Sept 9, 2026 Monongalia County BOE regular meeting

The Monongalia County Board of Education held a regular meeting on September 9, 2026, focusing extensively on facilities updates and capital improvement projects. Deputy Superintendent Donna Talerico presented a comprehensive review of past and ongoing facility projects, including school renovations, expansions, and safety improvements. The board discussed a prioritized list of future capital projects, such as new roofs, school safety entrances, and consolidation of maintenance and transportation facilities. Transportation Director Tony Harris and Project Manager Chris Gillespie detailed the need for a new centralized transportation facility to accommodate a growing bus fleet and improve maintenance efficiency. The board also considered several procurement actions, including approval of contracts for educational curriculum tools like BrainPOP and Explore K12, and a septic line agreement with conditions to minimize disruption. Motions to approve these contracts and the capital improvement priorities were passed. Additionally, personnel matters and new positions funded by federal IDEA funds were approved. The meeting concluded with scheduling of future financial updates and legislative meetings.