CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Justice, as Chairman of the West Virginia School Building Authority (SBA), announced a historic milestone today as the SBA approved an allocation of $111,687,534 to 19 counties for Fiscal Year 2024.
This funding, the largest annual award by the SBA since 2011, will be used to construct ten new schools and perform major renovations on thirteen existing schools across the state.
“I am truly proud to vote for this historic investment in our schools, because it represents our unwavering commitment to providing West Virginia students with the best possible learning environment,” Gov. Justice said. “This funding doubles down on our belief that every student deserves access to a high-quality education. These new and upgraded facilities will ensure our students have the resources and technology needed to succeed in the classroom and beyond.”Counties receiving funds to build new schools include:
Berkeley — $8,333,333 To be used for construction of a new primary and intermediate school. This is a multi-year commitment with the same recurring payment over three years for a total award sum of $25,000,000.
Wood — $9,309,647 To be used for construction of three new schools: Lubeck Elementary, Vienna Elementary, and North Parkersburg Elementary. This is a multi-year commitment with the same recurring payment over three years for a total award sum of $27,928,940.
Wyoming — $15,711,654 To be used for construction of the new Mullens PK-8 School.
Fayette — $15,625,860 To be used for construction of the new Midland Trail Elementary School.
Taylor — $7,306,600 To be used for construction of the new Anna Jarvis Elementary School.
Marshall — $9,213,555 To be used for construction of the new Benwood-McMechen Elementary School.
Counties receiving funds to renovate existing schools include:
Harrison — $5,842,600 To be used for additions and renovations at Nutter Fort Primary School and Simpson Elementary School.
Grant $4,755,330 To be used for additions and renovations at Petersburg Elementary School.
Jackson — $13,547,398 To be used for additions and renovations at Ripley Middle School.
Greenbrier — $6,707,058 To be used for additions and renovations at Frankford Elementary School.
Mason — $1,249,000 To be used for upgrades at Roosevelt Elementary School.
Logan — $3,000,000 To be used for foundational and structural upgrades at Logan County Middle School.
Randolph — $558,110 To be used for a partial roof replacement at Elkins Middle School.
Calhoun — $4,839,829 To be used for renovations at Calhoun Middle/High School.
Morgan — $367,100 To be used for renovations at Berkeley Springs High School.
Hancock — $987,720 To be used for renovations at Oak Glen Middle School.
Gilmer — $724,693 To be used for renovations at Gilmer County High School.
Tucker — $1,965,945 To be used for wastewater treatment plant upgrades for Tucker County High School.
Barbour — $1,642,102 To be used for renovations at Philippi Elementary School. |