Jill Bryant, right, was voted unanimously as the next principal of Williamstown Middle/High School Tuesday night during the regular meeting of the Wood County Board of Education. Also pictured is Superintendent Christie Willis. (Photo by Douglass Huxley)

PAKERSBURG – The Wood County Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint Jill Bryant as the next principal of Williamstown Middle/High School Tuesday night during the regular board meeting.

“Congratulations. Miss Bryant,” Board President Justin Raber said. “We will be posting your now vacant position of athletic director of Williamson Middle High, as well director of special education, tomorrow.”

The board also heard updates on bond projects, including the new access road to Martin Elementary, an update on bloodborne pathogens and policy updates on electrical devices.

Full coverage from Tuesday’s meeting can be found in the Thursday edition of the News and Sentinel.