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May 5, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Marion County Board of Education Regular Session
The agenda included recognitions for Governor's Summer Schools, Math Field Day State Winners, and Golden Horseshoe Winners. Public relation reports were presented by various representatives. New business included recommendations for the renewal subscription with TeachTown, and several field trips. The board also discussed financial matters, personnel issues including resignations, professional leave, reassignments and employment of extra-curricular contracts. The meeting also covered a legal update, future meetings and the superintendent's report.
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The meeting included a proclamation in memoriam of Dr. James B. Phares, recognition of State Social Studies Fair First Place Winners, and updates on EFMS Scoreboard and lights, safety and security, and public relations. Approvals were recommended for minutes, a contract for sign language support services, professional development for teachers on Thinking Maps, and MOUs for emergency use of facilities. Field trip requests were reviewed, along with use of facilities requests. Financial items such as vendor lists, budget supplements, transfers, and the monthly treasurer's report were presented. Personnel matters included resignations, leaves of absence, employment, transfers, and renewals of contracts. The appointment of a treasurer and employment of substitute teachers were also addressed. Suspensions and terminations were discussed, and a student expulsion was recommended. The Superintendent's report covered student achievement, technology, transportation, facilities, and maintenance. Future meeting dates were also announced.
Mar 17, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Marion County Board of Education Regular Session
The meeting will include recognitions for state wrestling champions and reports from various organizations, including the WVSBA, WVU Extension Agency, Marion County Health Department, Marion County Chamber of Commerce, Marion County Parks and Recreation, Marion County Public Library, Stadiums Advisory Council, and Fairmont State University. Key agenda items include contract approvals, memorandums of understanding, software license agreements, and architectural and engineering services for the Safe & Secure Entrances Project. The agenda also includes field trip approvals, chaperone list approvals, use of facilities approvals, school support organization approvals, and personnel matters such as coaching positions, volunteer coaches, professional leave, retirements, leaves of absence, and new employment. Finally, the board will review and discuss policy revisions and updates.
Mar 17, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Marion County Board of Education Agenda
The Marion County Board of Education met in a special session to discuss levy rates, with a presentation by Mr. Reider. The meeting was recessed and will resume on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
