Schools Superintendent Chosen

{Hamlin, West Virginia}…Wednesday, the state Board of Education chose Randolph County school chief James Phares to serve as West Virginia schools superintendent. The board unanimously voted to hire Phares after interviewing both him and Kathy D'Antoni, an assistant state superintendent. The length of Phares' tenure, which would start Jan. 2, is unclear. The board also agreed Wednesday to conduct a national search for a long-term superintendent.