4/14/2026 Monongalia County BOE Regular Meeting

The Monongalia County Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 14, 2026, where several procurement and contracting decisions were made. The board approved contracts related to the child nutrition program's group purchasing, awarding the food products contract to Mountaineer Highland. They also awarded a $929,065 contract to FMS Construction for phase two of the Morgantown High School cafeteria renovation, noting FMS was the lowest bidder and had successfully completed phase one under budget and ahead of schedule. Additionally, the board approved a produce bid contract with West Virginia Harvest and a contract with Lakeview Golf Resort for UHFSAP testing facilities rental at $2,800. The meeting included approval of expenditures exceeding $3,000, payment of salaries, and various personnel appointments, including new teaching and service positions. The board also approved a first reading of policy 6320.001 concerning at-risk CMAR procurement. Several motions related to contracts and personnel were passed, with some votes showing close margins. The meeting also featured discussions on middle school scheduling and recognition of student achievements, but the primary procurement focus was on contract awards and budget approvals for school facilities and nutrition services.