Joseph Arrington

The meeting included the first of two open public discussions regarding the proposed 2026/2027 school calendar. Instructional updates covered the upcoming Math Field Day. Personnel actions included granting FMLA leave, accepting several resignations due to retirement or effective dates in June 2026, and approving the employment of new substitute teachers. Service personnel actions involved accepting resignations, rescinding substitute secretary employment, and approving multiple staff transfers, including a bus operator transfer to mechanic and a new mechanic employment. The Board also approved the employment of various extracurricular personnel, such as coaches. Financial actions included ratifying orders issued, transfers, supplements, and specific check numbers totaling substantial amounts. The next meeting dates were also finalized.

The meeting involved procedural matters, including the call to order and confirmation of members present. Key actions included the approval of the Special Student Discipline Meeting agenda for conducting Student Disciplinary Hearings. The Board entered Executive Session to conduct disciplinary hearings for Student #25-08, Student #25-09, and Student #25-10. For Student #25-08 and Student #25-09, the 10-day suspension was upheld, with a condition that expulsion could be avoided contingent upon a clean drug screen and completion of 10 additional hours of community service. Student #25-10 also received a 10-day suspension upheld in lieu of expulsion, with conditions including remaining on one-on-one status until the end of the 2025/2026 school year, random drug screens, and random searches. The Board returned to Open Session after each hearing and subsequently adjourned the meeting.

The meeting commenced with recognizing the County Math Field Day winners. Instructional updates included calendar changes to recover instructional time lost due to inclement weather. Key actions involved placing Policy #2271-Dual Credit and Policy #8640.01-Bus Operator Trip on a five-day review and comment period. Consent approvals covered driver authorization for Judith Pauley, volunteer lists for several schools, and an out-of-state trip for the Point Pleasant Jr/Sr High Baseball team to a tournament in Myrtle Beach, SC. Personnel actions included accepting two resignations, granting FMLA leave to four employees, and approving the employment of a new Social Worker, two substitute teachers, an Aide, a Cook, and substitute secretaries. Service personnel actions included granting FMLA to a Custodian and approving a transfer and employment of another Aide and Cook. Extracurricular actions included accepting a coaching resignation and approving new personnel appointments. Contracts approved included the renewal mowing contract with Greenworx for multiple schools and an agreement with Mountain State ESC for financial services. The Board also approved the lowest bid for a Dish machine and modified duct work for Child Nutrition. Financial matters included ratifying orders issued, transfers, and supplements totaling $295,890.97. The Board also discussed Property Matters in Executive Session.

The special meeting was convened for the purpose of conducting a Student Disciplinary Hearing regarding student #25/26-06. Following an executive session for the hearing, the Board returned to open session and upheld the recommended 10-day suspension. The conditions for the student's return to school include passing a clean drug screen, being subject to daily searches and random drug screens until graduation, and receiving counseling for anger management. The student must also report to in-school suspension for all elective subjects during the third nine-week period. The meeting concluded with adjournment.

The meeting included instructional updates from New Haven Elementary and Wahama Jr/Sr High, as well as a report on the Farm to Schools Program. The board approved several actions, including the Mason County Schools Planning Period Exchange Agreement and a series of policies related to substitutes, special education, anti-harassment, employment of service personnel, competency testing, student accidents, use of restraint, school safety, wellness, vending machines, and lactating employees. They also addressed professional personnel matters, such as granting FMLA leave, accepting a resignation, and approving new employment positions. Furthermore, the board approved the employment of substitute aides, a substitute custodian, and a substitute cook, as well as extra-curricular personnel. Financial matters were also addressed, including the purchase of student Chromebooks and Google Workspace EDU, and the ratification of orders issued, transfers, and supplements. The board also discussed property matters and legal updates.