State Board of Education: Fate of superintendent search, audit of contracts unclear

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- State Board of Education members did not make any decisions concerning several hot topics listed on Wednesday's monthly meeting agenda, including a nationwide search for a new superintendent, a review of the department's existing contracts and a list prioritizing the governor's audit recommendations.

Despite board President Wade Linger's proposal last month for an internal audit of the department's purchasing procedures and contracts with outside vendors, the board voted Wednesday to delay that review until there are more details about the scope of the project.