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The board announced in open session that, in accordance with West Virginia Code 18A-5-1a and 61-7-2 and West Virginia Department of Education policy 43-73, “Students A and B shall be expelled from Lincoln County Schools.” A board member moved to ratify the expulsions, another member seconded, and the motion passed 5-0.

The board handled the underlying discipline matters during executive session as permitted by state law; the public motion and vote to ratify the expulsions occurred after the executive session. The board did not disclose identifying details about the students during the public motion.

The transcript records the board citing the statutory authorities for the expulsions during the public action and the unanimous vote to ratify the expulsions. The board noted the matter was handled under the cited code sections and board policy 43-73.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lincoln County Board Meeting May 27th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","In executive session, the Lincoln County Board of Education ratified expulsions for two students, citing state law and board policy during a public motion and vote that followed executive session.","taxTitle","LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS, School Districts, West Virginia","taxId",74607,"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},6221681,"Duval School construction advancing; board discusses timeline and possible student move",123,1578000,1701000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3611678-2f4dc27c22825bba1df9d9870e14af5f&start=1578&end=1701","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3611678-2f4dc27c22825bba1df9d9870e14af5f/thumbnail_1578000.jpg","/articles/6221681/West-Virginia/Duval-School-construction-advancing-board-discusses-timeline-and-possible-student-move","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6221681-8e11bfb40adc74d3247246687048da59/orig.mp4?Expires=1770842490&Signature=dWJ~UvW7yxtAgZ4RwWRMaUS25pFahBT8ZlzTnqBdAmhKzX6984NERmlwWF14sd5edsvG-RaOpVN2XJkMSDw3d7U7SADjk8YtBqr5~2REAr1bpi9B4Pj2MvhUgeeG4SLZP~0Zem~I9GUy5entgKAmy7CRABO6ANXntu6inXachrLK88x8j0pO1LMkOfJlSW2n79IKQ9ZMDlDjPwJENtH-twZ9hvtOQlQykIZH6Pehv-DylcnkIV-RmToy-8MM6n34cjvOB0VlpoALdgwWKZvmpiVigsZ1rlcFf2OQKWoqge2hIwYyPxnJyGDDn9gVnaptU73WvUgpfXNKhnLZrrEURQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members heard a construction update for the Duval School during the May 27 meeting and discussed timing for student moves and community events related to the project.

District staff reported that footers are about 90% complete and that walls for the gym, the elevator shaft and the stairwell have been erected. “The footers are about 90% done. You can see the walls on the gym have come up, the elevator shaft, the stairwell,” a district presenter said, noting positive meetings with the general contractor and steady progress so long as weather cooperates.

Trustees discussed possible timing for moving students and staff into the new facility. The district said if work stays on schedule the target occupancy is November 2026 and the board may consider extending the Christmas break or otherwise adjusting calendars to facilitate the move. The district also said it plans a ribbon-cutting once the site is safe and accessible, and that students and staff from both sending schools would be invited.

Board members asked about disposition of existing furniture and equipment; staff said surplus items are sometimes sold on the auction platform GovDeals or donated to other organizations.

The update came alongside other operational items at the meeting, including the FY2026 budget discussion and a report on summer professional development (summer academy) for staff; the superintendent’s office said more than 100 staff members had already signed up for the paid summer academy at Lincoln County High School.","Board members received a construction update for the Duval School project and were told foundations and gym walls are largely complete; the district is targeting November 2026 for occupancy and planning a ribbon-cutting and relocation logistics.",{"_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},6221685,"Lincoln County Board of Education adopts FY2026 budget, cites $1.2M enrollment-driven revenue drop",1182,88000,1270000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3611678-2f4dc27c22825bba1df9d9870e14af5f&start=88&end=1270","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3611678-2f4dc27c22825bba1df9d9870e14af5f/thumbnail_88000.jpg","/articles/6221685/West-Virginia/Lincoln-County-Board-of-Education-adopts-FY2026-budget-cites-12M-enrollment-driven-revenue-drop","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6221685-6822d25c15568d27bb2fbca4eed4ca63/orig.mp4?Expires=1770842490&Signature=CdazuLvUv~e75c1Vsqvz-qll~k-Au6~8uI3B01jsle0As8N6-FEc74bJPe41ogMP6PJpTG0LHLUh8fPESkf~5oie-oR2uTrIuTPbVaFPurr0xzwnHsINNxWHpo22Ns7ZvcfZA~XV~rAyP9S9zx0IVqbp3Koj0C5w5IhUKy7ElnWl3DiNpc~T8JKoJAtCU7anfQ-yVjxS5XoC8xxeYe2qnsQ3dscrSo~n-0VpHE5VfG2K5LIxhzC3iS21Fa6Ky6tShpjjsHRehWeBocResf69GK~0067MGn8-AwOkrY4emYWf-Lz0aQOXefw4QL-8kvPGss9jResdPwKA3LvyiPMYsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lincoln County Board of Education on May 27 approved the Lincoln County Schools proposed FY2026 budget and levy estimate in compliance with West Virginia Code 18-9B-6.

The board voted 5-0 to adopt the budget after a presentation from Austin Lucas, the district’s chief financial officer, who said general fund revenue is down roughly $1.2 million primarily because the district lost about 40 students compared with the prior budget year. “We are down roughly about 40 kids compared to last [budget season],” Lucas said.

Lucas told the board the district begins the year with an assigned fund balance of roughly $3.8 million; most of that balance funds over-staff formulas in the budget and is held to cover large, unexpected expenses such as major building repairs. He also said levy revenue is budgeted about $500,000 higher than the previous year because of higher property valuations, while the state aid formula revenue is budgeted about $750,000 less than last year due to declining enrollment.

The CFO said the proposed special revenue fund (Fund 61) is budgeted at about $7 million and will likely increase when new grants are confirmed. Child nutrition spending and related revenue are budgeted up by about $300,000; Lucas said a state template requires the district to budget a roughly 6% increase in food-service line items even if actual spending is not expected to rise by that amount. He also said special-education expenses are up about $1 million year to year, driven by additional staffing and equipment needs not fully covered by state or federal aid.

Board members asked for follow-up financial statements through April at the next meeting and thanked staff for work on fleet replacement and other areas that affect levy-based funding. After discussion, a motion to approve the FY2026 budget and levy estimate was made by Mr. Cartwright, seconded by Mr. Mosteller, and carried 5-0.

The board also noted it will submit the adopted budget to the state department of education; Lucas said if the state finds an issue the district will receive corrections and resubmit. The board directed staff to provide updated year-to-date financial reports at the next meeting.

Budget documents presented to trustees include line-item and FTE comparisons; Lucas pointed to a change from 413 FTE in the current general fund inventory to about 404 proposed FTE for FY2026 and said maintenance, transportation and capital lease lines (including financing for Duval School and the high school athletic facility) are shown in the packet.

The board passed the budget vote as part of the meeting’s finance agenda and then proceeded with the remainder of the agenda.","The Lincoln County Board of Education approved its FY2026 budget and levy estimates after a presentation from CFO Austin Lucas that highlighted declining enrollment, a $3.8 million beginning assigned fund balance and rising special-education costs.","actionData","errors"]

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