Upshur Schools Board Meeting - 10/13/26

At its October 13, 2026 meeting, the Upshur County Board of Education heard a parent’s concerns about student threats and physical aggression and the school’s communication and safety response. The superintendent confirmed staff were aware of the situation. He also reported enrollment was down 92 students year over year and discussed staffing absences and vacancies, school performance data, and student achievement; no spending action was taken on these matters.

Procurement- and facilities-related updates included the district’s decision to submit a roof project at Buchanan Academy to the School Building Authority for consideration. The superintendent noted the district has limited capacity to contribute a local share, and no project cost or board vote was stated. The board’s representative reported that construction on an addition at Fred Eberly Technical Center is underway, including site preparation and work to shore up pilings, and that the center received a $75,000 grant from Community Care for a virtual anatomy table for its nursing program. The board approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes; no contract award or bid approval was identified.