Lincoln County Board Meeting Live Stream

The Lincoln County Schools-WV Board of Education meeting on September 30, 2026, included an instructional achievement update and a review of FY2026 year-end finances. The CFO reported an estimated budget gap of about $2 million, with roughly $53,000–$60,000 in unassigned fund balance before an unreceived sheriff’s tax settlement that could add about $800,000. The district transferred $1.6 million to Duvall in FY2026 and cited declining enrollment, reduced state aid, and rising personnel and special-education costs as financial pressures. The School Building Authority project remains a significant cost concern: after value-engineering changes and another bid, the cost was reportedly still the same, with about $2 million in additional funding needed. The board discussed developing a cost-stabilization and staffing plan; no new contract award or bid approval was identified.

The superintendent reported that the Duvall project was progressing, paving was underway, and concrete work at the Hamlin kitchen was complete. He proposed obtaining an appraisal of vacant district property and potentially pursuing an auction as soon as January, with the matter to be brought back as a future agenda item; the board expressed support for moving ahead with an appraisal, but no sale or procurement action was approved. The board approved minutes, consent items, bills, and personnel items, and voted on student expulsions after executive session. The instructional presentation covered student achievement, interventions, academic competitions, and teacher support; no related purchasing decisions were reported.