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Monongalia County Board approves proposed fiscal 2025–26 budget; public hearing set for May 27
Summary
The Monongalia County Board of Education voted May 13 to approve and publish its proposed fiscal year 2025–26 budget for public review, flagging lower local tax revenue from oil and gas valuation declines, increased state aid tied to third‑grade funding and several capital projects.
MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Board of Education voted May 13 to approve and publish its proposed fiscal year 2025–26 budget and set a public hearing for May 27 before final adoption.
The treasurer presented the budget proposal and detailed revenue and expenditure changes the board will consider at the public hearing and when it adopts the budget at a later meeting.
The budget presentation said local tax revenue is projected to fall by more than $8 million after a drop in valuation for oil and gas. The district expects an increase in basic state aid — described in the presentation as about $4.6 million — that was tied in part to third‑grade funding under the state’s Third Grade Success Act. The presentation also reported a $961,828 increase in charter‑school allocations and a 14% increase in PIA-related costs used to…
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