This bill proposes the addition of a new section, 18A-4-4a, to the Code of West Virginia, specifically addressing overtime pay for teachers. It stipulates that teachers may receive overtime pay for work performed on Saturdays, Sundays, or beyond their normal workweek hours, provided that such overtime is preapproved by both the State Board of Education and the school principal.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the State Board of Education will determine the rate of overtime pay, which will be calculated based on the state minimum salary schedule for teachers. Importantly, it specifies that the overtime compensation for work done on weekends cannot be less than one-half of the amount a teacher would earn for a regular school day. The overall aim of this legislation is to formalize and approve overtime pay for teachers in West Virginia.

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