8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-131-410

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 22, June 17, 2024

Section 8VAC20-131-410 - Recognitions and rewards for school and division accountability

Schools and divisions shall be recognized by the board in accordance with guidelines it 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 academic and 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 § 20-131-410

Derived From Virginia Register Volume 34, Issue 8, eff. 1/11/2018; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 36, Issue 3, eff. 10/30/2019.

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