The Harrison County Board of Education met on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, for a series of Board-related meetings. The video included a closed personnel hearing, a special meeting, and the regular Board meeting.
The closed personnel hearing was not discussed as part of the public personnel action during the regular meeting. The special meeting included the Board self-appraisal discussion. During that discussion, Board members reviewed the county self-evaluation process. It was noted that the results would be posted publicly and submitted to the state. The special meeting then adjourned.
The regular meeting was called to order at about 3:56 in the video, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The regular meeting was held at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at 445 West Main Street in Clarksburg and was streamed on YouTube.
The Board then heard a special recognition and presentation from Healthy Grandfamilies. During the meeting, the Healthy Grandfamilies update shared the program’s work with grandparents who are raising children in Harrison County. The program recently completed its 15th round of sessions. The update shared that about 150 grandparents have taken part in the sessions, affecting more than 200 children. The program has also served many more families through added support, with more than 350 grandparents and about 600 children impacted.
The presentation also recognized many people and groups that help make Healthy Grandfamilies possible. Those mentioned included Community Care of West Virginia, United Way, Family Services, Marion-Harrison County Community Action, Legal Aid, WVU Extension, WVU Hospital, local libraries, churches, school Key Clubs, National Honor Society students, local restaurants, and other community partners. A recent program completer also shared her thanks for the help and support she received. Board members asked that the list of sponsors and donors be shared so they can be recognized.
During the Superintendent’s Update, Superintendent Stutler shared that Harrison County Schools was recognized at the statewide summer conference for improvement in math and ELA. She thanked teachers, staff, students, and others for their work. She also noted that the Board had received the year-end discipline summary.
The Board also heard updates on summer work across the district. Transportation and facilities updates included work on bus driver staffing, bus maintenance, bus schedules, school cleaning and repairs, painting, floor work, and maintenance needs. The update also included information about ongoing planning for Bridgeport High School and HVAC needs at the Board office. District leaders noted that summer remains a busy time as schools prepare for the new year.
The Board approved the consent items as presented. These included the June 2, 2026, regular meeting minutes, financial transactions, open enrollment and transfer approvals and denials, continued membership with the West Virginia School Boards Association for FY2027, and agent of record renewals for property, liability, other insurance coverage, and workers' compensation. The agenda listed financial transactions that included operating transfers, accounts payable transactions, payroll transactions, budget supplements, and budget transfers.
Under New Business, the Board approved the out-of-state travel study request. The Board also approved the 2026-2027 Board of Education meeting dates, with a note to review and change the March 16 date because of state basketball tournament scheduling.
The Board approved the Bridgeport Middle School renovation project. The discussion noted that the project is for a secure entrance. The Board accepted the low base bid of $196,799 from Veritas Contracting. Board members discussed the cost being above the projected budget, and it was noted that the School Building Authority recommended moving forward rather than rebidding. The motion carried.
The Board approved a Liberty High School renovation project change order. The discussion focused on signage, brickwork, and corrections that were not included in the original bid. The motion carried.
The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Minigh Family Dentistry. This agreement will support dental care for students at Big Elm Elementary, Lincoln Middle School, and Lincoln High School. The agenda states that the MOU is meant to support preventative and restorative care for students.
The Board approved the Communities In Schools Memorandum of Agreement. The agreement will support the CIS model at Nutter Fort Primary, Nutter Fort Intermediate, and Liberty Middle. The agenda states that the West Virginia Department of Education will provide a grant to support this work.
The Board approved an MOU for WVU Orientation and Mobility Services. The Board also approved a WVU affiliation agreement connected to the School of Medicine, including human performance, applied exercise science, athletic training, and communication sciences and disorders. The discussion included a question about how many students may be involved.
The Board approved the at-risk contract for the 2026-2027 school year with Deluca Family Wellness Center. The Board also approved the MOU with Marion County Board of Education for Medicaid billing.
Under Old Business, the Board approved the WVU Medicine sponsorship contract at Bridgeport High School for the scoreboard. The discussion noted that the contract is for five years and runs through 2031.
The Board approved the personnel matters as presented. It was also stated that the hearing from earlier in the evening was not part of this personnel agenda and no decision was being made on that matter during the regular meeting.
There were no legal or disciplinary matters.
During Board member comments, members thanked Harrison County voters for supporting the levy, which helps fund school improvements. Members also recognized summer work by district crews, student athletes, and teams that represented Harrison County, and community members who support students. Comments also included updates about cultural opportunities for students, the Seal of Biliteracy, a Clarksburg Community Choir event, and the idea of looking into an innovation zone connected to physical therapy, sports therapy, or sports medicine.