This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to establish that once a school has made a good-faith offer to a qualified applicant for a position and that offer has been accepted, the school cannot readvertise the position. This change aims to streamline the hiring process and ensure that qualified candidates are not left in limbo due to ongoing recruitment efforts after an offer has been made. The bill emphasizes the importance of honoring accepted offers to maintain trust and efficiency in the hiring process.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the posting of job openings, ensuring that notices are made conspicuously available for at least five working days and that specific criteria related to the job are clearly stated. It also outlines the process for filling vacancies, including the selection of applicants based on qualifications and the timeline for making selections. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the integrity of the hiring process within West Virginia schools by preventing unnecessary re-advertisement of positions once a qualified candidate has been identified and accepted.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18A-4-7a