West Virginia / School Districts / BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS
Board previewed a proposed $157.5 million bond call (comprised of roughly $112.5M bond proceeds plus a $45M tentative School Building Authority match), reviewed project scopes — CTE center, middle- and high-school additions, HVAC and roadwork — and asked staff and architects to refine estimates for a follow-up meeting.
West Virginia / School Districts / BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS
Superintendent announced districtwide introduction of 'Magnetic Literacy' for K–5 and described embedded daily support from Curriculum Associates plus expanded coaching cycles, PLCs and walkthroughs to align instruction with the science of reading and improve student vocabulary and comprehension.
West Virginia / School Districts / BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS
The board approved a $45,078.56 MEPT change order after a West Virginia Department of Education review; the district also reported construction progress and timelines for Hedgesville Early Learning Academy, Martinsburg High School fine‑arts renovation and Baton Rouge Primary School.
West Virginia / School Districts / BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS
The Berkeley County Board approved the consent agenda after removing policy 9.17 from adoption for additional review; the board also approved 61 personnel actions and moved to an executive session to discuss real‑estate matters.
West Virginia / School Districts / BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS
District special‑education staff reported a multi‑year review of identification and discipline ratios, noting a temporary spike in prior years and current stabilization; staff said interventions and monitoring are in place and that the district remains within IDEA and state equity expectations.
West Virginia / School Districts / BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS
Trustees approved supplemental contracts for BCBAs/RBTs with recommended vendors, accepted a $148,689.77 purchase of NewLine interactive panels for two schools, and ratified multiple personnel actions including appointments, leaves and terminations.
West Virginia / School Districts / BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS
After hearing survey feedback from 628 respondents, the Berkeley County Board of Education voted to adopt staff recommendation Plan 2B, a K‑5 configuration affecting Valley View, Bunker Hill and Mill Creek; superintendent said staff will prepare staffing options and notify affected families.
West Virginia / School Districts / BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS
Whitney Heller, a Spring Mills High School senior, told the board she and peers face confusing college application and financial aid processes and proposed more informational sessions and a semester‑long college‑readiness course for juniors and seniors.
West Virginia / School Districts / BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS
The Berkeley County Schools board authorized the superintendent to present updated South End boundary and grade‑configuration options to families for feedback Dec. 2–9, after hearing a consultant explain four redistricting options and community leaders’ concerns about student transitions and Mill Creek overcrowding.
West Virginia / School Districts / BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS
Berkeley County Schools previewed a new website chatbot and changes to social‑media practices and showed the first of 14 new air‑conditioned buses with upgraded cameras, GPS and digital features; administration said the chatbot will soft‑launch in December with a full rollout in January.