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RIPLEY, W.Va. (WV News) -- In an upbeat meeting, several teachers were recognized for their success in working with students to improve scores on the mid-year benchmark for the I-Ready

At the April 19 Jackson County Board of Education meeting, Ripley High School sophomore Grant Parsons was credited with averting possible danger in school bus gun incident.

The Jackson County Board of Education learned of student progress in math and reading. Compared to national averages, Jackson County students seem to be recovering faster from the pandemic era.

At the March 3 meeting of the Jackson County Board of Education, a new superintendent of schools was hired. The decision to hire William Hosaflook was unanimous.

The Feb. 17 meeting of the Jackson County Board of Education saw an unusual sight. Dozens of parents and students attended the meeting due to the mask mandate discussion.

After receiving a standing ovation, Hess said he appreciated the sentiment. “But I’m not taking the foot off the pedal,” he said. “We’ve got a lot to accomplish in the next few months.”

School board members commended the decision to close schools. “That was a wise move,” said Dan Barnette, vice-president of the board. “Many of the backroads are impossible for busses. ...”

In Jackson County, the first day saw candidates filing paperwork to run for local offices of county commission, county clerk, circuit clerk, board of education and Republican Executive Committee.

With a recently created central office position, Pam Crites will oversee COVID cases related to schools, including making any trace contacts.

Board member Steve Chancey adamantly voted against the new policy.