Larry Patterson v. Board of Education of the County of Raleigh

BENJAMIN, Chief Justice:

Petitioner Larry Patterson appeals the October 5, 2011, order of the Circuit Court of Kanawha County that affirmed the decision of the West Virginia Public Employees Grievance Board that denied relief sought by the petitioner in his grievance against Respondent Raleigh County Board of Education. 1 For the reasons that follow, we affirm the circuit court’s order.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

During the time period in question, Larry Patterson, the petitioner, was employed as a Custodian III by Respondent Board of Education of the County of Raleigh. 2 Specifically,…