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First Name REBECCA
Last Name WELLMAN
Decision Date 1/31/1989
Docket Number 50-88-237
ALJ DC
Respondent WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Employment Type PROF
Job Title TEACHER
Topics CERTIFICATION; SELECTION
Primary Issues Unsuccessful applicant; posting contains all requirements
Outcome GRANTED, IN PART; DENIED, IN PART
Statutes 18A-4-8b(a), superceded
Related Cases 351 S.E.2d 58 (W. Va. 1986)
Keywords
Intermediate Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Synopsis Grievant, a business education instructor, grieves her non-selection for the position of Placement Coordinator and Evening Class Coordinator. The posted vacancy notice stated that secondary principalship was the lone certification required. Grievant had completed all requirements for certification as a Vocational Coordinator at the time of the application. Respondent testified that it's long range goals for her position was not reflected in the job posting or revealed to the applicants. DECISION: A professional vacancy notice posting must contain all requirements for the position. GRANTED; the Board of Education is ordered to repost the position in accordance with W.Va. Code, 18A-4-8b(a).

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