State takes over Boone Co. Schools, fires superintendent

Superintendent, assistant superintendent fired from Boone Board of Education

On Wednesday, June 13, 2025, Boone County Schools Superintendent Matt Riggs and Assistant Superintendent Tony Tagliente were both fired from their positions after the West Virginia Board of Education took control of Boone County Schools.

West Virginia Board of Education takes over Boone County Schools

They voted to vacate the positions of the county superintendent and assistant superintendent.

State takes over Boone Co. Schools, fires superintendent

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- The West Virginia Board of Education took control of Boone County Schools on Wednesday and fired both the superintendent and assistant superintendent. State Superintendent Michele Blatt said extraordinary circumstances exist in Boone County Schools that require the state to step in and take control. "My recommendation is that we declare extraordinary circumstances exist in Boone County Schools that warrant immediate inte…

Riggs, Tagliente fired from Boone Board of Education

On Wednesday, Boone County Schools Superintendent Matt Riggs and Assistant Superintendent Tony Tagliente were both fired from their positions after the West Virginia Board of Education took control of Boone County Schools.