This bill amends West Virginia Code §18-5-32, which pertains to the employment of educational personnel by county boards of education. The key change introduced by this bill is that general and special supervisors or directors of instruction will now serve at the "will and pleasure" of the county board of education, as indicated by the insertion of this phrase in the legal language. This replaces the previous discretion that the county board had in employing these positions, thereby establishing a more flexible employment relationship.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the employment period for these supervisors or directors will not be fixed but rather contingent upon the county board's decisions. Other provisions regarding the qualifications for assistant superintendents and the reimbursement of travel expenses remain unchanged. The bill also maintains the requirement for professional educators in these roles to engage in substitute teaching for a minimum of three instructional days each school year, with certain exceptions. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the employment structure for educational supervisors within county boards of education.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-5-32