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First Name BROOKIE
Last Name MURRAY
Decision Date 12/30/1986
Docket Number 23-86-269-1
ALJ LC
Respondent LOGAN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Employment Type PROF
Job Title TEACHER, FOURTH GRADE
Topics SELECTION
Primary Issues Subjectivity
Outcome DENIED
Statutes 18A-2-1; 18A-4-8B(A)
Related Cases BRUMFIELD V. KAN CB; HIGGINS, 286 S.E.2D 682 (WV 1981); 297 S.E.2D 444
Keywords
Intermediate Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Synopsis An interview committee recommended and CB selected an applicant not having the most seniority. The Superintendent recommends and the CB hires. Informed subjective judgments are a relevant criterion in the absence of arbitrary or capricious conduct. A graduate degree is one factor in assessing qualifications. Grievant failed to show the process was arbitrary or a clear abuse of discretion.

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