Chair: Charlea Ramsey
Secretary: Kenneth Edwards
Principal: Renee Mathews
Old Business
Mrs. Mathews thanked everyone for attending, reviewed the purpose of the LSIC, and introduced the members.
Attendance
Charlea Ramsey
Tom Sears
Fred Ware
Renee Mathews
Victoria Singzon
Mary Plymale
Mikey Caputo
Mark DeFazio
Shawn Long
Abby Veigel
Albany St. Martin-Brown
Melissa Ruby
Meeting Called to Order
The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m.
There were no committee reports.
Items Discussed
Teachers: Mr. Ware asked about incoming 8th grade class size. A brief discussion was held.
Community Members: A brief discussion was held about an addition to the building. Ms. St. Martin-Brown asked if the entrance to the auditorium would change. Mrs. Mathews stated that she believed it would.
Service Personnel: No discussion.
Parents: A discussion was held regarding personal finance requirements.
Students: No discussion.
Motions, Orders, Resolutions, Ordinances, and Measures
A discussion was held about how LSIC can be involved in the upcoming building additions at BHS.
Announcements
There were two days left in the first semester. Exams were discussed. Victoria shared that from a student perspective she enjoyed having fewer exams. It was noted that math still has a mid-term and final. Mr. DeFazio shared that exams help with attendance.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 a.m.
Next Meeting
February 27, 2026 at 12:15 p.m.
Principal’s Report
January 6, 2025
A school-wide assembly was held on December 19. $5,000 in prizes were given away for attendance and door prizes. Winter sports groups were honored. The assembly was possible this year due to no final exams and helped encourage attendance on a three-hour early dismissal day.
Attendance remains a concern. The worst day was November 21, with 95 students absent.
The day before breaks and early December weekends had high absences.
School Board Authority approved $3.5 million for a building addition at BHS. This is part of a possible three-phase process, dependent on student population.
Discipline Data
Level 1: 35 / 51 / 19
Level 2: 13 / 24 / 22
Level 3: 6 / 5 / 1
Level 4: 1 / 2 / 0
PSAT/NMSQT Results
Fall 2025: 68 students, average score 1090
Fall 2024: 125 students, average score 1072
Fall 2023: 67 students, average score 1063
Mr. Sears provided additional athletic updates.
Mr. Edwards was excused from the meeting.
Principal Report – September 23, 2025
At the beginning of the school year, BHS added approximately 12 transfers and enrolled 34 new students before school started. Since then, 10 additional students have enrolled. The total enrollment is 780 students.
WVDE Smarter Balance Report Card data shows continued concerns with attendance, especially chronic absenteeism.
Test Scores
Math 2023–2024: Exceeds 21%, Meets 20%
Math 2024–2025: Exceeds 22.9%, Meets 25.6%
English 2023–2024: Exceeds 30%, Meets 44%
English 2024–2025: Exceeds 36%, Meets 39%
BHS continues to be monitored for the number of approved fundraisers. No changes were reported.
Discipline Summary
Level 1: 35
Level 2: 13
Level 3: 6
Level 4: 1
Homecoming was held last week with activities focused on school spirit and student belonging.
The WVEIS grading system is being updated for parent access. Students already have access.
Upcoming Events
See Something Say Something Speaker
Pierpont Aviation Program Presentation
UTC Presentation
High School Reality Financial Check for Juniors
PSAT/NMSQT – October 21
Mr. Sears: Athletic updates
Mr. Edwards: Academic updates