West Virginia Board of Education declares intervention for Mingo County Schools

State approves Mingo County Schools takeover

The West Virginia State Board of Education approved a takeover of Mingo County Schools during its regular monthly meeting. During its meeting March 12, the WVDE Office of Accountability reviewed findings of a Special Circumstance Review of Mingo County Schools related to local board member effectiveness. The state board was provided an update on the findings of this review to consider possible action.

West Virginia Board of Education declares intervention for Mingo County Schools

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — The West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) declared an intervention of Mingo County Schools during a meeting on Wednesday. According to a West Virginia Department of Education release, the WVBE's intervention, in accordance with W.Va. Code §18-2E-5, will limit the county board's authority in school operations and requires some authorities to be delegated by State Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt and her designe…

'Immediate intervention': State BOE approves Mingo County Schools takeover

The West Virginia State Board of Education approved a takeover of Mingo County Schools during its regular monthly meeting on March 12, 2025. During its meeting March 12, the WVDE Office of Accountability reviewed findings of a Special Circumstance Review of Mingo County Schools related to local board member effectiveness. The state board was provided an update on the findings of this review to consider possible action.