West Virginia Department of Education Uncovers Procedure, Spending Issues Within Hancock County Schools

Officials say West Virginia school district illegally gave employee bonuses while millions over budget

HANCOCK COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — State officials are doubling down to understand what exactly caused the financial crisis within Hancock County Schools that warranted their immediate intervention. On Thursday, our sister station, WOWK 13News, attended a House Finance Committee meeting where officials with the state department of education revealed what they've uncovered about the district's [...]

West Virginia Department of Education uncovers procedure, spending issues within Hancock County Schools

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) -- State officials are doubling down to understand what exactly caused a West Virginia school system to need immediate intervention. Officials from the West Virginia Department of Education said in a House Finance Committee meeting on Thursday that, upon discovery of their operations, Hancock County Schools was not using the state's WVEIS [...]

State officials raise questions about contracts, bonuses, auditing in Hancock County financial mess

Superintendent Michele Blatt addressed the ongoing situation in Hancock County while presenting the state education system's budget proposal today before the House Finance Committee.