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Board hears superintendent report on homeschool enrollment, HOPE scholarship and proposed phone rules
Summary
The Upshur County Board of Education on July 22 heard a superintendent update that flagged 242 students currently homeschooled, potential effects from expanded HOPE scholarship eligibility, and community input on a proposed cell‑phone policy (medical exceptions, staff modeling and possible phone‑locker implementation).
The Upshur County Board of Education on July 22 received a detailed superintendent update that highlighted current homeschool figures, concerns about the state HOPE scholarship expansion and community recommendations for a district cell‑phone policy.
The superintendent reported 242 students currently enrolled in homeschool programs, including 37 identified seniors (17‑year‑olds). She said the district is awaiting paperwork to confirm whether some seniors will complete graduation requirements. She added that 115 to 160 homeschooled students appear to be using the HOPE scholarship and that 24 incoming kindergarten applicants have…
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