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Newly appointed principals Ryan McIntyre, left, assistant principal at Lubeck and Neale elementary schools, and Matt Null, principal at Blennerhassett Middle School, accompany Wood County Schools Superintendent Christie Willis after a special meeting of the Wood County Board of Education , Tuesday night. (Photo by Douglass Huxley)

PARKERSBURG — The Wood County Board of Education voted to approve Matt Null as the new principal of Blennerhassett Middle School during a special meeting Tuesday.

Null will be leaving her position as principal at Kanawha Elementary.

“Welcome to your new adventure” Board Chairman Justin Raber said.

“Thank you sir. I’m excited,” Null replied.

The board also voted to approve Ryan McIntyre as the new assistant principal at Lubeck and Neale Elementary.

“I would like to congratulate you both for continuing your careers.” Board member Sarah Townsend said. “Thank you for your care and concern for our school system.”

Board member Judy Johnson expressed concern about the distribution of supply funds to teachers. She noted that some schools seem to have “extraordinary” amounts of funds, while teachers report running out of supplies by mid-year. Johnson requested that an inquiry be sent to the Faculty Senate to get faculty feedback on whether they feel they are receiving adequate funding.

“I just want to make sure the money has grown over the years” Johnson said. “I know what I got. And I know things have tripled or more so far, and I’d like to hear from the teachers.”

She said the district needs to make sure it’s not asking the public to help them with supplies.

During the consent agenda, the board approved awarding the safe entry bid to Hamilton Middle School for 3D Construction in the amount of $304,079, which includes the base bid of $217,419 and 1 alternate of $86,660.

The next meeting of the Wood County Board of Education is scheduled for August 13 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the council offices located at the corner of Plum and 13th Streets in Parkersburg. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed online.

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Items approved at Tuesday night’s Wood County Board of Education special meeting:

*Martin HVAC Change Order 3 for late delivery for large pool room dehumidifier unit at no cost.

* Kanawha HVAC Renovation Change Order 3 for late delivery for rooftop unit at no cost.

* Phoenix Pay App 4 BES fan replacement worth $42,027.70.

* Secure Entry Bid Award at Martin Elementary to Phoenix Associates in the amount of $165,263.

* No Cost Grae Con BMS 3 Secured Entry Change Order to Extend Substantial Completion Date Due to Material Delivery Delays.

* Gihon Elementary 3 secure entry change order at no cost to extend substantial completion date due to material delivery delays.

* Certificate of Substantial Completion for Blennerhassett Fan Replacement.

* PreK Community Partnership Agreement that includes a quarterly payment amount of $9,375 to Little People Place for the 2024-2025 school year.

* PreK Community Partnership Agreement that includes a quarterly payment amount of $9,375 to Joyful Sound for the 2024-2025 school year.

* PreK Community Partnership Agreement which includes a quarterly payment amount of $9,375 to Precious Angels Early Learning Center for the 2024-2025 school year.

* $5,385.07 SNAP-Ed Mini-Project Agreements for Franklin Elementary, Criss Elementary, Emerson Elementary and Jackson Middle School.

* Chef’s Depot full size combo/steam ovens for Emerson Elementary in the amount of $28,532.18 and Madison Elementary in the amount of $23,645.02.

* Contract between Wood County Schools Special Education Office and Parent/Educator Resource (PERC), Lorena Beverly Shelton, at the rate of $21 per hour.

* Contract between Wood County Schools Special Education Office and Parent/Educator Resource (PERC), Suzette A. Howell, at the rate of $21 per hour.

* Contract between Wood County Schools and InMotion Physical Therapy and Golf Fitness for a term of 185 days at a rate of $22 per quarter hour.

* Memorandum of Understanding between Wood County Schools and the Education Alliance AmeriCorps Program to sponsor members in the amount of $2,500 per part-time Americorp member or $4,400 per three-quarter time member.

* Memorandum of Understanding between Wood County Schools and Children’s Home Society of WV – Mid-Town Family Support Center to provide an after school/child care program (Jefferson After School Program) for students attending Jefferson Elementary Center.