W. Va. Code R. § 126-85-131

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

Section 126-85-131 - Competency Testing for Food Service Personnel

131.1. Effective July 1,1991, county boards of education shall provide competency tests for all new service personnel applicants in each specific classification title. This applies to applicants for either regular or substitute positions.

131.2. As specified in W.Va. Code § 18A-4-8e, these competency tests are intended to determine whether applicants are qualified for a specific classification title. They are not to be used to evaluate employees' skills or performance in their currently held categories.

131.3. For testing purposes, Cooks I, II, III and Cafeteria Manager are included in the same classification category, and applicants for these positions are administered the same test. County food service supervisor applicants are administered a different test.

131.4. All competency tests are developed by the Division of Technical and Adult Education Services of the WVDE. Vocational schools serving the local county boards of education administer them.

131.5. After July 1, 1991, only these approved competency tests may be administered by boards of education. Locally developed tests are prohibited under this section of the state code.

W. Va. Code R. § 126-85-131