7/6/2026 Monongalia County BOE Statutory Meeting

The Monongalia County Board of Education held a statutory meeting on July 6, 2026, which included the administration of oaths to new and reelected board members and the election of board officers. A significant portion of the meeting focused on discussing the procurement process for the new Suncrest Middle School construction project. The board received a detailed explanation of the Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) procurement method, including the two-step process involving statements of qualifications and requests for proposals, negotiation of guaranteed maximum price contracts, and the role of value engineering and contingency funds. The board also approved a consent agenda that included multiple contracts and agreements for services such as occupational, physical, speech, and sign language therapy, as well as various memorandums of understanding with community organizations. Additionally, the board approved a revised meeting schedule and personnel matters. No specific contract awards were announced, but the meeting provided clarity on upcoming procurement procedures and contract management for a major capital improvement project.