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First Name LYGIA
Last Name MCCOOL
Decision Date 8/25/1989
Docket Number 15-89-018
ALJ NK
Respondent HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Employment Type PROF
Job Title TEACHER
Topics SELECTION
Primary Issues Qualifications Equal; Seniority has Weight
Outcome GRANTED
Statutes 18A-4-8b(a)
Related Cases 351 S.E.2D 58 (W.VA. 1986)
Keywords
Intermediate Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Synopsis Grievant was not promoted to head band director and successful applicant had no public school teaching or marching band director experiences. She alleged violation of W.Va. Code 18A-4-8b, seniority rights for professional teachers; W.Va. Code 18A-4-5a, supplemental salary for county teachers; W.Va. Code 18-29-2(o), favoritism. She sought instatement and back wages for position. DECISION: GRANTED. The selection process was flawed and grievant was entitled to position on the basis of her teaching experience and seniority. Dillon v. Bd. of Educ. of Wyoming Co., 351 S.E.2d 58 (W.Va. 1986).

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