Board Meeting 10-30-26

The October 30, 2026 meeting of the Fayette County Board of Education in Fayetteville, West Virginia, focused primarily on academic performance and district operations. Staff presented the new student success coaching model, reporting preliminary average growth of about 37.2% across coaching cycles, and reviewed achievement data, special education, early intervention, and plans for more consistent countywide math assessments. The board also discussed possible changes to the career and technical education center’s grade-level eligibility; members requested further research and a risk-reward analysis before considering a change. A proposed school-calendar framework was presented for discussion, with no calendar decision made.

On spending and operations, staff reviewed the county employee attendance incentive, including eligibility requirements, its funding from levy lines for county supplements, and the state’s $500 teacher incentive; the board discussed effectiveness and possible payout changes but took no action. The board approved accounts payable by motion and unanimous voice vote, with no total stated in the transcript. Athletic coaching arrangements, staffing, and paid and unpaid positions were discussed, with the issue to return to the extracurricular committee. Two fishing docks at the county park, completed with AARP grant funding, were noted. No contract award, RFP, vendor selection, or new purchasing approval was identified.