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Updated: 1:36 PM Apr 30, 2009
Mason County Schools Chief Headed to Preston County
Mason County Superintendent Larry Parsons will take over as Preston County Superintendent following state takeover of the school system. Posted: 10:50 AM Mar 11, 2009Reporter: Associated Press Email Address: news@wsaz.com |
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - The West Virginia Board of Education is taking over schools in Preston County, saying the situation for students is getting worse instead of better.
The state audited the district twice, in January and February.
On Tuesday, the auditors told the board there are serious financial and personnel problems, as well as leadership, facility and curriculum issues.
Gus Penix was named as interim superintendent for 90 days. Then Mason County Superintendent Larry Parsons.
The current schools chief, John Lofink, retired Tuesday.
State Superintendent Steve Paine says while there may be pockets of excellence, the irregularities leave the state no choice but to intervene.
The state has intervened in several other counties in recent years, including Fayette, Mingo and McDowell counties.
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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