W. Va. Code R. § 126-12-2

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 35, August 30, 2024

Section 126-12-2 - Purpose

2.1. W. Va. Code § 18-2E-5 provides requirements for a system of accountability for continuous improvement of all public schools and counties that shall build capacity and ensure the efficiency of schools and counties to meet rigorous outcomes that assure student performance and progress toward obtaining the knowledge and skills intrinsic to a high-quality education.

2.2. W. Va. Code § 18-5A-2 provides the expectations for the school and county to ensure that parent, family, business, and community involvement is included in the school and county strategic improvement process.

2.3. This policy outlines the indicators of performance by which each county and school, including charter public schools, will be measured and establishes methods for the collection and annual reporting of data through the statewide school accountability system to inform parents/guardians, educators, stakeholders, and the public.

2.4. This policy promotes local responsibility and requires superintendents and county boards of education to monitor and be held accountable for continuous growth.

2.5. This policy sets forth the training requirements for county board of education members (CBEM).

2.6. These requirements assist in building capacity to ensure the efficiency of schools, counties, and local boards of education to meet rigorous outcomes that assure student performance and progress toward obtaining the knowledge and skills intrinsic to a high-quality education.

2.7. This policy serves as a framework for continuous school improvement that counties and all public schools can use as a guide for self-assessment, decision making, professional learning, and strategic planning in collaboration with the LSICs.

2.8. This policy facilitates and encourages the involvement of the school community in the operation of schools for improving educational quality and outlines processes to support local initiatives to improve student performance.

2.9. The LSIC shall help develop and promote the school's and county's vision for excellence by being catalysts for innovation and encouraging parent, family, business, and community involvement in the school and county strategic improvement process.

2.10. The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is responsible for:

2.10.a. creating and distributing the electronic template, as approved by the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) through which the school and school system strategic plans are recorded;

2.10.b. establishing timelines and expectations for the submission of the school and school system strategic plans;

2.10.c. monitoring strategic plan submissions to ensure the plans include the core components outlined in WVBE policy and W. Va. Code;

2.10.d. providing leadership and technical assistance on effective continuous improvement and strategic planning processes;

2.10.f. providing input and feedback on the contents of strategic plans for those counties not achieving Full Approval status, or for any other county in which WVDE input is warranted;

2.10.g. ensuring that training in the role and governance of LSICs is provided to principals, county boards, and others the WVBE deems appropriate, upon employment and every three years thereafter; and

2.10.h. ensuring a document is produced and published explaining to parents and community leaders their role in LSICs.

W. Va. Code R. § 126-12-2