The bill amends the Code of West Virginia to update the classification titles for school bus operators, replacing the current title of "Bus operator" with three new classifications: "Bus operator I," "Bus operator II," and "Bus operator III," which correspond to years of service. It also assigns pay grades to these classifications to ensure appropriate compensation based on experience. Additionally, the bill increases the pay grade for cafeteria managers and clarifies the definitions of various service personnel roles, ensuring that no service person is entitled to a pay grade associated with a classification unless they have applied for and been selected for that position.

Moreover, the bill introduces a new minimum salary structure for service personnel effective July 1, 2024, which includes a minimum monthly pay based on a specified pay grade schedule for employees working more than three and a half hours a day. It provides incremental pay increases based on educational qualifications and includes additional compensation for service personnel based on their degrees. The legislation also establishes provisions for extra compensation for work during specific hours or on legal holidays, mandates training and licensing for asbestos-related work, and clarifies the supervisory role of aides in relation to student supervision, ensuring they receive additional pay when exercising authority over students.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18A-4-8, 18A-4-8a
Committee Substitute: 18A-4-8, 18A-4-8a