West Virginia / School Districts / MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS
At the Jan. 27 meeting, the Monongalia County Board of Education approved an accounts payable addendum, a consent agenda of routine items, adopted new Policy 8442.011 (Return to Work), and approved the personnel list and an addendum; the president recused himself from one vendor-related item.
West Virginia / School Districts / MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS
The board held the first of two required public hearings on Jan. 27 to gather input on the 2026–27 school calendar; district staff said the calendar has not been published because public comments must be collected first and state rules limit schedule flexibility.
West Virginia / School Districts / MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS
Committee members reported active fundraising and outreach for an excess levy renewal that has supported Monongalia County Schools for decades; staff emphasized the levy is a renewal (not an increase) and canvassing is underway to distinguish the measure from past bond efforts.
West Virginia / School Districts / MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS
The Suncrest Middle School design presentation was postponed because the architect could not travel in the weather; plans were circulated to board members in advance and staff said the project likely cannot add square footage due to SBA limits and budget constraints.
West Virginia / School Districts / MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS
The Monongalia County Board approved a signage agreement with Doctor Horton Inc., multiple clinical affiliation agreements tied to an Emtek LPN program (including Wexford Health Sources), an accounts payable addendum (with one recusal), a consent agenda and several nondiscrimination/ADA policy updates.
West Virginia / School Districts / MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS
The Monongalia County Board of Education voted 3‑2 to adopt a new 'parents' bill of rights' policy and, after extended debate about federal circuit precedent and state instructions, also adopted Policy 7421 on restrooms and changing facilities.
West Virginia / School Districts / MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS
At its Dec. 16 meeting the board approved the FY2027–2030 excess levy call, a 365‑day student expulsion for possession of a controlled substance, awarded a kitchen equipment contract to AIS (one recorded nay), adopted multiple policies including two contested measures (3‑2 votes), approved personnel lists and voted to enter executive session for a legal update.
West Virginia / School Districts / MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS
Tarkett Sports presented preliminary layouts and a plan to provide budget estimates in January for the University High School sports complex; the design includes a potential band practice turf area and the vendor will return monthly with updates.
West Virginia / School Districts / MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS
Three Suncrest neighborhood residents told the Monongalia County Board of Education the deed for the former Suncrest Primary restricts the property to school or park use, said a judge recently named the City of Morgantown as trustees, and urged the board to stop appeals and respect the deed.
West Virginia / School Districts / MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS
The board approved the FY2027–2030 excess levy call and heard a levy committee update reporting $4,500 raised so far and plans for a January launch and outreach to municipalities and the county commission.