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An audit of Wayne-Westland Community Schools' most recent budget uncovered a shortfall, which will lead to budget cuts throughout the district.
The strike was called in response to the low pay of West Virginia teachers, whose compensation ranks 48th in the United States. [5] [6] The strike also responded to a pay raise passed by the legislature and signed by Governor Jim Justice that provided only a 2% raise for 2019, and 1% raise for 2020 and a 1% raise for 2021 and a freeze on premiums for 16 months to benefits.
That loss cost the district more than $2 million in budget cuts for next school year, including two school closures, 13 fewer teachers and, ultimately, larger class sizes.
Kanawha County Schools faced a multimillion-dollar budget crisis for the FY 2012, but had overcome the issue in time. Superintendent Duerring stated that school officials' two major goals, if the shortfall was to occur, is to maintain the current curriculum as much as possible, and not decrease employee wages or benefits.
School budgets voted down. Milton Town School District residents voted no to a $37,172,203 budget, with 1,744 voting against and 1,121 voting for it.
The West Virginia Constitution of 1872 dismantled the township system, though the State would remain divided into 398 school districts until the County Unit Plan was approved in 1933, which organized schools at the county level. [4] The West Virginia Board of Education was established in 1908. At that time, the Board's members were appointed by ...
He typically serves as the executive officer of the county school district and is responsible for enforcing policies of the West Virginia Board of Education. [4] Assignments, transfers, suspensions, and promotions made by the County Superintendent are subject to approval by the county Board of Education.
Mercer County Schools is the operating school district within Mercer County, West Virginia. It is governed by the Mercer County Board of Education. Mercer County Schools operates 25 public schools, including one technical education center. The current enrollment approximation in Mercer County Schools is 8,560 students. Edward Toman serves as the district superintendent. Schools High schools ...