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Board approves schedule of proposed levy rates, begins 2027 budget process
Summary
Finance staff explained the levy-rate submission timeline and publication requirements; the board voted to submit and publish the proposed levy rates in accordance with the West Virginia Department of Education and state law (WV Code 59-3-1).
Ginger (district finance staff, participating by phone) walked the board through the start of the 2027 budget process and the schedule of proposed levy rates. She described the workflow: assessor certification of evaluated values, plugging numbers into the district spreadsheet and state school finance forms, submission to the school finance office and county auditor, and publication as a class 2 legal advertisement. After auditor review, the auditor will return approval and the board will receive a levy order and a final 'lehi' sheet at the April meeting at the career center.
Superintendent Dr. Minnick recommended the board make a motion to approve the schedule and the corresponding publication; a board member moved, a second was given, and the board approved the superintendent’s recommendation by voice vote in compliance with the West Virginia Department of Education guidance and West Virginia Code 59-3-1.
Why it matters: approving and publishing proposed levy rates starts the formal budget and notice process required by state school finance rules; it does not set final tax levies but moves the district into the formal review and auditor approval stage.
Next steps: staff will submit the forms to the school finance office and auditor and return to the board in April with the levy order.
