This bill proposes an amendment to the Code of West Virginia, specifically targeting the compensation structure for the state superintendent of schools. It establishes that the annual salary for this position will be determined based on the average salaries of equivalent state superintendent positions in the five states that border West Virginia: Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Additionally, the bill mandates that this salary be reassessed every five years to ensure it remains competitive and reflective of regional standards.

The bill also includes a deletion of the previous language regarding the salary determination process and introduces new language that specifies the average salary calculation. Furthermore, it maintains the requirement for the state board to evaluate the performance of the state superintendent annually and to report the results publicly. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the compensation framework for the state superintendent by aligning it with neighboring states, thereby potentially improving the recruitment and retention of qualified candidates for this critical educational leadership role.

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Introduced Version: 18-3-1