Mingo County Board of Education Special Meeting September 28, 2026 at 500 PM

The Mingo County Board of Education held a special meeting on September 28, 2026, focused primarily on the district’s financial position and enrollment-related funding pressures. The presentation reported that net position fell by about $833,000 and total fund balance declined by approximately $1.3 million; the district continued to maintain required reserves at about 17.6% of operating costs, or roughly two months. Officials cited declining enrollment—about 282 fewer students this year and roughly 800 fewer since 2022—as a significant risk to future state funding. They also noted prior staffing reductions and efforts to reduce other expenses. Building needs, including roofs and other improvements, were discussed generally, without approval of a capital project or funding allocation.