Harrison County Schools, WV

Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on August 18, 2026, to act on several items, including preschool collaborative contracts, personnel matters, and memoranda of understanding with universities. The board will also receive a superintendent's update covering curriculum, facilities, finance, and other areas, and will consider consent items such as minutes and financial transactions.

• Preschool contracts with Cubby's, Lasting Impressions, Mother Goose, and Central WV Community Action (Head Start) for 2026-2027, with amounts up to $130,000 per classroom and meal reimbursements
• MOU with Fairmont State University for clinical placements (Aug 2026-Jun 2027) and with WVU for clinical placements (Aug 2026-Aug 2031)
• Financial transactions: operating transfers $3,840,000, accounts payable $1,547,646.21, payroll $562,589.03
• Personnel matters for professional, service, and extra-curricular positions
• Open enrollment/transfers approvals and denials per HB 2596

Regular Meeting - Personnel Agenda Addendum

The board will discuss a WVDE Financial Analysis and Efficiency Study released July 24, 2026. Members will also consider several contract renewals and financial transactions.

• Discussion of the WVDE Financial Analysis and Efficiency Study
• Operating Transfers of $5,590,000.00 and Accounts Payable of $1,974,141.19
• Renewal of the Parent Educator Resource Center (PERC) contract
• MOU for At Risk Services for 2026-2027 with United Summit Center
• Discussion of Hite Field Property

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education will consider the superintendent's update and a series of state‑board approved items, including several purchase orders and service contracts. Consent items will authorize operating transfers of $3,300,000 and other financial transactions. Personnel recommendations and a discussion of the Hite Field property are also on the agenda.

• Recommend issuance of purchase orders to Bluebird Bus Sales
• Recommend issuance of purchase orders to Worldwide Equipment
• Recommend approval and issuance of HVAC services contract
• Recommend issuance of purchase order to Best Life Therapy for 2026‑2027 speech therapy services (publicly bid Jan 2025)
• Approve consent financial transactions: Operating Transfers $3,300,000.00; Accounts Payable $1,410,646.43; Payroll $898,117.83; Budget Supplements $201,914.92; Budget Transfers $215,084.00

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education approved consent items including meeting minutes, financial transfers, and various purchase orders for insurance, fuel, and facility lease payments. The board also set COBRA rates for 2027.

• Operating transfers: $45,000.01
• Accounts payable: $1,111,068.13
• COBRA rates: Family $94.35/mo, Single $38.82/mo
• Purchase order to Banc of America: $774,827.53
• Purchase order to Peoples Bank: $133,333

The Board approved several consent items including meeting minutes and financial transactions. Additionally, the Board authorized multiple purchase orders for insurance premiums, copier leases, and capital lease payments.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved financial transactions including operating transfers, accounts payable, payroll, and budget carryovers (5-0)
• Established FY2027 COBRA dental/vision rates: $94.35 for family and $38.82 for single coverage (5-0)
• Approved $774,827.53 purchase order to Banc of America for 2018 Guaranteed Energy Savings projects (5-0)
• Approved $133,333 purchase order to Peoples Bank for 2014 QZAB project lease payments (5-0)
• Approved $265,610.05 purchase order to Banc of America for 2017 Johnson Elementary projects (5-0)
• Approved GreatAmerica Financial Services copier lease payments not to exceed $186,000 (5-0)
• Approved $1,259,160 purchase order to WV Board of Risk & Insurance Management for insurance premiums (5-0)

Organizational Meeting

The Board of Education held an organizational meeting to appoint its leadership and representatives. The body voted to select a President, Vice President, and a member to serve on the United Technical Center Board.

• Selected Frank Devono Jr. as President of the Board of Education
• Selected Mary Frances Smith as Vice President of the Board of Education
• Appointed Douglas Hogue to the United Technical Center Board

The Board of Education held an organizational meeting to elect leadership for the upcoming term. Frank Devono was elected President, Mary Frances Smith was elected Vice President, and Doug Hogue was appointed as the representative to the United Technical Center Board.

• Elected Frank Devono as President (5-0)
• Elected Mary Frances Smith as Vice President (5-0)
• Appointed Doug Hogue to the United Technical Center Board (5-0)

Special Meeting - End of Year

The Board approved a memorandum of understanding for school mental health services at three schools. They also voted to correct the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 salary scales regarding base salaries for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.

• MOU with National Youth Advocate Program for mental health services at Victory Elementary, Liberty Middle School, and Robert C. Byrd High School
• Salary scale correction for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) to align with state code 18A-4-1
• Financial transactions including $10,614,000.00 in operating transfers and $7,516,411.43 in payroll transactions
• Approval of out of state professional leave requests
• Approval of personnel agenda for professional, service, and extra curricular staff

The board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Youth Advocate Program to provide mental‑health therapists at Victory Elementary, Liberty Middle School, and Robert C. Byrd High School. It also authorized several financial transactions totaling over $27 million and approved an out‑of‑state professional leave request. The board corrected salary scales for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and approved the personnel agenda. The meeting was adjourned after moving into an executive session and reconvening.

• Approved financial transactions: Operating Transfers $10,614,000.00, Accounts Payable $5,084,854.45, Payroll $7,516,411.43, Budget Supplements $1,886,458.41, Budget Transfers $2,393,816.18 (motion carries)
• Approved Out of State Professional Leave Request (motion carries)
• Approved MOU with National Youth Advocate Program for mental‑health therapists at three schools (motion carries)
• Approved correction to 2025‑2026 and 2026‑2027 salary scales for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (motion carries)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for personnel matters (motion carries)
• Approved reconvening the meeting after executive session (motion carries)
• Approved personnel agenda as recommended by the superintendent (motion carries)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (motion carries)

Special Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education held a special meeting to administer oaths of office for three new board members. The board discussed the annual superintendent evaluation, which will be conducted in executive session. It also voted to continue workers compensation coverage with Encova Insurance Company for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year.

• Oath of office for Frank Devono Jr.
• Oath of office for Mary Frances Smith
• Oath of office for William T. Tucker
• Superintendent's annual evaluation (discussion, executive session)
• Renew Encova Insurance Company for workers compensation coverage 2026‑2027

This meeting recorded routine administrative actions rather than substantive policy or budget decisions. The board administered oaths of office to three members and entered executive session to review Superintendent Dora L. Stutler’s annual evaluation. The board concluded that the superintendent meets expectations and identified areas for future focus. The annual evaluation determines district leadership continuity and strategic direction for local schools.

• Administered oaths of office to Frank Devono Jr., Mary Frances Smith, and William T. Tucker
• Entered executive session to evaluate Superintendent Dora L. Stutler
• Concluded superintendent annual evaluation meets expectations
• Adjourned meeting at 1:10 p.m.

Special Meeting - Board Self-Appraisal

The Harrison County Schools Board held a special meeting on June 16, 2026. The agenda consisted of procedural items, including a call to order, a pledge of allegiance, and a discussion of the board’s self‑assessment results. The board then moved to adjourn the meeting, and the motion carried.

• Call to Order (procedural)
• Pledge of Allegiance (procedural)
• Board of Education Self‑Assessment Results – discussion
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – carried

The Board of Education reviewed its annual self-appraisal results. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education approved several consent items, including financial transfers and insurance contracts, and moved to new business items. In new business, the board approved a $196,799 contract with Veritas Contracting LLC for Bridgeport Middle School renovations and a $21,718.58 change order for Liberty High School renovations. The board also approved membership in the WV School Boards Association for FY2027 at $9,803 and designated insurance agents for property, liability and workers compensation coverage for FY 2026‑2027.

• Approve Veritas Contracting LLC $196,799 contract for Bridgeport Middle School renovations
• Approve Huffman Corporation change order $21,718.58 for Liberty High School renovations, total contract $1,281,018.58
• Designate Bray & Oakley Insurance Agency, Inc. as agent of record for property and liability insurance FY 2026‑2027
• Designate Assured Partners as agent of record for workers compensation coverage FY 2026‑2027
• Approve WV School Boards Association membership for FY2027 at $9,803

The Board of Education approved several consent items including meeting minutes, financial transactions, and enrollment transfers. They also authorized membership with the WV School Boards Association and designated insurance agents for property and workers compensation.

• Approved June 2, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved financial transactions including $4,727,000.00 in operating transfers (5-0)
• Approved open enrollment and transfers (5-0)
• Continued membership with WV School Boards Association for FY2027 at $9,803 (5-0)
• Named Bray & Oakley Insurance Agency, Inc. agent of record for property/liability insurance (5-0)
• Named Assured Partners agent of record for workers compensation coverage (5-0)
• Approved out of state professional leave and travel study requests (5-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 meeting dates (5-0)

Special Meeting - Personnel Hearing

The Harrison County Schools Board is holding a special meeting exclusively for a personnel hearing. An employee requested a hearing on the non-renewal of their probationary contract. The board will hear the case, followed by board member comments and adjournment.

• Personnel hearing on non-renewal of a probationary contract at employee's request

The Harrison County Board of Education held a special meeting to hear a request regarding a non-renewal of a probationary contract. The board decided not to act on the hearing at this time and will address it during a future meeting. The meeting adjourned after a motion to close the session.

• Personnel hearing tabled until next board meeting
• Meeting adjourned at 5:56 p.m.
• Motion to adjourn carried (5-0)

Regular Meeting - Personnel Agenda Addendum

The Harrison County Board of Education approved consent items including financial transactions and student transfers. The board also approved a $140,100 renewal for the Newsela educational platform and changes to the district's dental and vision insurance plans.

• Operating Transfers: $5,139,000.00
• Accounts Payable Transactions: $3,287,436.40
• Newsela Subscription Renewal: $140,100.00
• Dental/Vision Plan changes approved
• Student transfer approvals and denials

The Board approved several consent items including meeting minutes, financial transactions, and enrollment transfers. Additionally, the Board authorized out-of-state travel requests and a $140,100 subscription renewal for Newsela.

• Approved May 19, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved financial transactions including operating, accounts payable, payroll, and budget transfers (5-0)
• Approved open enrollment and transfers (5-0)
• Approved out-of-state professional leave and travel study requests (5-0)
• Approved $140,100 Newsela subscription renewal (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to hear a superintendent's update, including a monthly financial report for April 2026. The agenda also features recognition presentations for student academic and athletic achievements.

• Superintendent's update on curriculum, facilities, and finance
• Monthly Financial Report - April 2026
• 2026 Golden Horseshoe winners recognition
• WV Language Showcase awards for Bridgeport High School
• Mid-Mountain 10 Conference athletic championships

The board received a legislative update, a proposal to separate dental and vision benefits, and announced the 2026 Golden Horseshoe winners and language competition awards. No votes or approvals were recorded; the vision plan will be revisited at the next meeting.

Special Meeting - Personnel Hearing

This is a special meeting of the Harrison County Schools Board for personnel hearings. The board will hear from employees who requested hearings, including those appealing non-renewal of their probationary contracts. No other business is scheduled beyond procedural items and board members' comments.

• Employee hearings and transfer notices scheduled at employee request
• Hearings on non-renewal of probationary contracts before the board

The Harrison County Board of Education held a special meeting for personnel hearings. The board decided to move the first hearing to the regular meeting at 6 p.m. The second hearing was cancelled because the employee did not appear.

• Moved first non-renewal hearing to regular meeting at 6 p.m.
• Cancelled second non-renewal hearing due to employee absence
• Adjourned special meeting at 4:38 p.m.
• Motion to adjourn carried with unanimous vote

Regular Meeting

The board approved several financial transactions, including payroll and accounts payable, and voted on student transfers and professional leave requests. The meeting also featured extensive recognitions for students and teachers in academics, athletics, and vocational skills.

• Approved $4,450,000.00 in operating transfers
• Approved $2,525,714.01 in payroll transactions
• Approved $1,990,521.69 in accounts payable transactions
• Approved $2,952,312.70 in budget transfers
• Approved resident and non-resident student transfers per HB 2596

The Harrison County Board of Education held a regular meeting to recognize various student and teacher accomplishments. The session included presentations regarding National Board Certifications, Teacher of the Year winners, and several student competition successes.

• Recognized National Board Certified Teachers
• Recognized Harrison County Teacher of the Year Greg Phillips
• Recognized Service Personnel of the Year Kelli Clark
• Recognized InvestWrite Stock Market Game champions
• Recognized WV State Math Field Day winners
• Recognized UTC Skills USA State Competition winners
• Recognized Bridgeport High School swimmer Emma Ahmed
• Recognized State Social Studies winners

Special Meeting - Special Budget Hearing

The Harrison County Schools Board is holding a special meeting and budget hearing to review the proposed 2027 budget. The hearing is informational and includes a Budget Binder for review. No votes on the budget are scheduled; the meeting also includes procedural items and board member comments.

• Special budget hearing for fiscal year 2027
• Budget Binder (22,294 KB PDF) provided for review
• Meeting is informational; no budget approval on agenda

The board held a special meeting to review various budget line items and financial procedures. Discussions included finance certification credentials, staff classifications for speech pathologists, and changes to the Medicaid supplement and payment schedules. No formal votes or new budget approvals were recorded during this session.

• Reverted proposed wording changes regarding finance certification language
• Confirmed speech pathologists follow teacher pay structure per state ruling
• Shifted payment schedule from lump sum to distribution across regular pay periods

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Schools Board approved consent items including financial transactions totaling over $14 million and student transfer requests. The board also approved new business: out-of-state travel study requests, purchase orders for legal services up to $200,000 and custodial supplies up to $245,000, and a change order reducing the Simpson and Nutter Fort Elementary renovation cost by $30,608.42. Additionally, the board recognized All-State musicians and the No Place for Hate program at Johnson Elementary.

• Approved consent items including $5.43M operating transfers, $2.12M accounts payable, $2.59M payroll, and $4.57M budget transfers
• Authorized purchase order to Steptoe and Johnson for legal services not to exceed $200,000
• Authorized purchase order to RD Wilson Sons & Company for custodial supplies not to exceed $245,000
• Approved Lombardi Construction change order #2 reducing Simpson and Nutter Fort Elementary renovation project by $30,608.42 to total $5,286,110.30
• Recognized All-State musicians and the No Place for Hate anti-bias program by Johnson Elementary fifth graders

The Board of Education approved several consent items including previous meeting minutes and various financial transactions. Additionally, the board authorized out-of-state professional leave requests and recommended a purchase order for legal services.

• Approved April 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved financial transactions including operating, accounts payable, payroll, and budget transfers (5-0)
• Approved open enrollment/transfers (5-0)
• Approved out-of-state professional leave and travel study requests (5-0)
• Recommended purchase order to Steptoe and Johnson for legal services not to exceed $200,000 (5-0)

Special Meeting - FY 2027 Budget Work Session

The Harrison County Schools Board will hold a special meeting to discuss the FY2027 budget. They will also review property matters, which could move to an executive session. Board members will provide comments before adjourning.

• FY2027 budget work session – discussion of the upcoming fiscal year budget
• Legal/disciplinary matters – discussion of property matters, possible executive session
• Board members' comments – statements from board members
• Call to order and pledge of allegiance – procedural openings
• Adjournment – motion to adjourn carried

The Harrison County Board of Education held a work session to discuss the proposed FY 2026–2027 budget, including personnel costs, facilities projects, and salary schedules. The board also voted to enter an executive session regarding property matters and adjourned the meeting.

• Entered executive session to discuss property matters (5-0)
• Reconvened to regular session (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Schools Board of Education will vote on consent items including meeting minutes, financial transactions totaling over $13 million, and open enrollment/transfer approvals. The board will also hear a superintendent update covering curriculum, facilities, finance, personnel, safety, and the United Technical Center. Special recognitions will honor winners of the Young Writers Contest, Science Fair, Regional Math Field Day, and state champion swimmers.

• Operating transfers of $6,285,000, accounts payable of $3,971,255.97, and payroll of $2,584,394.90
• Budget supplements of $161,099.74 and budget transfers of $700,407.68
• Approval/denial of resident and non-resident student transfers per HB 2596
• Recognition of Robert C. Byrd High School boys swim team as state champions
• Presentation by Brittany Gould on Middle College program

The Harrison County Board of Education recognized winners of the Young Writers Contest, Science Fair, and Regional Math Field Day, and celebrated the Robert C. Byrd High School Boys swim team as State Champions. The Board also heard a presentation from Middle College regarding the RISE Program.

• Recognized Young Writers Contest winners
• Recognized Science Fair winners
• Recognized Regional Math Field Day winners
• Recognized Robert C. Byrd High School Boys swim team as State Champions
• Recognized Robert C. Byrd High School Girls swim team as 5th place
• Heard presentation from Middle College regarding RISE Program
• Received delegation from Marissa Rinehart regarding strings teacher and budget

Special Meeting - Personnel Hearings

The Harrison County Board of Education will hold a special meeting to conduct personnel hearings regarding employee transfer notices. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the Board Room located at 445 West Main Street in Clarksburg, WV.

• Personnel hearing for employee transfer notices
• Board members' comments
• Adjournment of the meeting

The special personnel meeting allowed several staff members to present transfer requests. No board comments were made on the transfers. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Jenny Santilli, seconded by Douglas Hogue, and carried with ayes from Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Jenny Santilli, Mary Frances Smith, and Tom Tucker. The meeting ended at 5:53 p.m.

• Adjourn meeting – motion carries (ayes: Frank Devono, Douglas Hogue, Jenny Santilli, Mary Frances Smith, Tom Tucker)

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education approved the proposed levy rates for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and a change order for the Liberty Middle School safe school entrance project. The board also approved personnel matters and a local Career and Technical Education concentration proposal.

• Levy rates for FY2027-2028 approved
• Liberty Middle School safe school entrance change order: $31,019.15
• Hope Pathway CTE concentration at Robert C. Byrd High School
• Non-essential spending freeze through June 30, 2027
• Personnel agenda approved

The Board approved a non-essential spending freeze through June 30, 2027. They also authorized a $31,019.15 change order for electrical and fire alarm work at Liberty Middle School. Additional approvals included the 2026-2027 school calendar and several financial transactions.

• Approved March 3, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved financial transactions including $6,739,054.68 in operating transfers (5-0)
• Approved proposed FY2027 levy rates (5-0)
• Approved $31,019.15 change order for Liberty Middle Safe School Entrance Project (5-0)
• Approved out of state professional leave and travel study requests (5-0)
• Approved Hope Pathway CTE concentration at Robert C. Byrd High School (5-0)
• Approved non-essential spending freeze through June 30, 2027 (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education met to approve routine district spending and transportation maintenance that keep schools operating and students traveling safely. Members authorized operating transfers totaling $4,083,800, payroll payments, and budget supplements. The board also approved bus parts purchases, fire repairs, out-of-state travel studies, and student transfer decisions per state law.

• Approved operating transfers of $4,083,800 and budget supplements of $683,942
• Authorized proprietary bus parts purchases up to $105,000 (Blue Bird), $123,000 (Newlons), and $80,000 (Matheny Motors)
• Approved $35,000 for fire repairs on a district bus through Blue Bird Bus Sales
• Authorized out-of-state travel study requests for students and staff
• Processed open enrollment and student transfer approvals and denials per HB 2596

The Harrison County Board of Education approved consent items including financial transactions totaling $9.7 million and open enrollment transfers. The board also approved purchase orders for bus parts up to $308,000 and out-of-state travel requests.

• Approved meeting minutes from February 2026 (5-0)
• Approved financial transactions totaling $9,671,758.02 (5-0)
• Approved open enrollment/transfer approvals and denials (5-0)
• Approved out-of-state travel study requests (5-0)
• Approved purchase orders for bus parts up to $308,000 (5-0)
• Set March 17 meeting to 4:00 p.m. with special presentations
• Noted one snow day to be added to the school calendar
• Applied for a waiver regarding the snow day

Special Meeting - Personnel Work Session

The Harrison County Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting for a personnel work session to discuss the upcoming personnel season. The agenda includes only procedural items and a discussion item, with no specific decisions or contracts listed. The meeting will adjourn following board members' comments.

• Personnel work session to discuss upcoming personnel season (Discussion, Information)

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education met to conduct regular business, including student recognitions and financial approvals. The board reviewed various consent items and addressed new business regarding travel requests and high school band funding.

• $18,000.00 from contingency funds for South Harrison High School Band uniforms
• Approval of $5,731,118.61 in operating transfers
• Approval of $4,140,488.80 in accounts payable transactions
• Approval of $2,464,318.53 in payroll transactions
• Recognition of 2026 National FFA Week

The Board of Education approved the previous meeting's minutes and several financial transaction categories. The meeting included special recognitions for student organizations and athletic achievements.

• Approved February 3, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $5,731,118.61 in operating transfers
• Approved $4,140,488.80 in accounts payable transactions

Special Meeting - Personnel and State Aid Funded Positions

The Harrison County Board of Education will meet to discuss personnel updates and preliminary state aid funding. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00 P.M. on February 17, 2026, at the Board Room located at 445 West Main Street in Clarksburg, WV.

• Personnel and Related Preliminary State Aid discussion
• Presentation by Tammy Leaseburg and Whitni Kines
• Adjournment of the special meeting

The Board received updates regarding staffing levels, budget constraints, and projected reductions for the upcoming fiscal year. Administrators reported that the county currently employs over 239 positions above state-funded formulas due to a drop in student enrollment.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Schools Board approved the sale of the former North View Elementary School to Emmanuel Baptist Church for $126,500 and authorized financing for 13 Epson printers costing $95,729. They also approved an MOU with WVU for student field placements, out-of-state travel requests, and consent items including $8.3 million in financial transactions. The board heard a request to launch a fundraising campaign for turf and track replacement at Stydahar Field estimated at $1.4 million.

• Sale of former North View Elementary and adjacent lot to Emmanuel Baptist Church for $126,500
• Resolution to finance 13 Epson AM-M550 printers from Visual Edge, total cost $95,729 over 63 months
• Approved MOU with WVU Department of Communication Disorders for speech and audiology field placements
• Financial transactions: $4.4M operating transfers, $1.44M accounts payable, $2.48M payroll, plus budget supplements and transfers
• Presentation requesting permission to fundraise $1.4 million for turf replacement and track resurfacing at Stydahar Field

The Board approved the sale of three properties, including two former schools. They also authorized a tax-exempt lease for 13 new printers and approved several financial transactions and a memorandum of understanding with WVU.

• Approved sale of former North View Elementary School and adjacent lot to Emmanuel Baptist Church for $126,500 (5-0)
• Approved sale of former Washington Irving Middle School to Kay Logistics LLC for $101,750 (5-0)
• Approved sale of Lot 1B: North 18th Street to Alisha and Christopher Madia for $14,300 (5-0)
• Approved $95,729 tax-exempt lease for 13 Epson AM-M550 printers (5-0)
• Approved MOU with WVU Department of Communication Disorders (5-0)
• Approved Out of State Travel Study Requests (5-0)
• Approved $4.4M in operating transfers and $1.4M in accounts payable (5-0)
• Approved $2.48M in payroll transactions (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The board meeting includes various special recognitions for student academic and athletic achievements. Additionally, a request was made to use contingency funds for South Harrison High School band uniforms.

• South Harrison Middle School Volleyball CWVAC Champions recognition
• Elementary, Middle, and High School Social Studies winners recognition
• County Spelling Bee winners recognition
• Troy Zorick Citizens Bank of West Virginia Emerging Leaders Scholar recognition
• Justin Seti request for $18,000.00 in contingency funds for South Harrison High School Band uniforms

The provided minutes record no formal votes, approvals, or denials. The board recognized student achievements in athletics and academics, heard a presentation on after-school programming at Liberty Middle School, and received a superintendent update on school facilities and weather days.

Regular Meeting

The Harrison County Board of Education approved consent items including $20,245,878.78 in budget transfers and $9,844,000.00 in operating transfers. They also approved a $160,000 contract with Best Life Therapy for speech therapy services and several out-of-state travel study and professional leave requests. Recognitions were presented to math field day winners and a student selected for the Rose Bowl Honor Band.

• Approved $20,245,878.78 in budget transfers and $9,844,000.00 in operating transfers
• Issued purchase order to Best Life Therapy for speech therapy not to exceed $160,000
• Approved out-of-state travel study requests (7 new business) and professional leave requests (8 old business)
• Approved personnel matters including professional, service, and extra-curricular recommendations
• Recognized Megan Sutton for Rose Bowl Honor Band and math field day winners across grade levels

The Board approved several consent items, including a large set of financial transactions and the issuance of purchase orders for speech therapy services. The Board also approved out-of-state professional leave and travel study requests.

• Approved December 16, 2025, Special Calendar and Regular Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $9,844,000.00 in Operating Transfers (5-0)
• Approved $4,068,450.29 in Accounts Payable Transactions (5-0)
• Approved $5,201,387.03 in Payroll Transactions (5-0)
• Approved $46,976.77 in Budget Supplements (5-0)
• Approved $20,245,878.78 in Budget Transfers (5-0)
• Approved Open Enrollment and Transfers (5-0)
• Approved purchase orders to Best Life Therapy for speech therapy services not to exceed $160,000 (5-0)