Preston County Schools public meetings in 2025

28 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 17, 2025

Preston County Board of Education (Special Meeting to Consider Items from the 12/15/25 Meeting that was Cancelled)

Board approves expulsion diversion plan for Student A

The Preston County Board of Education held a special meeting to consider items from a cancelled meeting. The board approved an expulsion diversion plan for a student, personnel agendas, and a chaperone/volunteer list. Discussions included school funding concerns and literacy updates.

Approved expulsion diversion plan for Student A
Approved service and professional personnel agendas
Approved chaperone/volunteer list for multiple schools
Discussed school funding via Step 7 from Bruceton School Faculty Senate
Recognized Central Preston Middle School volleyball team and grant recipients

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

24 yea · 1 abstain

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 Dec 15, 2025

Preston County Board of Education (Meeting has been cancelled due to inclement weather & rescheduled to Wednesday, December 17, 2025)

Preston County Board of Education meeting cancelled and rescheduled

The December 15, 2025, meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather and rescheduled for December 17, 2025. The agenda includes a student discipline hearing and a regular meeting to discuss personnel, finance, and curriculum.

Proposed approval of an expulsion diversion plan for Student 'A'
Bids for 2025-26 county and school copiers from Ford Office Systems
District-wide Educator Mini Grants totaling $14,417.00
Women's Caring Circle Grant for $2,800 for teacher Misty Davis
Approval of chaperone and volunteer lists for Kingwood Elementary, South Preston, Bruceton School, and West Preston

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

Mon Dec 1, 2025

Preston County Board of Education

Board approves snow removal bids and student expulsion diversion plan

The Preston County Board of Education met to approve personnel agendas, financial payments, and facility contracts. The board also reviewed curriculum updates and approved a specific student discipline plan.

Approval of 2025-26 snow plowing and salting bids for RLB Services, Spike's Snow Removal, and Mountain State Resources LLC
Approval of an expulsion diversion plan for Student "A"
Approval of a 4th grade field trip for Bruceton School to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium on May 20, 2026
Approval of the 2025-26 extended employment, supplemental, and extracurricular salary scale
Approval of the chaperone and volunteer list for West Preston School

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

35 yea

A. Service Personnel

5 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

Mon Nov 10, 2025

Preston County Board of Education

Board approves expulsion diversion plan and student board members

The Preston County Board of Education held a regular meeting on November 10, 2025, at 731 Preston Drive, Kingwood, WV. The board approved an expulsion diversion plan for Student 'A' and appointed Preston High School students Hunter Harrison and Bailey Turner as student board members for the 2025-26 academic year. The board also recognized student athletes and programs for their achievements.

Approval of expulsion diversion plan for Student 'A'
Appointment of Preston High School students Hunter Harrison and Bailey Turner as student board members
Recognition of PHS Golf Team members Robbie Lowe and Carson Rouzee for Big 10 Conference honors
Recognition of PHS Football players Slaton Manko and Aidan Schmidl for record-breaking performance
Recognition of Preston High School as a College for WV Champion of College Access & Success

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

35 yea · 1 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 · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0 w/ Mr. Kisner abstaining from the vote) yea · Cross Kisner 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) Meeting adjourned at 1:33 PM yea

A. Service Personnel

4 yea

Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea

B. Professional Personnel

4 yea

Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea

Mon Oct 27, 2025

Preston County Board of Education

Board approves termination of West Preston School special education aide

The Preston County Board of Education decided on personnel actions, including the termination of a special education aide. The Board also approved the formation of a high school dance club and off-site basketball practice locations for Bruceton School.

Approved termination of employee 970004058, a special education aide at West Preston School
Approved formation of Preston High Dance Club at no cost to the Board
Approved Bruceton School basketball practice at Chestnut Ridge Church and a private gym at 17455 Brandonville Pike
Approved i-Ready plans for Aurora, South Preston, Terra Alta / East Preston, and Bruceton schools
Discussed hiring two new 2nd Run bus drivers to address cancellations in the Bruceton School area

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (3 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 8:06 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 Oct 13, 2025

Preston County Board of Education

Board approves student trips and personnel agendas

The Preston County Board of Education approved personnel agendas, a student discipline diversion plan, and out-of-state field trips for the basketball team and FFA. The board also discussed bus route cancellations and received updates on school accreditation.

Approved out-of-state field trips: PHS Girls' Basketball to Savannah, GA (Dec 18-20) and FFA to Indianapolis, IN (Oct 28-Nov 1)
Approved expulsion diversion plan for Student 'A'
Approved service and professional personnel agendas
Approved Bruceton School Baseball off-site practice facility request
Discussed bus route cancellations and potential hiring of extra-curricular bus operators

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

15 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 Sep 22, 2025

Preston County Board of Education

Board approves policy for retired teachers as substitutes in critical need areas

The Preston County Board of Education met to approve personnel agendas and a policy allowing retired teachers to serve as substitutes in areas of critical need. The board also discussed nursing service gaps at certain district schools and received safety and curriculum updates.

Approval of Policy R 8-39-9 (Retired Teachers as Substitutes in Areas of Critical Need)
Approval of Budget Journal Entry 106 for $30,198.65 from the Backpack Grant
Discussion on nursing services at schools without directly assigned nursing staff
Presentation on the Rowlesburg Opportunity Center (ROC) and summer school updates
Discussion on potential curriculum offering 'Democracy- The Center for Cartoon Studies'

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

16 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 (5-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM yea

A. Service Personnel

4 yea

Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea

C. Schedule of Checks / Payment of Bills

4 yea

Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea

D. Budget Journal Entry 106

4 yea

Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea

Mon Sep 8, 2025

Preston County Board of Education

Board approves nursing and clinical agreements for students

The Preston County Board of Education is reviewing superintendent goals and discussing school improvement via stakeholder feedback. The board is deciding on various memorandums of understanding for healthcare services and student practicum experiences.

MOU with Maxim Health Care Services for substitute nurse care
MOU with Preston Memorial Hospital for PHS student field practicum experiences
Clinical affiliation agreements with Kingwood Health Care Center, AVS Mountainland Animal Hospital, Preston County Humane Society, and Preston County Animal Shelter
MOU with National Youth Advocate Program for JVOM and Strengthening Families Program services
Approval for Bruceton School CC team to host a meet on 9/30/25 at 402 BB King Road

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

59 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 · 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 · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0 with Mr. Kisner abstaining from the vote) yea · Cross Kisner 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 · 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 8:34 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 Aug 25, 2025

Preston County Board of Education

Board approves SRO agreement for Preston High School

The Preston County Board of Education is reviewing personnel agendas, student electronic device policies, and literacy benchmarks. The board is deciding on agreements for school security and student advocacy services for the 2025-26 academic year.

MOU with Preston County Commission and Sheriff's Department for an SRO at Preston High School
MOU with National Youth Advocate Program for JVOM and Strengthening Families Program services
Review of Policy 11-45 regarding student possession and use of personal electronic devices
Approval of Bruceton School Band trip to Pigeon Forge, TN on May 19, 2026
Approval of service and professional personnel agendas

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

25 yea

A. Service Personnel

5 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea

Mon Aug 11, 2025

Preston County Board of Education

Board adopts updated student personal electronic device policy

The Preston County Board of Education met to approve personnel agendas and several memorandums of understanding. The board also finalized revisions to Policy 11-45 regarding student possession and use of personal electronic devices to comply with state law.

Approval of revised Policy 11-45 Student Possession & Use of Personal Electronic Devices
MOU with Fairmont State University for clinical student placement
MOU with Marion County Board of Education for Medicaid-eligible billing services
MOU with Birth to Three regarding IDEA transition procedures
Approval for Preston High School Volleyball Team to travel to Virginia Beach, VA from 9/11-13/2025

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

55 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 · 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 · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0)-- Meeting adjourned at 7:40 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. 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

Tue Jul 29, 2025

Preston County Board of Education

Board approves dual credit and behavioral health agreements

The Preston County Board of Education approved several Memorandums of Understanding for academic and behavioral health services. The board also conducted first reads of updated policies regarding employee and student cell phone use.

MOU with Fairmont State University for Dual Credit Pathways Agreement
MOU with Holly Blatt, BCBA, for behavior consultation and training
MOU with Valley Healthcare System for 2025-26 behavioral healthcare services
MOU with Youth Health Behavioral Threat Assessment Team for 2025-26
First read approval of updates to Policy 8-42 (Employee Cell Phone Use) and Policy 11-45 (Student Possession & Use of Personal Electronic Devices)

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

30 yea

A. Service Personnel

5 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

D. Budget Journal Entries 101-103

5 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea

Mon Jul 14, 2025

Preston County Board of Education

Board reviews student electronic device policy and approves several service MOUs

The Preston County Board of Education is deciding on personnel agendas and updating the 2025-26 meeting calendar. The board is also reviewing revisions to the student electronic device policy to comply with WV HB 2003. Additionally, the body is discussing the potential need for Dean of Students positions at Preston High School and West Preston Schools.

First read of revisions to PCS Policy 11-45 regarding student possession and use of personal electronic devices
MOU with North Central WV Community Action Association Inc for Pre-K Head Start services
MOU with Messenger Speech Therapy, LLC for the 2025-26 academic year
MOU with Best Life Therapy for the 2025-26 academic year
MOU with Joseph R. Scotti, WHOLE Families, PLLC for behavioral and psycho-educational assessments

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

43 yea · 1 nay

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter (3-1) yea · Cross Kisner nay · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) The meeting adjourned at 9:11 PM yea

The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Mon Jun 23, 2025

Preston County Board of Education

Preston County Board of Education approves 2025-26 meeting schedule and service contracts

The Board of Education is deciding on personnel agendas, meeting dates for the 2025-26 academic year, and several memorandums of understanding for student services. The body is also reviewing budget journal entries and a proposal for bus system maintenance.

Approval of 2025-26 Board of Education meeting dates and times
MOU with WV Department of Health & Human Resources for mutual emergency evacuation use of Hopemont Hospital and Terra Alta / East Preston School
MOU with Good Pediatric Rehabilitative Services for occupational therapy and Little Minds Speech Therapy
MOU with Southern Educational Services Cooperative for FY26 Bus Operator Training
Approval of Zonar Systems proposal for 2025-26 bus maintenance and tracking

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

36 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) 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 7:31pm yea

A. Service Personnel

4 yea

Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea

B. Professional Personnel

4 yea

Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea

C. Schedule of Checks

4 yea

Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea

E. End-of-Year Budget Journal Entries

4 yea

Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-0) yea

Mon Jun 9, 2025

Preston County Board of Education

Board names Rowlesburg School as Rowlesburg Opportunity Center

The Preston County Board of Education approved the name Rowlesburg Opportunity Center for the facility housing the 2025-26 alternative learning program. The board also approved personnel agendas and a memorandum of understanding with the WVU Extension Service.

Approved naming the Rowlesburg School as the Rowlesburg Opportunity Center
Approved MOU with WVU Extension Service for the 2025-26 academic year
Approved revisions to PCS Policy 1-5 regarding Board Members' Compensation and Expenses
Approved revisions to PCS Policy 1-6 regarding Orientation and Training of Board Members
Recognized 18 retiring employees with a combined 445 years of service

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

40 yea

B. Service Personnel

5 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea

C. Professional Personnel

5 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea

C. Schedule of Checks

5 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea

D. Budget Journal Entry 156

5 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea

Tue May 27, 2025

Preston County Board of Education

Preston County Board of Education adopts proposed FY26 operating budget

The Board of Education is meeting to adopt the proposed FY26 operating budget for submission to the West Virginia Department of Education. The session includes presentations on school safety mapping, transportation updates, and a request for a Dean of Students position at Preston High School.

Adoption of Proposed FY26 Operating Budget totaling $60,360,299
WV First Foundation Initial Opportunity Grant of $93,212.58
Discussion on Dean of Students position request for Preston High School
Presentation on HB 3166 requirements for school safety mapping
Proposal for Post AM and Post PM bus runs

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

49 yea · 1 nay

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 · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (4-1) yea · Cross Kisner nay · 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 · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0)- Meeting adjourned at 4:03 PM yea

The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Mon May 12, 2025

Preston County Board of Education

Board approves new McGraw Hill social studies textbooks for grades 9-12

The board approved an expulsion diversion plan for Student A, personnel agendas for service and professional staff, a memorandum of understanding with Concord University for social work education, and the Aurora School's LSIC budget priorities for 2025-26. It also adopted McGraw Hill resources for high school social studies courses beginning next academic year and approved an out-of-state field trip for the South Preston Band to Kennywood Park.

Expulsion diversion plan approved for Student A
MOU with Concord University for social work education
Aurora School LSIC budget priorities approved for 2025-26
McGraw Hill textbooks adopted for World History, US History, Civics, and other social studies courses
South Preston Band field trip to Kennywood Park approved

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

40 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss 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 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 12:01 PM yea

A. Service Personnel

5 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea

C. MOU between PCS and Concord University

5 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea

D. Schedule of Checks

5 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Elizabeth Noss (5-0) yea

Mon Apr 28, 2025

Preston County Board of Education

Board expels Preston High student for 365 days

The Preston County Board of Education held a work session to discuss bus cancellation concerns, including options for second runs and substitute staffing. The board approved the expulsion of Student "A" for 365 days from Preston High School. It also swore in new member Beth Noss to fill a vacancy, approved personnel agendas, and adjusted the May 27 meeting start time to 1 PM.

Approved expulsion of Student "A" for 365 days from Preston High School
Work session to address bus cancellation concerns (shared legal advice, policy revision, job postings, shuttle service)
Swearing in of new board member Beth Noss replacing resigned member Shelley Miller
Adjusted May 27, 2025 board meeting start time from 6 PM to 1 PM due to CTE graduation conflict
K-8 social studies textbook adoption recommended for approval (item pending)

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

62 yea · 2 abstain · 1 nay

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 w/ Mrs. Noss abstaining) yea · Elizabeth Noss abstain · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0 w/ Mrs. Noss abstaining) yea · Elizabeth Noss 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 · 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 · 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 (4-1) The meeting adjourned at 8:49 PM yea · Cross Kisner nay

B. Professional Personnel

3 yea · 2 nay

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Elizabeth Noss (3-2) yea · Cross Kisner nay · Michael Hovatter nay

The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

Preston County Board of Education

Board of Education finalizes FY26 levy rates totaling $13.46M

The Preston County Board of Education is continuing its March 24 meeting to approve the FY 2026 levy rates. The board approved a regular levy of $9,915,814 and a bond levy of $3,539,766 as certified by the State Auditor. This sets property tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year.

Approval of FY 2026 regular levy rate: Class I 19.40¢, Class II 38.80¢, Class III/IV 77.60¢ per $100 assessed valuation
Approval of FY 2026 bond levy rate: Class I 3.37¢, Class II 6.74¢, Class III/IV 13.48¢ per $100 assessed valuation
Total levy amount to be raised: $9,915,814 for general current expense and $3,539,766 for bonded debt services
Levy rates apply to fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

4 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) yea

A. Adjournment

4 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0). The meeting adjourned at 9:06 AM yea

Mon Apr 14, 2025

Preston County Board of Education

Preston County Board of Education addresses transportation and agriculture concerns

The Board is reviewing personnel agendas and discussing agriculture program concerns. The meeting includes presentations on an opioid task force and potential student survey work, as well as planning for a future work session on busing concerns.

Approval of service and professional personnel agendas
Discussion of PHS agriculture program personnel action and procurement processes
Scheduling of a bus concerns work session for April 28 at 5 PM
Approval of West Preston third grade field trip to Pittsburgh Museum of Illusions on 4/25/25
Review of a compiled list of school clubs requested by citizen William Cannoy

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

B. Professional Personnel

3 yea · 1 nay

Jeff Zigray yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (3-1) yea · Lucas Tatham nay

The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Mar 26, 2025

SPECIAL MEETING Preston County Board of Education

Board appoints Beth Noss to fill vacant seat

The Preston County Board of Education held a special meeting on March 26, 2025, to fill the board seat vacated by Shelley Miller. After an executive session to interview applicants, the board voted to appoint Beth Noss to the position, who will serve until June 30, 2026.

Board moved into executive session to discuss and interview nine applicants for the vacant seat
Voted 4-0 to appoint Beth Noss to fill the seat vacated by Shelley Miller
Vacancy arose from resignation, with legal requirement to fill within 45 days
Appointee must reside in Magisterial District 1 or 2 due to current board composition
Election for the unexpired term will be held in the May 2026 primary

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

A. Board Member Replacement

4 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) @ 6:05 PM yea

B. Return to Regular Session

4 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) @ 9:02 PM yea

A. Board Replacement Nominee(s)

4 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) yea

A. Adjournment

4 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) @ 9:04 PM yea

Mon Mar 24, 2025

Preston County Board of Education

Board approves alternative education program at Rowlesburg for 2025-26

The Preston County Board of Education approved the development of an alternative education program at the Rowlesburg School site for grades 6-12 for the 2025-26 academic year. The board also discussed bus safety concerns, with survey data showing that half of drivers reported illegal passes in the past year. Two personnel hearings were held regarding proposed actions for the 2025-26 year, and the board moved forward with the process to fill a vacant board seat from seven applicants.

Approved development of alternative education program at Rowlesburg School for grades 6-12 in 2025-26
Discussed bus safety concerns; survey of 56 drivers: 28 reported no illegal passes, 28 reported at least one, with some reporting 10 or more
Approved expulsion diversion plan for Student "A"
Held two personnel hearings related to proposed actions for 2025-26 academic year
Process to fill vacant board seat: seven applicants, special meeting set for March 26

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

31 yea

Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (3-0 w/ Mr. Zigray abstaining) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) @ 10:50 PM yea

A. Service Personnel

4 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (5-0) yea

G. Budget Journal Entries 140-145

4 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) yea

H. Schedule of Checks to be Written

4 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) yea

Mon Mar 10, 2025

Preston County Board of Education

Preston Co. BOE accepts board member resignation, begins vacancy process

The Preston County Board of Education voted to accept the resignation of board member Shelley Miller effective immediately and set a process to advertise, interview, and fill the vacant seat within 45 days. Board members also heard public delegations about student transportation and safety concerns, and discussed results of a bus driver survey on illegal passes. They approved personnel agendas and recognized PHS Science Olympiad winners.

Board accepted resignation of member Shelley Miller effective immediately
Process approved to advertise vacancy, accept letters of interest by March 24, special meeting on March 26 to interview candidates
Bus safety discussion: 50% of 56 full-time drivers reported no illegal passes; others reported up to 10+ passes in past year; identified locations include Route 7 and Route 50
Personnel hearing requested by a professional employee related to 2025-26 employment
Delegations included student transportation concerns (Bruceton area), safety items, iReady, special education, chaperone policy, and Shield Program update

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

45 yea

Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (3-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (3-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (3-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (3-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (3-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (3-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (3-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (3-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (3-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (3-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (3-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (3-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (3-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (3-0) yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (3-0)-- The meeting adjourned at 11:26 PM yea

H. Resignation of Board Member

3 yea

Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (3-0) yea

B. Service Personnel

3 yea

Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (3-0) yea

C. Professional Personnel

3 yea

Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (3-0) yea

B. Chaperone / Volunteer List

3 yea

Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (3-0) yea

Mon Feb 24, 2025

Preston County Board of Education

Board discusses bus safety and reinstates student to regular education

The Preston County Board of Education reviewed driver survey data regarding illegal bus passes and discussed safety retrofits. The Board also approved personnel agendas and the reinstatement of a student to regular education placement.

Approved reinstatement of Student "A" to regular education placement
Discussion of bus safety retrofits costing approximately $500 per unit
Approval of out-of-state field trips to Pennsylvania and Philadelphia
Review of driver survey showing 50% of 56 full-time drivers were not illegally passed in the past year
Approval of service and professional personnel agendas

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

48 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Shelley Miller (3-1) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (5-0) Meeting adjourned at 4:46 PM yea

B. Service Personnel

5 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (5-0) yea

C. Professional Personnel

5 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (5-0) yea

D. Schedule of Checks to be Written

5 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (5-0) yea

Fri Feb 14, 2025

Preston County Board of Education

Board of Education meets with law enforcement on student attendance and discipline

The Board of Education is holding a special meeting and work session with county law enforcement and judicial representatives. The body is discussing coordination on truancy, student discipline, and procedural processes between the school district and county government.

Discussion of truancy referral processes and student attendance metrics
Review of student expulsions and expulsion diversion plans for drugs, weapons, fights, and threats
Discussion on the Shield Program to increase officer presence in schools
Review of background check procedures for school volunteers and chaperones
Discussion of potential uses for county-level opioid funds for cessation programming

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

A. Adjourn

4 yea

Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (4-0) Meeting adjourned at 3:33 PM yea

Mon Feb 10, 2025

Preston County Board of Education

Board addresses bus stop-arm violations, considers $500 retrofit per bus

The Preston County Board of Education discussed bus safety after a survey found that half of the 56 full-time drivers reported being illegally passed while dropping off students. The district has purchased two $500 retrofit units to extend stop arms on high-incident routes. The board also entered executive session for pending legal matters, approved personnel agendas, and scheduled a work session on attendance and discipline with local judges and law enforcement.

Bus safety discussion: 28 of 56 drivers reported illegal passes; two $500 retrofit units purchased for high-incident routes
Executive session to update on pending legal matters
Approval of service and professional personnel agendas
Work session on attendance and discipline scheduled for Feb 14 with judges, sheriff, and others
Approval of budget journal entries 136-139 totaling $47,109.63 for McKinney-Vento, donations, and reimbursements

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

34 yea · 1 abstain

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0 w/ Mrs. Miller abstaining) yea · Shelley Miller abstain · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller 5-0 at 9:54 PM yea

C. Professional Personnel

5 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (5-0) yea

8. Closing Business

4 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Shelley Miller (4-0 with Mr. Hovatter abstaining from the vote) yea

Mon Jan 27, 2025

Preston County Board of Education

Board discusses bus safety upgrades with $500 stop-arm extenders

The Preston County Board of Education is discussing bus safety concerns after drivers reported vehicles running flashing stop signs; the district is exploring $500 retrofits that extend the stop sign arm. The board is also reviewing a new exit interview survey for students leaving the district for home-school or HOPE Scholarship status, and considering a work session with judges and law enforcement on attendance and discipline. Personnel actions and two out-of-state field trips to the Pittsburgh Zoo were approved.

Bus safety discussion: drivers report vehicles running stop-arm signals; $500-per-unit extenders under review
Student exit interview survey proposed for dropouts, home-school, and HOPE Scholarship transfers
Potential work session on attendance and discipline with Circuit Judge Hilary Bright, Sheriff Scott Spiker, and others
Out-of-state field trips approved: TAEP to Pittsburgh Zoo on 4/16/2025; Bruceton School to Pittsburgh Zoo on 5/21/25
Executive session scheduled to discuss superintendent's employment term and pending legal matters

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

23 yea · 1 abstain

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter (3-0 w/ Mr. Kisner abstaining) yea · Cross Kisner abstain · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter- (4-0)-- Meeting adjouned at 10:26 PM yea

A. Service Personnel

4 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) yea

B. Professional Personnel

4 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) yea

C. Schedule of Checks to be Written

4 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) yea

D. Budget Journal Entries

4 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0) yea

Tue Jan 21, 2025

Preston County Board of Education

Preston BOE discusses legislative priorities with state lawmakers

The board approved the agenda and a field trip for Central Preston Band. They then held a discussion with WV House and Senate members about educational priorities and public education concerns, referencing attachments on HOPE funds, legislative discipline reporting, and PEIA increases.

Approved a field trip for Central Preston Band to the Pittsburgh Symphony on 1/22/25
Discussion with legislative representatives Buck Jennings, George Street, Randy Smith, and Jay Taylor
Attachments on HOPE fund use at out-of-state institutions, WV legislative discipline reporting, and PEIA increases

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

A. Adjourn @ 8:30 PM

4 yea · 1 nay

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (4-1)-- Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM yea · Cross Kisner nay

The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Mon Jan 13, 2025

Preston County Board of Education

Board discusses bus safety concerns and considers stop-arm extenders

The Preston County Board of Education approved routine personnel items and appointed Lucas Tatham to represent the board on the county's Opioid Settlement Advisory Board. Board members discussed bus safety after reports of vehicles passing stopped buses with flashing stop signs, and explored retrofitting extenders at roughly $500 per unit. They also reviewed a proposed exit interview survey for students transferring to homeschool or HOPE scholarship status, and discussed scheduling a work session on attendance and discipline with a circuit court judge.

Discussion of bus safety: vehicles running through deployed stop signs; exploring stop-arm extenders (~$500/unit) from busgates.com
Board approved Lucas Tatham as representative on Preston County Opioid Advisory Board to recommend use of settlement funds
Discussion of student transfer exit interview process: developing survey for students leaving district for homeschool, HOPE Scholarship, or dropout
Potential work session on attendance and discipline with newly elected Circuit Judge Hilary Bright
Approved service personnel and professional personnel agendas

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Agenda (official) · cached copy

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

BoardDocs motion

29 yea · 1 abstain

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter (4-0 with Mrs. Miller abstaining) yea · Shelley Miller abstain · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (5-0) yea · Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (5-0) Meeting adjuouned at 3:52 PM yea

A. Service Personnel

5 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (5-0) yea

B. Professional Personnel

5 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (5-0) yea

B. Chaperone / Volunteer List

5 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (5-0) yea

C. Schedule of Checks to be Written

5 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (5-0) yea

D. Budget Journal Entries 116, 130, 134 ,135

5 yea

Jeff Zigray yea · Lucas Tatham yea · Cross Kisner yea · Michael Hovatter yea · Shelley Miller (5-0) yea