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School board adopts calendar after staff vote; superintendent highlights SAT resources and Mullins school power hookup
Summary
The Wyoming County Schools board moved to adopt the recommended school calendar after staff voted 425–8 in favor; the superintendent described GEAR UP-funded SAT materials and staff reported permanent power at the new Mullins Elementary site.
The Wyoming County Schools board adopted calendar number 1 after staff-wide input showed strong support: the superintendent reported a countywide staff tally of 425 votes to 8 in favor of the calendar presented to the board.
The recommended calendar sets staff first day on Wednesday, Aug. 26, and student first day Monday, Aug. 31, and preserves full Thanksgiving and spring breaks. Professional learning days noted in the packet include Oct. 9, Jan. 15, Feb. 15 and March 5; the superintendent said the board must submit the calendar to the state as required.
During the superintendent’s update, district staff said the county’s GEAR UP grant will fund 'Crush Digital SAT Math' practice materials for the district cohort in grades 10–11 and that teachers will receive summer training on how to use the resources. "These are practice problems that are very similar to what you'll see on the SAT," the superintendent said, adding that the materials are grant-funded and not paid from county funds.
Board members also heard a facilities update: staff reported that permanent power had been activated at the new Mullins Elementary site ahead of schedule after coordination with the West Virginia Public Service Commission and town officials. The district said security-entrance hookups, fence pickup and a few remaining punch-list items will be finished over the summer; staff emphasized they delayed hooking up the security entrance at Oceana Middle because of ongoing testing on-site.
Separately, the board reviewed a personnel list provided in hard copy and by email and voted to approve the personnel recommendations. Several routine consent-agenda items, including invoices and extracurricular requests, were considered and approved earlier in the meeting.
The board adjourned after taking the votes and completing the posted business; further facilities bond and project updates were scheduled for the next meeting.
