Saturday, February 13, 2010
State Takes Control Of Fayette County Schools
WEST VIRGINIA....
After deciding the county had failed to properly address curriculum concerns, the West Virginia state Board of Education voted Thursday to take over Fayette County's schools. The board declared a state of emergency for the system in 2007 when an audit found irregularities in hiring and financial practices, low student achievement and poor leadership. Although a recent review found the school system had made some improvements, it was determined not enough had been done in the area of student achievement. The state board declare the office of county superintendent of schools of Fayette County to be vacant as of February 22, 2010 and for Dr. Dwight Dials to step into that position as the state’s appointee.
After deciding the county had failed to properly address curriculum concerns, the West Virginia state Board of Education voted Thursday to take over Fayette County's schools. The board declared a state of emergency for the system in 2007 when an audit found irregularities in hiring and financial practices, low student achievement and poor leadership. Although a recent review found the school system had made some improvements, it was determined not enough had been done in the area of student achievement. The state board declare the office of county superintendent of schools of Fayette County to be vacant as of February 22, 2010 and for Dr. Dwight Dials to step into that position as the state’s appointee.
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