Eight county school systems in West Virginia
State education officials consider the deficits of Braxton, Calhoun, Mason, Monroe and Preston counties as critical.
Clay, Pendleton and Webster counties have deficits that are considered less serious.
The Charleston Gazette reports that the state Board of Education on Wednesday approved the counties' strategic plans to eliminate their deficits.
Board member Lloyd Jackson says financial problems are the top symptom of a school system that the state has to take over.
Four other county school systems already are under state control.
State superintendent of finance Joe Panetta says the state is taking a more active role in helping counties and monitoring their finances.
Clay, Pendleton and Webster counties have deficits that are considered less serious.
The Charleston Gazette reports that the state Board of Education on Wednesday approved the counties' strategic plans to eliminate their deficits.
Board member Lloyd Jackson says financial problems are the top symptom of a school system that the state has to take over.
Four other county school systems already are under state control.
State superintendent of finance Joe Panetta says the state is taking a more active role in helping counties and monitoring their finances.
