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First Name RALPH
Last Name KRAUS
Decision Date 8/29/1989
Docket Number 22-88-235
ALJ SK
Respondent MINERAL COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Employment Type PROF
Job Title TEACHER
Topics SELECTION
Primary Issues Qualifications equivalent before seniority.
Outcome DENIED
Statutes
Related Cases 351 S.E.2D 58 (W.VA. 1986); 275 S.E.2D 908
Keywords
Intermediate Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Synopsis Grievant alleges violation of W.Va. Code 18A-4-8b in that he was equally or better qualified and had earned more seniority than the successful applicant for the position of principal at Fountain Elementary School. DECISION: DENIED. The successful applicant had completed more graduate education than the grievant and had earned six years administrative experience as a principal and vice principal while the grievant had no formal administrative experience. The Board's failure to consider the grievant's numerous activities, including acting as 'Building Designee', as administrative experience was not proper, arbitrary or capricious.

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