W. Va. Code R. § 126-11A-7

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 17, April 26, 2024

Section 126-11A-7 - County Board of Education Responsibilities

7.1. Each county board of education shall meet with each LSIC at least annually. The local board identifies the issues they wish the LSIC to address (W. Va. Code § 18-5-14(a)(1)(D)). The LSIC may also provide other information, comments or suggestions the council wishes to bring to the county board's attention. All information presented during the meeting shall also be submitted to the county board in writing.

7.1.a. Each county board shall report details of their meetings with LSICs to the state board at the conclusion of the school year, but no later than the first day of September each year (W. Va. Code § 18-5-14 D (2)).

7.2. Each county board of education shall adopt and implement a policy that provides for parent, family, business and community involvement in the schools.

7.2.a. Each county policy shall promote parents, families, community and business members, through a variety of means, to become involved in children's education.

7.2.b. Each county policy shall meet the criteria for compliance with federal programs.

7.2.c. Each county policy shall be developed by a committee consisting of, but not limited to, classroom teachers, parents/family members of school-age children, community members, business members, principals and other school personnel. The committee shall be representative of a variety of schools and shall include representation from early, middle and adolescent levels.

7.2.d. Each county shall provide training for teachers, parents and administrators, in cooperation with state and local agencies that would help realize the objectives set forth in the county policy.

7.3. Each county board of education's strategic plan shall be developed utilizing a collaborative strategic planning committee comprised of education personnel, parents, family, students, business, and community members. The collaborative approach assures involvement of all stakeholders in the planning for students' success. The county's strategic plan shall reflect the importance of stakeholder involvement and advocacy as critical elements of students' academic success, healthy living and emotional well-being.

7.3.a. The five-year school system strategic plan specifies how the county school system intends to strengthen the county education program in order to increase student achievement and positively impact other student outcomes.

7.3.b. Each county's strategic plan shall include an ongoing, two-way communication system that includes feedback mechanisms for parents, families, students, communities and school staff.

W. Va. Code R. § 126-11A-7