By Jennifer Smith
WV MetroNews
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Superintendent of School Dr. Jim Phares is retiring. He made the announcement Tuesday in a resignation letter he submitted to the state Board of Education.
Phares said he plans to retire on June 30 but will remain superintendent until his replacement has been named.
In his resignation letter, Phares said, “Thank you for the opportunity to serve the students, parents and teachers of the state of West Virginia...