This Dec. 12, 2012 photo shows James Phares in Hamlin, W.Va. Phares was hired to serve as West Virginia Schools superintendent after the state Board of Education chose the Randolph County school chief Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. 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. (AP Photo/Charleston Daily Mail, Bob Wojcieszak)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's new schools superintendent will be sworn in next week.
The swearing-in ceremony for James Phares will be held Jan. 2 in the West Virginia Board of Education Room at Building 6 at the Capitol Complex.
Phares will replace Chuck Heinlein, a deputy superintendent who was asked to fill in after the board fired Jorea Marple in November.
Phares will become West Virginia's 28th superintendent. He formerly served as Randolph County's superintendent.
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