Schools & libraries in West Virginia local government
What West Virginia city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about schools & libraries — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
426 West Virginia meetings since 2024 covered schools & libraries. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in West Virginia with the most schools & libraries activity
- Marion County Schools, WV (124)
- Berkeley County Schools, WV (81)
- Harrison County Schools, WV (80)
- Preston County Schools, WV (61)
- Morgantown, WV (34)
- Putnam County Schools, WV (22)
- Berkeley County, WV (6)
- Fairmont, WV (5)
- Shepherdstown, WV (3)
- Ranson corporation, WV (3)
- Charles Town, WV (2)
- Vienna, WV (2)
Latest matching meetings
Library board meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
The Morgantown Public Library System Board of Trustees regular meeting scheduled for September 10, 2026, was cancelled because a quorum was not present. The agenda included routine items such as approval of minutes, reports, and discussions on fund allocation, code of conduct, and director's evaluation.
Library board to review unrestricted funds and director’s evaluation
The Morgantown Public Library System Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from the August 2026 meeting, receive routine reports from officers and committees, and discuss unfinished business including unrestricted funds allocation and the director’s evaluation. New business includes forming an audit…
Board to vote on Duke Energy easement for new Lake Weir Middle School
The Marion County School Board Leasing Corporation will hold its annual meeting, primarily to consider Resolution 26-05, which would grant Duke Energy a non-exclusive perpetual easement on property tied to the Lake Weir Middle School replacement project. The board will also handle procedural items such as call to…
Board to adopt final FY2026-27 budget, set millage rate
The Marion County School Board will hold a special meeting to take final action on the FY2026-2027 budget, including adopting a millage rate and final budget resolution. The board will also approve budget amendments and the monthly financial report for June 2026, and hear public comments.
Library commission to vote on data agreement with schools
The Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Library Commission is meeting to review minutes, hear reports, and conduct business. Key items include a proposed Data Protection Agreement with Berkeley County Schools and the Overdrive Consortium Merger, plus election of officers.
Council reviews FY 27 budget revision and plans to buy elementary school property
The Shepherdstown Town Council will hold a special meeting to review the FY 27 Budget Revision #1. The agenda includes updates on a CATF grant arrangement and a planning session. The council will also discuss the planning for the purchase of the Shepherdstown Elementary School property.
School board to approve $298,697 IDEA preschool grant and speech therapy contract
The Marion County School Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $298,697 federal grant for preschool special education and a $62,975.25 contract with Osmani Speech Services for speech therapy. The board will also recognize donations totaling over $198,000, including $102,000 in supplies from The Poppy…
Historic Landmarks Commission to discuss Apple Pie Ridge and grant funds
The Berkeley County Historic Landmarks Commission is meeting to handle routine reports and discuss old and new business. Old business includes the Apple Pie Ridge/Pennington Highway project and a WV Grant reimbursement. New business covers public education with WVSHPO, an evaluation with WV SHPO, and potential…
Preston County school board to vote on MOUs, travel policy, and personnel
The Preston County Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on August 24, 2026, to approve routine personnel agendas, several memoranda of understanding with partner organizations, and revisions to travel policies. The board will also discuss superintendent goals, special education funding, and a possible…
Finance Committee to consider FY27 budget amendment and pipe replacement funding
The Shepherdstown Finance Committee is meeting to consider a first FY27 budget amendment, approve funding for a preliminary engineering report on replacing galvanized pipes, and discuss financing for a school property purchase. The committee will also discuss a donation and ongoing FY28 budget planning.
Board to approve preschool contracts, personnel, and university MOUs
The Harrison County Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on August 18, 2026, to act on several items, including preschool collaborative contracts, personnel matters, and memoranda of understanding with universities. The board will also receive a superintendent's update covering curriculum, facilities…
Board to vote on $728,912 Martinsburg High roof bid and autism teacher contracts
The Berkeley County Board of Education will consider approving a $728,912 bid from 3G Contracting for the Martinsburg High roof replacement, funded by general maintenance and an SBA MIP grant. The board will also discuss and possibly approve contracts for special education autism teachers, with five contractors…
School board reviews 2026-2027 tentative budget for all non-general funds
The Marion County School Board is holding a special administrative briefing and work session. The main item is a presentation and discussion of the 2026-2027 tentative budget for all funds other than the general fund, including capital, debt, and SRF funds, with public comment allowed. The meeting also includes a…
Library board to evaluate director and review unrestricted funds allocation
The Morgantown Public Library System Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from the June 2026 meeting, receive reports from leadership, and discuss unrestricted funds allocation and the director’s evaluation. The board will also hold an executive session for personnel matters.
Board to hear discipline data update, may enter closed session
The Berkeley County Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting with routine procedural items (call to order, pledge, agenda approval). The substantive items are a discipline data update for the 2025-26 school year from Dr. Ron Branch, and a possible vote to enter executive session for a legal update. The…
Sister Cities Commission to discuss painting contest, school agreement, and Hispanic/Latino month project
The Morgantown Sister Cities Commission will meet to discuss updates on the 'Talking to the World' videos, a potential sister-school agreement with a Xuzhou school, and support for a 2026 Hispanic/Latino month project. The meeting will also cover correspondence and a Youth Leadership Conference for 2027.
Board to adopt proclamation honoring first Black school bus driver
The Marion County School Board will vote on a proclamation recognizing Lloyd W. Johnson, Sr., North Marion County's first African-American school bus driver, and will hear information on several construction change orders that return unused funds. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as approval of…
Board to vote on virtual education MOU with Kanawha County Schools
The Preston County Board of Education will vote on a revised memorandum of understanding with Kanawha County Schools to provide virtual education programming for the 2026-27 school year. The board will also consider multiple other MOUs for professional development, therapy, and health care staffing, as well as policy…
Commission to consider Bearcat replacement and Valley Link resolution
The Berkeley County Commission will discuss a request to replace the Bearcat armored vehicle, a resolution on the Valley Link transmission line, and several estate hearings. The agenda also includes consent items such as purchase orders, budget revisions, and a tuition discount MOU with Shepherd University.
Board to review tentative 2026-2027 General Fund budget
The Marion County School Board is holding a work session to discuss the tentative General Fund budget for 2026-2027. The board will also review graduation schedules for 2027 and a request for proposals for real estate broker services.
Harrison County Board of Education to discuss WVDE Efficiency Study
The board will discuss a WVDE Financial Analysis and Efficiency Study released July 24, 2026. Members will also consider several contract renewals and financial transactions.
Board considers virtual education partnership with Kanawha County Schools
The Board of Education will discuss and consider a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to use Kanawha County Virtual education programming for the 2026-27 academic year. The meeting also includes approvals for service and professional personnel agendas.
Board considers autism workforce initiative and various facility contracts
The Board of Education will discuss a new workforce strategy and salary schedule for autism classroom teachers. Members will also consider several facility contracts and a policy for embedded credits at the secondary level.
Library Commission discusses Centennial celebration and plaza plans
The Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Library Commission is meeting to review financial and facilities reports. The body will discuss plans for the Library Plaza and upcoming library closures for a staff development day and the Centennial celebration.
Council reviews public feedback on amenities, kicks off social services coordination
This is a work session, not a voting meeting. Council will review a staff summary of public feedback from a June workshop on parks, library, arts, public spaces, and waterfront amenities. They will then begin a discussion on social services coordination, including a partner update from Milan Puskar Health Right. No…
School board to vote on $319,410 in speech therapy contracts
The Marion County School Board will meet to handle routine procedural items including approval of minutes and a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes two contracts for speech language pathologist services totaling $319,410 to support students with disabilities.
Board to vote on special meeting and personnel agendas at July 24 meeting
The Preston County Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on July 24, 2026, with a retention hearing at 5:00 PM. The board will consider approving the meeting agenda, minutes from the July 13 meeting, and service/professional personnel agendas. A key decision involves approving a special meeting on August 3…
Marion County School Board holds work session on operations and student fees
The Board will review several administrative presentations and operational plans. The session includes discussions on student fee recommendations and a facilities rental agreement.
Board to approve multiple purchase orders, contracts and $3.3M transfers
The Harrison County Board of Education will consider the superintendent's update and a series of state‑board approved items, including several purchase orders and service contracts. Consent items will authorize operating transfers of $3,300,000 and other financial transactions. Personnel recommendations and a…
Berkeley County Board of Education considers $198,056 Raptor emergency badge renewal
The Board of Education will discuss and potentially approve several contracts, including emergency notification software and special education services. Members will also receive updates on bond-funded construction projects and the 2026-2027 Professional Development Plan.
School Board approves agenda and minutes from June meetings
The Marion County School Board approved the meeting agenda and minutes from June 2026. The board also recognized donations totaling over $7,500 for school programs and received information on a deductive change order for district-wide auditorium lighting upgrades.
Board to discuss opt-out for personal electronic devices in grades K-3
The board will discuss a possible opt-in/opt-out process for device use in grades K-3, review board member and staff responsibilities, and consider representation on a special education committee. They will also discuss potential 2027 legislation on special education funding. Routine personnel approvals and a possible…
School board votes on three student expulsions for remainder of school year
The Marion County School Board held a special meeting on July 9, 2026, to consider and vote on three student expulsion cases. The board upheld one expulsion (student JD26-192E) that was previously approved, and approved two new expulsions (students JD26-240 and JD26-243E). All students will receive alternative…
School board reviews five-year capital plan and realtor services RFP
The Marion County School Board holds an administrative briefing and work session to review and discuss presentations on the Public Education Foundation overview, the five-year capital plan, and a realtor services RFP process. Public comment is allowed after each topic. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting…
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.
Harrison County Board of Education selects new leadership
The Board of Education held an organizational meeting to appoint its leadership and representatives. The body voted to select a President, Vice President, and a member to serve on the United Technical Center Board.
Board to decide on temporary housing for Mountain Ridge Primary due to delays
The board will discuss and possibly act on temporary housing options for Mountain Ridge Primary School after its permanent facility was delayed past the August 20 start date. Other action items include approval of special education contracts for therapists and aides and student transportation services for the 2026-27…
Board to elect officers and confirm committee appointments
This is a statutory meeting of the Berkeley County Schools Board of Education, primarily focused on routine organizational items. The board will elect a president and vice president for two-year terms and confirm appointments to several committees, including the Eastern Panhandle Instructional Cooperative and the…
Harrison County Schools approves mental health services and salary scale corrections
The Board approved a memorandum of understanding for school mental health services at three schools. They also voted to correct the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 salary scales regarding base salaries for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.
School Board approves minutes and construction change order
The Marion County School Board approved minutes from previous meetings and authorized a construction change order for a portable lift station at Dunnellon High School.