Preston County BOE Meeting- 9/14/26

The Preston County Board of Education meeting was held September 14, 2026. Procurement and facilities updates included planned HVAC work at Southwestern School following mold testing and remediation: the district was seeking an HVAC specialist to assess and price recommended system updates, with potential funding from bond-refinance proceeds. The superintendent also reported that a draft RFP for demolition of the tunnel at Denver school had been sent to Thrasher Engineering for review, with advertising anticipated soon; Mountaintop Glass was expected to replace the Aurora School storefront, with work anticipated to be billed by November. Bid documents for snow-piling consulting services were prepared, with an advertisement planned and a selection expected by October 12. No contract amounts were stated for these projects. The board approved the submitted schedule of checks, but the transcript gives no total or itemized award information.

The child nutrition program served more than 49,000 summer meals to approximately 650 students, supported by more than $222,000 in federal reimbursements and a $9,500 No Kid Hungry grant; the director also cited approximately $300,000 in federal reimbursements in discussing the program. The board approved a representation agreement related to social-media litigation, though the transcript does not clearly identify the firm or any fee, and approved other personnel, travel, and program items. Technology staff reported delivery of iPads and laptops, delayed in part by shipping cases, and discussed device, network, and classroom air-conditioning concerns; no related purchase or contract approval was identified.