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Board awards bids for services, approves cooperative agreements and previews state visits
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Summary
The board approved multiple contracts — mowing, trash, propane, fuel and copy paper — approved a WVU affiliation agreement and an 'almost heaven' swing installation; leaders also announced state superintendent and WVU president visits to the high school.
The board approved several procurement decisions and agreements during the April 21 meeting.
Superintendent Collitt and finance staff reviewed bids received earlier that morning and recommended awards: mowing services for Hampshire High School to JRH Unlimited; trash services to Apple Valley Waste; the district's propane contract with Southern States at 30¢ over the rack price; fuel (gasoline/diesel/heating oil) to Petersburg Oil Company at 20¢ over rack price; and a bulk copy paper purchase from W.B. Mason (840 cases delivered to one location) that finance staff said would be stored centrally to reduce per‑case cost.
Collitt and Denise explained the mechanics of rack pricing for fuel and noted the district will plan timing for large deliveries in July/August. The board voted separately to award the mowing contract and then approved the remaining three vendor awards by voice vote.
The board also approved an affiliation agreement with West Virginia University School of Medicine's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (a standard, no‑cost partnership that supports student placements) and granted permission to Parks and Rec to install an "almost heaven" swing at Hirend Field on district land. Collitt highlighted community volunteer work (road and parking improvements at the high school) and announced upcoming visits by the state superintendent and the new president of West Virginia University to the high school.
Board members praised the procurement savings and community partnerships noted in the presentation.
