Board Of Education Berkeley County Schools Regular Meeting
The board discussed several operational and administrative items, including recognitions for the Distinguished Service Award and Volunteer of the Month. Key discussion topics included an operational update on school safety initiatives, the status of ongoing bond and construction projects, and a review of the FY26 year-end financial statements. The board reviewed and took potential action on bids for snow removal services, HVAC controls for Orchard View Intermediate, and an agreement for the New Market Tax Credit Program. Several policy revisions were discussed regarding critical needs for substitute teachers and bus operators, as well as curriculum field trips. Additionally, the board planned to discuss architecture services for the 2026 bond, legislative priorities for the 2026-27 school year, and personnel actions, with a legal update scheduled for executive session.
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The board received a disciplinary data update in compliance with West Virginia Policy 4373. Key discussion topics included the analysis of longitudinal disciplinary trends, variations in student discipline across subgroups based on gender, race, socio-economic status, and special education needs, and the efficacy of the district's discipline matrix. The meeting also addressed the operations of the discipline committee, including the frequency of its meetings, parental and community involvement, and the implementation of bullying prevention programs.
Jul 20, 2026·Board meeting
Berkeley County Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board discussed key operational and educational initiatives. Achievements of district staff were recognized, including a finalist for State Principal of the Year and an educator's national media appearance. Board members reported on workshops focused on school funding and student ratios. The citizens forum addressed concerns about staffing shortages, district communication strategies, and the impact of a road construction project on a local historic site. Finally, the board reviewed the upcoming professional development plan, detailing strategies for instructional quality, evidence-based practices, and new teacher induction programs.
Jul 20, 2026·Board meeting
Berkeley County Board Of Education Regular Meeting
The board discussed the 2026-27 Professional Development Plan and received status updates on various bond and construction projects. Action items included the approval of a wearable emergency notification system for employees, change orders for the Hedgesville Early Learning Academy, and special education service contracts for the upcoming school year. The board also planned a professional development workshop, approved various personnel actions including the appointment of new assistant principals, and established procedures for filling a board vacancy.
