Putnam County Schools

The board addressed several key items, including budget amendments and the selection of an elementary art instructional committee. A service agreement was approved with Frontier Communications of America, Inc. to upgrade utility land lines. Personnel actions were extensive, covering resignations, employments, transfers, reclassifications, leaves of absence, contracted services, stipends, and the rehire of various staff and substitutes. Other business included the review and approval of student expulsions, facility usage requests, overnight or out-of-state trip requests, and purchase orders. Additionally, the board received a project report regarding outdoor athletic facility upgrades.

The Putnam County Schools Strategic Plan for 2023-2024 focuses on achieving excellence in student performance and attendance. Key objectives include ensuring each school meets annual growth targets in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, as measured by the West Virginia Balanced Scoreboard, and achieves the required attendance measure. The plan emphasizes leveraging i-Ready data, fostering Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) for instructional improvement and data analysis, and providing ongoing professional development to support these goals.

The board addressed various administrative and operational items, including the levy order for the upcoming fiscal year, approval of budget amendments, and the adoption of new textbook materials for both general and high school curricula. The meeting also featured the authorization of work-based learning sites, approval of a memorandum of understanding with the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals for a school-based probation officer, the adoption of a Pre-K calendar, and an emergency management partnership agreement. Personnel actions such as resignations, employments, transfers, leaves of absence, and reappointments were processed. Additional business included reviews of student expulsions, use of facilities, overnight trip requests, and payments of bills and invoices. Academic updates highlighted school recognitions and upcoming events.

The Board addressed various administrative and personnel matters, including budget amendments and student work-based learning sites. Personnel actions involved approvals for resignations, new employments, summer staffing, transfers, realignments, and a reduction-in-force. The Board also reviewed facility use requests, out-of-state field trips, and purchase orders. Additionally, updates were provided regarding outdoor facility upgrades and an advisory council meeting, followed by the approval of student expulsions and volunteer coaches.

This strategic plan highlights the key initiatives for Putnam County Schools, focusing on achieving annual growth targets in ELA and Math, and meeting attendance measures. It emphasizes the implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) with a focus on early interventions, expanding programming efforts in literacy and numeracy, and strengthening parent involvement. A core objective is also to increase educator effectiveness through professional development and robust recruitment and retention strategies.