Calhoun Board of Education
- MOUNT ZION, WEST VIRGINIA
- May 13, 2026
- Regular Board Meeting
- 5:30 P.M.
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I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Recognitions
We invite parents to stay for the full board meeting; however, we understand you may need to
leave. Please wait until after the board acknowledgements to leave.
• FFA State Degree Recipients
➢ Laney Arnold
➢ Faith McClain
• Band Spring 2026 Awards
➢ Middle School Band Adjudication Excellent Rating
- Aaron Langford
- Andrew Carpenter
- Keegan Sampson
- Arabella Craddock
- Embree Gungle
- Mark Plumby
- Lyla Nottingham
- Michael Robinson
- Micah McHenry
- Alauna Smith
- Allie Frederick
- Payton Quick
- Brooklyn Burrows
- Harlow Sarratori
- Tyson Shern-Bender
- Kallah Reip
- Karlie Simmons
- Brenlyn Barr
- Laici Walls
- Makenzie Basnett
- Emilia Bopp
- Michelle McGuire
- Serinity Barton
- Jace Riffle
- Temperance Caldwell
- Aaron Stevens
- Gavin Garrett
- Alyssa Ogle
- Chase Pierce
➢ Concert Band Adjudication Superior Rating
- Embree Gungle
- Harlow Sarratori
- Kallah Reip
- Serinity Barton
- Aaron Stevens Brenlyn Barr
- Gavin Garrett
- Micah McHenry
- Payton Quick
- Karlie Simmons
- Chase Pierce
- Danika Starcher
- Hannah Dupree
- Izabella Zwoll
- Lilly Falls
- Lydia Starcher
- Regan Smith
- Rylan Smith
- Allie Ogle
- Bret Richards
- Brody Richards
- Griffen Parsons
- Jasmyne Tingler
- Destiny Langford
➢ Solo and Ensemble
- Danika Starcher
- Hannah Dupree
- Izabella Zwoll
- Lilly Falls
- Lydia Starcher
- Regan Smith
- Rylan Smith
- Allie Ogle
- Bret Richards
- Brody Richards
- Griffen Parsons
- Jasmyne Tingler
- Destiny Langford
- Micah McHenry
➢ Middle School All State Band – Micah McHenry
IV. Presentation by Education Alliance
V. Board Acknowledgements
VI. Delegations
VII. Approval of April 13, 2026 (Regular), April 21, 2026 (Work Session), April 21, 2026
(Statutory) and April 21, 2026 (Special/LSIC CGCC) Minutes (Attachment A)
VIII. Discussion and Reports (Attachment B):
Discussions:
Reports:
A. Superintendent
Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center Report (April 21, 2026) – Horst Motz
B. Superintendent Reports
1. Director and School Reports
2. Summer School 2026
3. Instruction/Curriculum
4. Attendance Report
5. Current Updates
Superintendent Recommendations:
VIII. New Business (Attachment C):
A. Recess to hold Public Hearing for Proposed Budget (FY2026-2027)
B. Proposed Budget Hearing (FY2026-2027)
1. Discussion
2. Questions
C. Reconvene the May 13, 2026, Regular Board Meeting
D. Proposed Budget Adoption (FY2026-2027)
E. Finance for Approval May 13, 2026
1. General Fund Invoices – $ 52,714.97
2. Supplements – $(271,271.19)
3. Transfers – $ 43,979.79
4. April 2026 Financial Statement
5. Quarterly School Financials January 2026– March 2026
(Invoice list available for review at Calhoun County Board of Education Office)
F. Policies Out for Comment
1. Calhoun Parent and Family Engagement Policy
G. Memorandums of Understanding
1. Title III Consortium Lead
2. Educational Consulting Teams
IX. Personnel (Attachment D):
A. Employee Hearing – Discipline with Pay
1. Ratification of Paid Suspension
B. Retirements
Professional
Service
Extracurricular
C. Resignations
Professional
Service
Extracurricular
D. Employment
Professional
- Carissa Gumm, Science Fair Coordinator, PHE, effective April 22, 2026
- Laura Webb , Social Studies Fair Coordinator, AES, effective April 22, 2026
Service FY2026-27
1. Extracurricular
- Carla “Denise” Carter, Cook III, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., CMHS, Job ID 62032
Summer School 2025-26
- Michael Boatright, Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Job ID 57092
- Megan Heiney , Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach, Job ID 62902
- Lorie Bailey , ASPIRE Summer School K-12 Tutor
- Debra Smith , ASPIRE Summer School K-12 Tutor
- Carla “Denise” Carter, Summer School Custodian
- Adeena Davis , Summer School Custodian
- Candace Knudsen , Summer School Bus Operators/Multi-Class, Job ID 62243
- Athena Clark , Summer School Instructional Support Teacher (K-3), Job ID 62245
- , ASPIRE Summer School K-12 Tutors, Job ID 63275,
- ASPIRE Summer School K-12 Tutors, Job ID 63275
- Jessica McCumbers , Summer School Tutor/Teachers K-5, Job ID 62900
- Erica Greathouse , Summer School Tutor/Teachers K-5, Job ID 62900
- Adam Holcomb , Substitute Summer School Tutor/Teachers, Job ID, 62239
- Kristie Ritchie , Substitute Summer School Tutor/Teachers, Job ID, 62239
- Angie Naylor , Substitute Summer School Tutor/Teachers, Job ID, 62239
- Samantha Sowa, Substitute Summer School Tutor/Teachers, Job ID, 62239
- April Roberts , Substitute Summer School Tutor/Teachers, Job ID, 62239
- Carissa Gumm , Substitute Summer School Tutor/Teachers, Job ID, 62239
- , Summer School Custodian, Job ID 63531
- , Summer School Custodian, Job ID 63531
- Dianne Dye , Substitute Summer Cook, Job ID 62237
E. Termination of Contracts
1. Kimberly McCumbers, Substitute Cook, Substitute Custodian and Substitute Multi-Classified Aide II/Bus Aide/Supervisory Aide/Specialized Healthcare
Procedures, effective May 5, 2026
X. Expulsion Hearing
1. 2025-26-02
XI. Adjournment
Future Board Meeting Dates:
• Monday, June 15, 2026, 5:30 p.m (Regular) Calhoun Board of Education
• Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 5:30 p.m. (Special Reorganization) Calhoun Board of Education
