W. Va. Code R. § 126-74-2

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 126-74-2 - Definition

2.1. Rationale. - W. Va. Code § 18-5-1a requires the West Virginia Board of Education to define good cause for an individual who fails to meet the training requirements of a school board member. Failure to attend and complete the approved course of orientation and training relating to boardsmanship and governance effectiveness without good cause constitutes neglect of duty under W. Va. Code § 6-6-7.

2.2. Definition. - "Good Cause" means any of the following that prevents the member from attending and completing West Virginia Board of Education approved training to meet requirements of W. Va. Code § 18-5-1a:

2.2.a. an incapacitating physical or mental condition of the member,

2.2.b. a death in the immediate family of the member,

2.2.b.1. For purposes of the policy, the phrase "immediate family" means the member's spouse, children, parents or any other relative who resides in the member's household and is a dependent of the member.

2.2.c. an accident or illness in the immediate family of the member which requires the member's presence, or

2.2.d. any other cause which is beyond the control of the member.

W. Va. Code R. § 126-74-2