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Marshall County Board of Education Plans To Cut Its Levy Rate

By SHELLEY HANSON 3 min read

The Marshall County Board of Education voted Tuesday to reduce its tax levy rate by 1 percent bringing it down to 85% for the fiscal year 2023-24.

Board President John Miller proposed the decrease, noting he thought it was important to give back to the taxpayers, especially since they voted to approve recent levies that are allowing the district to do a variety of improvements.

"It's a show of good faith and appreciation to the voters and to the taxpayers of Marshall County," Miller said.

He added Marshall County has the lowest tax levy rate of all the school districts in the Northern Panhandle.

The rate will be submitted to the state tax commission and state board of education. The board will then reconvene April 18 to give it final approval.

Miller noted he also wanted to find a way to give back to the employees as well. Superintendent Shelby Haines said she and her staff have been discussing various ways to do that including an attendance incentive and free passes to district sporting events.

Miller said the ideas could be discussed and approved at the April 18 meeting when the tax levy rate is given final approval.

Meanwhile, the board also recognized a few student-athletes for garnering special awards in their respective sports, along with their coaches.

Cameron High School Wrestling Team's coach, Tim Jones, was recently recognized as state coach of the year. Wrestler Adam Angel placed second in the state and was named Most Outstanding Wrestler. Wrestler Ashton Hoge placed third; Slaton Pettit, third; and Payton Neely, fifth place.

Cameron High School Girls Basketball Team's coach, Holly Pettit, was named state coach of the year. The state championship team was also recognized by the board: Kenzie Clutter, Macey, Bertram, Janelle, Shabdue, Aubrey Thomas, Devan Schrack, Ashlee Neehouse, Isabella Wise, Gracie Carter, Ashlee Dobbs, Maci Neely, Shaleigh Littleton, Lakyn West, Taylee Yoders, Emilee Dobbs, Emma Francis, Ashlynn Van Tassell, Katie Van Tassell and Elizabeth McDonald.

John Marshall High School Swim Team also was recognized for its accomplishments at the state tournament including swimmers Maitlyn Miller, fourth place; Victoria Kidney, state champ; Sierra Taylor, fourth; and Sydney Hess, fourth place.

John Marshall High School Wrestling Team's also was recognized for their accomplishments at the OVAC tournament and state tournament. OVAC winners included Zander Ward, third place; Ethan Cook, champion; Carter Adkins, fifth; Ryan Ward, fifth; Anthony Baldo, eighth; and Klypsan Wallace, runnerup. Wallace also placed fourth in the state tournament, while Cook placed fifth and Ward, sixth.

In other matters, the board heard from Marshall County Circuit Court Judge Richard Wilson, who said he was looking forward to working with the district on helping students. He said he wanted to let teachers and administrators know that their input is important to getting students back on the right track.

Wilson, a Moundsville resident, was appointed to his position by Gov. Jim Justice in February to replace David Hummel. He noted his wife Jill is an educator in Marshall County.

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