W. Va. Code R. § 126-11A-4

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 126-11A-4 - Required Activities for All Local School Improvement Councils

4.1. Each LSIC is vested with specific statutory and policy responsibilities and authorities that convey an expectation for high ethical behavior.

4.2. Each LSIC shall annually develop and deliver a report to the countywide council on productive and safe schools (W. Va. Code § 18-5A-2(l)).

4.3. Each LSIC may propose alternatives to the operation of the public school which will meet or exceed the high quality standards established by the WVBE and will increase administrative efficiency, enhance the delivery of instructional programs, promote community involvement, or improve the educational performance of the school generally.

4.3.a. The alternatives proposed by the LSIC may include matters which require the waivers of policies or rules promulgated by the WVBE or county board or state superintendent interpretations (W. Va. Code § 18-5A-3). The WVBE has established procedures to receive waiver requests and take appropriate action.

4.3.b. The LSIC may also submit a written statement, with supporting reasons, to the legislative oversight commission on education accountability (hereinafter LOCEA) recommending a waiver of statute or legislative rule. LOCEA shall review and determine whether a recommendation should be made to the Legislature to waive such statute or rule.

4.4. Every school must develop and implement a five year school strategic plan (WVBE Policy 2510, Section 12.2.1). The plan must be prepared and monitored by the LSIC and other stakeholders as appropriate under the leadership of the school principal and in cooperation with faculty senate, school technology team and school curriculum team.

4.4.a. The five-year school strategic plan specifies how the school intends to increase student achievement and positively impact other student outcomes. The plan must be developed and implemented using a continuous improvement process, be based on all available data regarding student achievement and align with the goals of the district Five-Year System Strategic Plan.

4.4.b. The LSIC shall assist the school in embedding parental, family, business and community involvement strategies in all aspects of the strategic plan.

4.5. Each LSIC shall meet at least annually with the county board of education (W. Va. Code §§ 18-5A-2(I) and 18-5-14). The LSIC chair, or designee, shall be prepared to address any matters as may be requested by the county board and may provide any other information, comments or suggestions the LSIC wishes to bring to the county board's attention.

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