Public documents that mention Joseph Malachi Cowling.
Oct 6, 2026·Board meeting
Braxton County Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board addressed various personnel matters, including resignations, employment recommendations, and voluntary transfers. The superintendent provided updates on school events such as the homecoming parade and the recognition of an award-winning coach. Key business items included the retroactive approval of a golf team trip, the adoption of transition agreements with Birth to Three Region 6, and the review and approval of numerous policy revisions regarding student wellness, school transportation, harassment and bullying, homework, county mission, child abuse and neglect procedures, illness and accident reporting, criminal justice information confidentiality, and financial accounting and purchasing procedures.
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The board received presentations on Local School Improvement Council (LSIC) requirements, school attendance statistics, and enrollment data, noting potential impacts on future budgets. The board approved various personnel actions, including resignations and new hires, and accepted an equipment donation for school use. Financial approvals included the FY2026 Unaudited Annual Financial Statement and several Memorandums of Understanding for educational support services. Additionally, the board acted on the 2026-2027 Sick Bank Committee, repealed a policy on job vacancies, and approved the placement of three new policies regarding employee conflict of interest, student due process, and student searches for public comment.
Aug 4, 2026·Board meeting
Braxton County Board of Education Regular Meeting
The meeting featured a presentation on HB 2499 and Special Education determination outcomes, including compliance indicators for the school system. Personnel matters were addressed, including resignations and employment recommendations for professional, service, and extra-curricular roles, along with approval of substitute staff. Superintendent updates provided schedules for staff and student start dates, open house events, and an update on a new hiking trail project on school property. Several policy actions were taken, including placing new policies on public comment regarding board meeting procedures, extended learning opportunities, and employee retention, as well as final adoption of policies concerning goals and objectives, board governance, and alternative teacher certification. Additionally, authorization was granted to place a surplus maintenance vehicle on public sale.
Jul 21, 2026·Board meeting
Braxton County Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board discussed several personnel matters, including resignations and employment recommendations for teaching, service, and extra-curricular positions. The board approved the submission of the FY27 Head Start grant and received an update on the FA1 monitoring corrective action plan. Additionally, the board approved MOUs with SESC for Behavioral Support Services and Community Care of WV, Inc., and reviewed the 2026-2027 middle school coaches' pay scale. Several policies were addressed, including placing proposed policies on whistleblower protections and student retention/promotion on comment, and the final adoption of policies regarding internet safety, graduation requirements, substitute professionals, and bus operators. The board also authorized the appraisal and sale of property at 44 Wilsie Rd and approved school safety plans and reunification MOUs following an executive session.
