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Board adopts 2027 legislative priorities, emphasizes pay, special education and school safety funding
Summary
The board reviewed and approved a legislative priorities package aimed at the 2027 West Virginia legislative session, focusing on recruitment and retention, special education funding, school safety and accountability measures.
The board reviewed and approved a legislative priorities package aimed at the 2027 West Virginia legislative session, focusing on recruitment and retention, special education funding, school safety and accountability measures.
Why it matters: The priorities will guide district advocacy with state legislators on issues that affect staffing, funding for special education and mental health, and school infrastructure.
Top priorities approved
- Competitive pay and recruitment: The board prioritized locality pay and competitive compensation for educators, bus operators and service personnel and asked the district to…
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