8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-132-290

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 9, December 16, 2024

Section 8VAC20-132-290 - Recognitions and rewards for school and division accountability

Schools and divisions shall be recognized by the board in accordance with guidelines the board shall establish for the Exemplar School Recognition Program to recognize (i) schools or school divisions that exceed board-established requirements or show continuous improvement on the school quality indicators and (ii) schools, school divisions, and school boards that implement effective, innovative practices. Such recognition may include:

1. Public announcements recognizing individual schools and divisions;

2. Tangible rewards;

3. Waivers of certain board regulations;

4. Exemptions from certain reporting requirements; or

5. Other commendations deemed appropriate to recognize high achievement.

In addition to board recognition, local school boards shall adopt policies to recognize individual schools through public announcements, media releases, and participation in community activities when setting policy relating to schools and budget development, as well as other appropriate recognition.

8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-132-290

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 41, Issue 01, eff. 9/25/2024.

Statutory Authority: §§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-253.13 of the Code of Virginia.