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First Name JIMMY
Last Name SKEENS
Decision Date 10/24/1989
Docket Number 89-22-496
ALJ SA
Respondent LINCOLN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Employment Type SERV
Job Title BUS OPERATOR
Topics SUMMER EMPLOYMENT; EVALUATION
Primary Issues SUMMER CONTRACTS
Outcome REMANDED
Statutes 18A-4-8b
Related Cases 341 S.E. 2D 685 (WV 1985)
Keywords SENIORITY
Intermediate Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Synopsis Grievant, regular bus operator, was the most senior applicant for a summer bus run. Run given another bus operator because he had it the summer before. Parties rely on State Superintendent of Schools opinion that individual with most summertime seniority is entitled to the job. DECISION: Opinion contrary 18A-4-8b(b) and there is no support for a summer-time seniority system. Case REMANDED for determination whether Grievant's evaluations were satisfactory since, under Code, 18A-4-8b(b) the most senior qualified applicant is entitled if evaluations are satisfactory.

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