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By Brad McElhinny, WV MetroNews
January 5, 2020
Gov. Jim Justice said West Virginia will prioritize vaccinations for school teachers and staff with a goal of resuming classroom learning by Jan. 19, but teachers union leaders are questioning whether the plan is realistic and safe.
Justice said his staff would have additional discussions today, and a schedule for school-related vaccinations will be announced Tuesday.
“I was really, really hopeful...
By Brad McElhinny, WV MetroNews
December 18, 2020
The Public Employees Insurance Agency approved a plan for the coming fiscal year that holds premiums steady, but the agency is also looking ahead to the possibility of increased costs for the following year.
The coming year’s plan was approved Thursday afternoon by the PEIA Finance Board, following a series of public hearings around the state....
December 16, 2020
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- The West Virginia Department of Education says this week they’ll be sending a survey to county superintendents to find out how many teachers and staff members want to take the COVID-19 vaccine.
They say the Moderna vaccines, which are pending FDA approval, will be prioritized to staff age 50 and above.
In a written statement, the Department of Education says while specific dates have not been set, they’re working...
By Mike Nolting, WV MetroNews
December 10, 2020
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Schools in Monongalia County will remain in remote mode until January 4. Deputy Superintendent Donna Talerico said on MetroNews affiliate WAJR that the decision was difficult, but key factors forced them into the decision.
As isolation and quarantine...
WV MetroNews
December 7, 2020
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Senate Education Committee chairperson is eager to change West Virginia’s charter school guidelines, and she believes the Republican-led Legislature will approve alterations.
“I do believe that this was something that was a priority for us. We really feel very strongly that we should be open to new things and trying to find what works,” Sen. Patricia Rucker, R-Jefferson, said. “I think everyone...