MINUTES
WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Board Conference Room
Capitol Building 6, Room 353
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Charleston, West Virginia
November 9, 2010
I.
Call to Order
President Priscilla M. Haden called the meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education
(WVBE) to order at 12:30 p.m. on November 9, 2010, in the Board Conference Room, Capitol
Building 6, Room 353, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, West Virginia.
II.
Oath of Office
Superintendent Paine administered the oath of office to William M. White.
III.
Introductions
The following members were present: President Haden, Vice President Jenny N.
Phillips, Secretary Robert W. Dunlevy, Michael I. Green, Burma Hatfield, Lowell E. Johnson, L.
Wade Linger Jr., Gayle C. Manchin, and William M. White, and ex officios Steven L. Paine,
State Superintendent of Schools, James L. Skidmore, Chancellor, West Virginia Council for
Community and Technical College Education, and Brian E. Noland, Chancellor, West Virginia
Higher Education Policy Commission. Student representative in attendance was Taylor Fealy of
Ellamore, West Virginia, who attends Buckhannon-Upshur High School (Upshur County).
IV.
Recognitions
The Board recognized Mr. Lester LeMaster, bus driver, Monongalia County Schools, as
the national Children’s Choice School Bus Driver of the Year.
V.
Delegations
Mr. David Roach, Superintendent, Lincoln County Schools, and Mr. Kerry Mathews,
President, Lincoln County Board of Education, addressed the Board regarding the return of full
control of Lincoln County Schools to the Lincoln County Board of Education. Mr. Dale Lee,
President, West Virginia Education Association, addressed the Board regarding the progress
made in public education and the need for the continuance of the course currently set and the
need for a new State Superintendent dedicated to keeping the faith and continuing on the
established path. Ms. Liza Cordeiro, Executive Director, WVDE Office of Communications,
presented Global 21 Moments, spotlighting Harrison County Schools, Jefferson County Schools,
John Marshall High School, Putnam County Schools, and Wood County Schools for the Board’s
information.
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VI.
Approval of Agenda
Upon motion by Ms. Phillips, seconded by Mr. Dunlevy, the Board unanimously
approved the agenda.
VII.
Wayne County Robotics FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Team 3273
Dr. Kathy D’Antoni, Assistant State Superintendent, Division of Technical, Adult and
Institutional Education, introduced Mr. Greg Miller (distributed information), teacher, Wayne
County High School, who provided brief remarks on the behalf of the Wayne County Robotics
(FTC) Team 3273. The team provided a short demonstration of their 2009 Ohio FTC
Championship Rockwell Collins Innovate Award winning robot. The team captured first place
in the national event for having the most innovative and creative robot solution design for the
specified field elements/components in the FTC. (Copy appended to Official Minutes,
Attachment A and addendum.)
VIII.
Office of Institutional Education Programs
Dr. Fran Warsing, Superintendent, WVDE Office of Institutional Education Programs
(OIEP), provided an overview and update regarding OIEP programs and initiatives.
IX.
Break
President Haden called for a break at 1:45 p.m.
X.
Call to Order
President Haden called the meeting back to order at 1:57 p.m.
XI.
Initial Individual School Education Performance
Audit Report for Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center, Calhoun County
Dr. Kenna R. Seal, Director, Office of Education Performance Audits (OEPA), reported
that an announced on-site review was conducted at Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center October 7,
2010. Dr. Johnson issued concern regarding teacher lesson plans and principal support and
requested consideration be given that the Center for Professional Development develop a module
that would help principals to understand the development of lesson plans and the provision of
appropriate feedback and that staff development provided by the Department be inclusive of this
module.
Upon the recommendation of Dr. Seal and a motion by Ms. Phillips, seconded by Ms.
Hatfield, the Board unanimously directed the Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center to revise its FiveYear Strategic Plan within 30 days and to correct the findings noted in the report by the next
accreditation cycle. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment B.)
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Initial Education Performance Audit Report
for the Barboursville School (Juvenile Institutional Education Program)
located in Cabell County
Dr. Seal reported that an announced on-site review of the Barboursville School (Juvenile
Institutional Education Program) which is under the governance of the WVBE and State
Superintendent of Schools on October 5, 2010. The review was conducted at the specific
direction of the WVBE and to assure effective and efficient education programs and
accountability to the public for the education of students in juvenile institutions.
Upon the recommendation of Dr. Seal and a motion by Ms. Phillips, seconded by Mr.
Dunlevy, the Board unanimously approved the Barboursville School’s Education Performance
Audit Report. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment C.)
XIII.
Initial Education Performance Audit Report
for the Academy Programs (Juvenile Institutional Education Program)
located in Marion County
Dr. Seal reported that an announced on-site review of the Academy Programs (Juvenile
Institutional Education Program) which is under the governance of the WVBE and State
Superintendent of Schools on October 6, 2010. The review was conducted at the specific
direction of the WVBE and to assure effective and efficient education programs and
accountability to the public for the education of students in juvenile institutions.
Upon the recommendation of Dr. Seal and a motion by Dr. Johnson, seconded by Ms.
Phillips, the Board unanimously approved the Academy Programs’ Education Performance
Audit Report. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment D.)
XIV.
Approval of Exemplary Accreditation Status Schools
Dr. Seal presented performance data for schools and recommended that the schools found
in the attachment be awarded Exemplary Accreditation status.
Upon recommendation of Dr. Seal and a motion by Mrs. Manchin, seconded by Ms.
Phillips, the Board unanimously approved Exemplary Accreditation status for the schools listed
in the attachment. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment E.)
XV.
Capacity Building for Low Performing Schools
Dr. Amelia Courts (distributed PowerPoint presentation), Assistant State Superintendent,
Division of Educator Quality and System Support, provided an overview of the State System of
Support, and Mr. Chuck Heinlein, Executive Director, WVDE Office of School Improvement,
provided a summary of System of Support services provided, based on the OEPA for capacity
building with low performing schools, specific to the school report located on the November 9,
2010, Consent Agenda. It was recommended that a recognition program be developed to honor
improving schools. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment O.)
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XVI.
Consent Agenda
Upon motion by Dr. Johnson, seconded by Ms. Phillips, the Board unanimously approved
the Consent Agenda. (Copies appended to Official Minutes, Attachments F through L.)
XVII.
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Strategic Response – West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
(Attachment F)

Meeting minutes of October 6, 2010 (Attachment G)
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Amendment to the Hancock County Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan
to include: 1) the renovation and upgrade of the science areas at Weir Middle
School, 2) changing the projected enrollment, size and cost of the proposed
new Weirton Elementary School, 3) deleting the proposed science additions
and increasing the scope of the proposed science renovations at Oak Glen High
School and Weir High School, 4) adding proposed music room renovations at
Oak Glen High School, Weir High School and Weir Middle School, and
5) adding construction of a multi-use sports stadium at Weir High School.
These amended changes will reflect the scope in the county's upcoming bond
call (Attachment H)
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Amendment to the Ohio County Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan to
include the renovation of restrooms in six additional schools in order to meet
current ADA accessibility guidelines. The renovation of restrooms at two
schools were already included on the 2010-2020 CEFP Ten Year Plan,
therefore this amendment will bring the total number of schools to have
restrooms renovated to eight (Attachment I)

Amendment to the Roane-Jackson Technical Center Comprehensive
Educational Facilities Plan to include the construction of and purchase of
materials for new paint booths for their school's Auto Collision Program, a
classroom division wall and an emergency fire exit to allow the facility to
utilize the existing space more efficiently and to improve the health and well
being of the students and their staff (Attachment J)

Six requests for a new waiver of instructional materials (Attachment K)

Four notifications, per Senate Bill 227, W. Va. Code §18A-4-7a, Transfer of
Teachers After Five Days Prior to Starting Instruction, from Wood County
Schools (Attachment L).
Board Reports
Local School Improvement Council (LSIC) Committee. Mrs. Manchin (distributed
information) provided an update regarding committee activities and reported that the next
-5committee meeting will take place on December 7 at 1:00 p.m. in the Board Room. Dr. Johnson
suggested that the committee consider business involvement in LSICs. Chancellor Skidmore
departed the meeting. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment P.)
Common Ground: Education and the Military Committee. President Haden provided
an update regarding committee activities and reported that the next committee meeting will take
place on December 3 at 10:30 a.m. in the Board Room. Dr. Johnson and President Haden
provided information regarding upcoming activities to honor veterans in the public schools.
Student Representation Committee. President Haden announced the appointment of
Ms. Lexi Miller, Parkersburg High School, Mr. Quinton Hinzman, Doddridge County High, and
Ms. Savannah Chandler, Ritchie County High School, as Student Representatives to the Board.
Ms. Miller will serve as student representative to the Board during the months of December
through February 2011, Mr. Hinzman will serve during the months of March through May 2011,
and Ms. Chandler will serve during the months of September through November 2011.
Chancellor Skidmore departed the meeting.
Student Representative Report. Ms. Fealy provided a report regarding a survey she
conducted at her high school regarding the student’s learning style versus the teacher’s
instruction method; provided an update regarding bullying initiatives taking place with contacts
at the FBI in Clarksburg; suggested a “random acts of kindness” day be designated for all public
schools; suggested anti-bullying bookmarks might be of assistance. President Haden recognized
Ms. Fealty for service as student representative to the Board for the months of September,
October and November 2010. Chancellor Noland joined the meeting.
Board Member Reports. Mrs. Manchin attended the National Association of State
Boards of Education (NASBE) annual conference (where she was elected President-Elect), AP
leadership conference, Linda Darling-Hammond presentation, and annual Globaloria luncheon.
President Haden attended an Adult Education Association recognition ceremony, West Virginia
Commission for Professional teaching Standards recognition ceremony, NASBE annual
conference, US Army education conference, and Common Ground committee meeting. Dr.
Johnson attended the NASBE annual conference and Common Ground Committee meeting.
XVIII.
WVBE Personnel Matters including Selection of
State Superintendent of Schools
Executive Session
President Haden, in accordance with W. Va. Code '6-9A-4(b)(2)(A), requested a motion
to move into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. Ms. Hatfield moved and Dr. White
seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. It was requested that the Board take a
short break prior to the Executive Session. The Board entered into Executive Session at 3:30
p.m.
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Return from Executive Session
The Board returned from Executive Session at 4:31 p.m. at which time President Haden
announced that no action was taken and no decisions were made
XX.
Recess
President Haden recessed the meeting at 4:32 p.m. and announced that the meeting would
reconvene on November 10, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. in the same location.
XXI.
Reconvene
President Haden reconvened the meeting of November 9, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. on
November 10, 2010 in the Board Conference Room, Capitol Building 6, Room 353, 1900
Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, West Virginia.
The following members were present: President Haden, Vice President Jenny N.
Phillips, Secretary Robert W. Dunlevy, Michael I. Green, Burma Hatfield, Lowell E. Johnson, L.
Wade Linger Jr., Gayle C. Manchin, and William M. White, and ex officio Steven L. Paine, State
Superintendent of Schools. Student representative in attendance was Taylor Fealy of Ellamore,
West Virginia, who attends Buckhannon-Upshur High School (Upshur County). Members
absent were ex officios Brian E. Noland, Chancellor, West Virginia Higher Education Policy
Commission, and James L. Skidmore, Chancellor, West Virginia Council for Community and
Technical College Education.
XXII.
WVBE Personnel Matters including Selection of
State Superintendent of Schools (Continued)
President Haden called for a motion to approve the Board’s personnel. Upon motion by
Dr. Johnson, seconded by Ms. Phillips, the Board unanimously approved the Board’s personnel
items found in Attachment M. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment M.)
President Haden requested that Superintendent Paine provide information regarding a
Superintendent search process. Superintendent Paine (distributed information) and provided a
suggested search process for the Board’s consideration. Discussion ensued regarding the search
process with regard to the proposed timeline. It was the consensus of the Board that an outside
provider be contracted with to perform a background/reference check. It was the consensus of
the Board that applications be provided to them via electronic means; applications will be
accepted via US Mail, facsimile, and email. Mr. Green requested a legal opinion be obtained
regarding the Board’s options should the position not be filled on January 3, 2011.
Dr. Johnson moved, and Ms. Phillips seconded, that the proposed timeline be approved
with an amendment at the interview date to include December 15 and to remove the language
stating “top two or three candidates”. Upon the call for the question the motion failed with four
members voting yes and five members voting no. (Copy appended to Official Minutes,
Attachment Q.)
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Discussion ensued during which Mr. Linger requested that the timeline for submission of
applications be extended to 45 days. Dr. White requested that appropriate press regarding the
search be released today. Ms. Phillips stated her concern that, due to code requirements and time
considerations, the Board is unable to proceed with the search process without legal direction.
Attorney Deskins was requested to provide an interpretation. Ms. Hatfield departed the meeting.
XXIII.
Break
President Haden called for a break at 10:50 a.m.
XXIV.
Call to Order
President Haden called the meeting back to order at 11:03 a.m.
XXV.
WVBE Personnel Matters including Selection of
State Superintendent of Schools (Continued)
President Haden called for a motion with regard to the superintendent search. Mr. Linger
moved that the Board proceed with the job posting with a January 3, 2011, deadline for receipt of
applications. Mr. Dunlevy seconded the motion. Upon the call for the question the motion was
carried with seven members voting yes, and one member, Dr. Johnson, voting no. The Board
will take up the development of a timeline for search duties at the December meeting.
XXVI.
State Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Paine presented Department personnel items for the Board’s information
and indicated that an electronic written report will be provided to members. (Copies appended to
Official Minutes, Attachment Mc.)
XXVII.
Board Items for Future Consideration
President Haden stated that an invitation had been issued from Wayne County for the
Board to consider a visit to Wayne County Schools, distributed updated liaison/committee
appointment and RESA assignment charts for the Board’s information and comment at the
December meeting. Items, inclusive of any requested during the meeting, that members wish
considered for placement on a future agenda are to be provided to President Haden as soon as
possible. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment N and addenda.)
XXVIII.
Future Meetings
Dr. Johnson announced that a meeting of the Board’s RESA Committee will take place
on November 19 in Dunbar. President Haden announced that a meeting of the Board’s Common
Ground Committee will take place on December 3 in the Board Room. The next regular meeting
of the Board will be held December 8, 2010, in Charleston, West Virginia. The meeting will
continue on December 9, 2010, if the agenda is not completed on December 8, 2010.
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XXIX.
Adjournment
President Haden declared the meeting adjourned at 11:16 a.m.
Minutes approved by the Board on December 8, 2010.
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Priscilla M. Haden, President
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Robert W. Dunlevy, Secretary
Minutes were recorded by
Virginia M. Harris
Secretary to the Board.
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