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Union representative urges board to honor district policy after exclusion from start‑of‑year activities
Summary
Daniel Hodges, representing Education West Virginia Mercer County, told the board the administration excluded the union from August 17 beginning‑of‑year activities despite a board policy permitting limited on‑site interaction; he asked the board to direct the superintendent to allow participation.
Daniel Hodges, speaking for Education West Virginia Mercer County, asked the board to intervene after the administration denied the union a presence at district‑run start‑of‑year activities.
"I stand before you today deeply concerned by the decision to exclude Education West Virginia Mercer County from participating in our upcoming beginning of the school activities on August 17," Hodges said, urging the board to direct the superintendent to honor policy K08 and allow the union to engage with its members. He said the organization sought only limited access "for the limited purpose of interacting with their members" and was not asking to disrupt operations.
Board president responded that the board cannot act directly on statements made during public comment but assured Hodges "we will look at the policy that you mentioned." Members requested the administration review the policy's application and noted any future action would need to be scheduled for follow‑up, including whether the district wants information booths available before or during staff training.
