Jeff Banton

The Jackson County Board of Education convened for a regular session, addressing recognitions, including the National Speech & Debate Association and September Difference Makers of the Month. The agenda and consent agenda items were approved, covering minutes, financial matters such as bill payments and budget transfers, personnel actions including resignations and employments, support operations like the transfer of Gilmore High Property and the purchase of a walk-in freezer, and miscellaneous items including volunteer approvals. Information items were presented, including updates on Jackson County's approval status and accreditation, new and revised policies, student net enrollment reports, and the 2026-2027 school calendar. Reports were given by the Superintendent and on academic focus, followed by an executive session to discuss confidential matters, with no action taken afterward.

The Jackson County Board of Education convened a special session to present information on the proposed school calendar for the 2026-2027 school term. Superintendent Hosaflook provided an overview of school calendar requirements and presented Calendar Options A, B, and C for the 2026-2027 school term. Board members had the opportunity to make comments and ask questions regarding the proposed calendar options.

The Jackson County Board of Education convened for a regular session, addressing various topics. The agenda included board recognition of retiree Elizabeth Cummings and a presentation by Ripley High Alumni Cheryl Miller. The board approved payment of bills, employments, miscellaneous personnel items, and a Memorandum of Understanding with Marshall University for Direct Admission. A contract with Heritage Ridge Contracting, LLC for concrete pads for the Transportation Bus Bay was approved. Additionally, the board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Ohio Valley Physicians, Inc. dba OVP Health for School-Based Mental Health Service, along with new and revised policies related to parents' rights, student groups, restrooms, school security, religious ceremonies, qualifications, compensation, weapons, class size, guidance and counseling, alternative school programs, student assessment, employment of personnel, substitutes, drug and alcohol testing, student discipline, and food services. Board member participation in the WVSBA November Statewide Training Session was also approved. Reports were given on construction updates, onboarding with Centegix, focus visits, WV Code projects, the Sub School Program, and school choice data.

The Jackson County Board of Education convened for a regular session, during which they recognized the American Legion Mountaineer Boys State Representative and several retirees. The agenda was approved, followed by the approval of consent agenda items, including payment of bills, retirements, resignations, transfers, and employments. The board also discussed board member participation in the WVSBA Fall Conference, experiential learning sites, legal service engagements, memoranda of understanding for behavioral health services and nursing student placements, an out-of-county request, and revised policies. Reports were presented on construction updates, the administrative seminar, homeland security grants, and academic focus.

The Jackson County Board of Education convened for a regular session, addressing various key areas. Discussions included a presentation on the CENTEGIX Emergency Response System and a Shield Program Update. The board approved a contract with CENTEGIX for the CrisisAlert system. Financial matters were addressed, including the payment of bills, approval of budget transfers and supplements, approval of budget carryover supplements, and the annual financial statement for the 2024-2025 school term. Personnel matters included resignations, transfers, and employments. Curriculum and instruction were addressed with an agreement with ARTCART for Pre-K. Miscellaneous items included funding for Ripley High School FFA students to attend the National FFA Convention, a MOU with the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council Foster Grandparent Program, and approvals for new and revised policies. Reports were given on construction updates, SBA project submissions, aviation ceremony, Jackson County Schools Accountability Data, and an academic focus report. Board members reported on various activities and expressed gratitude to school staff.