RCSD Special Meeting - September 23rd, 2026

The Raleigh County Board of Education held a special meeting on September 23, 2026, to discuss proposals for closing several elementary schools and merging their students into other schools. Key procurement-related actions included the approval and public release of impact statements and supporting data regarding the proposed closures of Cranberry Prosperity Elementary School and Mabscott Elementary School. The board also scheduled multiple public hearings to gather community input on these proposals, including the merger of students into Bradley, Maxwell Hill, Stanford, Crescent, and Hollywood Elementary Schools, as well as the relocation of a severe disabilities program to Beckley Elementary School. All motions related to these actions were unanimously approved, and the board outlined detailed procedures for public hearings and notifications in compliance with West Virginia Code and Board of Education policies. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were discussed during this meeting.