Board Meeting Regular Session - 7/27/2026

The Mercer County Schools Board meeting on July 27, 2026, included presentations on student STEM experiences through the Jason Argonaut program and updates on the Southern Educational Services Cooperative's new online policy management platform, which Mercer County will access at no cost. The board discussed and approved several procurement-related items, including contracts for clinical student placements with Marshall University, cooperative contracts for uniforms and supplies, and funding requests such as $16,452 for Gaggle Reachout Services, a student wellness program. They also approved purchase orders for school-based probation officer funding and maintenance supplies from Lowe's and Ferguson, with clarifications on cooperative purchasing compliance. A change order for an emergency roof repair at Bluefield High School was approved, and a bid award for commercial vehicle driver physicals was granted. The board reviewed policy updates and discussed the need for a workshop to further consider policy manual revisions. Budget concerns were raised regarding a $26,115 shortfall in facility rental fees, and the board approved superintendent travel to an education conference. The meeting also covered special education compliance reports, graduation scheduling considerations, and updates on the technical education task force and new building projects. Several motions related to expenditures and contracts were passed, reflecting ongoing procurement and budget management activities within the school system.