Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Holly Hess’s organization
Jul 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Monongalia County Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board meeting included the recognition of a local schools bus mechanic and driver for achieving first place in a bus inspector competition. The board approved requests for proposals for a construction manager at risk, as well as a corresponding legal advertisement. Several clinical affiliation and professional service agreements were approved with various health and educational partners. A comprehensive consent agenda was approved, covering expenditures, salary payments, and various service contracts. Additionally, new positions for a preschool special needs teacher and an early childhood assistant teacher were established. The meeting concluded with an executive session regarding real property acquisition, with no action taken.
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Monongalia County Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board discussed the 'Stage of Excellence' project concerning the renovation of the Morgantown High School auditorium. The Morgantown High School Foundation confirmed they had secured $2 million in donations, including a significant contribution from the Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust, and requested that the board commit matching funds to reach the project's estimated $4.4 million budget. Key discussion topics included the development of a memorandum of understanding to ensure long-term maintenance and facility upkeep, the operational advantages of returning theater productions to the school campus, and the status of site engineering and construction preparations.
Jul 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Monongalia County Board Of Education Special Statutory Board Meeting
The Board conducted a meeting to administer the oath of office to new and reelected members. The board members held an election for the positions of president and vice president. Additionally, appointments were made for various committees and representatives, including the extension service, the metropolitan planning organization, and the park foundation. A presentation was provided regarding the Construction Manager at Risk procurement process, specifically detailing the two-step selection process, the guaranteed maximum price contract model, the role of value engineering, and contingency fund management.
Jun 30, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Monongalia County Board Of Education Special Meeting
The board approved a construction management request for qualifications and legal advertising for the process. A contract with Hookert Tech LLC was approved for a leadership conference speaker. The board addressed and approved accounts payable addendums and expenditures exceeding $3,000, including the renewal of the workers' compensation carrier and the annual grade book software. Additionally, the board approved a new halftime secretary position for the Excel Center and reviewed the personnel list and personnel list addendum.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
