Local Charter Schools Await Funding Decisions for New Projects
Public charter schools work to navigate new SBA funding stream
The Journal | Wednesday, February 5, 2025
West Virginia's public charter schools, including the Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy in Kearneysville, are poised to access $5 million in state funding through the School Building Authority, thanks to new legislation. During a recent Professional Charter School Board meeting, Executive Director James Paul updated members on the application status and the SBA's upcoming funding decisions. With two new schools set to open next fall in Inwood and Morgantown, local leaders are eager to ensure taxpayer dollars support projects that effectively enhance student outcomes. The article by The Journal discusses critical developments in charter school funding and oversight processes in the area.