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 determined by the county board, aligning their status more closely with that of the assistant superintendent, who is already employed on a twelve-month basis. The bill also maintains existing provisions regarding qualifications, reimbursement for travel expenses, and the requirement for certain educators to engage in substitute teaching. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the employment process for educational supervisors and directors within the county education system.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-5-32