This bill proposes an amendment to the Code of West Virginia, specifically targeting the salaries of school service personnel. It aims to provide a monthly raise of $900 to all service employees, effective July 1, 2027. The bill also updates the minimum monthly pay structure for service employees, aligning it with the new effective date and extending the pay scale to the 2027-2028 school year. Additionally, it introduces a new State Minimum Pay Scale Pay Grade Schedule, which will determine the minimum monthly pay based on the employee's class title and pay grade.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing provisions regarding additional pay for educational qualifications and duties. It increases the additional monthly pay for service personnel holding degrees from $40 to $60, while maintaining the structure for additional pay based on college hours. The bill also outlines various conditions for pay related to extra duties, holiday work, and asbestos removal responsibilities, ensuring that service personnel are compensated fairly for their work. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance the financial support for school service personnel in West Virginia.

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Introduced Version: 18A-4-8a