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Board at a glance: calendar, contracts, expulsion and consent items approved
Summary
The Monongalia County Schools Board approved the 2026–27 calendar (graduation on May 27), authorized pre‑construction work with Tarkett Sports, adopted proposed levy rates for formal entry on April 21, approved an Apogee services agreement (Remind transition), authorized an accounts payable addendum and accepted a superintendent‑recommended 365‑day student expulsion.
At its March 24 meeting the Monongalia County Schools Board took several formal actions on calendar, contracts, discipline and consent items.
Key outcomes
• University High athletic facility: The board approved entering phase two of the agreement with Tarkett Sports (pre‑construction/professional services). This step initiates survey, geotechnical work and permitting to prepare bid‑ready construction documents.
• 2026–27 school calendar: The board adopted the proposed 2026–27 calendar. Sandy explained staff and professional development days at the start of the year and introduced a new 'spring recess.' Graduation for all three high schools was set for May 27 to meet the 175‑day requirement for seniors.
• Levy schedule: The board approved the schedule of proposed levy rates for fiscal year 2026–27 and recessed to reconvene April 21 for formal entry, as required by law.
• Student expulsion: The superintendent recommended, and the board approved, a 365‑day expulsion for student 7‑2025‑26 for a second offense involving alcohol and distribution; the parent waived the right to a hearing.
• Vendor contracts and procurement: The board approved the Apogee Master Services Agreement (noting Remind has been consolidated under Apogee) and approved Accounts Payable Addendum A after a recusal by one member who has a business relationship with that vendor. The consent agenda (items A–N) and personnel lists were also approved.
Most motions were approved by voice vote; roll‑call tallies were not recorded in the transcript. Where votes involved vendor relationships or discipline, the board recorded recusals or noted a parent’s waiver of a hearing as appropriate. The board recessed and will reconvene April 21 to complete formal levy entry.
