July 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Lewis County Board of Education - Administration Building, livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@lewiscountyschoolswv1672/streams

I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance

II. Roll Call

III. Public Attendance

IV. Agenda Adjustments

V. Personnel & Student Achievement/Recognition

VI. Student Discipline

VII. Academics

VIII. Delegations

IX. Consider and approve the agreement between the Lewis County Board of Education and Glenville State University for University Student Pre-service Teachers, Interns and Residents for the 2026-2027 school year. 

X. Consider and approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Marshall University and Lewis County Board of Education to ensure high-quality clinical experiences for pre-service teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. 

XI. Policies

XI.A. Review:
1. Policy Chapter 3120.12 - Areas of Critical Need and Shortage for Substitute Teachers
2. Policy Chapter 4120.12 - Areas of Critical Need and Shortage for Substitute Bus Operators 

2nd Reading/Adopt:
1. Policy Chapter 2271 - Dual Credit
2. Policy Chapter 2275 - Technical Correction-Mountaineer Challenge Academy
3. Policy Chapter 3139.01 - Technical Correction-Suspension
4. Policy Chapter 4160.02 - Physical Examination/Qualifications for School Bus Operators
5. Policy Chapter 4242.01 - Rescind-Food Service Training
6. Policy Chapter 5111 - Eligibility of Resident/Nonresident Students for Enrollment
7. Policy Chapter 5111.02 - Educational Opportunity for Military Children
8. Policy Chapter 5113.02 - School Choice Options
9. Policy Chapter 5320 - Immunization
10. Policy Chapter 5460 - Graduation Requirements
11. Policy Chapter 8453 - Control of Noncasual Contact Communicable Diseases
12. Policy Chapter 8600.04 - Bus Operator Certification
13. Policy Chapter ag3362A - Rescind-Reporting Threatening Behaviors
14. Policy Chapter ag8606 - Students with Disabilities Requiring Special Transportation
15. Policy Chapter 8210 - School Calendar

XII. Consider and approve renewing funding for the Lewis County Sheriff's Office school safety initiatives for the 2026-2027 school year as follows: After School Event Safety& Security in the amount of $23,000.00 and Elementary School Deputy Presence in the amount of $26,000.00.

XIII. Consider and approve the WV Pre-K Contractual Community Programs - Classroom Budget and Cost Allocation for Weston Head Start (A) in the amount of $292,994.00 and Weston Head Start (B) in the amount of $292,994.00 for the 2026-2027 school year. 

XIV. Potential Executive Session Under Authority in West Virginia Code Section (b)(9) and (b)(12).

XV. Personnel 

XVI. Approve minutes from previous board meeting(s)

XVI.A. July 13, 2026 - Regular 

XVII. Consent Agenda

XVII.A. Use of Buildings and Grounds:

1. Melissa Stackpole, LC Mountaineer Youth Football, use of RLBMS matroom for cheer practices, August 3, 2026 through November 15, 2026, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5p-830p.
2. Jayson Watson, LC Mountaineer Youth Football & Cheer, use of RLBMS football fields, field house, concession stand, restrooms, press box, softball field beside school for football/cheer practices and games, July 28, 2026, through December 15, 2026, Monday through Friday, 5p-10p and Saturdays & Sundays, 8a-8p.
3. Sabrina Warren, Lewis County Youth Wrestling, use of RLBMS mat room for youth wrestling, July 31, 2026, through June 30, 2027, 12a-12p.

XVIII. Finance

XVIII.A. Approve payroll/payment of bills in the amount of $430,038.87

XVIII.B. Approve payroll/payment of bills in the amount of $190,845.91.

XIX. Reports/Discussions:

XIX.A. Asst. Superintendent/Facilities/Maintenance/Safety Report

XX. Superintendent Updates

XXI. Board Comments/Discussions

XXII. Date of Next Meeting

XXIII. Adjournment 

XXIV. For Your Information 

XXIV.A. RLBMS Cross County Schedule 26-27