MINUTES
WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF EDUCATION
West Fairmont Middle School
110 Tenth Street
Fairmont, West Virginia
October 5, 2011
I.
Call to Order
President L. Wade Linger Jr. called the meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education
(WVBE) to order at 1:00 p.m. on October 5, 2011, in the Band Room at West Fairmont Middle
School, 110 Tenth Street, Fairmont, West Virginia.
The following members were present: President Linger, Vice President Gayle C.
Manchin, Secretary Robert W. Dunlevy, Michael I. Green, Priscilla M. Haden, Lowell E.
Johnson, Jenny N. Phillips and William M. White and ex officio Jorea M. Marple, State
Superintendent of Schools. Student representative in attendance was Savannah Chandler of St.
Marys, West Virginia, who attends Ritchie County High School (Ritchie County). Members
absent were Burma Hatfield and 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.
II.
Welcome
Mr. Gary L. Price, Superintendent of Marion County Schools, welcomed the Board and
provided an overview of Marion County accomplishments.
III.
Delegations
Mr. David Nuzum, Principal of East Fairmont High School, addressed the Board
regarding adequate yearly progress, graduation rate and the dropout co-hort.
IV.
Recognitions
Ms. Liza Cordeiro, Executive Director, WVDE Office of Communications, State
Superintendent’s Office, presented Global21 Moments, featuring the West Virginia Schools for
the Deaf and the Blind and the Office of Institutional Education Programs. Ms. Cordeiro also
presented a video on the behalf of the Regional Education Service Agencies (RESA) spotlighting
services available through RESAs for the Board’s information.
V.
Boys State 75th Anniversary
Mr. Jim Davis (distributed information), Director of the Boys State 75th Anniversary,
addressed the Board regarding Boys State. It was requested that Mr. Davis provide a listing of
counties that do not participate in Boys State to the Board’s secretary. Superintendent Marple
-2indicated that the WVDE would assist in developing a strategy to assure statewide participation.
(Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment T.)
VI.
Community Involvement
Mr. Andy Kniceley, Publisher of the Times West Virginian, presented a Marion County
promotional video and addressed the Board regarding community support and engagement in
public education.
VII.
Approval of Agenda
President Linger called for a motion to approve the agenda. Upon motion by Mrs.
Manchin, seconded by Ms. Haden, the Board unanimously approved the agenda.
VIII.
Capacity Building for Low Performing Schools
Mr. Ted Mattern, Liaison/System Support, Office of the State Superintendent, provided
information regarding visits to Oak Hill and Mingo Central High Schools and provided updates
regarding Fayette, Lincoln, Mason, and Gilmer Counties.
IX.
Approval of Exemplary Accreditation Status Schools
Dr. Gus Penix (distributed information), Director, Office of Education Performance
Audits, addressed the Board regarding the graduation standard for Exemplary Accreditation
status and requested the Board grant a waiver of the graduation standard for determining
Exemplary Accreditation status for secondary schools for 2010-2011 and that the schools listed
in the attachment be granted Exemplary Accreditation status.
Mr. Dunlevy moved, and Ms. Phillips seconded, that a waiver of the graduation standard
(from 94 percent to 85 percent or above) for determining Exemplary Accreditation status for
secondary schools for 2011-2012 be granted and that the schools listed in the attachment be
granted Exemplary Accreditation status. Upon the call for the question the motion was carried
unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment A and addendum.)
X.
Break
President Linger called for a break 2:28 p.m.
XI.
Call to Order
President Linger called the meeting back to order at 2:42 p.m.
XII.
Consent Agenda
Ms. Haden requested that Consent Agenda item C.4. 2011 School Board Self-Assessment
be removed and taken up immediately following the approval of the Consent Agenda. Upon
-3motion by Dr. White, seconded by Dr. Johnson, the Board unanimously approved the Consent
Agenda as amended. (Copies appended to Official Minutes, Attachments B through F.)
XIII.

Revised Strategic Plan for the Gilmer County School District (Attachment B)

Meeting minutes of September 7, 2011 (Attachment C)

Four first-time requests for a waiver of WVBE policy (Attachment D)

Notification, per Senate Bill 227, W. Va. Code §18A-4-7a, Transfer of
Teachers After Five Days Prior to Starting Instruction, from Wirt and Wood
County Schools (Attachment E)

Policy 5112, Athletic Trainers in the Public Schools of West Virginia
(Attachment F).
2011 School Board Self-Assessment
Dr. Howard O’Cull, Executive Director, West Virginia School Board Association,
presented the 2011 School Board Self-Assessment for the Board’s consideration.
Upon motion by Ms. Haden, seconded by Mrs. Manchin and unanimously carried, the
Board approved the West Virginia School Board Association’s 2011 School Board
Self-Assessment for use during the FY12 fiscal year by county boards of education members as
the official instrument approved by the WVBE to meet the requirements of W. Va. Code
§18-5-1c. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment G.)
XIV.
Appointments to the West Virginia
Commission for Professional Teaching Standards
Dr. Amelia Courts, Assistant State Superintendent, Division of Educator Quality and
System Support, presented appointments to the West Virginia Commission for Professional
Teaching Standards (WVCPTS) for the Board’s consideration. The mission of the WVCPTS is
to ensure that every student is served by competent educators who meet rigorous preparation and
licensure standards. The WVCPTS makes recommendations of standards and practices for the
development and approval of preparation programs, licensure and continuing development of
educational personnel. The current vacancies that scheduled to be filled are: a higher education
faculty member and a secondary principal. Mr. George Aulenbacher, principal at George
Washington High School has been nominated by members of the WVBE and Dr. John Taylor,
faculty member from Glenville State College has been nominated by the West Virginia Higher
Education Policy Commission.
Upon motion by Dr. Johnson, seconded by Ms. Phillips, the Board unanimously approved
the appointment of Mr. George Aulenbacher and Dr. John Taylor to the WVCPTS. (Copy
appended to Official Minutes, Attachment H.)
-4XV.
Approval of Teacher Preparation Program at American Public University
Dr. Courts and Ms. Lori Wiggins, Executive Director, WVDE Office of Professional
Preparation, presented the teacher preparation program at American Public University for the
Board’s consideration. The Educator Preparation Program Review Board (EPPRB) recently
reviewed a proposed experimental program submitted by American Public University System for
an endorsement for Online Teaching. The endorsement is not for initial licensure but rather will
be able to be added to a Professional Teaching Certificate. The EPPRB found that the
experimental program submitted meets the guidelines specified in WVBE Policy 5100 and
recommended approval. Dr. Henry G. Brzycki, Dean of Education at American Public
University, addressed the Board regarding the proposed experimental program.
Upon motion by Mrs. Manchin, seconded by Ms. Haden, the Board unanimously
approved the experimental teacher preparation program for an endorsement for Online Teaching
at American Public University. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment I.)
XVI.
Approval of Teacher Preparation Program at Concord University
Ms. Wiggins presented the teacher preparation program at Concord University for the
Board’s consideration. The Educator Preparation Program Review Board (EPPRB) recently
reviewed two educator preparation programs submitted by Concord University for a Master of
Arts in Teaching and a Master of Education in Special Education, K-6 and 5-Adult. The MA in
Teaching leads to initial licensure for a Professional Teaching Certificate. The MED in Special
Education leads to initial licensure for a Professional Teaching Certificate endorsed for MultiCategorical. The EPPRB found that the programs submitted meet the standards specified in
WVBE Policy 5100 and recommended approval. Dr. Cheryl Trull, Elementary Education/Early
and Interim Director of Graduate Studies at Concord University, addressed the Board regarding
the proposed educator preparation programs.
Upon motion by Dr. White, seconded by Dr. Johnson, the Board unanimously approved
the teacher preparation program for a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Master of Education in
Special Education, K-6 and 5-Adult and teacher education preparation program for a MED in
Special Education leading to initial licensure for a Professional Teaching Certificate endorsed for
Multi-Categorical at Concord University. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment J.)
XVII.
2010-2020 Gilmer County Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan (CEFP)
Mr. Joe Panetta, Assistant State Superintendent, Division of Student Support Services,
and Mr. Mike Pickens, Executive Director, WVDE Office of School Facilities, presented the
2010-2020 Gilmer County CEFP for the Board’s consideration. W. Va. Code §18-9D-16
requires all local boards of education to submit a ten year CEFP to the WVBE and the WV
School Building Authority (SBA) for approval. The Gilmer County CEFP has been submitted
and reviewed by a WVDE CEFP Review Committee for compliance with Policy 6200 and the
SBA Guidelines and Procedures Handbook.
-5Upon motion by Mrs. Manchin, seconded by Mr. Dunlevy, the Board unanimously
approved the 2010-2020 Gilmer County CEFP. (Copy appended to Official Minutes,
Attachment K.)
XVIII.
Amendments – 2010-2020 Lewis County
Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan (CEFP)
Mr. Pickens presented two amendments to the 2010-2020 Lewis County Comprehensive
Educational Facilities Plan (CEFP) for the Board’s consideration. Amendment one was for the
building of a new, combined multi-county (Pk-6) elementary school with Gilmer County. This
new school will house the present Troy Elementary School in Gilmer County and the Alum
Bridge Elementary School in Lewis County. This amendment identifies this new school project
as the number one priority in Lewis County. Amendment 2 was to update/correct school floor
plans found in the CEFP (floor plans were found to have inaccuracies). Dr. Joseph Mace,
Superintendent of Lewis County Schools, addressed the Board regarding the proposed
multi-county (Lewis and Gilmer) elementary school.
Upon motion by Dr. Johnson, seconded by Ms. Haden, the Board unanimously approved
the two requested amendments to the 2010-2020 Lewis County CEFP. (Copy appended to
Official Minutes, Attachment L-1 and L-2.)
XIX.
Policy 2520.5, Next Generation Health Education 5-12
Content Standards and Objectives for West Virginia Schools
Dr. Courts and Mr. Don Chapman, Assistant Director, WVDE Office of Healthy Schools,
presented Policy 2520.5 for the Board’s consideration. Policy 2520.5 is being revised to
incorporate Policy 2422.13, “Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Instruction” and Policy 2422.45,
"Exclusion from AIDS and STDS Instruction", thus eliminating the need for three separate
policies (Policies 2422.13 and 2422.45 will be repealed). This process has also provided an
opportunity to review and update the entire Health Education 5-12 CSOs document. A team of
health teachers were enlisted to review the document and make suggested revisions. It was
requested that an update be provided to the Board next month regarding “cooking from scratch”
meals offered at schools.
Upon motion by Mr. Dunlevy, seconded by Mrs. Manchin, the Board unanimously
placed Policy 2520.5 on public comment for 30 days. (Copy appended to Official Minutes,
Attachment M.)
XX.
Policy 1470, Naming of Buildings at Cedar Lakes
Mr. Robert E. Hull, Associate State Superintendent, Division of Curriculum and
Instructional Services, presented the repeal of Policy 1470 for the Board’s consideration. Policy
1470 is obsolete as all buildings at the Cedar Lakes Conference Center have been named.
Upon motion by Mr. Green, seconded by Ms. Phillips, the Board unanimously approved
the repeal of Policy 1470. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment Mc.)
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XXI.
Policy 2530, Criteria of Excellence: Vocational Education Programs
Mr. Hull presented the repeal of Policy 2530 for the Board’s consideration. Policy 2530
is obsolete as the regulations found in the policy are posted on the WVDE website in the CTE
Policies and Procedures Manual.
Upon motion by Mrs. Manchin, seconded by Ms. Phillips, the Board unanimously
approved the repeal of Policy 2530. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment N.)
XXII.
Policy 7232, Coordination of Literacy Programs
for Disposition and Use of Adult Literacy Funds
Mr. Hull presented the repeal of Policy 7232 for the Board’s consideration. Policy 7232
is obsolete as it addresses the use of voluntary contributions for adult literacy as collected on the
West Virginia personal income tax return form and the check off no longer exists on the state
personal income tax return. Also, the foundation (West Virginia Adult Literacy Coalition) for
administering the funds is defunct.
Upon motion by Mr. Dunlevy, seconded by Dr. Johnson, the Board unanimously
approved the repeal of Policy 7232. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment O.)
XXIII.
Policy 8223, Basic State Aid: Waiver of 34/1000 and
Growth Limitation of School Service Personnel
Mr. Panetta presented the repeal of Policy 8223 for the Board’s consideration. Policy
8223 is no longer needed due to revisions that were made to the State Aid Funding Formula
during the 2008 Legislative Session. The changes have been phased in over a five year period,
with all changes being fully implemented beginning with the 2012-13 school year.
Upon motion by Ms. Haden, seconded by Ms. Phillips, the Board unanimously approved
the repeal of Policy 8223 effective January 1, 2012. (Copy appended to Official Minutes,
Attachment P.)
XXIV.
School Building Authority of West Virginia (SBA-WV)
President Linger reported that Mr. Dunlevy completes his term as a member of the
SBA-WV on November 4, 2011. Per W. Va. Code '18-9D-1(b), “State Board of Education
members are elected for three-year terms and may not be elected to serve additional consecutive
terms or portions thereof.”
Upon motion by Mrs. Manchin, seconded by Ms. Phillips, the Board unanimously elected
L. Wade Linger Jr. to the SBA-WV effective November 5, 2011 through November 4, 2014.
-7XXV.
WVBE Personnel Matters
President Linger called the Board’s attention to a revision of the Board’s personnel
attachment. Ms. Heather L. Deskins, General Counsel to the WVBE and the WVDE, addressed
the Board and stated that an executive session was required for a personnel matter at the West
Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. President Linger, in accordance with W. Va. Code
§6-9A94(b)(2)(A), personnel exception, called for a motion to move into executive session
regarding a personnel matter at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind. Upon
motion by Dr. White, seconded and Ms. Phillips and unanimously carried, the Board entered into
executive session at 3:40 p.m.
The Board returned from executive session at 3:47 p.m. at which time President Linger
announced that no action was taken and called for a motion to approve the Board’s personnel
attachment as revised. Dr. Johnson moved, and Dr. White seconded, that the Board’s personnel
attachment be approved as revised on October 3, 2011. Upon the call for the question the motion
was unanimously carried. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment Q and addendum.)
XXVI.
Recess
President Linger recessed the meeting at 3:49 p.m. and announced that the meeting would
reconvene on October 6 at 9:00 a.m. in the same location.
XXVII.
Reconvene
President Linger reconvened the meeting of October 5, 2011, at 9:05 a.m. on October 6,
2011, in the Band Room at West Fairmont Middle School, 110 Tenth Street, Fairmont, West
Virginia.
The following members were present: President Linger, Vice President Gayle C.
Manchin, Secretary Robert W. Dunlevy, Michael I. Green, Priscilla M. Haden, Lowell E.
Johnson, and Jenny N. Phillips and ex officio Jorea M. Marple, State Superintendent of Schools.
Student representative in attendance was Savannah Chandler of St. Marys, West Virginia, who
attends Ritchie County High School (Ritchie County). Members absent were Burma Hatfield
and William M. White and 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.
XXVIII.
Board Reports
Innovation Zones Annual Report. Dr. Johnson (distributed information) presented the
Innovation Zones Annual Report for the Board information. (Copy appended to Official
Minutes, Attachment U.)
Update - Education Efficiency Audit. Mr. Green provided a brief update regarding the
Governor’s Education Efficiency Audit.
-8Board Member Reports. Ms. Haden shared photographs and memories of Constitution
Day activities and provided reports regarding meetings of the West Virginia Center for
Professional Development, West Virginia School Board Association, and School Building
Authority of West Virginia. Ms. Chandler (distributed information) provided an overview of
results of a survey that she conducted at her high school. Dr. Johnson reported that he has been
appointed to three year term on the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education’s
State Partnership Board. Mrs. Manchin will be serving on a panel regarding Advanced
Placement in West Virginia at the National Summit of Education Reform 2011: Education
Everywhere and will attend the National Association of State Boards of Education’s Annual
Conference (both events later this month). President Linger (distributed information) provided a
report regarding activities he has undertaken regarding the BTOP grant. Ms. Brenda Williams,
Executive Director, WVDE Office of Instructional Technology, addressed the Board regarding
the BTOP grant. It was suggested that a factual letter of concern be issued regarding the BTOP
grant. (Copies appended to Official Minutes, Attachment V.)
XXIX.
Break
President Linger called for a break 10:17 a.m. Mr. Dunlevy departed the meeting.
XXX.
Call to Order
President Linger called the meeting back to order at 10:30 a.m.
XXXI.
Globaloria Strategy for West Virginia Schools
Dr. Idit H. Caperton (distributed information), President and Founder, and Ms. Amber
Oliver, Vice President of Partnerships and Operations, Ms. Denise Stalnaker, Director of
Professional Development, and Ms. Deborah Super, Director of Partnerships and Operations,
World Wide Workshop, and Dr. James V. Denova, Vice President of the Claude Worthington
Benedum Foundation, provided an update/progress report regarding Globaloria. Ms. Linda
Elmer and Ms. Amy Carpenter, teachers, and Ms. Russelle Devito, Principal, North Marion High
School, addressed the Board regarding Globaloria at North Marion High School. (Copy
appended to Official Minutes, Attachment W.)
XXXII.
State Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Marple presented Department personnel items for the Board’s
information and informed the Board that Dr. Johnson is recipient of the Association of
Educational Service Agencies’ 2011 Walter G. Turner Award. The Walter G. Turner award is in
recognition of an individual citizen who has made outstanding contributions in the advancement
of educational service agency programs at the regional, state, and/or national levels. (Copy
appended to Official Minutes, Attachment R.)
Superintendent’s Advisory Group. Superintendent Marple provided information
regarding the most recent meeting of the Superintendent’s Advisory Group.
-9Broadband Update. This topic was covered under Board Member Reports; no further
information was presented.
Personalized Learning RFI. Superintendent Marple, assisted by Ms. Williams,
provided information regarding the personalized learning request for information that has been
released to vendors.
XXXIII.
Board Items for Future Consideration
President Linger asked that items, inclusive of any requested during the meeting be
provided to him as soon as possible. Dr. Johnson requested an item regarding report on AP
classes on the November agenda and an update and report regarding Broadband, Mr. Green
requested the Governor’s audit team be invited to present at the November meeting, Mrs.
Manchin requested a report regarding nutrition (cooking from scratch). President Linger
reminded the Board that a work session will take place at the November meeting regarding Open
Meetings law, Roberts Rules of Order/parliamentary procedure, and preparation of meeting
minutes. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment S.)
XXXIV.
Future Meetings
The next meeting of the Board will be held November 8, 2011, in Charleston, West
Virginia. The meeting will continue on November 9, 2011, if the agenda is not completed on
November 8, 2011.
XXXV.
Adjournment
President Linger declared the meeting adjourned at 11:52 a.m.
Minutes approved by the Board on November 8, 2011.
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L. Wade Linger Jr., President
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Robert W. Dunlevy, Secretary
Minutes were recorded by
Virginia M. Harris
Secretary to the Board
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