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First Name MAC
Last Name HALL
Decision Date 4/20/1989
Docket Number 29-88-188
ALJ JW
Respondent MINGO COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Employment Type PROF
Job Title CHAPTER I READING DIRECTOR
Topics SELECTION
Primary Issues Qualifications
Outcome DENIED
Statutes 18A-4-8b(a)
Related Cases 351 S.E.2D 58 (WV 1986); 275 S.E.2D 908 (WV
Keywords
Intermediate Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Synopsis Grievant employed as Chapter I Reading Director and alleges a violation of W.Va. Code 18A-4-8b(a) when he was not awarded the position of principal. Grievant asserts he was the most qualified applicant. According to testimony, respective evaluations of the applicants was given great weight in the selection process. DECISION: DENIED.. The successful candidate has held a principal's or assistant principal's position for the last eight years, whereas, it has been six years since Grievant served as such. Grievant has failed to prove that he was the most qualified applicant or that the Board's decision was otherwise arbitrary or capricious.

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