Cabell Schools Board Special Meeting Projects Planning April 20, 2026

The Cabell County Schools Board held a special meeting on April 20, 2026, focused primarily on instructional materials adoption and capital improvement projects planning for fiscal year 2027. The board reviewed recommendations for new instructional resources in art, music, personal finance, and wellness, including vendor selections such as Art of Education for K-8 art, Quaver for elementary music and wellness, MakeMusic Cloud for secondary music, and McGraw Hill for personal finance. These adoptions are pending state approval and may involve future purchasing decisions for digital and physical materials. The meeting also extensively covered capital improvement requests from Local School Improvement Councils (LSICs), including safety upgrades like intercom system enhancements, outdoor classroom installations, fence improvements, HVAC controls, roofing replacements, and facility maintenance projects. Budget considerations were discussed, with an emphasis on prioritizing safety-related projects and maintaining fiscal responsibility given an $11 million list of requests. The board indicated a tentative budget allocation of $200,000 to $300,000 from reserves for critical projects, with no immediate votes taken but consensus to proceed with prioritization. Additionally, procurement plans for school buses and vans were reviewed to maintain fleet value and support transportation needs. Overall, the meeting addressed both instructional procurement and significant capital facility investments to support student safety and educational environments.