HB 2651
Making administration employees at the local board of education at will and pleasure employees
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- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill changes the employment status of general and special supervisors or directors of instruction within West Virginia county school boards. Currently, these employees have a fixed term, but this bill mandates that they serve at the ‘will and pleasure’ of the county board of education. This means the board can terminate their employment at any time, with or without cause, unless they are dismissed for statutory reasons.
Key provisions
- General and special supervisors or directors of instruction will be employed ‘at the will and pleasure’ of the county board of education.
- The county board can terminate the employment of these supervisors and directors without cause.
- Existing employees retain their positions unless dismissed for statutory reasons.
- The county board can reimburse employees for necessary travel expenses.
- Supervisors and directors must perform substitute teaching duties for at least three days per school year.
- The bill repeals inconsistent acts.
Who is affected
- County Boards of Education
- General and Special Supervisors/Directors of Instruction
- West Virginia School Districts
Notable changes
- Shifts employment status from fixed term to ‘at will’ for supervisors and directors.
- Eliminates the requirement for a set term of employment for these positions.
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