The board approved a consent agenda item regarding the payment of bills. Personnel matters were discussed in executive session, and the board subsequently approved employment recommendations, including the hiring of a substitute teacher and several administrative reassignments. Several position eliminations and new postings were authorized, along with step pay increases for special education teachers, student placement for a physical therapy program, and volunteer approvals. Additionally, the board entered an executive session to consider a settlement agreement for a civil action, which was subsequently approved.
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The board recognized students who competed at the HOSA International Leadership Conference. Personnel matters were addressed, including resignations, employment recommendations, voluntary transfers, pay increases, volunteer approvals, and leave requests. The board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern Education Services Cooperative for behavior support services. Additionally, several policies were reviewed and approved for public comment or adoption, including updates to the county mission, illness and accident procedures, confidentiality of criminal justice information, board meeting procedures, extended learning opportunities, and employee retention and recruitment.
Aug 18, 2026·Board meeting
Braxton County Board of Education Regular Meeting
The meeting featured a School Improvement Presentation focusing on the West Virginia Tiered System of Support framework and student enrollment data. The Board reviewed and acted upon various personnel matters, including resignations, new employment appointments, and extra-curricular assignments. Additionally, the Board approved a corrective action plan for Head Start monitoring, authorized out-of-county attendance requests, and granted annual approval for several student support organizations. Several policy revisions, including those related to child abuse and neglect, financial accounting, purchasing, and whistleblower protections, were addressed through either a 20-day comment period or final adoption.
Jul 6, 2026·Board meeting
Braxton County Board of Education Special Meeting / Organization Meeting / Public Hearing
The meeting included the election of Board officers and representatives to various educational and regional committees. A public hearing was held regarding internet safety policies, with updates provided on AI-related revisions. Strategic goals for the 2026-27 school year were presented, covering career technical education, attendance, and student performance. Personnel recommendations were approved, including various employment, resignations, and reinstatements. The board approved the 2026-2027 coaches' pay scale, set participation fees for homeschool and Hope Scholarship students, and selected a new workers' compensation carrier. Additionally, the board approved several policy revisions and new policy proposals, including those for governance, operations, board effectiveness, and school support organizations, while placing others on a comment period.
