This bill proposes an amendment to the Code of West Virginia, specifically 18-4-4, to establish a system for determining the maximum salaries of county school superintendents across the state's 55 counties, with the salaries being based on the student population of each county. Beginning July 1, 2026, the Department of Education will be responsible for developing a formula and schedule to set these maximum salaries, ensuring that they are equitable and proportional to the number of students in each county. The bill mandates that the salary schedule be revised at least every five years to maintain fairness and relevance.

The new legal language inserted into the bill outlines the criteria for setting the superintendents' salaries, emphasizing that the maximum salary will be consistent per pupil across counties. This change aims to create a more standardized and equitable compensation structure for school superintendents, reflecting the varying student populations they serve. The bill does not include any deletions from the current law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-4-4