The bill amends West Virginia Code §18A-2-7 to provide clearer guidelines for the reassignment of teachers and service personnel within schools. It introduces an exception to the existing prohibition against reassignments after the last day of the second school month, allowing for such transfers if student population shifts result in personnel being without instructional responsibilities. The bill also emphasizes that no transfers can be made for arbitrary, capricious, or retaliatory reasons, and it grants teachers the right to file grievances if they believe their transfer violates these provisions.

Additionally, the bill modifies the notification and hearing process related to transfers. It specifies that the superintendent must notify employees in writing by April 1 if they are being considered for transfer and must provide a statement of reasons within 10 days of a request. The hearing process is also streamlined, with the superintendent required to present a list of employees considered for transfer to the board by May 1. The bill ensures that employees not notified or given a hearing cannot be included in the transfer list, thereby protecting their positions. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance transparency and fairness in the reassignment process for school personnel.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18A-2-7
Committee Substitute: 18A-2-7