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First Name FRANK
Last Name HARRISON
Decision Date 2/15/1989
Docket Number 55-88-211
ALJ JW
Respondent WYOMING COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Employment Type PROF
Job Title TEACHER
Topics VACANCY
Primary Issues Qualifications
Outcome GRANTED
Statutes 18A-4-8b(a)
Related Cases
Keywords VACANCY; QUALIFICATIONS; COACH
Intermediate Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Synopsis Grievant, a teacher for 14 years and in various coaching positions for 12 years, alleges violation of W.Va. Code 18A-4-8b(a) when the Board did not fill the vacancy of head basketball coach on the basis of qualifications. Grievant contends the extracurricular position should have been filled on the basis of qualifications and that he was more qualified than the Board's selection. The successful applicant has 3 years teaching experience and no coaching experience. DECISION: GRANTED to the extent that the board of education is hereby ordered to conduct re-evaluation of the qualifications of the applicants. The requirement that professional positions be filled on the basis of qualifications is an employment right and must be followed when coaching positions are filled. Grievant has proven that the selection process was flawed.

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