Teachers & Service Personnel Issue Statement on State Takeover of Schools

The people most affected by the financial crisis in the Hancock County Schools spoke out Tuesday.

“The state’s oversight of Hancock County Schools is a step toward ensuring stability, accountability, and continued success for students and staff. With confirmation that teachers will be paid, this transition provides reassurance while financial challenges are addressed. Working alongside the newly appointed superintendent, the focus remains on keeping schools open, retaining staff, supporting educators, minimizing disruptions to students, and maintaining the high academic standards and community pride that define Hancock County.”

Local President

educationwvhancock@gmail.comThe state’s oversight of Hancock County Schools is a step toward ensuring stability, accountability, and continued success for students and staff. With confirmation that teachers will be paid, this transition provides reassurance while financial challenges are addressed. Working alongside the newly appointed superintendent, the focus remains on keeping schools open, retaining staff, supporting educators, minimizing disruptions to students, and maintaining the high academic standards and community pride that define Hancock County.

Local President

educationwvhancock@gmail.comThe state’s oversight of Hancock County Schools is a step toward ensuring stability, accountability, and continued success for students and staff. With confirmation that teachers will be paid, this transition provides reassurance while financial challenges are addressed. Working alongside the newly appointed superintendent, the focus remains on keeping schools open, retaining staff, supporting educators, minimizing disruptions to students, and maintaining the high academic standards and community pride that define Hancock County.

Local President

educationwvhancock@gmail.com