Due to recent Legislation, Doddridge County citizens will need to vote on the renewal of the Doddridge County Schools excess levy this November. Although the levy does not expire until July of 2024, this will be the last general election prior to the expiration of the levy. Recent legislation moved all county levy votes to the general or primary election dates.
The levy will be for the following purposes:
• Instructional materials including supplies, textbooks, technology and library
• Upgrade safety and security of buildings
• Repair and Maintenance of buildings
• Provide for vocational, college and career readiness programs
• Provide for extended curriculum costs
• Supplement to county support organizations, including 4H
• Transportation for extracurricular secondary school programs, including athletics and band
• Professional development and continue funds for substitutes
• Provide for safe, efficient and adequate transportation system for school children
• Provide for employment of teachers, service personnel and administrators and benefits.
• To provide and maintain a school health-based program.
• Provide for after-school, summer and back pack feeding programs
• To provide for community-based programs benefitting students.
Adam Cheeseman, Superintendent of Schools, said in announcing the Levy, “Since 1947 Doddridge County has supported the Excess Levy. It is the longest running continuous levy in the state. Doddridge County has always provided for the needs of its children. This will insure that quality education and technical training will continue for many years to come.”
The Levy Election will be held on November 8. If you have not registered to vote, you have until October 18th to register.