Mingo County Board of Education Regular Meeting 9152026 at 500 PM

The Mingo County Board of Education regular meeting, identified by the title as September 15, 2026, included updates on school health, special education enrollment and staffing, facilities, and district goals. Procurement and spending actions approved included a bid to DSO Mechanical for the Lenore HVAC replacement project; LifeTouch agreements to purchase yearbooks for Birch PreK-8 and Gilbert PreK-8; a West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission/GEAR UP grant agreement; and a contract with 13 Vision related to high school graduation in behavioral health and allied health. The board also approved bills through August 31, transfers and supplements, and other listed action items. No dollar values were provided for these approvals.

Facilities staff reported summer improvements at Tug Valley and other schools, ongoing HVAC and maintenance work, and planned replacement of about one-third of school doors each year. Wastewater treatment plants and associated piping were identified as major needs, with repairs estimated at $3–4 million; some funding is in place and additional funds are being considered or requested, but no related spending vote was reported. The board discussed communication and prioritization of work orders, facility needs, and potential community donations for athletic facilities. The district also formally notified the board that the Dingus Elementary closure process had begun; no procurement decision related to the closure was described.