This bill amends and reenacts sections of the Code of West Virginia regarding the training and eligibility requirements for county board of education members. Key changes include the addition of new topics to the orientation training, the requirement for members who miss initial training to complete a make-up session within 30 days, and an increase in the annual training hours from seven to twelve. The bill also allows the State Board of Education to mandate additional training for members under certain conditions and removes the January 1 deadline for fulfilling training requirements in the final year of a term, creating an exception for those not seeking reelection. Furthermore, it establishes a County Board Member Training Standards Review Committee with non-voting ex officio members and mandates annual reporting by the State Superintendent on training activities.

Additionally, the bill sets the compensation for county board members at $260 per meeting attended, unless a lower rate is approved by the board, and exempts mileage payments from the requirement of presenting receipts. It also stipulates that individuals convicted of certain offenses involving minors are barred from serving on a county board. These amendments aim to enhance the training and accountability of county board members, ensuring they are better equipped to fulfill their responsibilities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-5-1a, 18-5-4
Committee Substitute: 18-5-1a, 18-5-4