SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 34

(Originating in the Committee on Education)


Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct a study of the issues involved when county boards of education seek to withdraw from participation in multicounty vocational education centers.

Whereas, The Legislature recognizes, based upon recent and historical demographic trends, that the continuing and substantial growth of population in certain counties of the state has created unique and compelling circumstances that may require establishment of a separate vocational education center within a county; and
Whereas, The demand and needs of residents of certain counties have made withdrawal from multicounty vocational education centers an attractive alternative, especially in counties where new high school facilities are being built which could accommodate a vocational education center; and
Whereas, There are many issues involved when a county seeks to withdraw from participation in a multicounty vocational education center, including, but not limited to, consideration of the needs of students, impact on funding for participating counties under the state aid formula, changes in transportation costs and salary equity funding, seniority rights for both professional educators and school service personnel, distribution of federal funds and required changes in state law; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct a study of issues involved when county boards of education seek to withdraw from participation in multicounty vocational education centers; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2001, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the joint committee on government and finance; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the state board of education for distribution to each member thereof.