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Wetzel County Schools approves resurfacing contracts and routine items; board signs off on construction funding options
Summary
The school board approved routine matters including contracting for resurfacing of tracks at Magnolia and New Martinsville; the contractor's bid included a baseline figure described in the meeting as '729' and a worst-case option described as '1,865' and trustees approved the full amount presented to avoid later change orders.
The Wetzel County Schools board approved multiple routine matters, including a construction project to resurface tracks at Magnolia High School and New Martinsville School, a set of lease agreements and out-of-state trip requests.
During discussion the contractor's pricing was described in the meeting record using the district's shorthand: an initial or baseline figure referenced as "729" and an additional worst-case option referenced as "1,865". District staff explained the larger figure represents a full removal and replace scenario if the subbase is found to be degraded; a lower alternate (quoted as about 152,000 in the discussion) would be used if the subbase is salvageable. To avoid returning to the board for change orders, trustees approved the total amount presented so work could proceed without an additional funding vote.
Board members asked staff to provide updates once the contractor begins work and to report back on the first site assessment so the board understands whether the full removal option is required. Discussion noted Magnolia's track is a full 400-meter facility while New Martinsville's track is smaller (300 meters), and that seating and lane counts limit the ability to host large external meets at some locations.
Why it matters: Facilities maintenance and one-time construction choices will determine usable athletic facilities during and after consolidation; opting to approve a contractor's full estimate now avoids delay but could commit the district to a higher worst-case cost if the larger option proves necessary.
What's next: Staff will keep trustees updated during initial site work and will report whether the project proceeds under the baseline option or the complete removal-and-replace scenario.
