MINUTES
WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Board Conference Room
Capitol Building 6, Room 353
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Charleston, West Virginia
November 13, 2013
I.
Call to Order
Following the welcome, introductions and Pledge of Allegiance, President Gayle C.
Manchin called the meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) to order at 10:04
a.m. on November 13, 2013, in the Board Conference Room, Capitol Building 6, Room 353,
Charleston, West Virginia.
The following members were present: President Manchin, Vice President Michael I.
Green, Secretary Robert W. Dunlevy, Tina H. Combs, Thomas W. Campbell, Lloyd G. Jackson
II, and L. Wade Linger Jr. and ex officio James B. Phares, State Superintendent of Schools.
Student representative present was Mr. Blake Humphrey, a senior at Wheeling Park High
School, Ohio County. Members absent were William M. White and 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.
II.
Recognitions
President Manchin recognized Mr. Humphrey for his service as student representative to
the Board during the months of September, October and November 2013.
III.
Delegations
Mr. Kevin A Wade, member of the McDowell County Board of Education, addressed the
Board regarding his responsibilities as a member of the McDowell County Board of Education
and requested assistance in assuring that the McDowell County Board of Education is adhering
to Open Meetings Law. Ms. Christine Campbell, President of AFT-WV, addressed the Board
regarding reclaiming the promise public education. Mr. Tom Stark, Wood County citizen and
business owner, addressed the Board regarding security of student data. The following
individuals addressed the Board regarding Meadow Bridge High School and proposed
amendments to the Fayette County CEFP: Mr. Scott Ingleton, pastor of Meadow Bridge United
Methodist Church, Mr. Randall Patterson, citizen of Fayette County, Mr. Lawrence Richmond,
citizen of Fayette County, Ms. Michelle Farr, citizen and parent of Fayette County, Ms. Sandra
Harkins (distributed information), citizen and parent of Fayette County, Ms. Shirley McGraw,
citizen of Fayette County, Ms. Carolyn Arritt (distributed information), citizen of Fayette
County, and Ms. Rebecca Cyrus, citizen of Fayette County. (Copies appended to Official
Minutes, Attachment CC.)
IV.
Approval of Agenda
President Manchin requested a motion to approve the agenda with two amendments:
1) to move forward in the agenda New Business item I. Student Data Privacy Resolution, and
-22) to move from XVIII. Office of Education Performance Audits (OEPA) item C. Status of
Gilmer County Progress Addressing OEPA Recommendations found in the June 2011 Audit
Report of Gilmer County Schools to be taken up under item XVI. Capacity Building for Low
Performing Schools and Intervention Counties and Quarterly Reports for Intervention Counties.
Mr. Linger moved that the agenda be approved as amended. Mrs. Combs seconded the motion
and upon the call for the question the motion was carried unanimously.
V.
West Virginia Partnership with the National Math + Science Initiative (NMSI)
Mr. Marcus S. Lingenfelter, Executive Director, NMSI State Relations, and Mr. Mort
Orlov, Senior Director, NMSI, addressed the Board regarding West Virginia's partnership with
NMSI and expected results in the transformation of schools. Mr. Campbell joined the meeting.
VI.
Student Data Privacy Resolution
Mr. Linger (distributed information), assisted by Mr. Juan D'Brot, Executive Director,
WVDE Office of Assessment and Accountability, presented a student data privacy resolution for
the Board's consideration. The resolution will affirm the commitment of the WVBE and WVDE
to protect the privacy of individual student data by firmly adhering to all state and federal
policies and laws regarding the maintenance and use of the data.
Mrs. Combs moved that the resolution, as distributed during the meeting, be approved.
Mr. Dunlevy seconded the motion and upon the call for the question the motion was carried
unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment X and addendum.)
VII.
CREATE Lab Satellite Network
This presentation occurred on November 14 at 10 a.m.
VIII.
Jobs for West Virginia's Graduates, Inc.
Mr. W. Brent Sturm, Executive Director, Jobs for West Virginia's Graduates, Inc.
addressed the Board regarding the program and requested the Board's assistance with funding the
program. Mr. Sturm introduced JWVG staff in attendance: Mr. Price Tate, Ms. Shannon Wood,
and Mr. Dave Stacy. The following individuals addressed the Board regarding their JWVG
experience: Ms. Sabrina Raines, student attending Greenbrier County Schools, and Ms. Megan
Lindhurt, graduate of Greenbrier County Schools, and Ms. Sharon Templeton, student attending
Cabell County Schools.
IX.
Amendment - Fayette County Comprehensive
Educational Facilities Plan (CEFP)
Mr. Keith Butcher, Superintendent of Fayette County Schools, presented amendments to
the Fayette County CEFP for the Board's consideration. Discussion ensued regarding the
proposed amendments to the CEFP.
It was requested that Attachment A-2, at the
Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan Application for Amendment be amended to reflect
"the possible construction of a new PreK-8 or PreK-12 facility (upon the completion of the one
year study)."
-3Mr. Campbell moved to approve the amendments, inclusive of the amendment to
Attachment A-2, to the 2010-2020 Fayette County CEFP. Mr. Linger seconded the motion and
upon the call for the question the motion was unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes,
Attachments A-1, A-2 and A-3.)
X.
Break
President Manchin called for a break for lunch at 12:35 p.m. Superintendent Phares
departed the meeting and Deputy Superintendent Charles K. Heinlein took his seat.
XI.
Call to Order
President Manchin called the meeting back to order at 1:24 p.m.
XII.
Office of Institutional Education Programs
Dr. Fran Warsing, Superintendent, and Mr. Jacob Green, Executive Director, WVDE
Office of Institutional Education Programs, provided an update regarding adult and juvenile
institutions in West Virginia inclusive of locations, services provided, number of residents and
the responsibility for the supervision of the facilities. It was requested that the OIEP return next
month to provide information regarding transition services. (PowerPoint presentation attached to
Official Minutes, Attachment DD.)
XIII.
Next Generation Science Standards
Mr. Robert E. Hull (via PowerPoint presentation), Associate State Superintendent,
Division of Teaching and Learning, and Ms. Robin Anglin-Sizemore, Coordinator, WVDE
Office of Secondary Learning, provided an update regarding the Next Generation science
standards. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment EE.)
XIV.
National and State Youth Science Camp
Dr. Andrew Blackwood (distributed information), National and State Youth Science
Camp, provided a report of current and proposed collaborations between the National Youth
Science Foundation and the WVDE. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment FF.)
Superintendent Phares returned to the meeting.
XV.
Governor's Education Agenda
President Manchin, assisted by Mr. Hull (distributed information), Ms. Donna Hoylman
Peduto (via PowerPoint presentation and distributed information), WVBE Director of
Operations, Superintendent Phares, and members of the Board, provided an update regarding
progress toward accomplishing the Governor's education reform agenda including studies
undertaken in response to Governor's education legislation (Mr. Hull); Commission on School
District Governance and Administration (Mr. Campbell); Project 24 (Mr. Green); using RESAs
more efficiently; cross counseling (Mr. Linger); Preparation for Tomorrow (Mr. Jackson);
teacher certification and professional preparation to support reading by the end of the third grade
(President Manchin and Mr. Jackson); leadership capacity development; and Re-imagining
Instructional Time (Mrs. Combs). (Copies appended to Official Minutes, Attachment GG.)
-4XVI.
The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
Mr. Clayton Burch, Executive Director, WVDE Office of Early Learning, reported that as
part of the Governor's charge and the WVDE Advisory Committee on a Comprehensive
Approach to Early Learning, third grade literacy proficiency is of high importance and a critical
milestone. Recommended by the Center on Enhancing Early Learning Outcomes, as well as the
NGA Report and webinar on "A Governor's Guide to Early Literacy," the Advisory Committee
looks to join the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading and become one of 36 states who have
made Grade-Level Reading a major initiative. The Campaign focuses on three challenges to
reading success: readiness gap, attendance gap, and summer learning loss, all of which
encompass major components of the Advisory Committee's current initiatives. The Campaign
requires a letter of intent, broad-based support across sectors, and an action plan. Letters of
intent are due prior to April 1, 2014.
Mr. Jackson moved that the WVDE Advisory Committee on a Comprehensive Approach
to Early Learning apply to join the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading. Mrs. Combs seconded
the motion and upon the call for the question the motion carried unanimously. (Copy appended
to Official Minutes, Attachment B.)
XVII.
Chancellor Reports
Chancellors Hill and Skidmore were unable to attend the meeting.
XVIII.
RESA Liaison Report
Ms. Jane Lynch (distributed information), Executive Director of RESA 8 and WVBE
RESA Liaison, provided a report of RESA activities as listed on the attachment. (Copy
appended to Official Minutes, Attachment HH.)
XIX.
Capacity Building for Low Performing Schools and Intervention Counties
Ms. Michele Blatt, Assistant State Superintendent, Division of Educator Quality and
System Support, and Mr. Ted Mattern, System Support Liaison, Office of the State
Superintendent, and provided information regarding capacity building for a number of low
performing schools and the intervention counties. Quarterly reports for the intervention counties
are found in Attachment C. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment C.)
XX.
West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC)
Series 2, Athletics, Provisions Governing Eligibility
President Manchin requested, with the Board's approval (approved by consensus), that
the WVSSAC item be taken up prior to the Gilmer County progress report.
Mr. Gary Ray, Executive Director of the WVSSAC presented Series 2 for the Board's
consideration. The West Virginia Legislature, during the 2013 regular session, amended W. Va.
Code (Senate Bill 336) to require the WVSSAC to promulgate rules to address concussions and
head injuries in interscholastic athletes. The proposed rule was presented to LOCEA on July 23,
2013. At the October 2013 WVBE meeting it was requested that the concussion section be
further amended and brought back before the WVBE for action. Discussion occurred regarding
-5impact testing and the establishment of baseline data. Mr. Ray offered to undertake a study
regarding impact testing prior to the addition of the same to a WVSSAC rule.
Mr. Dunlevy moved that WVSSAC Series 2, enacted as an emergency rule and placed on
public comment on August 16, 2013, be withdrawn; and, that the newly amended WVSSAC
Series 2 be approved under emergency status and effective upon filing with the Secretary of
State and that Series 2 be placed on public comment for 30 days and that the WVSSAC
undertake a study regarding impact testing to be brought before the Board at a future meeting.
Mrs. Combs seconded the motion and upon the call for the question the motion was carried
unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachments R.)
XXI.
Status of Gilmer County Progress Addressing OEPA Recommendations
found in the June 2011 Audit Report of Gilmer County Schools
Executive Session
Mr. Ron Blankenship, Superintendent of Gilmer County Schools, provided a status report
of progress made in addressing OEPA recommendations found in the June 2011 Audit Report of
Gilmer County Schools. (Copy previously appended to Official Minutes, Attachment C.)
Mr. Campbell moved, in accordance with W. Va. Code §18-2E-5(k)(1), "Any discussion
by the state board of schools to be subject to an on-site review or dates for which on-site reviews
will be conducted; W. Va. Code §6-9A-4(b)(2)(B)(9), "To consider matters involving or
affecting the purchase, sale or lease of property, advance construction planning, the investment
of public funds, etc."; and, W. Va. Code §6-9A-4(b)(2)(A), "Matters arising from the
appointment, employment, retirement, promotion, transfer, demotion, disciplining, resignation,
discharge, dismissal or compensation of a public officer or employee, or prospective public
officer or employee unless the public officer or employee or prospective public officer or
employee requests an open meeting." that the Board moved into executive session. Mr. Linger
seconded the motion and upon the call for the question the motion was carried unanimously. Mr.
Humphrey, who was departing the meeting, was requested to provide brief remarks regarding his
service as student representative. The Board entered into executive session at 4:20 p.m.
XXII.
Return from Executive Session
Mr. Linger moved that the Board return from executive session. Mr. Campbell seconded
the motion and upon the call for the question the Board returned from executive session at 4:48
p.m. President Manchin reported that no decisions were made or action taken. President
Manchin requested, with the Board's approval, that the Selection of Schools and County School
Systems for Education Performance Audits item be taken up.
XXIII.
Selection of Schools and
County School Systems for Education Performance Audits
Dr. Penix requested the Board enter into executive session discuss the selection of school
and county school systems for on-site reviews.
President Manchin, in accordance with W. Va. Code 18-2E-5(k)(1), called for a motion
to enter into executive session to discuss schools to be subject to an on-site review or dates for
-6which on-site reviews will be conducted. Upon motion by Mr. Jackson, seconded by Mr.
Campbell and unanimously carried, the Board entered into executive session at 4:50 p.m.
XXIV.
Return from Executive Session
Mr. Linger moved that the Board return from executive session. Mr. Campbell seconded
the motion and upon the call for the question the motion was carried unanimously. The Board
returned from executive session at 5:09 p.m. at which time President Manchin reported that no
action was taken. President Manchin requested, with the Board's approval, that the RESA 2 audit
report be taken up.
XXV.
Education Performance Audit Report for
Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) 2
Dr. Gus Penix, Director of the Office of Education Performance Audits (OEPA), reported
that an on-site review was conducted at RESA 2 June 6, 2013. The WVBE specifically directed
the OEPA to conduct an on-site review of a RESA in accordance with Policy 3233 and Policy
2320.
Mrs. Combs moved that the RESA 2 report be approved. Mr. Dunlevy seconded the
motion and upon the call for the question the motion was carried unanimously. (Copy appended
to Official Minutes, Attachment Q).
XXVI.
Office of Education Performance Audit ~ Director's Information
Dr. Penix provided brief remarks regarding the revision of Policy 2320.
XXVII.
Consent Agenda
Mr. Dunlevy moved that the Consent Agenda be approved. Mr. Campbell seconded
the motion and upon the call for the question the motion was carried unanimously. (Copies
appended to Official Minutes, Attachments D through P.)

Approved minutes of October 9, 2013, meeting (Attachment D)

Received information regarding WVDE Personnel Matters (Attachment E)

Amendment to the Raleigh County Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan
(CEFP) to include an adjustment in the cost of adding HVAC and roof repairs
to Beckley Stratton Middle School (Attachment F)

Amendment to the Roane-Jackson Technical Center Comprehensive
Educational Facilities Plan (CEFP) to include the replacement of the facility's
existing HVAC units on Building A, Building B and Building C (Attachment
G)

Approved three (3) first time requests for waiver of WVBE policy and three (3)
requests for continuation of waiver (Attachment H)
-7
Received, 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, notifications from Barbour, Cabell, Fayette, Hancock,
Hardy, Marshall, Mineral, Ohio, Tyler and Wirt County Schools (Attachment
I)

Approved Employment of Substitute Teachers in Areas of Critical Need
policies for Berkeley, Fayette, Harrison and Pendleton County Schools
(Attachment J)

Approved Policy 5100, Approval of Educational Personnel Preparation
Programs (Attachment K)

Approved Policy 5202, Minimum Requirements for the Licensure of
Professional/Paraprofessional Personnel & Advanced Salary Classifications
(Attachment L)

Approved the Innovation Zone Selection Committee's recommendations for
designation as an Innovation Zone as found in the attachment (Attachment M)

Approved the revised educator preparation program as submitted by Glenville
State College for Business/Marking Education (5-Adult) (Attachment Mc)

Approved the educator preparation program submitted by Shepherd University
for Multi-Categorical Special Education (MI, BD, and SLD excluding Autism)
(K-6 and 5-Adult) (Attachment N)

Appointed Betty Moore (Elementary School Principal) and Karen Price
(Layperson from the Community) to the West Virginia Commission for
Professional Teaching Standards (Attachment O)

Received the annual report for Policy 2512, Instructional Supports for Third
and Eighth Grade Students to Achieve Critical Skills (Attachment P).
XXVIII.
Recess
President Manchin recessed the meeting at 5:25 p.m. and announced that the meeting
would reconvene on November 14 at 9:00 a.m. in the same location.
XXIX.
Reconvene
President Manchin reconvened the meeting of November 13, 2013, at 9:02 a.m. on
November 14, 2013, in the Board Conference Room, Capitol Building 6, Room 353, Charleston,
West Virginia.
The following members were present: President Manchin, Vice President Michael I.
Green, Thomas W. Campbell, Tina H. Combs, Lloyd G. Jackson II, and L. Wade Linger Jr. and
ex officio James B. Phares, State Superintendent of Schools. Members absent were Robert W.
-8Dunlevy and William M. White and 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. Also absent was student representative Blake
Humphrey.
XXX.
Agreement - Hampshire County Little League with the
West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
Dr. Lynn Boyer, Superintendent of the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
(WVSDB), presented an agreement between the Hampshire County Little League and WVSDB
for the Board's consideration. The agreement will allow the Hampshire County Little League the
use of 4.5 acres of WVSDB real estate for continued use as a little league field and to install light
towers on the property.
Mr. Green moved that the agreement between the Hampshire County Little League with
the WVSDB be approved. Mrs. Combs seconded the motion and upon the call for the question
the motion was carried unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment S.)
XXXI.
Amendment - West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan (CEFP)
Dr. Boyer presented an amendment to the WVSDB CEFP for the Board's consideration.
The WVSDB CEFP, approved by the WVBE in October 2012, has been extensively reviewed by
community and state agencies to clarify the scope and phases of implementation. The
amendment re-orders the sequence of renovations to address the most pressing need for attention
to the 24 hour residential learning centers and provides estimated costs and funding intentions.
Mrs. Combs moved that the amendment of the WVSDB CEFP be approved. Mr.
Campbell seconded the motion and upon the call for the question the motion was carried
unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachments T-1, and T-2.) Mr. Linger
departed the meeting.
XXXII.
Permission to Proceed with Items related to the
West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind's
Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan (CEFP)
Dr. Boyer, on the advice of the WVSDB Board of Advisors, requested the Board's
consideration of the submission, to the School Building Authority, three proposals: 1) 3%
funding for roof repair and replacement on its elementary school for the deaf, 2) Planning Grant
funding to continue development of amendments to its CEFP, and 3) Construction Funds Project
[Needs] that outlines the Phase I amendment to its CEFP.
Mr. Green moved that the submission of three proposals for funding, related to WVSDB
amendments to its CEFP and other necessary capital improvements, to the SBA be approved.
Mrs. Combs seconded the motion and upon the call for the question the motion was carried
unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachments U-1, U-2 and U-3.)
-9XXXIII.
Agreement - Hampshire County Little League with the
West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
Mr. Jackson requested the Board revisit the agreement with the Hampshire County Little
League due to a clause in the agreement. Following discussion, Mr. Jackson moved that the
previous action be reconsidered. Mr. Campbell seconded the motion and upon the call for the
question the motion was carried unanimously. Legal counsel is to review the agreement and
provide a recommendation for future action.
XXXIV.
Board Resolution and Supplemental Agreement
between the Division of Highways (DOH) and the Mingo County
Board of Education to Build an Access Road and Bridge
for Tug Valley High School (Mingo County)
Ms. Heather Hutchens, general counsel to the WVBE and WVDE, presented a Board
resolution and supplemental agreement between the Division of Highways (DOH) and the Mingo
County Board of Education to build an access road and bridge for Tug Valley High School
(Mingo County) for the Board's consideration. The WVBE was requested to approve a Board
resolution authorizing the State Superintendent of Schools to execute a Quit Claim Deed from
the Mingo County Board of Education to Division of Highways (DOH) granting the DOH a
noncontrolled access right of way, permanent drainage easement and temporary construction
easement to build a new access road and bridge from Route 65 to Tug Valley High School. The
WVBE was further requested to approve a Supplemental Agreement between the DOH and the
Mingo County Board of Education to relocate a waste treatment facility on property as part of
the Tug Valley High School access road and bridge construction project with DOH agreeing to
pay one-half of the eligible construction costs.
Mr. Campbell moved that the Board resolution authorizing the State Superintendent of
Schools to execute a Quit Claim Deed from the Mingo County Board of Education to DOH and a
supplemental agreement with the DOH to build an access road and bridge for Tug Valley High
School be approved. Mr. Green seconded the motion and upon the call for the question the
motion was carried unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment V.)
XXXV.
Authorization for Public Auction of .52 Acres
Owned by the Mingo County Board of Education
Ms. Hutchens presented an authorization for the public auction of .52 Acres owned by the
Mingo County Board of Education for the Board's consideration. The public auction would be
of the former Chattaroy Bus Garage (.52 acres-surface only) owned by the Mingo County Board
of Education with a minimum bid of $50,000.00. Ms. Hutchens stated that the minimum bid was
stated incorrectly in the agenda, the minimum bid is $5,000.00. Mr. Linger returned to the
meeting.
Mr. Linger moved that the Board authorize the public auction of the former Chattaroy
Bus Garage (.52 acres-surface only) owned by the Mingo County Board of Education with a
minimum bid of $5,000.00. Mr. Green seconded the motion and upon the call for the question
the motion was carried unanimously.
- 10 XXXVI.
Authorization to Complete Sale of Home Constructed by
the Fayette County Board of Education Fayette Institute of Technology (FIT)
Ms. Hutchens presented an authorization to complete the sale of a home constructed by
the Fayette County Board of Education FIT; the home was auctioned for $175,000.00. In order
to complete the sale, authorization was requested from the Board for the State Superintendent of
Schools, as the WVBE's designee, to sign the Deed and any other documents necessary to
complete the transaction.
Mr. Linger moved approval of the sale of a Fayette County Board of Education FIT home
that was auctioned for $175,000.00 and authorization be granted to the State Superintendent of
Schools, as the WVBE's designee, to sign the Deed and any other documents necessary to
complete the transaction. Mr. Campbell seconded the motion and upon the call for the question
the motion was carried unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment W.)
XXXVII.
CREATE Lab Satellite Network
Dr. Illah Nourbakhsh, Professor, Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University,
provided information regarding the CREATE Lab Satellite Network and technology education.
A number of West Virginia Satellite Network partners were present for the presentation. (Copy
of PowerPoint presentation attached to Official Minutes, Attachment II.)
XXXVIII.
Break
President Manchin called for a break at 10:42 a.m.
XXXIX.
Call to Order
President Manchin called the meeting back to order at 11:01 a.m.
XL.
Report regarding the Employment of
Substitute Teachers in Areas of Critical Need
Mr. Jackson, assisted by Ms. Hutchens, presented a report regarding the employment of
substitute teachers in areas of critical need. The report included survey results from all West
Virginia county boards of education regarding the use of retirees as substitutes in areas of critical
need and shortage and more in depth data from three county boards of education regarding
retirees currently employed and methods of posting available positions and recruiting new
teachers. Discussion ensued regarding the statewide posting of positions on a vacancies page.
This law is set to expire and it was requested that WVDE staff work with legislative staff to
address the issue of new hires if it is determined the law should be renewed.
XLI.
Policy 2417, Programs of Study for
Limited English Proficiency Students
Mr. Robert Crawford, Assistant Director, WVDE Office of Federal Programs, presented
Policy 2417 for the Board's consideration. Policy 2417 has been revised to reflect the inclusion
of newly aligned English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards that correspond to West
Virginia’s Next Generation Content Standards and Objectives for West Virginia Schools. The
- 11 revised standards will comply with West Virginia’s approved ESEA Flexibility Request
commitment to adopt ELP standards that correspond to West Virginia's college- and career-ready
standards, consistent with the requirement in ESEA section 3113(b)(2). Additionally, the newly
aligned standards will assure West Virginia’s continued participation in the English Language
Proficiency Assessment for the 21st Century State Consortium (ELPA21) for which the ELP
standards will serve as the foundation for the development of the new English language
proficiency assessment.
Mr. Jackson moved that Policy 2417 be placed on public comment for 30 days. Mr.
Campbell seconded the motion and upon the call for the question the motion was carried
unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment Y.)
XLII.
Discussion regarding Pending Legal Matter in
Jorea M. Marple v. West Virginia Board of Education
This item was not taken up.
XLIII.
WVBE Personnel inclusive of Update on
Securing Professional Services of Search Firm for State Superintendent Search
President Manchin provided an update regarding that status of the securing of
professional services of a search firm for the State Superintendent search.
Mrs. Combs moved that the Board's personnel matters found in the attachment be
approved. Mr. Linger seconded the motion and upon the call for the question the motion was
carried unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment Z.)
XLIV.
Request for Waiver of WVBE Policy 3233, Establishment and
Operation of Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs)
Mr. Chuck Nichols, Interim Executive Director of RESA 4, presented a request for a
waiver of WVBE Policy 3233 for the Board's consideration. The RESA 4 regional council
requests a waiver to WVBE Policy 3233, specifically at sections 3.2 through 3.5, to pilot an
alternative process, for the hiring of the Executive Director of RESA 4.
Mr. Campbell moved that the RESA 4 regional council's request for a waiver of Policy
3233 at sections 3.2 through 3.5 be approved. Mr. Green seconded the motion and upon the call
for the question the motion was carried unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes,
Attachment AA.)
XLV.
Superintendent Reports
Superintendent Phares (distributed information and via PowerPoint presentation)
provided reports regarding policy development, NAEP results and strategies, required
assessments and instructional resources, county visits, issues from Superintendents' Advisory
Group, College and Career Readiness, calendar issues, Affordable Care Act, enrollment trends,
Computers for Kids proposal, WVBE/WVSSAC policy alignment, middle schools report to the
Governor's Office, Energy Bus presentation from Superintendents' Leadership Institute,
introduction of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and remarks by CTO regarding vision and first
- 12 steps. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment JJ.) Superintendent Phares introduced
Mr. Sterling Beane, CTO, who provided remarks regarding his vision and steps to be taken to
further education. Mr. Linger requested additional information regarding NAEP results be
placed on a future agenda.
XLVI.
Board Items for Future Consideration
President Manchin requested that items for future consideration be provided to her in
advance of meetings. President Manchin provided information from NASBE regarding: 1)
study groups and rural education and requested members contact NASBE to advise of interest in
participating; 2) regional Common Core implementation meetings with the nearest meeting to
West Virginia being held January 23 in Arlington, Virginia, further details will be provided
should members wish to attend; 3) Legislative Conference will be held March 13-14 in
Washington D.C.; 4) annual conference will take place October 16-18 in Westminster, Colorado.
President Manchin also stated that the Board will take up reports to be provided to the Governor
in December. Ms. Peduto stated that the deadline for the receipt of committee reports is
December 6. President Manchin reported that plans are continue to evolve with ARCC/Dr.
Sharon Harsh regarding a Board event to discuss the evaluation of the WVBE; this event may be
held in conjunction with the Tennessee State Board of Education in April 2014. (Copy appended
to Official Minutes, Attachment BB.)
XLVII.
Future Meetings
The next regular meeting of the WVBE will be held December 11, 2013, in Charleston,
West Virginia. The meeting will continue on December 12, 2013, if the agenda is not completed
on December 11, 2013.
XLVIII.
Adjournment
President Manchin declared the meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
Minutes approved by the Board on December 11, 2013.
______________________________________________
Gayle C. Manchin, President
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Robert W. Dunlevy, Secretary
Minutes were recorded by
Virginia M. Harris
Secretary to the Board
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