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Boone County School Board Cuts Nearly 60 Positions for Next School Year

The Boone County school board has voted to eliminate the equivalent of 58 positions for the next school year.

Boone schools Superintendent Jeff Huffman said Monday’s vote meant 58 “full-time equivalent” positions are being cut. The move comes as Huffman says the school system’s revenue is expected to drop about $5 million from this fiscal year to next.

Huffman says the cut doesn’t necessarily mean layoffs, when factoring in retirements, contract restructuring and reduction in days worked. However, a document distributed at the meeting indicates 45 people had their contracts terminated.

Huffman says they looked at professional and service positions across the board when making cuts.

The board cut about 80 positions for the current school year in 2016.

Boone County School Board President Resigns

The president of the Boone County Board of Education has abruptly resigned.

50-year-old Mark Sumpter signed his resignation letter Friday in the office of Superintendent Jeff Huffman after emailing it earlier in the week.

While the school district has been dealing with financial problems and possible school closures, Sumpter said his resignation didn’t have to do with these difficulties. He cited a combination of personal and professional events, like the death of his mother, which led to his decision.

The school board has 45 days to vote on Sumpter’s replacement. If they cannot find a suitable replacement, the West Virginia State School Board has the right to appoint one.

Earlier this year, former superintendent John Hudson also left Boone County for the same position in Putnam County. 

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