W. Va. Code R. § 126-12-7

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

Section 126-12-7 - County Board of Education Staff (CBES) Responsibilities and Processes

7.1. CBES shall develop and implement an Electronic County Strategic Improvement Plan, referred to as the County Strategic Plan, which contains improvement procedures and activities to strengthen the county education program in order to increase student achievement and positively impact other student outcomes. The County Strategic Plan addresses the following areas:

1) core beliefs and mission,

2) improvement goals,

3) a plan that includes performance measures, strategies, action steps and professional learning,

4) a system for monitoring and supporting the implementation and effectiveness of activities,

5) an evaluation process, and

6) West Virginia Support for Improving Professional Practice (WVSIPP). The County Strategic Plan shall be for a period of no more than five years and shall include the mission and goals of the school or the county to improve student, school, or county performance and progress.

7.1.a. The County Strategic Plan shall be prepared through a collaborative process by the County Leadership Team; be facilitated by the superintendent or appointed designees; and be based on a comprehensive needs assessment, which includes relevant county-wide data. The plan shall incorporate information from School Strategic Plans and various stakeholders.

7.1.b. The County Strategic Plan shall be completed by July 1 of each year as part of annual revision, for the upcoming academic year, shall be monitored and adjusted throughout the academic year as needed, and shall be revised annually as indicated by changes in student performance data and other information such as monitoring reports, accreditation results, or changes in school conditions.

7.1.c. County Leadership Team. Each county shall have a County Leadership Team which is responsible for supporting the continuous improvement of all schools and for identifying targeted support and assistance to the schools falling below acceptable performance. The County Leadership Team members are appointed by the county superintendent, comprised of school and county staff who have the expertise to examine county-wide practices, analyze student performance data, and determine effective improvement strategies. The team may include such individuals as distinguished teachers, distinguished principals, special education professionals, Title I professionals, WVDE professional staff, curriculum and instruction professionals, technology integration specialists, and/or data analysis professionals. The County Leadership Team shall have the following responsibilities:

7.1.c.1. utilize county-wide student performance data to determine trends and priorities for improvement. This data may include local, state, and national summative and formative achievement data including attendance data, early warning indicators, graduation rates, discipline trends, and College- and Career-Readiness Progress measures;

7.1.c.1.A. To gauge student involvement in their school community, counties and all public schools are encouraged to collect data related to student participation in extra- and co-curricular activities, community service, capstone experiences, internships, and other opportunities.

7.1.c.2. make recommendations for county-wide improvement priorities and school-specific support, including assistance for schools falling below acceptable standards of performance as identified in needs assessment and strategic planning at the school level; and assurance that all school leaders' annual evaluation goals are directly aligned to the strategic plan goals and weaknesses of schools' West Virginia Balanced Scorecards and the WVAS. The superintendent or designee shall meet with each principal at least every 60 days to review data and monitor progress toward the established goals;

7.1.c.3. collaborate with parents, community stakeholders, school staff, CBES, and School Leadership Teams, in the formulation of the strategic plan, plan implementation, and continuous plan monitoring to address county-wide identified improvement needs and student learning needs;

7.1.c.4. utilize the West Virginia Standards for Effective Schools as a guide for self-assessment, decision-making, professional development, and strategic planning through conducting root cause analysis and needs assessment;

7.1.c.5. review agency monitoring reports relevant to improvement priorities such as diagnostic review reports, audits, Title I monitoring results, special education monitoring results, technology integration issues, and any other reports the County Leadership Team finds helpful to inform deliberation and decision-making; and

7.1.c.6. make additional recommendations concerning assistance needed by the county or individual schools.

W. Va. Code R. § 126-12-7