Baker backs plan to raise WV teacher pay and cut staff
West Virginia's Governor's Task Force on Teachers' Compensation proposes a five part plan to lift average teacher pay to 42,000 by 1996 97 and cut 1 089 school positions yearly through 1996 97 Baker notes attrition alone will not meet targets and cites early retirements departures and consolidation as factors impacting staffing decisions The report emphasizes consolidation as a key recommendation across districts
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Princeton
Mercer County
Bill Baker
West Virginia
Baker
Virginia
Ralph Shotwell
Governor's Task Force
West Virginia School Decline Triggers Consolidation Plan
The report notes extreme enrollment decline makes adaptation hard for a school system. West Virginia still runs many small facilities, and consolidation is necessary. Consequences include overstaffing, inadequate teacher pay, limited course offerings, high operation costs for idle facilities, and restricted library, computer, and lab resources.
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West Virginia
West Virginia Teachers’ Pensions Ranked 13th in U.S.
A Virginia Education Association study finds West Virginia retired teachers enjoy the 13th most lucrative pensions in the nation. The state ranks ahead of all neighbors except Pennsylvania, with Kentucky sharing the same 13th position. The analysis assumed retirement at 65 after 30 years in the system and a final salary.
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West Virginia
The
Virginia Education Association
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
West Virginia teachers rank 20th in pay per income study
WV teachers average 22 842 yearly with state per capita income 12 529. The study notes low per capita income boosts the comparison but ranks WV 49th in final average salary for pensions. Mississippi tops pay while New Hampshire has highest per capita income among states.
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Charleston
West Virginia
West Virginia Research League
League
Clifford Lantz
Mississippi
New Hampshire
Bisleys Vee Star Search 1990 Theme for Dance Concert
Bluefield Bluefield Field Theatre presents its 19th annual young people’s dance concert with over 400 area youths performing across three evenings at Bluefield High School June 14 15 and 16. All shows begin at 7 30 p m Tickets cost 4 at the door. Dancers include Sarah Raskin Cathy Dodson Emily Raskin Leslie Lamb Julie Townley Katie Strong Lindsey Awbrey Greta Giffen Rosalyn Rachel Candi Burmer Julia Long Stephanie Hull Joey Grimm Nikki Brogan and Nicky White. Bluefield State Alumni Steering Committee meets today at 4 p m in the Student Union Building on the BSC campus.
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Bluefield Dance Theatre
Bluefield High School
Sarah Raskin
Cathy Dodson
Emily Raskin
Leslie Lamb
Julie Townley
Katie Strong
Lindsey Awbrey
Greta Giffen
Rosalyn Rachel
Candi Burmer
Julia Long
Stephanie Hull
Joey Grimm
Nikki Brogan
Nicky White
United Way Sets $498000 Goal for Virginias Campaign
United Way of the Virginias targets 1991 campaign at 498000 dollars matching last year. Robert W. Culler of First Community Bank will chair with a local focus, noting funds stay local to aid 39 organizations and community needs.
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United Way
United Way of the
Virginias
Robert W. Culler
First Community Bank
Tazewell reports 28 drug and alcohol suspensions in 1989-90
Tazewell County Middle Schools accounted for most of the 28 drug and alcohol offenses in the 1989-90 school year. Superintendent Frank A. Cosby and board members discussed suspensions,Urine testing proposals, and the need to address drug sellers and stricter readmission rules.
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Tazewell
Tazewell County
Jerry Harman
Jim Dudley
Beth Grindstaff
Harman
Frank A. Cosby
Wardell Industrial Park completion halted in Wardell Va
Virginia Health Department has stalled final work on Wardell Industrial Park. Officials expect resolution by July after the Board of Supervisors approved a $563,820 contract for final grading and water system completion. Health officials cite a deficiency delaying a water tank permit, while county officials expect a minor pump station move to resolve the issue. The park, already with road, sewer and power completed, is poised to attract industry.
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Tazewell
Virginia Health Department
Wardell
Board of Supervisors
Danny Danko
Dewberry and Davis
Health Department
Danko
Bob Widener
Widener
Lawson leaves Tazewell County School Board post
TAZEWELL Va Cecil Scottie Lawson chairman announces departure as term ends this month not renewed by Board of Supervisors. He will be replaced by Richlands educator Thomas J. Witten of Southwest Virginia Community College. Lawson cites progress on issues and says he will continue to support the school system amid past concerns over Family Life Education and school handling.
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Harman
Richlands Middle School
Woodrow Mullins
AMS
Mullins
Jim Dudley
Tazewell
Tazewell County
Lawson
Graham High School
Tazewell bike licensing program expands countywide
The Tazewell County program, praised by Officer David H. Fox, will offer kindergarten through 12th grade youth a bicycle skills drill at Tazewell Elementary football field on June 27. Passing the drill and a written test earns a laminated DMV license, with proceeds aiding bicycle safety and recovery efforts.
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Tazewell
David H. Fox
Department of Motor Vehicles
Fox
Cissy Killen
4-H
Killen
Tazewell County
Richlands
Bluefield
Virginia
Irlene Branch
DMV
Tazewell Elementary
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Call
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David Barker
Daily Telegraph
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Richlands High School
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Abbs Valley
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Springville
Tazewell Area
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Tazewell Square
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