HB 2519
Raising salaries for school service personnel
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to increase the monthly minimum pay for West Virginia school service personnel. It establishes a tiered pay scale based on education level and experience, with a base increase of $900 per month. Additional raises are included for those with associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees, as well as for those who hold specific certifications or work during evening or holiday hours. The bill also addresses compensation for asbestos removal duties.
Key provisions
- Provides a monthly minimum pay increase of $900 for school service personnel.
- Establishes a tiered pay scale based on education level (high school diploma, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, doctorate).
- Offers additional raises for those with specific certifications (e.g., autism mentor, sign support specialist).
- Increases pay for service personnel working evening or holiday hours.
- Specifies additional compensation for asbestos removal duties, including training and equipment requirements.
- Provides for additional pay for aides supervising pupils outside of direct professional supervision.
Who is affected
- School service personnel (e.g., aides, custodians, bus drivers, cafeteria workers)
- West Virginia school districts
- The West Virginia State Board of Education
- County Boards of Education
- Taxpayers (due to the potential impact on school budgets)
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