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Preston County board approves proposed FY2027 levy estimates to send to state auditors and State Board
Summary
The board reviewed and approved proposed levy rates under West Virginia Code §11‑9‑12 for fiscal year 2026‑27, voting to submit the rates to the State Board of Education and the state auditor and to reconvene April 21 to adopt final levies.
The Preston County Board of Education on March 23 approved proposed levy estimates for fiscal year 2026‑27 and authorized submission to the West Virginia State Board of Education and the auditor for review.
Katrina Curtsetter presented the required levy material under West Virginia Code §11‑9‑12 and said the board must present proposed rates so state officials can review and certify them. Board members noted the process is annual and that the formal adoption will occur at the recessed meeting scheduled for April 21, 2026, as required by statute.
During discussion board members asked clarifying questions about property class distinctions (residential vs. business vs. farm) and confirmed that the state provides the assessed values and rate guidance used to calculate the estimates. The board approved the motion to submit the proposed levy estimates (voice vote recorded as "Motion passes 4‑0"). The board will take the required statutory steps — public notice, submission to the state authorities and formal ratification at the April session — before levies take effect.
The board also handled routine business during the meeting, including approval of minutes, checks and field trips; administration answered follow‑up questions about specific invoices and maintenance matters. The levy vote was taken as part of the regular agenda and no changes to the proposed rate were made at the March 23 session.
