$150 million approved for new school renovations in 18 counties

Danielle Sandler
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CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Governor Jim Justice, as Chairman of the West Virginia School Building Authority (SBA), announced a funding of $149,851,553.00 for 18 new projects.

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This funding was a part of a new standard funding for educational structure improvements in West Virginia.

“I could not be more proud to announce another massive investment in our students. Our students deserve to have access to the learning environments they rightfully deserve. We continue to shatter records with SBA investments. This is proof we are committed to giving our kids the resources they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom,” Governor Justice said.

When Governor Justice came into office in 2017, the School Building Authority obtained over $643 million for school boards in the Mountain State. Other generous contributions have made the funding surpass over $1 billion for educational facilities in the state.

“This represents more than just a billion-dollar investment in our schools. It also translates into a billion dollars spent on construction jobs enhancing these very schools throughout West Virginia. This is a win for everyone and something we are all proud of,” Governor Justice said.

Counties receiving funds for building new schools include:

  • Cabell — $16,910,069

  • Wayne — $20,649,800

Counties receiving funds to renovate existing schools include:

  • Randolph — $1,791,058

  • Morgan — $3,924,284

  • Tucker — $6,428,460

  • Monongalia — $4,430,544

  • Brooke — $6,220,500

  • Raleigh — $2,069,526
    For water line replacement at Woodrow Wilson High School and Academy of Careers and Technical.

  • Webster — $3,552,220

  • Lewis — $11,020,242

  • Hardy — $5,324,600

  • Cabell — $1,000,000

  • Webster — $991,802

  • Monongalia — $887,919

  • Pocahontas — $1,000,000
    For renovations at Pocahontas County High School.

  • Mingo — $437,533

  • Summers — $684,896
    For roof renovations at Summers County Career and Technical Center. 

  • Lewis — $242,140

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In total, all projects equal out to $87,565,593 in funding. Berkeley and Wood County are also being funded from this money. More money was set aside for these projects as well. From all this previous funding, the total has come out to $149,851,553.

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