totaling $199,440,454.25, including grants and internal transfers. They also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Putnam County 911/EM for use of school resources during the county fair, and authorized work-based learning sites for students. A lengthy personnel agenda covering resignations, new hires, transfers, and summer positions was also approved.
- Approved budget amendments with a total operating budget balance of $199,440,454.25 as of April 21, 2025.
- Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Putnam County 911/EM for use of George Washington Middle School gymnasium, a bus, and driver during the Putnam County Fair.
- Approved three work-based learning sites for grades 9-12: Putnam County EMS, D & D Outfitters, and Chimney Doctor LLC.
- Approved personnel actions including resignations, new hires, transfers, and summer employment for numerous staff across the district.
- Heard a presentation on the Verkada Guest Management System for school safety.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education will consider budget amendments totaling over $199.4 million, approve work-based learning sites for students, and authorize a memorandum of understanding with Putnam County 911 for emergency use of George Washington Middle School during the county fair. The board will also act on a lengthy personnel agenda including resignations, new hires, and transfers.
- Budget amendments include $250 Fit and Active Grant, $6,000 International School Grant, and $3,000 Tourism Grant, with a total operating balance of $199,440,454.25.
- Memorandum of Understanding with Putnam County 911/EM for use of George Washington Middle School gymnasium, a bus, and driver during the Putnam County Fair for large-scale incidents.
- Work-based learning sites approved for grades 9-12: Putnam County EMS (Winfield), D & D Outfitters (Hurricane), and Chimney Doctor LLC (Hurricane).
- Personnel actions include resignations of 12 employees, employment/assignments for over 50 positions, and rescission of transfers for 10 Title I teachers.
- Re-employment of personnel includes probationary professional and service positions for the 2025-26 school year.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Board of Education met for a statutory meeting to finalize levy rates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. This meeting served as a continuation of a previous session held on March 17, 2025.
- Order of levy rates for the year ending June 30, 2026
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education approved revised school calendars for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. The board also authorized facility repairs for Hurricane and Winfield high schools and approved various budget transfers.
- Rescheduling of 10 instructional days for the 2024-2025 calendar due to inclement weather
- Agreement with ZMM Architects and Engineers for Hurricane High gym roof replacement and Winfield High tennis court repair
- Approval of an electrical easement for Appalachian Power at Confidence Elementary
- Budget transfers including $129,007.34 for Perkins FY25 and $82,544.87 for Local Projects
- Approval of 10 businesses as work-based learning sites for students in grades 9-12
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education will vote on a revised 2024-2025 school calendar that reschedules 10 instructional days lost to inclement weather. The board will also consider a revised 2025-2026 calendar due to a graduation date change at Buffalo High School, approve a Non-Traditional Instructional Day plan for next year, and act on a list of personnel items including resignations, new hires, and transfers.
- Revised 2024-2025 school calendar due to 10 inclement weather days being rescheduled
- Revised 2025-2026 school calendar due to Buffalo High School graduation date change
- Approval of Non-Traditional Instructional Day (NTID) Plan for 2025-2026
- Agreement with ZMM Architects for gym roof replacement at Hurricane High School and tennis court repair at Winfield High School
- Personnel actions including resignation of Director of Technology Douglas F. Cross and creation of multiple new aide positions for 2025-2026
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education will vote on proposed levy rates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and consider budget amendments totaling over $199 million. The board will also approve personnel actions including resignations, new hires, and summer employment positions.
- Levy order setting property tax rates for 2025-26 (Action item)
- Budget amendments: $6,800 in school transfers, $300 2024 TOY Grant, $137,060 unfunded retirement; total operating balance $199,368,160.50
- Clinical agreement with Bluefield State University for nursing student learning experiences
- Work-based learning site approval for Diamond Electric Mfg Corp. in Eleanor
- Personnel actions: multiple teacher and staff resignations, hires, and transfers across district schools
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Board of Education is determining proposed levy rates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The meeting also includes approvals for budget amendments, personnel changes, and several educational partnerships.
- Proposed levy rates for the year ending June 30, 2026
- Budget amendments including $137,060.00 for Unfunded Retirement and $152,947.59 for Title I Carryover
- Clinical Agreement with Bluefield State University for nursing student learning experiences
- Approval of Diamond Electric Mfg Corp. in Eleanor as a work-based learning site for grades 9-12
- Memorandum of Understanding with West Virginia Schools of Diversion and Transition Programs
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education approved a revised agenda including budget amendments totaling over $143,000 in supplements and transfers, a new affiliation agreement with West Virginia University for clinical placements, a memorandum of understanding with Active Southern West Virginia for Mountain View Elementary, the 2025-2026 Pre-K calendar, a temporary emergency operations agreement with Eleanor Armory, work-based learning sites for students, a school security officer agreement with MSECS, and a comprehensive personnel action covering resignations, employment, leaves, and contracted services.
- Budget amendments: $25,000 Ed Alliance - CTE, $115,786.85 Local - School Transfers, $2,000 Local - Bus Sales, $500 Local - Donation, ($117.23) Grow Your Own
- Affiliation agreement with West Virginia University for clinical placements, field placements, and internships
- Memorandum of Understanding with Active Southern West Virginia and Mountain View Elementary School
- School Security Officer Agreement with Mountain State Educational Cooperative Services (MSECS)
- Personnel actions including resignations, employment, leaves, and contracted services (e.g., Thrive Therapy, LLC for occupational therapy)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education will consider approving budget amendments totaling over $143,000, a $199.2 million total operating budget balance, and multiple personnel actions including resignations, new hires, and summer positions. The board will also vote on agreements with West Virginia University, Active Southern West Virginia, and the Eleanor Armory for emergency operations.
- Budget amendments: $25,000 for Ed Alliance CTE, $115,786.85 in local school transfers, $2,000 from bus sales, $500 donation, and a $117.23 reduction in Grow Your Own funds
- Approval of 2025-2026 Pre-K Calendar
- Memorandum of Understanding with Eleanor Armory as a temporary alternate location for emergency operations
- School Security Officer Agreement with Mountain State Educational Cooperative Services
- Personnel actions: 6 professional resignations, 5 extra-curricular resignations, 3 service resignations, plus numerous new hires and summer positions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education will consider budget amendments totaling over $199 million, approve personnel actions including resignations and new hires, and vote on a resolution to support military children and families. The board will also discuss the 2025-2026 school calendar and a Stanford study on student performance.
- Budget amendments include $8,349 in local school transfers and $21,500 reduction for Communities In Schools
- Personnel agenda lists 4 professional resignations and dozens of new coaching and service assignments
- Resolution to officially support military children and families up for approval
- Grant agreement with The Education Alliance to support CAREERS program for educators, students, and families
- McDonald's in Scott Depot approved as work-based learning site for students grades 9-12
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education approved a revised personnel agenda including resignations, new hires, and transfers. The board also approved budget amendments, a resolution supporting military families, a grant agreement with The Education Alliance, and several student field trips.
- Approved budget amendments totaling $199,080,830.88 in operating balance
- Approved resolution to officially support military children and families
- Approved grant agreement with The Education Alliance for CAREERS program
- Approved personnel actions including resignations, hires, and transfers
- Approved student trips to Columbus Zoo, COSI, and Asheville
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Board of Education decided on several administrative agreements, including a partnership with Marshall University and a grant for the Hurricane Middle School Project. The body also approved budget amendments and a list of off-campus work-based learning sites for students.
- WV School Building Authority Grant Contract for the Hurricane Middle School Project
- Memorandum of Understanding with Marshall University for direct admission processes
- PRO/SRO Agreement with the City of Hurricane for an additional officer at elementary schools
- Declaration of 0.63 acres of real property (Parcel 10.2 Tax Map 222) as excess
- Detention Pond Easement Agreement with Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA), Inc. for Mountain View Elementary
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education will vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with Marshall University to create a direct admission pathway for qualifying students. Other action items include budget amendments, a detention pond easement with a church, a school resource officer agreement with Hurricane, and declaring a small parcel of land as excess property for auction. The board will also discuss calendar adjustments for inclement weather and an update on the Hurricane Middle School needs project.
- Memorandum of Understanding with Marshall University for direct admission of qualifying students
- Detention Pond Easement Agreement with Redeemer Presbyterian Church on Mountain View Elementary property
- PRO/SRO Agreement with City of Hurricane for an additional officer at Hurricane area elementary schools
- Declaration of 0.63-acre parcel as excess real property for disposition
- 2024-2025 calendar adjustment converting February 17 OS day to instructional day due to weather closures
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education voted to adopt the 2025-2026 school calendar, following public hearings held in December 2024 and January 2025. The board also approved budget amendments, work-based learning sites for students, and a personnel action covering resignations, new hires, and transfers.
- Adopted the 2025-2026 School Calendar after public hearings on Dec 16, 2024 and Jan 9, 2025.
- Approved budget amendments including $858.46 for Title I, $30.40 for Title III, and $2,274.11 for State ESL.
- Approved 40+ work-based learning sites for grades 9-12, including businesses like CAMC, WVU Medicine, and Moses Automotive.
- Approved personnel actions including resignations, new hires, and transfers, effective various dates in 2025.
- Approved overnight/out-of-state trips: GWES to Columbus Zoo, HHS Band to Orlando FL, and HHS Band to WVU.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education is meeting for a special session that includes a work session on personnel professional development for board members. The meeting opens with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call, then moves to the work session before adjourning.
- Work session on Personnel Professional Development for Board of Education Members
- Meeting is a special session at 5:30 p.m. on January 21, 2025
- Board reserves right to amend agenda with emergency personnel/financial matters
- Adjournment motion carried to next meeting on ______, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education will vote on adopting the 2025-2026 school calendar, following two public hearings held in December 2024 and January 2025. The board will also consider budget amendments totaling over $199 million, approve work-based learning sites for students at 30 businesses, and act on personnel items including resignations, new hires, and leaves of absence. Consent agenda items include a $72,270 purchase order for Switch Vehicles, Inc., and payment of $1,409,540.99 in December 2024 bills.
- 2025-2026 School Calendar Adoption
- Budget amendments: $858.46 Title I, $30.40 Title III, $2,274.11 State ESL, ($87.82) Title IV; total operating balance $199,098,571.96
- 30 work-based learning sites approved for grades 9-12, including Randolph HVAC, AEP, CAMC, WVU Medicine, and multiple auto dealers
- Personnel actions: resignations of Crystal Perry, Tammy Warner, and others; new hires and assignments for teachers, custodians, and coaches
- Purchase order: $72,270.00 to Switch Vehicles, Inc.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Board of Education met to approve budget supplements, personnel changes, and a transportation contract with River Ridge Community Church. The body also authorized several businesses as approved sites for student work-based learning experiences.
- Budget supplements including $12,000 for Teacher of the Year 2025 and $5,000 for CTE - GED Testing
- Approval of work-based learning sites including Al Marino, Absten and Sons, and Eagle Research
- Transportation contract/lease with River Ridge Community Church for trips between Jan. 17 and Jan. 19
- Personnel actions including retirements for Amber J. Lafferty and Brenda R. Lyvers
- Public hearing notice for the 2025-2026 school calendar
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2022- 2025
The Putnam County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on January 9, 2025, after a weather-related cancellation. The board will vote on budget amendments, personnel actions including resignations and new hires, and a transportation contract. A public hearing on the 2025-2026 school calendar is also scheduled.
- Budget amendments totaling $1,800.75 for National Board Reimbursement, $5,000 for CTE GED Testing, and $3,000 for GKVF Grant, among others.
- Personnel actions include resignations of two teachers (retirement) and a substitute school nurse, plus employment of a half-day school counselor and several substitute teachers.
- Transportation contract/lease with River Ridge Community Church for trips on Jan. 17-19, 2025.
- Approval of work-based learning sites for students at businesses including Al Marino, Absten and Sons, and A to Z Plumbing and Renovations.
- Public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 school calendar.