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The speaker (identified in the transcript as a board member; name not specified) told colleagues she first raised the idea in the fall, that a committee was formed and that Kelly Watts organized that committee. She said teacher Courtney Arnold brought relevant research showing adolescent circadian rhythms delay melatonin release and that teenagers typically need eight to 10 hours of sleep.

\"Our teenagers are not getting it for the most part,\" the board member said, attributing class-sleep issues, poorer emotional regulation and missed learning to early start times. She asked the board to treat the topic seriously and not to \"drop\" the issue because of resistance to change.

Operational constraints discussed: Bus schedules and driver contracts were raised as practical constraints. Mr. Gleason (transportation staff) advised that bus drivers are on contracts, which could limit immediate schedule changes; the board member acknowledged those realities but said they can be addressed if the board chooses to pursue a change.

Next steps and staff actions: The speaker said she would follow up with the committee and board staff to develop a plan and public outreach. Board staff said a survey had already been drafted by Ashley (staff member) and would be prepared to circulate; the board member and staff agreed to return results and recommendations to the board for further consideration.

Why it matters: The proposal touches school start times, student health, transportation logistics and extracurricular scheduling, and would require operational changes if advanced beyond study and committee review.

Ending: Staff will circulate a survey and return results to the board for further discussion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cabell Schools Board Work Session March 31, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A board member asked the Cabell County Schools board to pursue a study and survey on later start times for secondary schools, citing research on adolescent sleep needs and potential benefits for academics and safety.","taxTitle","CABELL COUNTY SCHOOLS, School Districts, West Virginia","taxId",13059,"location","West Virginia","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6097068,"Board hears annual recurring costs for operations and preliminary solar estimates for select sites",464,2107310,2572305,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2829378-2932bb5cb782f8f43054fdf4f6427a09&start=2107&end=2572","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2829378-2932bb5cb782f8f43054fdf4f6427a09/thumbnail_2107310.jpg","/articles/6097068/West-Virginia/Board-hears-annual-recurring-costs-for-operations-and-preliminary-solar-estimates-for-select-sites","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6097068-7eccfc70a730c9a3a02beec394f6ed3f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447701&Signature=axMnvymNump43pRijmhUnuQk-maB9ONQ92BdHphRXTdl0I~x6CttTW9aKlygE~CDqKy1RaI1OO9EqoekkcmBOqW-glg35fNtu6ZACMc8Juhtm202dsUy3-ZxOTuw9G-NaEdG5lp~3-hz-wvVGLTL4qFJdDE8mDnuYWCbVyYCYQqZAPzQtFCMR8iDmbm9Cy4RbvW5W7lk6SBFWzSpuqtN--6SHOfgBv~OVlzC9wds~s38JWtIdfOPFDCTY~2mwnHupBOfTvUFXqxpYATIu3n-DRLZnhjSPmJ5fQeJKroR6Iqmk9T807OgcLVAZEYci6SjwKxONSaBnFAjy38kngLh7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cabell County Schools staff summarized recurring operational costs and shared preliminary solar-installation estimates during the March 31 work session, noting recurring items such as custodial supplies, salt and trash consume substantial budget lines and that ground-mounted solar was being evaluated at several sites.

The recurring-cost sheet highlighted several line items staff said the district incurs annually, including custodial supplies (listed at $650,000), trash collection (about $183,000) and salt for winter operations (about $15,000). Staff said elevator inspections and service are budgeted as an average line item because repair calls are unpredictable.

Mr. Boggs and Drew (staff members) described the list as a \"comprehensive\" set of annual expenses district operations must budget for. \"You just look at those numbers and . . . it takes money to run a school system,\" one staff member said.

Solar estimates: Staff presented preliminary figures for ground'mounted solar at two candidate sites and an additional site estimate: the cost for ground-mounted systems at Davis Creek and Milton was presented as $806,400; Meadows was listed as an additional $181,200. Staff said the figures are preliminary, that the district would currently qualify for a roughly 34% federal tax credit, and that the estimated payback period with the financing scenarios shown was about 15.2 years. Mr. Boggs noted manufacturer warranties and expected component lifespans: \"Panels come with a 25 year warranty, 10 years on the inverter,\" he said.

Legislative and contract constraints: Staff cautioned that a bill pending in the West Virginia Legislature could limit how school boards enter into multiyear solar agreements, potentially capping contract terms (a staff comment referenced a possible five-year cap). Staff said the district is still evaluating purchase vs. third-party arrangements and financing options and had not committed to any contract.

Why it matters: Recurring operational costs are substantial and reduce the pool of funds available for one-time capital projects, and solar installations carry large up-front costs, financing considerations and legislative constraints that affect payback and procurement strategy.

Next steps: Staff said they will provide detailed comparisons, updated quotes and financing scenarios for solar options, and would add the recurring-cost detail to budget planning materials.","Staff presented a one-page summary of recurring operational costs (custodial supplies, trash, salt, elevator service) and preliminary solar-installation estimates for Davis Creek, Milton and Meadows schools, including estimated payback and incentives.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6097073,"Cabell County Schools presents $16 million in LSIC capital requests; board told to prioritize ahead of budget",3403,61760,3464910,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2829378-2932bb5cb782f8f43054fdf4f6427a09&start=61&end=3464","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2829378-2932bb5cb782f8f43054fdf4f6427a09/thumbnail_61760.jpg","/articles/6097073/West-Virginia/Cabell-County-Schools-presents-16-million-in-LSIC-capital-requests-board-told-to-prioritize-ahead-of-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6097073-c154d24c9676081d854746392ca52691/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447701&Signature=f69ATCKpGH1HG-03RlYQcFPf9yEdgV7t13MYNdjvcjSa8AUJfhecLNWHyZ9pATQab5qE34oig9Ov03V3xhhAvDHJ6K9-ymxbalPFHn3~2lNAI~e7MuhL9mms4dClXgF4x1~brK9Q68Bv6~KNXTvK-nYWPO-EIKGr9zAjoLE5FnbTuJ0pDZYQ3QFiPOd8menr48cd1lbZYEbovA8IJNt62GgW93jlud9KmsNLJhiT6p0LSEWBhIKbvl2~zWSQgZc52LTXe5upr3MNAhcAfGxgCH386baCXUN3lQJ2eE-iSPB7i5RRoCBdY7ox66WpU0MAdRRTE8cKGlG69QNUs0thoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cabell County Schools staff presented a consolidated list of Local School Improvement Council (LSIC) capital requests and an update to the district's Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan (CEFP) during a March 31 special board work session, saying the schools' combined requests total more than $16 million and asking the board to prioritize projects ahead of the upcoming budget.

The presentation, led by Mr. Boggs (staff member), laid out which 2024'25 requests were completed, which were in progress and which were deferred. \"The estimated cost is over $16,000,000 of requests from schools,\" Mr. Boggs said, urging board members to review requests school-by-school and provide prioritization guidance for next year's budget.

Why it matters: Board members were told the district cannot fund all requests at once and must weigh safety, direct student impact and long-term facility needs when making budget choices. Drew (staff member) told the board that maintaining a healthy fund balance is also critical: a two-month revenue reserve for the district's general fund translates to roughly $27.5 million based on current revenue estimates.

Key details and examples: The packet combined LSIC requests from Cabell Midland, Huntington High School and other schools. Among items discussed were auditorium lighting and sound at Cabell Midland and Huntington High (described as a temporary makeshift fix that will require a bid and could cost \"several hundred thousand dollars\"), a deteriorating glass greenhouse at Cabell Midland described as expensive to replace, and pending stucco and water intrusion work at Huntington High. The Woody Williams Center was listed among deferred items because the facility is not yet open, and staff said radio repeater work planned for other sites was completed for Huntington Middle and Southside but deferred at sites not yet occupied.

CEFP background and status: Staff reviewed the district's CEFP, last completed in February 2020, noting it drives SBA (School Building Authority) requests and bond projects. The presentation listed completed or in-progress CEFP projects (Davis Creek Elementary, Milton Elementary, Meadows Elementary and others) and the remaining ranked CEFP projects that have not started. Some CEFP items still carry 2020 estimates; staff cautioned those dollar figures will be higher now because of inflation and supply-cost increases since the original planning.

Costs and priorities: Mr. Boggs said some high-cost items previously estimated in 2020 (for example, major HVAC replacements) could now be substantially higher; the board was reminded these large-dollar projects cannot be completed in a single year without multi-year planning or significant financing. One recent estimate noted in the packet was a $5 million figure for an emergency access road at Huntington High; staff said that number is more recent and not a 2020 estimate.

Board direction and next steps: Staff asked board members to rank LSIC items (1'4) and said they will collect ranked lists from principals and LSICs if the board directs it. Mr. Boggs said he will email the full spreadsheet and supporting materials to board members and requested board input in time to inform Mr. Rock's budget work. Board members discussed scheduling a follow-up meeting in April or mid'May to finalize priorities and to give budget staff time to include prioritized items in the draft budget.

Meeting outcome: The meeting concluded with a voice vote to adjourn. The board did not take any formal votes on funding, financing or contract awards during the session; the presentation served to inform prioritization for the upcoming budget cycle.

Ending: Staff said they will provide updated cost information (including roof and HVAC assessments) to the board before the next budget discussion so members can make prioritized recommendations for Mr. Rock to incorporate into the proposed budget.","District staff presented Local School Improvement Council (LSIC) capital requests and a Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan update, saying schools requested more than $16 million in projects and urging the board to rank priorities as budget work continues.","actionData","errors"]

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Board member urges study to delay secondary start times, citing teen sleep research

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Cabell County Schools presents $16 million in LSIC capital requests; board told to prioritize ahead of budget