Summers County board approves FY27 levy, pays RT Rogers with recusal; central office relocation discussed
May 27, 2026 | SUMMERS COUNTY SCHOOLS, School Districts, West Virginia
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The Summers County Board of Education on May 26 approved a series of routine and budget-related items and engaged in extended discussion about relocating the district's central office.
The board approved the FY27 levy rates after a motion by Mrs. Harvey and a second by Mr. Broen; the motion was recorded in the minutes as approved by the board. During bills consideration the board pulled the RT Rogers invoice for separate consideration. Mrs. Farley moved and Mr. McBride seconded payment of the RT Rogers bill; the board approved payment with Mr. Broen recorded as recusing himself because of a conflict of interest (the minutes record a 4-0 vote with one recusal). The board then approved the remaining bills in a subsequent vote (minutes record a 5-0 vote).
The board approved a $16,492 contribution to the Summers County Public Library based on the state recommendation; that motion passed. A board member moved to approve an item labeled in the record as Bluefield State University and the board approved that item as well.
On facilities, the board discussed a potential central office relocation but took no action. Board members reviewed a fire marshal report and identified renovation needs if the district were to keep staff in the existing building or move staff to an annex: fire-rated doors and an updated fire alarm panel were noted as required, and several older heaters were identified as disconnected or nonfunctional. The superintendent told the board she had been in contact with county commissioners, who indicated interest in the building and planned to send maintenance staff to inspect it. Several board members said more detailed quotes and a formal work session are needed before any relocation decision; the item will remain on future agendas.
Why it matters: The levy affects local revenue for the school district; the RT Rogers payment carried a recusal that board minutes recorded publicly; the central office discussion highlighted deferred maintenance and a potential transfer or sale that could have budget and operational implications.
The board did not set deadlines for the central office decision and requested follow-up information from staff.
The board approved the FY27 levy rates after a motion by Mrs. Harvey and a second by Mr. Broen; the motion was recorded in the minutes as approved by the board. During bills consideration the board pulled the RT Rogers invoice for separate consideration. Mrs. Farley moved and Mr. McBride seconded payment of the RT Rogers bill; the board approved payment with Mr. Broen recorded as recusing himself because of a conflict of interest (the minutes record a 4-0 vote with one recusal). The board then approved the remaining bills in a subsequent vote (minutes record a 5-0 vote).
The board approved a $16,492 contribution to the Summers County Public Library based on the state recommendation; that motion passed. A board member moved to approve an item labeled in the record as Bluefield State University and the board approved that item as well.
On facilities, the board discussed a potential central office relocation but took no action. Board members reviewed a fire marshal report and identified renovation needs if the district were to keep staff in the existing building or move staff to an annex: fire-rated doors and an updated fire alarm panel were noted as required, and several older heaters were identified as disconnected or nonfunctional. The superintendent told the board she had been in contact with county commissioners, who indicated interest in the building and planned to send maintenance staff to inspect it. Several board members said more detailed quotes and a formal work session are needed before any relocation decision; the item will remain on future agendas.
Why it matters: The levy affects local revenue for the school district; the RT Rogers payment carried a recusal that board minutes recorded publicly; the central office discussion highlighted deferred maintenance and a potential transfer or sale that could have budget and operational implications.
The board did not set deadlines for the central office decision and requested follow-up information from staff.
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