This bill amends section 18A-4-8 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to clarify definitions related to the workday and one-half workday for school service personnel. It defines a workday as eight hours with a duty-free 30-minute lunch and a one-half workday as four hours worked. The bill also removes the provision concerning the employment of licensed practical nurses in public schools, eliminating specific references to their role in the context of school service personnel. Additionally, it introduces new language that specifies the workday for bus operators and transportation aides, stating that their workday begins and ends at designated county board-owned facilities unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Moreover, the bill outlines various provisions regarding employment terms and classifications for service personnel, including a minimum employment term of 10 months and pay structures for those working beyond the 200-day minimum. It protects service personnel from reclassification or changes in work conditions that would reduce their salary or benefits without written consent. The bill also prevents the transfer or reduction in force of service personnel holding aide titles to create vacancies for other positions and establishes multiclassification statuses for individuals transitioning from aide roles to paraprofessional or Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher positions, ensuring recognition of their previous titles and seniority. Overall, the bill aims to enhance job security and clarify employment terms for school service personnel in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18A-4-8