Preston BOE Meeting 10-12-26

The October 12, 2026 meeting of the Preston County Board of Education included several procurement and facilities actions. The board approved the Care Portal proposal for the 2026–27 school year; a representative said Clear Mountain Bank had verbally agreed to cover all associated costs. The board also approved the 2026–27 snow-plowing and salting bid, with Spike Snow Removal identified as the low bidder at all listed locations; no bid total was stated. It approved Apex Builders’ Aurora School retaining-wall project bid, described as covering demolition and removal of the existing wall and concession-stand deck, debris hauling, and installation of a new retaining wall and drains. The amount was rendered in the transcript as “$37,2756,” so the precise figure is unclear. The board also approved an agreement with the WVU School of Medicine for clinical education; no cost was stated.

Facilities staff reported completed repairs and upgrades across district schools and identified further needs, including HVAC and boiler replacements, doors and windows, insulation, lighting, and parking-area repairs. The superintendent said the district plans to revise the RFP for demolition work at the Tunnelton-Denver school before soliciting bids; no award was made for that project. The meeting also discussed maintenance staffing and possible pay supplements for relevant trade credentials, but no spending decision was taken on those matters. The listed procurement actions were approved by board vote; several later votes were recorded as 4–0 because one member was absent at voting time.