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The Upshur County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, starting at 6:00 p.m. in the central administration office. The board has released its full agenda ahead of the session, which includes several routine items alongside a few matters that could draw public attention.
Among the first items on the list is approval of the minutes from the July meeting, followed by the treasurer's report and a review of the month's expenditures. The board will also hear a presentation on summer school completion rates and an update on facility maintenance projects that wrapped up over the break.
A significant portion of the agenda focuses on personnel. The board is expected to vote on new teaching contracts for the upcoming school year, as well as a handful of resignations and transfers. Also up for discussion is a proposed revision to the student handbooks, specifically around cell phone use during instructional time.
Other action items include a bid award for new roofing work at one of the elementary schools and a policy review on bus route safety. The meeting will close with a public comment period, limited to three minutes per speaker. Residents who cannot attend in person can submit written comments to the board office by noon on the day of the meeting. The full agenda packet is available for review at the district website and at the county library.
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