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Preston County SchoolsWV averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$157,700 School district
Enrollment3,949 students (2023)
Per-pupil spending$11,229 (FY2020)
Schools10 · 288 teachers (FTE) (2023)
Total revenue$57.9M (FY2020)
Reading proficiency39% (est. 2018)
Math proficiency30% (est. 2018)
Free/reduced lunch47% (2018)
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Mon Aug 24, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County school board to vote on MOUs, travel policy, and personnel
The Preston County Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on August 24, 2026, to approve routine personnel agendas, several memoranda of understanding with partner organizations, and revisions to travel policies. The board will also discuss superintendent goals, special education funding, and a possible opt-out process for K-3 student devices.
- Approve service and professional personnel agendas
- Approve MOUs with Fairmont State University, Liberty University, Preston Memorial Hospital, Genesis Youth Crisis Center, Be Well Kinda Place LLC, Amergis Healthcare, and Joseph Scotti, PhD
- Approve revisions to travel policies 5-22, R 5-22-1, and R 5-22-2 on second read
- Discuss goals for Superintendent Martin, due by September 15
- Discuss potential 2027 legislation on special education funding
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Monday, August 24, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Aug 24, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Aug 24, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Subject
C. Recognitions
Meeting
Aug 24, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Information, Procedural
There are no scheduled recognitions on the 8/24/26 agenda.
File Attachments
Subject
D. Presentations
Meeting
Aug 24, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Discussion, Information, Procedural
There are no scheduled presentations on the 8/24/26 agenda.
Presentation by Mr. Harris (Transportation) and Mr. Larue (Maintenance) have been rescheduled to future Board meeting dates (9/28/26) and (10/12/26) as per advisement by Mr. Martin during the 8/10/26 Board meeting. …
Mon Aug 10, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Board to vote on virtual education MOU with Kanawha County Schools
The Preston County Board of Education will vote on a revised memorandum of understanding with Kanawha County Schools to provide virtual education programming for the 2026-27 school year. The board will also consider multiple other MOUs for professional development, therapy, and health care staffing, as well as policy revisions on travel regulations and virtual instruction. Several discussion items include board goals, special education funding legislation, and a potential opt-out process for personal electronic devices in grades K-3.
- Revised MOU with Kanawha County Schools for virtual education services for 2026-27
- MOU with Best Life Therapy, LLC for professional development services
- MOU with Best Life Therapy, LLC for Extended School Year (ESY) services
- MOU with Interim Healthcare of Morgantown for health care staffing
- First read of revisions to travel policies (PCS Policy 5-22, R 5-22-1, R 5-22-2)
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✓ Decided: Board approves multiple MOUs for virtual education, therapy, and health services
The Preston County Board of Education approved several memoranda of understanding (MOUs) for the 2026-27 school year, including virtual education services with Kanawha County Schools, professional development and extended school year services with Best Life Therapy, psychoeducational evaluations with Lori Bailey and Kristen Thompson, health care staffing with Interim Healthcare of Morgantown, and mobility services with WVU. The board also approved personnel agendas, a cross country practice site request, and first-read policy revisions for travel and virtual instruction. The minutes from the 8/3/26 meeting were not approved and will be carried over to the next meeting.
- Approved MOU with Kanawha County Schools for virtual education (4-0)
- Approved MOU with Best Life Therapy for professional development (4-0)
- Approved MOU with Best Life Therapy for ESY services (4-0)
- Approved MOU with Lori Bailey for psychoeducational evaluations (4-0)
- Approved MOU with Kristen Thompson for psycho-educational testing (4-0)
- Approved MOU with Interim Healthcare of Morgantown for health care staffing (4-0)
- Approved MOU with WVU for mobility services (4-0)
- Approved first read of policy revisions for travel and virtual instruction (4-0)
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Monday, August 10, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Aug 10, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Aug 10, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Subject
C. Recognitions
Meeting
Aug 10, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Information, Procedural
There are no scheduled recognitions on the 8/10/26 agenda.
File Attachments
Subject
D. Presentations
Meeting
Aug 10, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Discussion, Information, Procedural
There are no scheduled presentations on the 8/10/26 agenda.
File Attachments
Subject
E. Delegations
Meeting
Aug 10, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Discussion, Information, Procedural
As of 8/5/26, there are n …
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Preston County Board of Education (Monday, August 10, 2026)
Generated by Bradley Martin on Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Members present
Lucas Tatham, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss, Amanda Alexander
Cross Kisner (Absent)
Meeting called to order at 6:02 PM
1. Opening Business
Procedural: A. Call to Order
Action, Procedural: B. Agenda
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Michael Hovatter, second by Elizabeth Noss.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Lucas Tatham, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss, Amanda Alexander
Information, Procedural: C. Recognitions
Discussion, Information, Procedural: D. Presentations
Discussion, Information, Procedural: E. Delegations
Action, Information, Minutes: F. Minutes - 7/24/26
Recommend the Board approve the minutes from the 7/24/26 Board meeting.
Motion by Michael Hovatter, second by Amanda Alexander.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Lucas Tatham, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss, Amanda Alexander
Action, Information, Minutes: G. Minutes - 8/3/26
No motion made, no action and will be carried over to the 8/24/26 BOE meeting.
2. Routine Buisness
Action: A. Service Personnel
Recommend the Board approve the service personnel agenda.
Motion by Elizabeth Noss, second by Michae …
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
52 yea
Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander yea
A. Service Personnel
4 yea
Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander yea
B. Professional Personnel
4 yea
Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander yea
C. Schedule of Checks / Payment of Bills
4 yea
Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander yea
Mon Aug 3, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Board considers virtual education partnership with Kanawha County Schools
The Board of Education will discuss and consider a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to use Kanawha County Virtual education programming for the 2026-27 academic year. The meeting also includes approvals for service and professional personnel agendas.
- MOU between Preston County Schools and Kanawha County Schools for virtual education services
- Approval of service personnel agenda
- Approval of professional personnel agenda
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Monday, August 3, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Special Meeting at 1:00 PM
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Aug 3, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Aug 3, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Subject
C. Presentations
Meeting
Aug 3, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Discussion, Information, Procedural
Valery Harper Ed.D. (Executive Director, Kanawha County Virtual) and Natalie Hoblitzell (Kanawha County Virtual Service Representative & Teacher) -- Dr. Harper and Ms. Hoblizell will discuss the possible relationship between Kanawha County Schools and Preston County Schools to utilize the Kanawha County Virtual education program for the 2026-27 academic year. An MOU between the two districts is included on agenda item #3A for the Board's consideration.
File Attachments
Preston County.pptx (3,002 KB)
2. Routine Buisness …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
6 yea
Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Amanda Alexander (3-0) yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Amanda Alexander (3-0) Meeting adjourned at 2:55 PM yea
A. Service Personnel
3 yea
Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Amanda Alexander (3-0) yea
Fri Jul 24, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Board to vote on special meeting and personnel agendas at July 24 meeting
The Preston County Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on July 24, 2026, with a retention hearing at 5:00 PM. The board will consider approving the meeting agenda, minutes from the July 13 meeting, and service/professional personnel agendas. A key decision involves approving a special meeting on August 3, 2026, to discuss personnel matters, a Kanawha County Schools virtual education presentation, and a potential MOU for virtual education services.
- Approve special meeting on August 3, 2026, to discuss personnel agendas, Kanawha County Schools virtual education program, and MOU for virtual education services
- Approve service personnel agenda
- Approve professional personnel agenda
- Approve minutes from July 13, 2026, board meeting
- Uphold proposed retention of Student "A" during retention hearing
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✓ Decided: Board upholds student retention, approves $2.9M in utility contracts
The board voted 4-0 to uphold the proposed retention of Student "A" after a closed executive session hearing. It also approved a series of blanket purchase orders for utilities and services totaling over $2.9 million, including electricity, gas, water, fuel, and insurance. Several MOUs for preschool, behavioral health, and teacher training were approved unanimously.
- Upheld retention of Student "A" (4-0, Noss recused)
- Approved $1,249,276 blanket PO for Mon Power electricity (5-0)
- Approved $618,234 PO for State Board of Risk insurance (5-0)
- Approved $150,255 PO to Kingwood Water Works (5-0)
- Approved $128,000 PO to Mountaineer Gas Specialty (5-0)
- Approved MOU with NCWVCAA for collaborative preschool (5-0)
- Approved MOU with Valley HealthCare for behavioral health services (5-0)
- Approved 2026-27 supplemental salary scale (5-0)
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Friday, July 24, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Retention Hearing at 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jul 24, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Jul 24, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Michael Hovatter, second by Elizabeth Noss.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss, Amanda Alexander
Subject
C. Student Retention Hearing
Meeting
Jul 24, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Discussion, Information
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board uphold the proposed retention of Student "A"
Preston County Schools Policy R 3-24-5 (Parent/Guardian Right to Appeal) provides parents with an option to appeal decision related the proposed retention of their child. &nbs …
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Preston County Board of Education (Friday, July 24, 2026)
Generated by Bradley Martin on Saturday, July 25, 2026
Members present
Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss, Amanda Alexander
Meeting called to order at 4:57 PM
1. Opening Business
Procedural: A. Call to Order
The President called the meeting to order and asked for a moment of silence and the Vice President led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Action, Procedural: B. Agenda
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Michael Hovatter, second by Elizabeth Noss.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss, Amanda Alexander (5-0)
Action, Discussion, Information: C. Student Retention Hearing
* Prior to the start of the scheduled student retention hearing, Mrs. Noss recused herself before a motion was taken on the agenda item.
* A motion to enter into Executive Session was made by Mr. Kisner and seconded by Mr. Hovatter. The motion was approved on a 4-0 vote @ 5:06 PM.
* The hearing was carried out in Executive Session with presentations from the Superintendent & school representatives and the student's parent being made to the Board followed by opportunities for the parties to question each other and be questioned by the Board. Following completion of the hearing, the Board asked all parties to leave the room to allow the Board time to deliberate on …
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
40 yea
Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander (5-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander (5-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander (5-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander (5-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander (5-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander (5-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander (5-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander (5-0) Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM yea
B. Service Personnel
5 yea
Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander (5-0) yea
C. Professional Personnel
4 yea
Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Amanda Alexander (4-0 with Mrs. Noss abstaining from the vote) yea
C. Schedule of Checks / Payment of Bills
5 yea
Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander (5-0) yea
Mon Jul 13, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Board to discuss opt-out for personal electronic devices in grades K-3
The board will discuss a possible opt-in/opt-out process for device use in grades K-3, review board member and staff responsibilities, and consider representation on a special education committee. They will also discuss potential 2027 legislation on special education funding. Routine personnel approvals and a possible MOU with WVU Extension are also on the agenda.
- Discussion on personal electronic device opt-out for grades K-3
- Review of PCS Policies R 9-2-2 and R 9-2-3 on board member and staff responsibilities
- Discussion on board representation on WV Executive Legislative Committee for Special Education
- Discussion on potential 2027 legislation related to special education funding
- Possible MOU with WVU Extension Service for 2026-27 academic year
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✓ Decided: Board approves boiler replacement, MOUs, policies, and personnel items
The Preston County Board of Education approved multiple routine items, including service and professional personnel agendas, an MOU with Preston Federal Credit Union for disaster planning, an MOU with West Virginia University for clinical placements, and revisions to policies on board officers and retired teacher substitutes. The board also approved a boiler replacement purchase order, fuel and tire bids, and check schedules. A motion to approve travel policy revisions was tabled, and no action was taken on the supplement salary scale.
- Approved service personnel agenda (5-0)
- Approved professional personnel agenda (5-0)
- Approved MOU with Preston Federal Credit Union (4-0, Noss abstaining)
- Approved MOU with West Virginia University (5-0)
- Approved PCS Policy 1-7 revisions (5-0)
- Approved PCS Policy R 8-39-9 updates (5-0)
- Tabled travel policy revisions (PCS Policy 5-22)
- Approved boiler replacement purchase order #2601926 (5-0)
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Monday, July 13, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jul 13, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Jul 13, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Cross Kisner, second by Michael Hovatter.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss, Amanda Alexander
Subject
C. Recognitions
Meeting
Jul 13, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Information, Procedural
There are no recognitions scheduled on the 7/13/26 agenda.
File Attachments
Subject
D. Presentations
Meeting
Jul 13, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Discussion, Information, Procedural
Mr. David Hartley (WVU Extension Service) :&nbs …
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Preston County Board of Education (Monday, July 13, 2026)
Generated by Bradley Martin on Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Members present
Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss, Amanda Alexander
Meeting called to order at 5:52 PM
1. Opening Business
Procedural: A. Call to Order
Action, Procedural: B. Agenda
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Cross Kisner, second by Michael Hovatter.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss, Amanda Alexander (5-0)
Information, Procedural: C. Recognitions
Discussion, Information, Procedural: D. Presentations
Discussion, Information, Procedural: E. Delegations
Action, Information, Minutes: F. Minutes - 7/6/26
Recommend the Board approve the minutes from the 7/6/26 Board meeting.
Motion by Michael Hovatter, second by Cross Kisner.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss, Amanda Alexander (5-0)
2. Routine Buisness
Action: A. Service Personnel
ES- Kisner, 2nd Alexander- 5-0 @ 6:29 PM
OS- Kisner, 2nd Hovatter- 5-0 @ 6:51 PM
No action taken in ES (legal matters related to employees)
Recommend the Board approve the service personnel agenda.
Motion by Michael Hova …
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
24 yea · 1 abstain
Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander (5-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Amanda Alexander (4-0 with Mrs. Noss abstaining) yea · Elizabeth Noss abstain · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander (5-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander (5-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander (5-0) Meeting adjourned at 8:57 PM yea
A. Service Personnel
5 yea
Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander (5-0) yea
B. Professional Personnel
5 yea
Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander (5-0) yea
D. Schedule of Checks / Payment of Bills
5 yea
Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander (5-0) yea
Mon Jul 6, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Board elects officers and approves meeting dates for 2026-27
The Preston County Board of Education will swear in new member Amanda Alexander and elect officers for the 2026-2028 term. The board also approved the meeting schedule for the upcoming school year and adopted two policies on first read.
- Lucas Tatham elected Board President
- Approved 2026-27 meeting dates and times
- Approved minutes from June 22, 2026
- Approved service and professional personnel agendas
- Adopted PCS Policy 1-7 and R 8-39-9 on first read
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✓ Decided: Preston County BOE re-elects Tatham president, Kisner vice president
The Preston County Board of Education re-elected Lucas Tatham as president and Cross Kisner as vice president for terms running July 6, 2026 through June 30, 2028. The board approved the 2026-27 meeting calendar, including a July 24, 2026 meeting, and approved the minutes from the 6/22/26 meeting. It also approved service and professional personnel agendas, and advanced two policy revisions (PCS Policy 1-7 and PCS Policy R 8-39-9) on first read for final approval on 7/13/26.
- Elected Lucas Tatham as Board President for 2026-28 (5-0 vote).
- Elected Cross Kisner as Vice President for 2026-28 (4-0, Kisner abstained).
- Approved the 2026-27 meeting dates and times, including a July 24, 2026 meeting (5-0).
- Approved the minutes from the 6/22/26 meeting (4-0, Alexander abstained).
- Approved the service personnel agenda (5-0).
- Approved the professional personnel agenda (5-0).
- Approved PCS Policy 1-7 revisions on first read, final approval set for 7/13/26 (5-0).
- Approved PCS Policy R 8-39-9 updates on first read, potential approval on 7/13/26 (5-0).
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Monday, July 6, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
9:00 AM
Swearing in of Board members to precede regular meeting.
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Swearing In
Meeting
Jul 6, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
In advance of the meeting being called to order, Preston County Clerk (Dave Sypolt) Preston County Magistrate (P.L. Grimm) will swear in three current Board of Education members (Elizabeth Noss, Cross Kisner, and Lucas Tatham) and one new Board member (Amanda Alexander) who is replacing outgoing Board member Jeff Zigray.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Call to Order
Meeting
Jul 6, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
Previous Board President Tatham will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence. Mr. Kisner (previous Vice President) will then lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.
PCS Policy 1-7 indicates that the Board member with the most seniority is to preside over the meeting until officers can be elected. Mr. Tatham and Mr. Kisner are the most senior members of the Board and will assume their previous roles at this meeting until officers can be elected during agenda item 2A.
File Attachments
2. Special Business
Subject
A. Election of Officers
Meeting
Jul 6, 2 …
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Preston County Board of Education (Monday, July 6, 2026)
Generated by Bradley Martin on Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Members present
Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss, Amanda Alexander
Meeting called to order at 9:03 AM
1. Opening Business
Procedural: A. Swearing In
In advance of the meeting being called to order, Preston County Magistrate P.L. Grimm swore in three current Board of Education members (Elizabeth Noss, Cross Kisner, and Lucas Tatham) and one new Board member (Amanda Alexander) for their terms as recently re-elected or newly elected Board members. Following the swearing in of the involved Board members, the meeting was called to order.
Procedural: B. Call to Order
Previous Board President Tatham called the meeting to order and asked for a moment of silence. Mr. Kisner (previous Vice President) then led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.
2. Special Business
Action, Discussion, Procedural: A. Election of Officers
As per the nomination process during the 7/6/26 meeting of the Preston County Board of Education, it is recommended that Lucas Tatham serve as President of the Preston County BOE beginning July 6, 2026 through June 30, 2028.
Motion by Cross Kisner, second by Michael Hovatter.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss, Amanda Alexander …
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
20 yea
Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander (5-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander (5-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander (5-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander (5-0) yea
B. Service Personnel
5 yea
Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0 yea · with Mrs. Alexander abstaining from the vote) yea
C. Professional Personnel
5 yea
Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander (5-0) yea
A. Adjourn
5 yea
Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss yea · Amanda Alexander (5-0) Meeting adjourned at 9:38 AM yea
Mon Jun 22, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Board approves Medicaid and Occupational Therapy service contracts
The Preston County Board of Education is reviewing personnel agendas and virtual education updates. The board is also preparing for the election of officers and committee assignments scheduled for July 6, 2026.
- Approved MOU with Marion County Board of Education for Medicaid auditing and billing services for 2026-2027
- Approved MOU with Good Pediatric Rehabilitative Services for Occupational Therapy services for 2026-2027
- Approved service and professional personnel agendas
- Discussion of hiring process for PHS Assistant Principal / CTE Director
- Update on virtual education program and Rowlesburg Opportunity Center operations
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✓ Decided: Board approves personnel, MOUs, and budget entries; hears summer plans
The Preston County Board of Education approved the agenda, prior minutes, service and professional personnel agendas, a schedule of checks, budget journal entries, and four MOUs for the 2026-27 school year (Medicaid auditing, occupational therapy, educational support, and speech therapy). The board also heard reports on summer programs, facilities projects, and upcoming officer elections, with no items denied or tabled.
- Approved the meeting agenda (4-0, Noss absent).
- Approved the 6/8/26 meeting minutes (5-0).
- Approved the service personnel agenda (5-0).
- Approved the professional personnel agenda (5-0).
- Approved MOU with Marion County Schools for Medicaid auditing services (5-0).
- Approved MOU with Good Pediatric Rehabilitative Services for occupational therapy (5-0).
- Approved MOU with Chatter & Chalk Development Center for educational support (5-0).
- Approved MOU with Messenger Speech Therapy for speech language therapy (5-0).
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Monday, June 22, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jun 22, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Jun 22, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Cross Kisner, second by Jeff Zigray.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter
Not Present at Vote: Elizabeth Noss
Subject
C. Recognitions
Meeting
Jun 22, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Information, Procedural
Mr. Jeff Zigray (BOE Member, Educator, & Coach) -- Mr. Zigray has served as a long-time member of the Preston County Board of Education serving two consecutive terms beginning in July of 2018. Mr. Zigray began his career with Preston County Schools as a teacher and coach in 1981 working the majori …
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Preston County Board of Education (Monday, June 22, 2026)
Generated by Bradley Martin on Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Members present
Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss (Participated by Teams and joined during Agenda item 1E)
Meeting called to order at 6:01 PM
1. Opening Business
Procedural: A. Call to Order
The President called the meeting to order and asked for a moment of silence and the Vice President will led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Action, Procedural: B. Agenda
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Cross Kisner, second by Jeff Zigray.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter (4-0)
Not Present at Vote: Elizabeth Noss
Information, Procedural: C. Recognitions
Jeff Zigray (Long-Time Preston County Educator and 2-Term BOE Member) -- Mr. Martin read a statement related to Mr. Zigray's many contributions to Preston County Schools (PCS) and provided a personal statement of gratitude related to Mr. Zigray's work. He then asked other members of the Board an opportunity to also address Mr. Zigray. Following these statements, Mr. Martin provided Mr. Zigray a gift from he, Mrs. Varner, and the other members of the Board. Finally, Mr. Zigray, Mr. Martin, Mrs. Vanrer, and the other members of the Board posed for a picture with the …
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
25 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) Meeting adjourned at 7:38 PM yea
A. Service Personnel
5 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea
B. Professional Personnel
5 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea
Mon Jun 8, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Board approves milk and dairy bid for 2026-27 school year
The Preston County Board of Education recognized 19 retiring employees with a combined 506 years of service and approved several routine items, including the service and professional personnel agendas, a milk bid with United Dairy for the 2026-27 school year (with option to extend), and a bus operator training MOU with SESC. The board also received presentations on the CarePortal program and an end-of-year curriculum update, and approved an out-of-state trip for a student to compete in the National Skills USA competition.
- Recognition of 19 retiring employees (total 506 years of service)
- Approval of milk and dairy products bid from United Dairy for 2026-27 school year (option to extend up to 3 years)
- Approval of FY27 Bus Operator Training MOU between Preston County Schools and Southern Educational Services Cooperative (SESC)
- Approval of out-of-state trip: PHS Automotive Repair teacher to accompany student to National Skills USA Competition in Atlanta, GA (June 1-6, 2026)
- Presentation and discussion on CarePortal program and K-8 curriculum update by Katie Rush
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✓ Decided: Board approves policy, personnel, and summer projects at June 8 meeting
The Preston County Board of Education approved the agenda, minutes, personnel agendas, and several routine items. They also approved the 2026-27 milk bid with United Dairy, a bus operator training MOU, a parking lot sealing contract with Pro-V Services, and adjustments to Policy 3-24 on promotion and retention. The board rescheduled its June 23 meeting to June 22 and completed the superintendent's performance evaluation, affirming that Mr. Martin met or made earnest effort on goals.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved minutes from 5/26/26 (4-0, Kisner abstaining) and 6/4/26 (5-0)
- Approved service and professional personnel agendas (5-0 each)
- Approved 2026-27 milk bid with United Dairy (5-0)
- Approved FY27 Bus Operator Training MOU with SESC (5-0)
- Approved out-of-state professional meeting for Skills USA trip (5-0)
- Approved PCS Policy 3-24 Promotion & Retention on second read (5-0)
- Approved Pro-V Services for parking lot sealing at three schools (5-0)
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Monday, June 8, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Recognition of Retiring Employees (Reception at 5:00 with recognitions beginning at 5:15 PM followed by the regular meeting at 6:00 PM).
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jun 8, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Jun 8, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Cross Kisner, second by Jeff Zigray.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss
Subject
C. Recognition of Retiring Service and Professional Employees
Meeting
Jun 8, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Following the recognition of retiring professional and service employees in attendance, it is recommended for the Board to enter into recess until 6 PM.
Listing o …
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Preston County Board of Education (Monday, June 8, 2026)
Generated by Bradley Martin on Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Members present
Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss
Meeting called to order at 5:10 PM
1. Opening Business
Procedural: A. Call to Order
The President called the meeting to order and asked for a moment of silence and the Vice President led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Action, Procedural: B. Agenda
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Cross Kisner, second by Jeff Zigray.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss (5-0)
Action, Procedural: C. Recognition of Retiring Service and Professional Employees
Superintendent Martin and Assistant Superintendent Varner read brief biographies about each retiring professional and service employee, starting with those in attendance at the meeting.
At the onset of the recognition, it was stated that the 19 retiring employees had provided 506 years of service to Preston County Schools.
The following employees were recognized during the ceremony and those in attendance came forward, were recognized by the Board, and posed for picture with the media.
Rick Bachtel-- Bus Operator in the Aurora Area (17 years of service)
Linda Jefferys-- Cook at PHS (10 years of service)
Carolyn Larue-- …
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
34 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0 w/ Mr. Kisner abstaining) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) Meeting adjourned at 10:06 PM yea
A. Service Personnel
5 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea
B. Professional Personnel
5 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea
Thu Jun 4, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Board approves expulsion diversion plans for two students
The Preston County Board of Education held a special meeting on June 4, 2026, to handle two student disciplinary hearings. The board approved an expulsion diversion plan for Student "A" and an identical plan for Student "B," each following a closed hearing. The meeting also included routine procedural items such as agenda approval and adjournment.
- Board approved an expulsion diversion plan for Student "A" (4:00 PM hearing)
- Board approved an expulsion diversion plan for Student "B" (5:00 PM hearing)
- All five board members voted yes on both diversion plans and on the agenda
- Meeting lasted from call to order through adjournment with no other business
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✓ Decided: Board approves expulsion diversion plans for two students
The Preston County Board of Education held a special meeting on June 4, 2026, and unanimously approved expulsion diversion plans for two students (referred to as Student "A" and Student "B"). The board also approved the meeting agenda and adjourned, all by 5-0 votes.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved expulsion diversion plan for Student "A" (5-0)
- Approved expulsion diversion plan for Student "B" (5-0)
- Adjourned special meeting (5-0)
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Thursday, June 4, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Student Disciplinary Hearings at 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jun 4, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Jun 4, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Elizabeth Noss, second by Jeff Zigray.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss
Subject
C. Expulsion Diversion Plan for Student "A" (Scheduled to Begin at 4:00 PM)
Meeting
Jun 4, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Discussion, Information
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the expulsion diversion plan for Student "A".
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the expulsion diversion plan for Student "A".
Motion by Cross Kisner, se …
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Preston County Board of Education (Thursday, June 4, 2026)
Generated by Bradley Martin on Thursday, June 4, 2026
Members present
Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss
Meeting called to order at 3:57 PM
1. Opening Business
Procedural: A. Call to Order
The President called the meeting to order and asked for a moment of silence and the Vice President led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Action, Procedural: B. Agenda
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Elizabeth Noss, second by Jeff Zigray.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss (5-0)
Action, Discussion, Information: C. Expulsion Diversion Plan for Student "A" (Scheduled to Begin at 4:00 PM)
A motion to enter into Executive Session was made by Mr. Kisner and seconded by Mrs. Noss The motion was approved on a 5-0 vote at 4:02 PM.
Hearing was conducted in line with template. Upon hearing all provided evidence, all parties left the room to allow time for the Board to deliberate and returned once the Board voted to return to open session to vote on expulsion diversion plan option that was proposed.
A motion to return to Open Session was made by Mrs. Noss and seconded by Mr. Hovatter. The motion was approved on a 5-0 vote at 4:25 PM.
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
10 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) Meeting adjourned at 5:21 PM yea
Tue May 26, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education approves summer feeding bid and student expulsion
The Board of Education decided on personnel agendas and approved a contract for summer student meals. The board also voted on a student expulsion and reviewed budget priorities for Aurora School.
- Approved 365-day expulsion of student 'A'
- Approved Healthy Kids Inc. bid for 2026 Non-Congregate Summer Feeding Program ($5.30 per lunch meal)
- Approved Aurora School Local School Improvement Council budget priorities for 2026-27
- Approved service and professional personnel agendas
- Proposed FY27 Operating Budget presentation by Katrina Kerstetter
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✓ Decided: Preston County BOE adopts FY27 budget, approves student expulsion
The Preston County Board of Education approved the FY27 operating budget for submission to the WVDE, and approved a 365-day expulsion for a student. The board also approved the summer feeding bid, the Aurora School budget, and policy revisions. All votes were unanimous except where noted.
- Adopted FY27 Operating Budget (4-0)
- Approved expulsion of student 'A' for 365 days (4-0)
- Approved 2026 Non-Congregate Summer Feeding bid from Healthy Kids Inc. (4-0)
- Approved Aurora School LSIC budget priorities for 2026-27 (4-0)
- Approved revisions to PCS Policy 11-3-3 Early Entrance Into Kindergarten (4-0)
- Approved first read of PCS Policy 3-24 Promotion & Retention (4-0)
- Approved Schedule of Checks (3-0, Zigray abstained)
- Approved Budget Journal Entries 164-165 (4-0)
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Student Hearning at 12:30 PM & Regular Meeting at 1:30 PM.
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
May 26, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
May 26, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Michael Hovatter, second by Jeff Zigray.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss
Subject
C. Expulsion Plan for Student "A" (Scheduled to Begin at 12:30 PM)
Meeting
May 26, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Discussion, Information
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the expulsion of student "A" for 365 days in line with the submitted plan.
The parent or guardian contacted Mr. Seymour by email over the Memorial Day weekend and advised that she needed to resche …
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Preston County Board of Education (Tuesday, May 26, 2026)
Generated by Bradley Martin on Thursday, May 28, 2026
Members present
Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss
Absent: Cross Kisner
Meeting called to order at 12:31 PM
1. Opening Business
Procedural: A. Call to Order
The President called the meeting to order and asked for a moment of silence and the Vice President led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Action, Procedural: B. Agenda
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Michael Hovatter, second by Jeff Zigray.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss (4-0)
Action, Discussion, Information: C. Expulsion Plan for Student "A" (Scheduled to Begin at 12:30 PM)
A motion to enter into Executive Session was made by Mr. Tatham and seconded by Mr. Hovatter. The motion was approved on a 4-0 vote at 12:36 PM.
Hearing was conducted in line with template. Upon hearing all provided evidence, all parties left the room to allow time for the Board to deliberate and returned once the Board voted to return to open session to vote on expulsion diversion plan option that was proposed.
A motion to return to Open Session was made by Mrs. Noss and seconded by Mr. Zigray. The motion was approved on a 4-0 vote at 1:07 PM.
Recommend th …
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
24 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) Meeting adjourned at 3:23 PM yea
A. Service Personnel
4 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea
C. Adopt the Proposed FY27 Operating Budget
4 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea
C. Schedule of Checks / Payment of Bills
3 yea
Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (3-0) yea
Mon May 11, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education approves personnel agendas and student trips
The Board of Education met to approve service and professional personnel agendas and review student achievements. The board also authorized specific out-of-state travel and volunteer lists for several schools.
- Approval of service personnel agenda
- Approval of professional personnel agenda
- Approval for South Preston School to visit Kennywood Park on 6/1/26
- Approval of chaperone and volunteer lists for South Preston, West Preston, and Bruceton and Central Preston
- Discussion of summer academic workbooks for grade K-7 students to prevent regression
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✓ Decided: Board approves $430,743 purchase of 3 new school buses
The Preston County Board of Education approved the purchase of three new school buses for $430,743, approved the 2026 mowing contracts, and approved several routine items including personnel agendas, field trips, and policy revisions. The board also held a budget work session and recognized numerous student achievements.
- Approved purchase of 3 new school buses from Worldwide Equipment-Heritage for $430,743 (5-0)
- Approved mowing contracts: Spike's Snow Removal for most schools, Pierpont Lawn Care for Preston High/BOE (5-0)
- Approved professional personnel agenda with adjusted resignation dates (4-0, Kisner recused)
- Approved service personnel agenda (5-0)
- Approved out-of-state field trip for South Preston to Kennywood Park (5-0)
- Approved chaperone/volunteer lists for multiple schools (5-0)
- Approved revisions to PCS Policy 11-3-3 (Early Entrance Into Kindergarten) on first read (5-0)
- Approved schedule of checks and payment of bills (5-0)
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Monday, May 11, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Regular Meeting at 10:00 AM, following recess of meeting work session on school budgets at 3:30 PM and additional student recognitions at 5 PM.
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
May 11, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
May 11, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Cross Kisner, second by Jeff Zigray.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter
Not Present at Vote: Elizabeth Noss
Subject
C. Recognitions
Meeting
May 11, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Information, Procedural
Preston High School Head Wrestling Coach Brad Reed and Qualifiers and Winners at the WV State Wrestling Championships -- This season (8) PHS wrestlers qualified for the WV State Wrestling Champi …
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Preston County Board of Education (Monday, May 11, 2026)
Generated by Bradley Martin on Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Members present
Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss
Meeting called to order at 9:59 AM
1. Opening Business
Procedural: A. Call to Order
The President called the meeting to order and asked for a moment of silence and the Vice President led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Action, Procedural: B. Agenda
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Cross Kisner, second by Jeff Zigray.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter (4-0)
Not Present at Vote: Elizabeth Noss
Information, Procedural: C. Recognitions
The following recognitions were made with each group being called forward to be recognized and greeted by the Bard and pose for a photo with the media. Easton Hayes was unable to attend the meeting and is scheduled to be recognized at the 5/26/26 Board meeting.
Preston High School Head Wrestling Coach Brad Reed and Qualifiers and Winners at the WV State Wrestling Championships -- This season (8) PHS wrestlers qualified for the WV State Wrestling Championships in Huntington, WV on March 5-7, 2026. State Qualifiers include: Caleb Dobbins, Hayden Lantz, Brody Bryner, Tori Hovatter, & Payton McKinnon and State winners inclu …
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
25 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea
C. Schedule of Checks / Payment of Bills
5 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea
A. Planned Recess in Advance of 3:30 PM School Budget Work Session
5 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) Meetings went into recess at 12:44 PM yea
Mon Apr 27, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Aurora School gets provisional OK to ditch CyberSWAT curriculum
The board approved an expulsion diversion plan for Student A, personnel agendas, and an out-of-state field trip for West Preston 5th grade. It granted provisional approval for Aurora School to use an alternative curriculum to the state-mandated CyberSWAT program, pending WVDE feedback. The board also held a public hearing to consider final approval of the proposed 2026-27 academic calendar.
- Approval of expulsion diversion plan for Student A
- Provisional approval for Aurora School to use alternative curriculum to CyberSWAT (grades 3-8)
- Approval of service and professional personnel agendas, including separations of Wes Trickett, Megan Noss, and Debbie Zigray
- Approval of out-of-state field trip: West Preston 5th grade to Flight 93 Memorial on May 8, 2026
- Public hearing #2 on proposed 2026-27 academic calendar for final approval
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✓ Decided: Board approves expulsion diversion plan for Student A (5-0)
The Preston County Board of Education approved an expulsion diversion plan for Student A after a hearing in executive session. The board also approved the 2026-27 academic calendar, personnel actions (including separations for Wes Trickett, Megan Noss, and Debbie Zigray), and various routine items. The vote on the mowing contract was postponed to the May 11 meeting.
- Approved expulsion diversion plan for Student A (5-0)
- Approved 2026-27 academic calendar on second read (5-0)
- Approved professional personnel agenda with separations for Wes Trickett, Megan Noss, and Debbie Zigray (5-0)
- Approved recommended personnel action for Wes Trickett (4-0, Kisner abstained)
- Approved recommended personnel action for Megan Noss (4-0, Noss not present)
- Approved retirement of Debbie Zigray (4-0, Zigray not present)
- Approved out-of-state field trips (5-0)
- Postponed mowing contract vote to 5/11/26 meeting (5-0)
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Monday, April 27, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Student Disciplinary Hearing at 5:00 PM and Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Apr 27, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Apr 27, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Michael Hovatter, second by Elizabeth Noss.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss
Subject
C. Expulsion Plan for Student "A" (Scheduled to Begin at 5:00 PM)
Meeting
Apr 27, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Discussion, Information
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the expulsion diversion plan for Student "A".
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the expulsion diversion plan for Student "A".
Motion by …
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Preston County Board of Education (Monday, April 27, 2026)
Generated by Bradley Martin on Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Members present
Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss
Meeting called to order at 7:22 AM
1. Opening Business
Procedural: A. Call to Order
The President called the meeting to order and asked for a moment of silence and the Vice President led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Action, Procedural: B. Agenda
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Michael Hovatter, second by Elizabeth Noss.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss (5-0)
Action, Discussion, Information: C. Expulsion Plan for Student "A" (Scheduled to Begin at 5:00 PM)
A motion to enter into Executive Session was made by Mr. Tatham and seconded by Mr. Hovatter. The motion was approved on a 5-0 vote at 5:03 PM.
Hearing was conducted in line with template. Upon hearing all provided evidence, all parties left the room to allow time for the Board to deliberate and returned once the Board voted to return to open session to vote on expulsion diversion plan option that was proposed.
A motion to return to Open Session was made by Mr. Kisner and seconded by Mrs. Noss. The motion was approved on a 5-0 vote at 5:39 PM.
Recommend the Boa …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
38 yea · 1 abstain
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0 w/ Mr. Hovatter abstaining) yea · Michael Hovatter abstain · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0 w/ Mr. Hovatter abstaining from the vote) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) Meeting adjourned at 7:09 PM yea
A. Service Personnel
5 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea
Tue Apr 21, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board approves FY27 levy rates, raises $10.2M
The Preston County Board of Education reconvened from its March 23 meeting to finalize and approve the levy rates for fiscal year 2026-2027. The board voted 5-0 to adopt the regular levy rates as determined by state law, setting the net amount to be raised at $10,242,101.
- Approved regular levy rates per $100 assessed valuation: Class I 19.40¢, Class II 38.80¢, Class III/IV 77.60¢
- Net amount to be raised by levy for FY 2026-2027: $10,242,101
- Levy rates apply to General Current Expense category
- State Auditor of West Virginia pre-approved the proposed levy schedule before local board vote
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✓ Decided: Preston County Board approves FY 2027 levy rates
The Preston County Board of Education reconvened a meeting recessed on March 23, 2026, and approved the Schedule of Proposed Levy Rates for fiscal year 2027, as required by West Virginia Code. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). The board then adjourned.
- Approved FY 2027 levy rates (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Continuation of 3/23/26 Meeting to Finalize Levy Rate for FY27 at 9:00 AM
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Reconvene
Meeting
Apr 21, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will reconvene the meeting recessed on March 23, 2026.
File Attachments
2. Finance
Subject
A. Approval of Levy Rates for FY 2027
Meeting
Apr 21, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
2. Finance
Type
Action
Recommended Action
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 11, Article 8 of the West Virginia Code, as amended, the State Auditor of West Virginia approved the Preston County Board of Education Schedule of Proposed Levy Rates for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. A request is now made for local Board approval.
The levy rates for each $100 assessed valuation is as follows:
Regular Levy – As determined by the Legislature per W.Va. Code §11-8-6f.
General Current Expense Levy
Class I 19.40¢
Class II 38.80¢
Class III/IV 77.60¢
The net amount to be raised by levy for FY 2026-2027 is:
General Current Expense Levy: &nb …
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Preston County Board of Education (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)
Generated by Bradley Martin on Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Members present
Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner (participating by telephone), Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss
Meeting called to order at 8:57 AM
1. Opening Business
Procedural: A. Reconvene
The President reconvened the meeting recessed on March 23, 2026.
2. Finance
Action: A. Approval of Levy Rates for FY 2027
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 11, Article 8 of the West Virginia Code, as amended, the State Auditor of West Virginia approved the Preston County Board of Education Schedule of Proposed Levy Rates for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. A request is now made for local Board approval.
Motion by Elizabeth Noss, second by Jeff Zigray.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss (5-0)
3. Closing Business
Action: A. Adjournment
Recommend the board adjourn the meeting of April 21, 2026.
Motion by Michael Hovatter, second by Elizabeth Noss.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss (5-0) Meeting adjourned at 9:03 AM.
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A. Approval of Levy Rates for FY 2027
5 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea
A. Adjournment
5 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) Meeting adjourned at 9:03 AM yea
Mon Apr 20, 2026
Preston County Board of Education (Special Meeting & Work Session)
Board to review revised promotion/retention policy aligned with 3rd Grade Success Act
The Preston County Board of Education is holding a special meeting and work session to discuss the district's Title I program and review a draft of Policy 3-24 on promotion and retention. The policy revision is intended to align with West Virginia's HB 3035 (the 3rd Grade Success Act). Public input will be gathered during the work session, and final adjustments will be made before a future vote.
- Title I Advisory Meeting for parent and stakeholder input on the district's Title I program
- Review of draft PCS Policy 3-24 (Promotion & Retention) to align with HB 3035
- Suspension of normal rules to allow informal discussion and extended comments during the work session
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✓ Decided: Board holds work session on Title I and promotion policy
The Preston County Board of Education held a special meeting and work session, approving the agenda and suspending normal rules for informal discussion. The board heard presentations on Title I parent engagement and proposed updates to Policy 3-24 on promotion and retention, driven by the 3rd Grade Success Act. No formal decisions were made on these topics; the board only approved the agenda and adjourned.
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
- Suspended normal rules for work session (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:03 PM (4-0)
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Monday, April 20, 2026
Preston County Board of Education (Special Meeting & Work Session)
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
5:00 - 7:00 PM (Anticipated End Time)
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Apr 20, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education (Special Meeting & Work Session)
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the special meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence. The Vice-President will then lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Apr 20, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education (Special Meeting & Work Session)
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Cross Kisner, second by Elizabeth Noss.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Elizabeth Noss
Subject
C. Suspension of Normal Rules for Work Session
Meeting
Apr 20, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education (Special Meeting & Work Session)
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend for the Board to suspend normal rules for the scheduled work session to permit speakers to speak more informally and extend comments beyond normal speaking times if …
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Preston County Board of Education (Special Meeting & Work Session) (Monday, April 20, 2026)
Generated by Bradley Martin on Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Members present
Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Elizabeth Noss
Michael Hovatter (Absent)
Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM
1. Opening Business
Procedural: A. Call to Order
The President called the special meeting to order and asked for a moment of silence. The Vice-President then led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.
Action: B. Agenda
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Cross Kisner, second by Elizabeth Noss.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Elizabeth Noss (4-0)
Action: C. Suspension of Normal Rules for Work Session
Recommend for the Board to suspend normal rules for the scheduled work session to permit speakers to speak more informally and extend comments beyond normal speaking times if needed upon recognition of the Board President or Superintendent.
Motion by Cross Kisner, second by Jeff Zigray.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Elizabeth Noss (4-0)
2. Routine Business
Discussion, Information: A. Title I Advisory Meeting
Mr. Tatham began by briefly updating those in attendance of the purpose of the meeting and then asked Title I & …
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
4 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea
C. Suspension of Normal Rules for Work Session
4 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea
A. Adjourn
4 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) Meeting adjourned at 7:03 PM yea
Mon Apr 13, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Board ratifies suspension of Bruceton School aide through academic year
The board voted to ratify paid administrative leave and unpaid suspension of a Bruceton School aide through the end of the academic year. They approved new fine arts, wellness, and personal finance curricula for various grades, authorized several out-of-state field trips, and entered an MOU with the College of William & Mary for counseling fieldwork. A public hearing was held to gather input on the proposed 2026-27 school calendar.
- Ratified suspension of employee #970003465, a Bruceton School aide, from paid leave (3/25-4/13) to unpaid suspension (4/14 through end of 2025-26 year)
- Approved adoption of Music First (K-5 music), Art of Education (K-5 art), Cengage (9-12 personal finance), Quaver (K-5 wellness), Glencoe Teen Health (6-8 wellness), and Glencoe Health (9-12 wellness)
- Approved out-of-state field trips for Bruceton 5th grade (Carnegie Museum), West Preston (Washington D.C.), South Preston Band (Kennywood Park), and West Preston 2nd grade (Pittsburgh Zoo)
- Approved MOU between Preston County Schools and College of William & Mary for clinical mental health and school counseling fieldwork
- Conducted first public hearing on proposed 2026-27 school calendar
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✓ Decided: Board ratifies aide suspension, tables auto diesel teacher RIF
The Preston County Board of Education ratified the paid administrative leave and unpaid suspension of an aide at Bruceton School (4-1), and approved the professional personnel agenda excluding Megan Noss and Wes Trickett, effectively tabling the RIF action for the auto diesel teacher. The board also approved curriculum adoptions, the 2026-27 academic calendar, and other routine items.
- Ratified paid leave and unpaid suspension of Bruceton School aide (4-1)
- Tabled RIF action for Wes Trickett, auto diesel teacher (4-0, Kisner abstaining)
- Approved professional personnel agenda excluding Noss and Trickett (4-1)
- Approved Megan Noss as PHS Soccer Coach (4-0)
- Approved curriculum adoptions for music, art, health, and personal finance (4-1)
- Approved 2026-27 academic calendar on first read (5-0)
- Approved MOU with College of William & Mary for counseling fieldwork (5-0)
- Approved schedule of checks and budget journal entries (5-0)
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Monday, April 13, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Employee Personnel Hearing at 5:30 PM and Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Apr 13, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Apr 13, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Michael Hovatter, second by Elizabeth Noss.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss
Subject
C. Personnel Hearing (Scheduled to Begin at 5:30 PM)
Meeting
Apr 13, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Discussion, Information
Recommended Action
Recommend to the Board to ratify the paid administrative leave from 3/25/26 through 4/13/26 and unpaid suspension from 4/14/26 through potentially the end of the 2025-26 academic year of employee number 970003465 from h …
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Preston County Board of Education (Monday, April 13, 2026)
Generated by Bradley Martin on Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Members present
Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss
Meeting called to order at 5:29 PM
1. Opening Business
Procedural: A. Call to Order
The President called the meeting to order and asked for a moment of silence and the Vice President led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Action, Procedural: B. Agenda
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Michael Hovatter, second by Elizabeth Noss.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss (5-0)
Action, Discussion, Information: C. Personnel Hearing (Scheduled to Begin at 5:30 PM)
A motion was made by Mr. Tatham and seconded by Mr. Hovatter to enter into Executive Session. The motion was approved on a 5-0 vote at 5:37 PM.
The employee hearing was completed in Executive Session.
A motion was made by Mr. Tatham and seconded by Mrs. Noss to return to Open Session. The motion was approved on a 5-0 vote at 6:16 PM.
Recommend to the Board to ratify the paid administrative leave from 3/25/26 through 4/13/26 and unpaid suspension from 4/14/26 through potentially the end of the 2025-26 academic year of employee number 970003465 from his/her position as an aide at Bruceton School.
Mo …
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
33 yea · 1 nay
Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-1) yea · Jeff Zigray nay · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-1) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) Meeting adjourned at 9:28 PM yea
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Mar 23, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Board approves $10.2M property tax levy for FY 2027
The Preston County Board of Education approved a proposed levy estimate of $10,242,101 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, covering general current expenses. The board also approved expulsion diversion plans for two students, employee transfer hearings, personnel agendas, additions to the supplemental pay scale, a transportation request for a non-student child, and several out-of-state field trips.
- Approved expulsion diversion plan for Student 'A' and Student 'B'
- Approved proposed levy estimate of $10,242,101 for FY 2026-2027 at rates of 19.40¢ (Class I), 38.80¢ (Class II), and 77.60¢ (Class III/IV) per $100 assessed valuation
- Approved adding boy's track coach and GED examiner to the extended employment/supplemental/extracurricular scale
- Approved request for non-student child of employee #970003047 to ride a county bus on four dates in March and April
- Approved out-of-state field trips: Aurora School band to Kennywood Park (5/16/26), Preston High School to Kennywood Park (5/8/26), and Kingwood Elementary Student Council to Hershey Park (5/30/26)
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Monday, March 23, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Student Discipline & Personnel Hearings Begin at 4:00 PM & Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Mar 23, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Mar 23, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Michael Hovatter, second by Elizabeth Noss.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss
Subject
C. Expulsion Plan for Student "A" and Student "B" (Scheduled to Begin at 4:00 PM)
Meeting
Mar 23, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Discussion, Information
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the expulsion diversion pland for Student "A" and Student "B"
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the expulsion dive …
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
35 yea · 1 abstain
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (3-0 with Mr. Zigray abstaining from the vote) yea · Jeff Zigray abstain · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0)-- Meeting went into recess until the 4/21/26 at 7:50 PM yea
A. Service Personnel
4 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea
B. Professional Personnel
4 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea
Mon Mar 9, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Board considers teacher termination and new internet safety policy
The Preston County Board of Education is meeting to decide on personnel actions, including a teacher's termination. The board is also reviewing a final version of the district's Internet Safety Policy and approving several out-of-state student trips.
- Proposed termination of employee 970004083, a teacher at West Preston School
- Final approval of PCS Policy 3-32-1 (Internet Safety Policy)
- Approval of out-of-state trips to Washington, D.C. for Preston High, Aurora School, and South Preston
- MOU with Kristen Thompson for psycho-educational testing services
- Approval of service and professional personnel agendas
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Monday, March 9, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Personnel Hearing Begin at 5:00 PM &
Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Mar 9, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Mar 9, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Cross Kisner, second by Elizabeth Noss.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss
Subject
C. Employee Transfer Hearing (Scheduled to Begin at 4:30 PM)-- POSTPONED
Meeting
Mar 9, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Discussion, Information
The employee submitted an email at 6:49 AM on 3/9/25 requesting postponement and rescheduling of the hearing to 3/23/26.
This hearing has been requested by a professional employee related to a proposed action related to their scheduled e …
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
39 yea · 1 abstain
Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Elizabeth Noss (3-0 with Mr. Hovatter abstaining from the vote) yea · Michael Hovatter abstain · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0)-- Meeting adjourned at 7:24 PM yea
A. Service Personnel
4 yea
Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea
E. Budget Journal Entry 152
4 yea
Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea
Mon Feb 23, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Board approves first read of updated Internet Safety Policy
The Preston County Board of Education met to approve personnel agendas, financial payments, and a revised internet safety policy. The board also discussed child nutrition, testing updates, and summer learning plans.
- First read approval of PCS Policy 3-32-1 (Internet Safety Policy) to comply with WV SB 466
- Approval of budget journal entries 146-151 and 207 totaling $260,079.90
- Approval for CPMS teacher Sherea Singer to participate in the 2026-27 STEM Pioneers Teacher Corps
- Approval of service and professional personnel agendas
- Approval of the schedule of checks and payment of bills
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Monday, February 23, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Regular Meeting at 10:00 AM
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Feb 23, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Feb 23, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Jeff Zigray, second by Elizabeth Noss.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Elizabeth Noss
Subject
C. Recognitions
Meeting
Feb 23, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Information, Procedural
Inquiries have been made for potential recognitions to be added to the agenda in advance of the 2/23/26 meeting of the Board. There are no recognitions scheduled.
In honor of National FFA Week, the following students are being recognized for their participation at an upcoming competition at Grafton High School for a s …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
28 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) Meeting adjourned at 12:09 PM yea
A. Service Personnel
4 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea
Mon Feb 9, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education approves personnel and field trips
The Board of Education is reviewing personnel agendas and discussing technology use surveys for grades K-4. The body is also addressing the use of IXL testing for honors class placement at the high school.
- Approval of out-of-state trips for Terra Alta / East Preston 8th Grade to Washington DC (May 8) and 2nd Grade to Pittsburgh Zoo (May 11)
- Approval of service and professional personnel agendas
- Approval of Budget Journal Entries 131-135, 136, 138-140, 142-144, and 205-206
- Approval of chaperone and volunteer lists for Kingwood Elementary, South Preston School, and Bruceton School
- Presentation on Summer Learning and 'Retention Prediction' data by Preston High School teams
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Monday, February 9, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston High School
400 Knight Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM in the PHS Media Center.
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Feb 9, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Feb 9, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Michael Hovatter, second by Cross Kisner.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss
Subject
C. Recognitions
Meeting
Feb 9, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Information, Procedural
Big 10 All Conference Football Recognition for Blake Jennings (Defensive Line) & Hayden Cole (Offensive Line) . Teammates Slaton Manko and Aidan Schmidl were recognized at an earlier meeting.
Additional student and staff recognitions to be added by 2/6 …
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
29 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0 with Mr. Kisner abstaining from the vote) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0 with Mrs. Noss abstaining from the vote) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) Meeting adjourned at 9:02 PM yea
A. Service Personnel
5 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea
B. Professional Personnel
5 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea
Wed Jan 28, 2026
Preston County Board of Education (Special meeting to consider items from the 1/26/26 meeting that has been postponed due to anticipated winter weather.)
Preston County Board of Education holds special meeting on January 28, 2026
The Board met to consider items postponed from a January 26 meeting due to winter weather. The body approved personnel agendas and a student trip, and discussed 1-1 device initiatives and literacy updates.
- Approved out-of-state trip for Central Preston Band to Pittsburgh, PA on May 15-16, 2026
- Approved service personnel and professional personnel agendas
- Entered Executive Session to discuss legal personnel matters
- Discussion of 1-1 device initiatives for grades K-12
- Presentation by West Preston School Local School Improvement Council and School Curriculum Team
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Preston County Board of Education (Special meeting to consider items from the 1/26/26 meeting that has been postponed due to anticipated winter weather.)
West Preston School
113 Eby School Road
Arthurdale, WV 26520
Regular Meeting at 4:30 PM in the Band Room.
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 28, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education (Special meeting to consider items from the 1/26/26 meeting that has been postponed due to anticipated winter weather.)
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Jan 28, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education (Special meeting to consider items from the 1/26/26 meeting that has been postponed due to anticipated winter weather.)
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Jeff Zigray, second by Elizabeth Noss.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss
Not Present at Vote: Cross Kisner
Subject
C. Recognitions
Meeting
Jan 28, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education (Spec …
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
8 yea · 2 abstain
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Elizabeth Noss (3-0 with Mr. Kisner and Mr. Hovatter abstaining) yea · Cross Kisner abstain · Michael Hovatter abstain · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) Meeting adjourned at 7:14 PM yea
A. Service Personnel
5 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea
B. Professional Personnel
5 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea
Mon Jan 26, 2026
Preston County Board of Education (This meeting is being postponed due to anticipated winter weather and will be rescheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026).
Preston County School Board postpones meeting to Jan 28 due to weather, routine business includes personnel and field trip approvals
This meeting has been postponed to January 28, 2026 due to anticipated winter weather. The board will consider approving service and professional personnel agendas, minutes from the January 12 meeting, and an out-of-state field trip for the Central Preston Band. Discussions include continuing the 1-1 device program for grades 5-12 and ongoing literacy and numeracy support.
- Central Preston Band out-of-state trip to Pittsburgh, PA on May 15-16, 2026 for band clinic and competition (funded by fundraising)
- Approval of service and professional personnel agendas
- Approval of minutes from the January 12, 2026 board meeting
- Discussion of 1-1 device initiative continuation in grades 5-12 and surveys for K-4 teachers
- Presentation from West Preston School Local School Improvement Council and School Curriculum Team
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Monday, January 26, 2026
Preston County Board of Education (This meeting is being postponed due to anticipated winter weather and will be rescheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026).
West Preston School
113 Eby School Road
Arthurdale, WV 26520
Regular Meeting at 6:00 PM in the Band Room.
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 26, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education (This meeting is being postponed due to anticipated winter weather and will be rescheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026).
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Jan 26, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education (This meeting is being postponed due to anticipated winter weather and will be rescheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026).
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Subject
C. Recognitions
Meeting
Jan 26, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education (This meeting is being postponed due to anticipated winter weather and will be rescheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026).
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Information, Procedural
West Preston Students of the Month sponsored by the …
Mon Jan 12, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Board to discuss personnel reductions tied to state funding formula
The Preston County Board of Education will discuss anticipated personnel reductions related to the WV State Aid Formula, approve routine personnel and finance items, and receive updates on technology, safety, and maintenance. The meeting also includes recognition of student athletes and a proposal for cheer and dance team protocols.
- Personnel reductions update related to WV State Aid Formula
- Approval of service and professional personnel agendas
- Approval of out-of-state field trip for PHS Agriculture students to 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show
- Approval of schedule of checks / payment of bills
- Update on PHS Cheer and Dance Team protocols
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Monday, January 12, 2026
Preston County Board of Education
Preston County Board of Education
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
Regular Meeting at 10:00 AM.
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 12, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action, Procedural
The President will call the meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence and the Vice President will lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Recognitions
Meeting
Jan 12, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Information, Procedural
Samantha Peaslee (Kingwood Elementary Principal)-- WVDE Superintendent's Rising Leader Distinction (Award Letter & Certificate in the Public files)
Bryson McNew : 2025 Johnny Bench Award Winner establishing him as the most outstanding WV high school baseball player (media releases included in public files)
Slaton Manko and Aidan Schmidl (All State Football Recognition) Preston County Schools
D e c e m b e r 1 4 , 2 0 2 5 a t 5 : 3 5 P M ·
Preston County Schools & Preston High School are proud to announce that PHS Quarterback Slaton Manko has been named to the Class AAAA 1st Team All-State Football team at the quarterback position and was also recently named as the Big 10 Conference Offensive …
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
12 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) Meeting adjourned at 12:30 PM yea
A. Service Personnel
4 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea
B. Professional Personnel
4 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Elizabeth Noss yea
C. Schedule of Checks / Payment of Bills
4 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea
Mon Jan 5, 2026
Preston County Board of Education (Special Meeting & Work Session)
Board discusses legislative education priorities with state lawmakers
The Preston County Board of Education held a special meeting and work session to discuss legislative educational priorities and public education concerns with invited state legislators and the general public. The board approved the meeting agenda and suspended normal delegation rules for the work session to allow more informal and extended comments.
- Discussion with WV Senate President Randy Smith and WV Senator Jay Taylor
- Discussion with WV House members Buck Jennings and George Street
- Board reviewed a draft list of legislative priorities
- Board considered documents on PEIA, HOPE Scholarship cost estimates, and education funding
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Monday, January 5, 2026
Preston County Board of Education (Special Meeting & Work Session)
731 Preston Drive
Kingwood, WV 26537
5:30 PM
1. Opening Business
Subject
A. Call to Order
Meeting
Jan 5, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education (Special Meeting & Work Session)
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Procedural
The President will call the special meeting to order and ask for a moment of silence. The Vice-President will then lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.
File Attachments
Subject
B. Agenda
Meeting
Jan 5, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education (Special Meeting & Work Session)
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
File Attachments
Motion & Voting
Recommend the Board approve the meeting agenda.
Motion by Cross Kisner, second by Elizabeth Noss.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jeff Zigray, Lucas Tatham, Cross Kisner, Michael Hovatter, Elizabeth Noss
Subject
C. Suspension of Normal Delegation Rules for Work Session
Meeting
Jan 5, 2026 - Preston County Board of Education (Special Meeting & Work Session)
Category
1. Opening Business
Type
Action
Recommended Action
Recommend for the Board to suspend normal delegation rules for the scheduled work session to permit speakers to speak more informally and extend comments beyond normal speaking t …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
B. Agenda
5 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea
A. Adjourn
5 yea
Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) Meeting adjouned at 7:51 PM yea
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