Board of Education Approves School Closures, Mergers In 4 Counties
Welch Elementary School in McDowell County The West Virginia Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday to approve the closing and consolidation of schools in four counties. Board members acknowledged the difficulties of school closings but applauded the work of county superintendents in formulating and promoting each plan. Next, counties will seek funding from the School Building Authority to pay for the proposed school improvements. Here are the changes and the counties’ reasoning. Kanawha County In their proposal, Kanawha County Schools officials cite decreasing population and stude...
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