Boone County considers closing multiple schools amid budget crisis

Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 12:55 · Archive

Boone County is proposing to close several schools to address budget deficits and declining enrollment.

The Boone County Board of Education held public hearings this week to discuss proposals to close several schools as the district faces mounting budget deficits and declining enrollment. The proposals include closing Van Elementary School and Van Junior/Senior High School, as well as Whitesville Elementary School, with students from Whitesville set to transfer to Sherman Elementary School if approved.

Community members attended hearings to voice concerns about the closures. Whitesville Elementary Principal Chris Duncan said the proposed closure would impact the wider community, describing the school as 'the heart of the community'. Staff at Sherman Elementary expressed sympathy for affected families whilst indicating they are prepared to receive Whitesville students. A decision on the closures is expected in October.

How it is being reported

• Whitesville Elementary principal says proposed closure would impact entire communityWowktv · 2 Oct, 04:19
• Sherman Elementary hosts receiving hearing amid proposed Whitesville closureWowktv · 1 Oct, 04:22
• Boone County school leaders weigh closures, consolidations ahead of October decisionWSAZ · 1 Oct, 04:05
• Community weighs in on potential school closure in Boone CountyWSAZ · 30 Sept, 07:17
• Van community speaks out against proposed school closuresWowktv · 30 Sept, 04:40

In this story: Boone County Board of Education · Van Elementary School · Van Junior/Senior High School · Whitesville Elementary School · Sherman Elementary School · Chris Duncan · Boone County · West Virginia

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