MINUTES
WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Board Conference Room
Capitol Building 6, Room 353
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Charleston, West Virginia
November 14, 2012
I.
Call to Order
Following the welcome, introductions and Pledge of Allegiance, President L. Wade
Linger Jr. called the meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) to order at 1:03
p.m. on November 14, 2012, in the Board Conference Room, Capitol Building 6, Room 353,
Charleston, West Virginia.
The following members were present: President Linger, Vice President Gayle C.
Manchin, Secretary Robert W. Dunlevy, Michael I. Green, Priscilla M. Haden, Lloyd G. Jackson
II, Jenny N. Phillips and William M. White, and ex officios Jorea M. Marple, State
Superintendent of Schools, and Paul L. Hill, Chancellor, West Virginia Higher Education Policy
Commission. Student representative in attendance was Molly Ballard of Liberty, West Virginia,
who attends Poca High School (Putnam County). Member absent was ex officio James L.
Skidmore, Chancellor, West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education.
II.
Oath of Office
President Linger deferred the Oath of Office ceremony to a future meeting.
III.
Recognitions
Ms. Liza Cordeiro, Executive Director, WVDE Office of Communications, introduced
Mr. Ben Shew, Executive Director, WVDE Office of Transportation, who introduced Mr.
George J. “Jack” Defibaugh Jr., Chief Mechanic, Greenbrier County Schools, recipient of the
2012 National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) America's Best School Bus
Inspector of the Year Award. This is Mr. Defibaugh’s second recognition; the first award was
conferred in 2011.
IV.
Speaker Series for Student Assistance Programs
Ms. Shelly DeBerry, Coordinator, WVDE Office of Optional Educational Pathways,
introduced Captain Spencer Phillips, United States Army Recruiting Command, who provided
information regarding a speaker series for student assistance programs.
-2V.
Delegations
Ms. Carolyn Arritt, citizen of Fayette County, addressed the Board regarding Fayette
County school closures and return of local control.
VI.
Approval of Agenda
President Linger requested a motion to approve the agenda. Mr. Dunlevy moved that the
agenda be approved. Dr. White seconded the motion and upon the call for the question the
motion was carried unanimously.
VII.
Broadband Technology and Opportunities Program (BTOP) Update
Mr. Mark McKenzie (distributed information), Manager - Engineering, Frontier
Communications, provided an update regarding BTOP.
Mr. John Miller (distributed
information), Assistant Director, WVDE Office of Instructional Technology, provided an update
regarding WVDE BTOP issues. (Copies appended to Official Minutes, Attachment Y.)
VIII.
Director’s Information
Dr. Gus Penix, Director of the Office of Education Performance Audits (OEPA),
provided an update regarding the revision of Policy 2320.
IX.
Progress Education Performance Audit Report for the Preston County
School District and Aurora Elementary School, Rowelsburg School,
Bruceton School, Terra Alta East Preston School, Fellowsville Elementary School,
Kingwood Elementary School, Tunnelton-Denver Elementary School,
Valley Elementary School, Central Preston Middle School, South Preston Middle School,
West Preston Middle School, and Preston High School
Dr. Penix reported that an announced on-site reviews (five days in advance) were
conducted at the Preston County School District, Aurora Elementary School, Rowelsburg
School, Bruceton School, Terra Alta East Preston School, Fellowsville Elementary School,
Kingwood Elementary School, Tunnelton-Denver Elementary School, Valley Elementary
School, Central Preston Middle School, South Preston Middle School, West Preston Middle
School, and Preston High School August 21-23, 2012. Mr. Ted Mattern, System Support
Liaison, Office of the State Superintendent, and Dr. Larry Parsons, Superintendent, Preston
County Schools, and Ms. Kathy McNeill, President, Preston County Board of Education,
addressed the Board regarding the audit findings.
Upon the recommendation of Dr. Penix, Mr. Dunlevy moved that 1) partial control be
returned to the Preston County Board of Education in the areas of policy and the establishment
and operation of a school calendar; 2) all other areas of intervention remain in place and that the
West Virginia Department of Education continue oversight in curriculum, finance, facilities, and
personnel; 3) that the Nonapproval status of the Preston County School District be continued;
and 4) another audit occur, as determined by the WVBE, to assess improved student
-3achievement, reduction of the financial deficit, stability of personnel practices according to
W. Va. Code, and progress of facility improvements. Mrs. Manchin seconded the motion and
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 at 2:33 p.m. Chancellor Hill departed the meeting.
XI.
Call to Order
President Linger called the meeting back to order at 2:54 p.m.
XII.
Capacity Building for Low Performing Schools, Intervention Counties
and East Lynn Elementary School and Wayne Middle School, Wayne County
Mr. Mattern, Ms. Michele Blatt, Executive Director, WVDE Office of School
Improvement, and Dr. Jack McClanahan, System Support Liaison, Office of the State
Superintendent, provided information regarding capacity building for a number of low
performing schools, the intervention counties and East Lynn Elementary Schools and Wayne
Middle School.
XIII.
Consent Agenda
Ms. Haden moved that the Consent Agenda be approved. Ms. Phillips seconded the
motion and upon the call for the question the motion was carried unanimously. (Copies
appended to Official Minutes, Attachments B through I.)

Approved meeting minutes of October 3, 2012 (Attachment B)

Approved the amendment to the Preston County 2010-2012 Comprehensive
Education Facilities Plan to construct two barns that were demolished during
construction of the site work at the new Central Preston Middle School
(Attachment C)

Approved an Employment of Substitute Teachers in Areas of Critical Need
policy for Tyler County Schools (Attachment D)

Received notifications, per W. Va. Code §18A-4-7a(l)(3), Transfer of Person
Employed in a Professional Position after the Twentieth Day Prior to the
Beginning of the Instructional Term for Brooke, Cabell, Fayette, Greenbrier,
Lewis, McDowell, Nicholas, Ohio and Roane County Schools (Attachment E)

Approved one first time request for a waiver of WVBE policy (Attachment F)
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XIV.

Repealed Policy
(Attachment G)

Repealed Policy 2700.56, Competitive Grants for Instructional Improvement
(Attachment H)

Repealed Policy 5110.1, Educational Personal Development Plan Regarding
the Teaching of Economics as Part of the Social Studies Graduation
Requirement (Attachment I)
2324,
Courses
of
Instruction,
Voter
Registration
Amendment and Closure - Grant County
Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan (CEFP)
Mr. Joe Panetta, Assistant State Superintendent, Division of Student Support Services,
presented an amendment and closure to the Grant County CEFP for the Board’s consideration.
The closure of Dorcas Elementary is currently identified in Grant County's CEFP. All
supporting documentation has been provided to WVDE staff for review. Grant County has
conducted closure hearings for Dorcas Elementary and has met all requirements set forth in
Policy 6204. Upon approval of the closure, an amendment to the Grant County 2010-2020
Comprehensive Educational Facility Plan (CEFP) is required to move the closure of Dorcas
Elementary from the current date of 2014 to the 2013 school year. All requirements for revision
of the CEFP, as specified in W. Va. Code §18-5-13a, have been met. Dr. DeEdra Lundeen
Bolton, Superintendent, Grant County Schools, addressed the Board regarding the closure and
amendment.
Ms. Haden moved that the closure and amendment be approved. Dr. White seconded the
motion and upon the call for the question the motion was carried unanimously. (Copy appended
to Official Minutes, Attachments J-1 and J-2.)
President Linger moved New Business item B. Resolution - Federal Qualified Zone
Academy Bonds (QZAB) to Mingo County Schools to be taken up on November 15, 2012.
XV.
Preston County Memorandums of Agreement
with the State Historic Preservation Office
Ms. Heather Hutchens Deskins, General Counsel to the WVBE and WVDE, presented, in
compliance with the historic preservation statute, two Memoranda of Agreement with the State
Historic Preservation Office, to demolish two structures with historical significance as part of
Preston County Board of Education’s construction of the new Central Preston Middle School and
of renovations to Bruceton Elementary School for the Board’s consideration.
Mrs. Manchin moved that the two Memoranda of Agreement with the State Historic
Preservation Office be approved. Ms. Phillips seconded the motion and upon the call for the
question the motion was carried unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachments
L-1 and L-2.)
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Implementation of the Master Plan for
Professional Staff Development for 2011-2012 and Evaluation Study
Ms. Haden, assisted by Mr. Nate Hixson (distributed information), Assistant Director,
WVDE Office of Research, presented the evaluation report of the Implementation of the Master
Plan for Professional Staff Development for 2011-2012 and Evaluation Study for the Board’s
consideration. W. Va. Code §18-2-23a requires the WVBE to a) establish annual professional
development goals for public schools; b) coordinate professional development programs; and c)
guide program development, approval and evaluation. The code also requires measures by which
the effectiveness of the professional staff development programs will be evaluated. To meet this
requirement, the WVDE Office of Research was charged with conducting the evaluation of the
Master Plan. This evaluation report details the implementation and outcomes of the Master Plan
for Statewide Professional Staff Development for 2011-2012.
Ms. Haden moved that the evaluation report of the Master Plan for Statewide
Professional Staff Development for 2011-2012 be accepted. Dr. White seconded the motion and
upon the call for the question the motion was carried unanimously. (Copy appended to Official
Minutes, Attachment M and addendum.)
XVII.
2012-13 Local Solutions Dropout Prevention
and Recovery Innovation Zones
Ms. Blatt presented the Innovation Zone Selection Committee’s additional Innovation
Zones for 2012-2013 for the Board’s consideration.
Ms. Haden moved that the additional innovation zones, as presented by the Innovation
Zone Selection Committee, be approved. Ms. Phillips seconded the motion and upon the call
for the question the motion was carried unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes,
Attachment Mc.)
XVIII.
Approval of RESA Executive Director Goals
Mr. Charles K. Heinlein, Deputy State Superintendent of Schools, presented the annual
goals of the RESA Executive Directors for the Board’s consideration.
Ms. Phillips moved that the goals of RESA Executive Directors be approved. Mr.
Dunlevy seconded the motion and upon the call for the question the motion was carried
unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachments N-1 through N-8.)
XIX.
Official State Multiple List of Instructional Materials
for Social Studies and Mathematics K-8 Off-Cycle
Ms. Carla Williams, Special Assignment, WVDE Office of Instruction, presented the
Official State Multiple List of Instructional Materials for Social Studies and Mathematics K-8
Off-Cycle for the Board’s consideration. The West Virginia Instructional Materials Review
Committee and the West Virginia Instructional Materials Advisory Committee, in accordance
-6with the requirements specified in W. Va. Code §18-2A-2, have completed the process of
reviewing instructional materials for Social Studies K-12 and for newly developed mathematics
materials grades K-8. The instructional materials being recommended have met established
generic, general and specific criteria. Upon approval, these recommendations become part of the
Official State Multiple List of Instructional Materials. The searchable database of recommended
material for Social Studies is found at http://wveis.k12.wv.us/nclb/Materials/public12/mainmenu.cfm and
Mathematics Off-Cycle at http://wveis.k12.wv.us/nclb/Materials/public_offcycle/Mainmenu.cfm.
Ms.
Ballard addressed the Board regarding her classroom experience with regard to mathematics
courses.
Mr. Green moved that the Official State Multiple List of Instructional Materials for
Social Studies K-12 and Mathematics K-8 Off-Cycle be approved. Mrs. Manchin seconded the
motion and upon the call for the question the motion was carried unanimously. Mr. Jackson
departed the meeting.
XX.
Policy 2445.40, Groupings for Adoption of Instructional Resources for
Early Childhood Education, Middle Childhood Education, and
Adolescent Education AND Policy 2445.44, Rules for Granting Exemptions
to the Legal Requirements for the Adoption and Utilization of Textbooks Programs
Ms. Williamson presented Policy 2445.40 and Policy 2445.44 for the Board’s
consideration. Policy 2445.40 has been revised to incorporate Policy 2445.44 thus eliminating
the need for two separate policies. The revision switches the adoption years for English
Language Arts and Science. While the major publishing houses are developing new resources
built around the Common Core State Standards for Science, their new resources will not be
finalized until approximately one year after the release of the Next Generation Standards for
Science. Since publishers have already developed new resources built around Next Generation
Standards for English Language Arts, revising the adoption schedule to switch English Language
Arts and Science adoption years will ensure availability of instructional resources with full
alignment to Next Generation Standards for both Science and English Language Arts.
Ms. Phillips moved that Policy 2445.40, inclusive of the repeal of Policy 2445.44, be
placed on public comment for 30 days. Mr. Dunlevy seconded the motion and upon the call for
the question the motion was carried unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes,
Attachment O.)
XXI.
Policy 2520.16, Alternate Academic Achievement Standards
for Science in West Virginia Schools
Ms. Pat Homberg, Executive Director, WVDE Office of Special Programs, presented
Policy 2520.16 for the Board’s consideration. Policy 2520.16 currently defines the alternate
academic achievement standards across grades 3-8 and 10 in reading/language arts and 3-8, 10
and 11 in mathematics and science for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities.
As a member of the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Alternate Assessment System Consortium,
WVDE has participated in the development of the Common Core Essential Elements (CCEE):
standards, objectives and performance descriptors aligned with the Common Core Standards in
-7the areas of English Language Arts and mathematics. the CCEE are the standards assessed by the
alternate assessment being developed by the consortium for this population. Because the science
standards have not yet been revised, English language arts and mathematics are being established
as separate policies and have been deleted from Policy 2620.16. No changes have been made to
the science section.
Mrs. Manchin moved that Policy 2520.16, be placed on public comment for 30 days.
Ms. Phillips seconded the motion and upon the call for the question the motion was carried
unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment P.)
XXII.
Policy 2520.161, Alternate Academic Achievement Standards
for English Language Arts in West Virginia Schools
Ms. Homberg presented Policy 2520.161 for the Board’s consideration. As a member of
the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Alternate Assessment System Consortium, WVDE has
participated in the development of the Common Core Essential Elements (CCEE): standards,
objectives and performance descriptors aligned with the Common Core Standards in the areas of
English Language Arts and mathematics, for students with the most significant disabilities. The
CCEE are the standards assessed by the alternate assessment being developed by the consortium
for this population. Policy 2520.161, incorporating by reference the West Virginia Common
Core Essential Elements and Academic Achievement Descriptors for English Language Arts,
will replace the former reading/language arts alternate academic achievement standards in Policy
2510.16.
Dr. White moved that Policy 2520.161, be placed on public comment for 30 days.
Mrs. Manchin seconded the motion and upon the call for the question the motion was carried
unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment Q.)
XXIII.
Policy 2520.162, Alternate Academic Achievement Standards
for Mathematics in West Virginia Schools
Ms. Homberg presented Policy 2520.162 for the Board’s consideration. As a member of
the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Alternate Assessment System Consortium, WVDE has
participated in the development of the common Core Essential Elements (CCEE): standards,
objectives and performance descriptors aligned with the Common Core Standards in the areas of
English Language Arts and mathematics, for students with the most significant disabilities. The
CCEE are the standards assessed by the alternate assessment being developed by the consortium
for this population. Policy 2520.162, incorporating by reference the West Virginia Common
Core Essential Elements and Academic Achievement Descriptors for Mathematics, will replace
the former mathematics alternate academic achievement standards in Policy 2510.16.
Mr. Dunlevy moved that Policy 2520.162 be placed on public comment for 30 days.
Ms. Phillips seconded the motion and upon the call for the question the motion was carried
unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment R.)
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Recess
President Linger recessed the meeting at 4:15 p.m. and announced that the meeting would
reconvene on November 15, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. in the same location.
XXV.
Reconvene
President Linger reconvened the meeting of November 15, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. on
November 15, 2012, in the Board Conference Room, Capitol Building 6, Room 353, Charleston,
West Virginia.
The following members were present: President Linger, Vice President Gayle C.
Manchin, Secretary Robert W. Dunlevy, Michael I. Green, Priscilla M. Haden, Jenny N. Phillips
and William M. White, and ex officio Jorea M. Marple, State Superintendent of Schools.
Student representative in attendance was Molly Ballard of Liberty, West Virginia, who attends
Poca High School (Putnam County). Members absent were ex officios Paul L. Hill, Chancellor,
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, and James L. Skidmore, Chancellor, West
Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education.
XXVI.
Election of WVBE Member to the
School Building Authority of West Virginia
President Linger requested a motion to elect Robert W. Dunlevy to the School Building
Authority of West Virginia. W. Va. Code §18-9D-1 which states, in part, that “The School
Building Authority (SBA) shall consist of eleven members, including the Governor or designee;
the state superintendent of schools, ex officio; three members of the state board of education,
elected by the state board.... State board of education members are elected for three-year terms
and may not be elected to serve additional consecutive terms or portions thereof.” WVBE
member Priscilla M. Haden completed her term as a member of the SBA on November 4, 2012.
Mr. Green moved that Mr. Dunlevy be elected to serve as a member of the School
Building Authority of West Virginia. Mrs. Manchin seconded the motion and upon the call for
the question the motion was carried unanimously.
President Linger, with the consensus of the Board, moved the Board’s personnel matters
to take place immediately upon conclusion of the SBA appointment.
XXVII.
WVBE Personnel Matters including a Five Day Suspension
without Pay for an Employee at the West Virginia Schools for
the Deaf and the Blind and the Indefinite Suspension
without Pay for a RESA 5 Employee
Executive Session
President Linger, in accordance with W. Va. Code 6-9A-4(b)(2)(A) (personnel matters)
called for a motion to enter into executive session to discuss personnel matters.
-9Ms. Haden moved that the Board enter into executive session as provided by W. Va.
Code 6-9A-4(b)(2)(A) to discuss personnel matters. Dr. White seconded the motion and upon
the call for the question the motion was carried unanimously. The Board entered into executive
session at 9:05 a.m.
XXVIII.
Return from Executive Session
The Board returned from executive session at 10:24 a.m. at which time President Linger
announced that no decisions were made or action taken. President Linger moved action
regarding personnel matters to occur later in the agenda.
XXIX.
WVBE Position on Single Sex Classes
President Linger requested that Mr. Juan D’Brot, Executive Director, WVDE Office of
Research, address the Board regarding single sex class research. President Linger read the
following statement for the Board’s consideration.
The West Virginia Board of Education supports school systems’ efforts to
improve student achievement through innovative ways based on research and
sound educational practice. To this end, the Board supports counties which
choose to implement single-sex classrooms if the aforementioned is in alignment
with guidance provided by the U.S. Department of Education, federal regulations,
and is in compliance with all applicable state and local policies and laws.
Mrs. Manchin moved that the position statement be approved. Ms. Phillips seconded the
motion and upon the call for the question the motion was carried unanimously.
XXX.
Resolution - Federal Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZAB)
to Mingo County Schools
Ms. Heather Hutchens Deskins, General Counsel to the WVBE and WVDE, presented a
resolution on behalf of the Mingo County Board of Education authorizing the issuance of a
Federal Qualified Zone Academy Bond (QZAB) in the amount of $423,469 to Mingo County
Schools to equip and renovate the Riverside PK-8 and Matewan PK-8 school buildings for the
Board’s consideration. Mr. Edd McDevitt, Esq., Bowles Rice LLP, addressed questions
regarding the QZAB.
Mr. Dunlevy moved that the WVBE adopt, on behalf of the Mingo County Board of
Education, the resolution authorizing the issuance of a Federal Qualified Zone Academy Bond
(QZAB) in the amount of $423,469 to Mingo County Schools to equip and renovate the
Riverside PK-8 and Matewan PK-8 school buildings. Ms. Haden seconded the motion and upon
the call for the question the motion was carried unanimously. (Copy appended to Official
Minutes, Attachment K.)
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Hiring of Independent Legal Counsel by WVBE
President Linger addressed the Board regarding the hiring of independent legal counsel.
It was the general consensus of the Board that President Linger investigate and provide
factual information regarding the hiring of independent legal counsel. Ms. Haden requested that
her reservations regarding the hiring of independent legal counsel be noted.
XXXII.
Board Reports
Response to Governor’s Education Efficiency Audit. President Linger provided an
update regarding the status of the response and announced the Board will meet on November 21,
2012, to take action regarding the response.
WVBE Common Ground: Education and the Military Committee. Ms. Haden
provided an update on the behalf of the Common Ground Committee. The committee’s charge
has been completed and the committee disbanded.
Student Representative Remarks. Ms. Ballard provided remarks regarding her service
as student representative. The Board recognized Ms. Ballard for her service as student
representative.
XXXIII.
Break
President Linger called for a break at 11:23 a.m.
XXXIV.
Call to Order
President Linger called the meeting back to order at 11:29 a.m.
XXXV.
Board Reports (Continued)
WVBE Wellness Committee. Mrs. Manchin provided an update on the behalf of the
Wellness Committee.
ReConnecting McDowell.
Reconnecting McDowell initiative.
XXXVI.
Mrs. Manchin provided an update regarding the
WVBE Personnel Matters including a Five Day Suspension
without Pay for an Employee at the West Virginia Schools for
the Deaf and the Blind and the Indefinite Suspension
without Pay for a RESA 5 Employee
President Linger distributed an addendum to the Board’s personnel attachment for the
Board’s consideration and requested approval of Attachment S as well as the termination of
employment of the State Superintendent of Schools effective at the close of business on
- 11 November 15, 2012. Mrs. Manchin moved that the WVBE’s personnel matters found in the
attachment, inclusive of a five day suspension without pay for an employee at the West Virginia
Schools for the Deaf and the Blind and the indefinite suspension without pay for a RESA 5
employee, and the addendum be approved. Dr. White seconded the motion and upon the call for
the question the motion was carried with five members voting yes and two members, Ms. Haden
and Ms. Phillips, voting no. Ms. Haden and Ms. Phillips notified President Linger that they will
notify the Governor that they will resign as members of the Board effective December 31, 2012.
(Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment S and addendum.) Superintendent Marple, Mr.
Dunlevy and Ms. Phillips departed the meeting. Mr. Heinlein was requested to take the chair
vacated by Superintendent Marple.
XXXVII.
Board Reports (Continued)
NASBE Technology Study Group: The Role of Technology in Schools and
Communities. Dr. White (distributed information) provided information regarding his
participation on the NASBE Technology Study Group and the resulting publication Born in
Another Time: Ensuring Educational Technology Meets the Needs of Students Today – and
Tomorrow. Ms. Brenda Williams, Division Leader, WVDE Office of Instructional Technology,
provided additional information regarding technology in schools. Dr. White requested an item
be placed on a future agenda regarding technology. (Copies appended to Official Minutes,
Attachment Z.)
Board Member Reports. Ms. Haden attended meetings of the Center for Professional
Development and accountability and accreditation and announced the following new student
representatives to the Board: Luke Massey, a senior at Preston High School (Preston County),
Aishwarya Saluja, a senior at Hedgesville High School (Berkeley County), and Blake
Humphrey, a junior at Wheeling Park High School (Ohio County). Mrs. Manchin (distributed
information) conducted and participated in a meeting of the WVSBA Training Standards Review
Committee and attended a Center for Professional Development Advanced Placement
Leadership meeting. Dr. White attended a meeting at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and
the Blind. President Linger worked on the audit report. (Copies appended to Official Minutes,
Attachment AA.)
XXXVIII.
State Superintendent’s Report
Mr. Heinlein (distributed addendum) presented WVDE personnel matters for the Board’s
information. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment T and addendum.)
Report of 2011-2012 Waivers of WVBE Policies and Regulations, Superintendent's
Interpretations and State Statutes and Legislative Rules. Ms. Betty Jo Jordan, Executive
Assistant to the State Superintendent, presented the report of 2011-12 waivers for the Board’s
Information. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment U.)
Update of Board Policies for Review/Repeal. Ms. Jordan presented an update
regarding Board policies under review for amendment or repeal. (Copy appended to Official
Minutes, Attachment V.)
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Update on Policy 2512 (Critical Skills). Dr. Monica Beane, Assistant Director, WVDE
Office of Research, presented an update regarding Policy 2512, Instructional Supports for Third
and Eighth Grade Students to Achieve Critical Skills. (Copy appended to Official Minutes,
Attachment W.)
XXXIX.
Board Items for Future Consideration
President Linger requested that items mentioned during the meeting be placed on the
appropriate agenda. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment X.)
LX.
Future Meetings
The Board will meet in special session on November 21, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. in
Charleston, West Virginia.
The next regular meeting of the WVBE will be held December 12, 2012, in Lincoln
County, West Virginia. The meeting will continue on December 13, 2012, in Charleston, West
Virginia, if the agenda is not completed on December 12, 2012.
LXI.
Adjournment
President Linger declared the meeting adjourned at 12:26 p.m.
Minutes approved by the Board on December 12, 2012.
______________________________________________
L. Wade Linger Jr., President
______________________________________________
Robert W. Dunlevy, Secretary
Minutes were recorded by
Virginia M. Harris
Secretary to the Board
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