Kanawha County Board of Education
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Recent News About Kanawha County Board of Education
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Judge orders Kanawha County board to replace SCHS principal with more experienced applicant
CHARLESTON — Kanawha Circuit Judge Louis "Duke" Bloom ordered the county to replace a high school principal with another candidate who has more experience. -
Parents sue school board, teacher over her inappropriate relationship with 11-year-old son
CHARLESTON – The parents of a Kanawha County student say a former Horace Mann Middle School teacher had an inappropriate relationship with their 11-year-old son. -
Kanawha Board of Education and school bus driver sued after collision
CHARLESTON — The Kanawha County Board of Education is being sued for negligence, after a woman was injured when a school bus allegedly collided with the vehicle she was driving. -
Carver Technical Education Center student alleges another student attacked him, fractured jaw
CHARLESTON – A Carver Technical Education Center student alleges he was attacked by another student at the school and that disciplinary actions against him were not kept confidential. -
Student sues Kanawha school board over alleged sexual assault, harassment by G.W. classmate
CHARLESTON — A minor student is suing the Kanawha County Board of Education, claiming she was sexually assaulted, harassed and intimidated by another student on school grounds. -
Kanawha County schools accused of negligence in care of Capitol High student
CHARLESTON — A parent is suing the Kanawha County Board of Education after her minor child was allegedly assaulted at school and threatened by another student. -
Parent claims daughter was molested, blames Kanawha school board
A parent of a female student with Williams Syndrome is suing her school system citing alleged negligent staffing and supervision of students, negligent hiring and supervision of staff, negligent supervision of another student, breach of duty and tort of outrage. -
Legal guardian alleges Kanawha school board negligence led to child's injuries
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County man is suing the local board of education and employees, alleging negligence and vicarious liability caused injuries to a minor on a school bus. -
Low bidder accuses Kanawha Co. school board of breach of contract and negligence
CHARLESTON — A Marion County contractor is suing the Kanawha County school board, its officials and another contractor, alleging breach of contract and negligence. -
John Adams teacher says he was fired after complaining about mold, filing for workers' comp
CHARLESTON – A former Kanawha County teacher says he was fired as part of an effort to hide the fact that a special needs classroom at John Adams Middle School was infested with mold. -
Supreme Court hears arguments in former coach’s age discrimination appeal
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals heard arguments this week regarding an appeal by a former basketball coach who alleged he was discriminated against because of his age. -
State Supreme Court says lower court rightfully dismissed Giles' claims
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled a lower court rightfully dismissed privacy claims in a lawsuit filed by a former Capital High School principal. -
Supreme Court hears appeal in Nicholas County school consolidation case
CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals heard arguments on the appeal of the case involving a request to consolidate schools in Nicholas County. -
Kanawha County school board allegedly violated ADA with students' treatment
CHARLESTON – A mother alleges the Kanawha County Board of Education denied her children the benefits and services of the school district because of their actual and/or perceived disabilities. -
Jury rules in favor of Kanawha board in defamation lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A jury ruled in favor of Kanawha County Board of Education and the principal of George Washington High School in a lawsuit filed by a former counselor who alleged she was defamed. -
Trial scheduled for former GWHS counselor’s defamation lawsuit
CHARLESTON – A trial date has been set for former George Washington High School counselor Mary K. Eller’s defamation lawsuit against the Kanawha County Board of Education and its principal. -
Two lawsuits filed against Kanawha County school board for violating school bus safety program
CHARLESTON – Two lawsuits have been filed against the Kanawha County Board of Education after parents claim it didn’t follow the rules for its school bus safety program. -
Former Kanawha County school employee's suspension grievance again rejected
CHARLESTON – A former Kanawha County Board of Education employee lost another round in her legal battle related to a board decision not to renew her probationary contract after a school principal and others witnessed behavior that they believed showed signs that the employee was impaired. -
Visitor blames Kanawha Board of Education for injuries
CHARLESTON — A Kanawha County woman is suing the county board of education, alleging its negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff. -
Bus driver's federal lawsuit settled with Kanawha school board
CHARLESTON – The Kanawha County Board of Education voted to settle a lawsuit involving a former bus driver alleging labor law violations.