West Virginia Parents Explore Charter School Conversions Amid School Closures
County residents reaching out to Professional Charter School Board
The Journal | Wednesday, November 20, 2024
In a report by The Journal, James Paul, the executive director of the West Virginia Professional Charter School Board (PCSB), highlighted that parents from Randolph and Wetzel counties have expressed interest in converting their traditional public schools into charter schools amidst proposed closures and consolidations. Paul indicated that such conversions are permissible under the state's charter school law, which encourages community engagement in educational governance. The law allows existing schools to transform into charter entities, with obligations to secure enrollment for former students. While current discussions are preliminary, board members support the conversion option as a viable solution for preserving local schools facing closure due to declining enrollments and funding challenges.
