Preston County School Building Bond and Maintenance Levy
Preston County voted for a $1.5 million a year school/maintenance levy for years 2010-2013.
Purpose for the $1.5 million for each of the three years
$1,000,000 - Construction, Repair, Maintenance, and Maintenance Personnel - Including, but not limited to, construction, building repairs, roof replacement, asbestos projects, structural repairs, fire code corrections, upgrades and emergency repairs, Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, equipment maintenance, paving, safety and security systems, lawn maintenance, employment of three maintenance employees, service personnel, lease purchase and Qualified Zone Academy Bonds ([QZAB] bonds to finance renovation and repair projects and purchase equipment) payments, and other related expenses. Expenditures for construction and repair projects will be in agreement with the prioritized projects set-forth in the county's approved Comprehensive Education Facilities Plan
$200,000 - Operational Expenses - Including, but not limited to, utility rate increases, HVAC, Filter Service Contracts, Copying Machines, Custodial Equipment, Supplies, and other related expenses.
$88,500 - Curricular, Extra- and co-curricular activities - Including, but not limited to, field trips, school competitions, and other extra- and co-curricular expenses, and other related expenses. Funds will be prorated based on individual school enrollments.
$40,000 - Technology Expenses - Including, but not limited to, computer purchases, repair, upgrades, software, contracting, and other related expenses.
$150,000 - Textbooks, Supplies, and Equipment - Including, but not limited to, free textbooks and textbook related materials, duplicating paper, computer paper, writing paper, notebook paper, instructional supplies and equipment, including library, office operating expenses, and other related expenses.
$15,000 - Student Accident Insurance - Accident insurance for all county students during school and school related activities
$6,500 - Supplemental support of the following county agencies: - WV Cooperative Extension (4-H Program)