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HB 2890

Relating to clarifying county boards of education members’ compensation rate

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Toney and 1 co-sponsor

House Bill 2890 clarifies compensation for West Virginia county board members, capping pay at $260 per meeting and ensuring transparency in educational governance.

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Bill Summary · HB 2890

Summary of House Bill 2890

Bill Number: HB 2890
Title: Relating to clarifying county boards of education members’ compensation rate
Status: To House Education
Introduced: February 24, 2025
Classification: Bill
Subject: Education (K12)

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 2890 aims to clarify the compensation rates for members of county boards of education in West Virginia. The bill seeks to ensure that the compensation structure is clearly defined, thereby providing transparency and consistency in how board members are compensated for their service.

Key Provisions

The bill amends and reenacts §18-5-4 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, with the following key provisions:

  1. Compensation Rate:

    • Board members may receive compensation at a rate not exceeding $260 per meeting attended.
    • The board can vote to approve a lower compensation rate.
    • Members are limited to compensation for no more than 40 meetings in a single fiscal year.

  2. Special Meetings:

    • Special meetings can be called by the president or any three members, but only business designated in the call may be transacted.

  3. Budget Hearings:

    • A public hearing regarding the preliminary operating budget must occur at least ten days after the budget is made available for public inspection.

  4. Training Requirements:

    • Members in default of training requirements will not receive compensation for meetings held during the period of default. They may cure this default by completing training within three months.

  5. Additional Compensation:

    • Members may receive compensation for attending up to twelve meetings of a multicounty vocational center.
    • Up to five paid meetings may be allowed for planning activities related to elections, hearings, and disasters.
    • Members may also be reimbursed for necessary travel expenses incurred while conducting official business.

  6. Membership Dues:

    • The county board may join the West Virginia School Board Association and the National School Board Association, with dues paid from available funds.

Who Would Be Affected

This bill directly affects members of county boards of education in West Virginia, as well as the operational budget of these boards. It also impacts the governance of educational institutions by clarifying compensation structures, which may influence board member participation and engagement.

Procedural Aspects

  • Introduced: February 24, 2025
  • Legislative Actions:
    • Filed for introduction on February 24, 2025.
    • Referred to the House Education Committee on the same day.

Conclusion

House Bill 2890 serves to clarify and standardize the compensation rates for county board members, ensuring that the rules governing their pay are transparent and consistent. By addressing compensation and related provisions, the bill aims to enhance the governance of education in West Virginia.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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