Parent tells Monongalia County Board child needs 1-on-1 aide after IEP denial; board asks staff to follow up
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Summary
A parent described her daughter’s epilepsy and said a requested 1-on-1 aide was verbally denied at an IEP; she has requested prior written notice (01/07/2026) and may pursue mediation or contact the West Virginia Department of Education if unresolved. Board members asked staff to contact the family.
Amy Monde told the Monongalia County Board of Education on Jan. 13 that her pre-K daughter, Caroline, has unpredictable daily seizures and significant mobility and vision needs and that she requested a 1-on-1 aide during an IEP meeting on Aug. 18, 2025.
"I requested a 1 on 1 aid for Caroline in her classroom," Monde said, adding she has medical documentation and a pediatrician’s support. Monde said the request was verbally denied and that she has since requested prior written notice from school administrators on Jan. 7, 2026. She told the board she is considering mediation or elevating the concern to the West Virginia Department of Education if she does not receive an adequate written explanation.
A board member asked that someone from the district contact the family promptly to begin a conversation; the speaker asked for contact "preferably this week" so the district and parents can discuss next steps.
Why it matters: The matter raises special-education procedural questions (IEP implementation and prior written notice) and immediate safety concerns in a classroom setting. The parent asked for consistent accommodations to protect her child and classmates.
What’s next: Board members requested staff follow up with the family; the transcript records the request but does not state a timeline for a staff response or whether a formal district corrective action was opened.