Jeannie Bennett-Yoak

The meeting included public hearings on the upcoming school calendar and levy rates. Recognition was given to students for achievements in state wrestling, science and social studies fairs, and math field day. Reports were presented from the Superintendent and the Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center. The board deliberated on policies for promotion and retention, reviewed financial invoices and statements, and discussed volunteer and travel requests. Personnel matters were addressed, including employment, resignations, and retirements, alongside a disciplinary hearing and an expulsion review.

The meeting included recognitions for student achievements in math, writing, HOSA, SkillsUSA, and various sports categories. The board addressed personnel matters, including an employee hearing, retirements, resignations, and new contract approvals for professional and service staff. Financial approvals were made regarding general fund invoices, supplements, and transfers. Furthermore, the board deliberated on the school calendar for the upcoming year, approved preschool dates, and established the board meeting calendar for the 2026-2027 cycle.

The board meeting addressed several operational and extracurricular matters, including discussions regarding athletic coaching staff hiring processes and potential drama resulting from over-staffed teams. The board discussed a request for funding to reimburse the athletic department for the cost of gym floor resurfacing due to facility misuse by certain teams. Additionally, the meeting covered updates on career and technical education clinical agreements with local health systems and student performance benchmarks in ELA and math. Capital improvement updates were provided, specifically regarding the installation of new chillers, boilers, and technologically advanced LED lighting for the baseball and softball fields.

The meeting included recognitions for high school cross country state qualifiers and honorable mentions for high school volleyball players. A presentation was held regarding a student-driven food drive initiative for county students, highlighting the leadership of students and the support of community members. The board received a report on the Calhoun Gilmer Career Center, which covered student enrollment, program interest, financial updates, and ongoing facility building projects.

The meeting commenced with the Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance, followed by student recognitions for performance exceeding standards in English Language Arts and Math, as well as recognitions for Band and Cross Country achievements, including school record holders and LKC Champions. Discussions and reports covered the Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center Report and various Superintendent Reports, including instruction/curriculum and attendance. New business involved the approval of General Fund invoices, supplements, transfers, the November 2025 Financial Statement, a Memorandum of Understanding with the WVU Extension Family Nutrition Program, policies for comment regarding Time and Effort Reporting, and a quote for Baseball and Softball Field Lights. Personnel actions included the termination of a Paraprofessional contract, acceptance of a Cook retirement, resignations for an Assistant Principal and a Varsity Assistant Football Coach, and the employment of a new Assistant Principal and several Service/Substitute positions. The board also addressed Expulsion Reviews before adjourning.