West Virginia / School Districts / LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS
At the Dec. 16 meeting the board unanimously approved creation of Duval personnel positions, ratified a one‑day unpaid suspension of a service employee (named Shannon in open session) and ratified two student expulsions under WV code and WVDE policy; motions carried on recorded roll calls (5–0).
West Virginia / School Districts / LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS
At the Dec. 16 Lincoln County Board of Education meeting, Josh Barnett presented the LSIC report for Duval PK‑8: the school reported 276 students, about 35% in special education and 36% McKinney‑Vento status, three expulsions this year and modest gains in ELA; a new building is expected next school year.
West Virginia / School Districts / LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS
Superintendent told the board Dec. 16 that Guyan Valley's man‑trap is functional pending a camera, West Hamlin's gate will be fabricated by LCHS welding students and an electronic sign is planned for Duval; the district has used 6 of 10 allowable closure/NTI days.
West Virginia / School Districts / LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS
Principal John Roy and student representative Chevelle Salmons reported to the Lincoln County Board of Education on Dec. 2 about student demographics, recent drops in proficiency, CTE growth and three student‑led priorities: hiring certified substitute/core teachers, bathroom monitoring, and a front‑entrance beautification project.
West Virginia / School Districts / LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS
At the Dec. 2 meeting the Lincoln County Board of Education voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the minutes, consent agenda, policy revisions, payment of bills, a financial request and personnel actions; the board also set the next meeting for Dec. 16, 2025.
West Virginia / School Districts / LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS
Superintendent update included construction progress at the Duval site, upcoming man‑trap installation, a cosmetology equipment donation for a future CTE program and donated furniture for Guyon Valley; board members asked administration to prepare a fleet‑vehicle recommendation and to check legal timing for the superintendent’s contract extension.
West Virginia / School Districts / LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS
The Lincoln County Board of Education voted unanimously on Nov. 18 to approve the minutes, consent agenda items, several policy revisions (30-day review), payment of bills and listed personnel items; all recorded votes were 5–0 in favor.
West Virginia / School Districts / LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS
West Hamlin Elementary presented its 2025–26 Local School Improvement Council report and fifth-grade student officers asked the Lincoln County Board of Education for help raising funds for a programmable LED marquee; students have raised $1,100 toward a $4,489 sign and say they need $5,000 for sign, shipping and concrete.
West Virginia / School Districts / LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS
Superintendent announced a direct-admit partnership with Marshall University allowing students with a 2.0 GPA who express interest to be automatically admitted and described the district’s inclement-weather decision process, which relies on twice-daily briefings and input from bus drivers.
West Virginia / School Districts / LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS
At its Nov. 4 meeting the Lincoln County Board of Education voted 5–0 to approve the consent agenda (items a–c), adopt 10 policies after 30‑day review, authorize payment of bills, and approve personnel items. The next meeting is Nov. 18, 2025.