W. Va. Code R. § 126-11A-5

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 18, May 3, 2024

Section 126-11A-5 - Expectations for Local School Improvement Councils: Desired Outcomes and Results

5.1. When a community takes an interest in a school it shows and when a school truly is part of the community it shows. LSICs play a key role in establishing and maintaining that reciprocal relationship. By virtue of their position in the community, LSIC members have an established level of trust and respect; therefore, they can activate resources, rally support, effect change, and broadcast data and results.

5.2. Each LSIC shall operate from a concise and targeted action agenda that guides them in accomplishing and realizing their goals. The action agenda can be used to encourage collaboration with other school and community groups (e.g., PTA, PTO, boosters, faith-based community, civic groups) to achieve measurable outcomes.

5.2.a. The LSIC shall utilize data: student achievement, discipline, parent, student, staff and community surveys, the school's strategic plan, and other pertinent data to drive their action agenda.

5.2.b. The action agenda shall include high yield strategies that result in measureable school growth, improved student achievement, and innovation. These strategies shall foster the following guiding principles:

5.2.b.1. Providing a respectful, inclusive school community that welcomes all parents, families, community members and businesses to participate in all students' education.

5.2.b.2. Using many different modes of communication, including 21^st century technology tools, to interact with parents and the broader community about education issues and ensuring parents, families, business and community members are encouraged to communicate with the school.

5.2.b.3. Developing more effective forms of school-to-home and home-to-school communications with all families each year about school programs and their children's progress.

5.2.b.4. Working together to support families' parenting skills and activities that prepare young children for school and promote ongoing achievement.

5.2.b.5. Providing information and ideas to parents and families about how to establish home environments to support children as students such as reading with children, engaging them in educational activities, helping them with homework and other curricular-related activities, decisions and planning.

5.2.b.6. Providing educational opportunities for educators about current research, model programs and best practices for engaging parents, families, and community members in improving student achievement.

5.2.b.7. Developing student leadership and student voice and celebrating successes of students to encourage student achievement.

5.2.b.8. Having high expectations for parents, families and community members to become partners in education to support school improvement and student success.

5.2.b.9. Involving businesses to enhance educational opportunities, career development, and experiential learning.

5.2.b.10. Collaborating with the community to connect students, families, and staff to expanded learning opportunities, community services, and civic participation. Ultimately strengthening school programs, family practices, and student learning and development.

5.2.c. The LSIC shall monitor and evaluate the implementation and impact of their action agenda. Outcomes of the action agenda shall be shared with the community and with the local board of education during the annual meeting between the board and the LSIC.

W. Va. Code R. § 126-11A-5