79316822.1-311Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016EducationTeachers, Officers And EmployeesGrievances; Dismissal, Etc., Of TeachersHearing before school board or hearing officerCode 1950, § 22-217.7; 1968, c. 691; 1976, c. 282; 1980, c. 559; 2004, c. 1007; 2013, cc. 588, 650.Tazewell County School Bd. v. Brown030109591 S.E.2d 6712004-01-16https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1059135/tazewell-county-school-bd-v-brown/ . . . the school board in accordance with [Code] §§ 22.1-311 and 22.1-313, if applicable." In fact, . . . <abbr title="Supreme Court of Virginia">SCV</abbr>Payne v. Fairfax County School Bd.1401452014-10-31https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/2747275/payne-v-fairfax-county-school-bd/ . . . the school . . . <abbr title="Supreme Court of Virginia">SCV</abbr>Schneeweis v. JacobsCiv. A. No. 91-0192-A771 F. Supp. 7331991-07-29https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1656465/schneeweis-v-jacobs/ . . . before the school board in accordance with §§ 22.1-311 and 22.313. Any teacher so suspended shall . . . District Court, E.D. VirginiaWilkinson v. School Bd. of County of HenricoCiv. A. No. 83-0052-R566 F. Supp. 7661983-06-28https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/2396562/wilkinson-v-school-bd-of-county-of-henrico/ . . . before the school board in accordance with §§ 22.1-311 and 22.1-313. Any teacher so suspended . . . District Court, E.D. VirginiaWilliams v. Charlottesville School Bd.Civil Action No. 94-0050-C940 F. Supp. 1431996-10-04https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/2355916/williams-v-charlottesville-school-bd/ . . . continuing contract teacher under §§ 22.1-309, 22.1-311, 22.1-312. . . . District Court, W.D. VirginiaEarley v. MarionCase No. 2:06CV00077540 F. Supp. 2d 6802008-03-31https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1611153/earley-v-marion/ . . . request to a public hearing, see Va. Code Ann. § 22.1-311 (2006), the plaintiff did not so request. . . . District Court, W.D. Virginiahttp://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/22.1-311/22.1-309Notice to teacher of recommendation of dismissal; school board not to consider merits during notice; superintendent required to provide reasons for recommendation upon request/22.1-309/22.1-313Decision of school board; generally/22.1-313//22.1-311/22.1/15/3/22.1-31122.1-30922.1-315Each school board may appoint an impartial hearing officer from outside the school division to conduct hearings pursuant to this section. A hearing officer shall not have been involved in the recommendation of dismissal as a witness or a representative. A hearing officer shall possess some knowledge and expertise in public education and education law and be capable of presiding over an administrative hearing. The hearing officer shall schedule and preside over such hearings and shall create a record or recording of such proceedings. The hearing officer shall make a written recommendation to the school board, a copy of which shall be provided to the teacher. The hearing officer shall transmit the recommendation and the record or recording of the hearing to the school board as soon as practicable and no more than 10 business days after the hearing. In the event of a hearing before a hearing officer, the school board may make its decision upon the record or recording of such hearing, pursuant to § 22.1-313, or the school board may elect to conduct a further hearing to receive additional evidence by giving written notice of the time and place to the teacher and the division superintendent within 10 business days after the board receives the record or recording of the initial hearing. Such notice shall also specify each matter to be inquired into by the school board.sectionBB1A record or recording of any hearing conducted pursuant to this section shall be made. The parties shall share the cost of the recording equally. In proceedings concerning grievances not related to dismissal, the recording may be dispensed with entirely by mutual consent of the parties. In such proceedings, if the recording is not dispensed with, the two parties shall share the cost of the recording equally; if either party requests a transcript, that party shall bear the expense of its preparation. In cases of dismissal, the record or recording shall be preserved for a period of six months. If the school board requests that a transcript be made at any time prior to expiration of the six-month period, it shall be made and copies shall be furnished to both parties. The school board shall bear the cost of the transcription.sectionCC1Witnesses who are employees of the school board shall be granted release time if the hearing is held during the school day. The hearing shall be held at the school in which most witnesses work, if feasible.sectionDD1