Past Agenda

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RECOGNITIONS

Executive Director Neptune will recognize the SBA's newest Authority member, Robert Dunlevy.

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

SBA Quarterly Meeting Minutes September 16, 2024 – (Action) –ATTACHMENT-A.pdf

IV. CEFP AMENDMENTS – Executive Director Neptune  

The following amendments to County Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plans (CEFPs) have been reviewed and are recommended for approval by the SBA Staff. The State Board of Education has acted on these amendments. Approval of these amendments does not necessarily reflect support for funding of the projects within the Amendments; it means the counties followed the proper Amendment Process. The counties' complete Amendment submittals will be available upon request. The following Amendments are submitted for your review and approval: 

A.  Harrison County Board of Education CEFP Amendment – (Action) – ATTACHMENT-B.pdf

The Harrison County Board of Education requests approval to revise their 2020-2030 CEFP to amend its project priority list with additions to Robert C. Byrd (RCB) High School and renovations to the Mountaineer Middle School (MMS) building. To better accommodate recently approved closures, RCB is proposed to receive a cafeteria addition and additional career technical education shops for agricultural and airframe mechanics. MMS is proposed to receive kindergarten and preschool classroom renovations to accommodate its future transition into an elementary school. The projects are planned to be funded through local funds and a grant from the SBA.

Harrison County Board of Education has complied with the SBA CEFP Amendment Process, and as such, Executive Director Neptune respectfully recommends approval of this amendment.

B. Lincoln County Board of Education CEFP Amendment – (Action) – ATTACHMENT-C.pdf

The Lincoln County Board of Education requests approval to revise their 2020-2030 CEFP to add to its CEFP a safe school entrance and HVAC upgrades and repairs to Lincoln County High School. The projects are planned to be funded through local funds and a grant from the SBA.

Lincoln County Board of Education has complied with the SBA CEFP Amendment Process, and as such, Executive Director Neptune respectfully recommends approval of this amendment.

C. Morgan County Board of Education CEFP Amendment – (Action) – ATTACHMENT-D.pdf

The Morgan County Board of Education requests approval to revise their 2020-2030 CEFP to add Roof Replacement at Berkeley Springs High School Building A to their project priority list. The project is planned to be funded through local funds and a grant from the SBA.

Morgan County Board of Education has complied with the SBA CEFP Amendment Process, and as such, Executive Director Neptune respectfully recommends approval of this amendment.

D. Pocahontas County Board of Education CEFP Amendment – (Action) – ATTACHMENT-E.pdf

The Pocahontas County Board of Education requests approval to revise their 2020-2030 CEFP to make renovations to Pocahontas County High School the county's highest priority. These renovations include upgrades to the HVAC system, electrical system, windows, restrooms, and the addition of hallway connectors. The projects are planned to be funded through local funds and a grant from the SBA.

Pocahontas County Board of Education has complied with the SBA CEFP Amendment Process, and as such, Executive Director Neptune respectfully recommends approval of this amendment.

E. Randolph County Board of Education CEFP Amendment – (Action) – ATTACHMENT-F.pdf

The Randolph County Board of Education requests approval to include additions and renovations to Tygarts Valley Middle/High on its project priority list. This proposed work would include a Vo-Ag shop, various classrooms, a safe school entrance, and a gymnasium with supporting spaces. The project is planned to be funded through local funds and a grant from the SBA.

Randolph County Board of Education has complied with the SBA CEFP Amendment Process, and as such, Executive Director Neptune respectfully recommends approval of this amendment.

F. Wood County Board of Education CEFP Amendment – (Action) – ATTACHMENT-G.pdf

The Wood County Board of Education requests approval to add a Bus Loop / Drop Off Improvement Project to its project priority list. The project is planned to be funded through a grant from the SBA.

Wood County Board of Education has complied with the SBA CEFP Amendment Process, and as such, Executive Director Neptune respectfully recommends approval of this amendment.

G.  Tucker County Board of Education CEFP Amendment – (Action) – ATTACHMENT-H.pdf

The Tucker County Board of Education requests approval to include interior and exterior renovations at Davis Thomas Elementary/Middle School as the top prioritized project. The proposed renovations include hazardous material removal, new finishes, exterior wall cleaning/sealing, toilet renovations, sprinkler systems, new LED lighting, and fire alarm upgrades. The projects are planned to be funded through local funds and a grant from the SBA.

Tucker County Board of Education has complied with the SBA CEFP Amendment Process, and as such, Executive Director Neptune respectfully recommends approval of this amendment.

H.  Kanawha County Board of Education CEFP Amendment – (Action) – ATTACHMENT-I.pdf

The Kanawha County Board of Education requests approval to revise their 2020-2030 CEFP to include a change in their project priority list and additional mergers and consolidations. It is being proposed as a top priority that Belle Elementary School, Malden Elementary School, Mary Ingles Elementary School, and Midland Trail Elementary School be consolidated into a new Eastern Kanawha Elementary Center, pending a successful grant application to the SBA. The amendment also includes the closure and merger of McKinley Middle School into Hayes Middle School and the closure and merger of East Bank Middle into Dupont Middle. The middle school closures are proposed to occur at the end of the 2024-2025 school year.

Kanawha County Board of Education has complied with the SBA CEFP Amendment Process, and as such, Executive Director Neptune respectfully recommends approval of this amendment.

V.  NEW BUSINESS

Temporary Administrative Guidelines for Distribution of Supplemental Public Charter School Funding – (Action) – HANDOUT

Executive Director Neptune respectfully recommends that the Authority approve the SBA's proposed Temporary Administrative Guidelines for Distribution of Supplemental Public Charter School Funding.

VI. PROJECT REVIEWS AND SUPERINTENDENT INTERVIEWS

Superintendent Interviews – (Information) –  ATTACHMENT J​

The SBA Staff have worked closely with the counties submitting NEEDs Projects for funding consideration this year. Attachment J contains a summary of the projects, finance plans, and staff comments. Superintendents and Board Presidents have been invited to present their projects to the  Authority and answer any questions during the interview process.

VII.  FUTURE MEETINGS 

December 16, 2024 - Quarterly Meeting – Held at the WV Lottery Building

VIII.  ADJOURNMENT – (Action)