MINUTES
WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Board Conference Room
Capitol Building 6, Room 353
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Charleston, West Virginia
July 10, 2013
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 10:04
a.m. on July 10, 2013, 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 (via telephone), Tina H. Combs, Thomas W. Campbell,
Michael I. Green, Lloyd G. Jackson II, and William M. White, and ex officios James B. Phares,
State Superintendent of Schools, and James L. Skidmore, Chancellor, West Virginia Council for
Community and Technical College Education. Member absent was ex officio Paul L. Hill,
Chancellor, West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission.
II.
Recognitions
The Board recognized Mrs. Mary Hyre, cafeteria manager at Rock Cave Elementary
School, Uphsur County Schools, recipient of the 2013 West Virginia Board of Education School
Service Employee of the Year.
III.
Delegations
Ms. Ellen Allen, parent member of West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
(WVSDB) Advisory Committee from Kanawha County, addressed the Board regarding the
relocation of the WVSDB. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment Y.)
IV.
Approval of Agenda
President Linger requested a motion to approve the agenda with a caveat that New
Business item. A. WVBE Personnel inclusive of Executive Director of Regional Education
Service Agency (RESA) 4 Search and State Superintendent National Search to be taken up at
1:00 p.m. Mrs. Manchin moved that the agenda be approved. Mr. Green seconded the motion
and upon the call for the question the motion was carried unanimously.
V.
West Virginia Division of Culture and History:
Resources and Opportunities Available for Schools and School Systems
Mr. Randall Reid-Smith, Commissioner, West Virginia Division of Culture and History,
addressed the Board regarding resources and opportunities available for schools and school
systems from the Division of Culture and History.
-2VI.
Project SCALE: West Virginia Symphony
Partnership with WVDE on the Student Centered Arts
Learning Environment (Project funded through the Benedum Foundation
and the West Virginia Department of Education and the Arts)
Ms. Betty King (distributed information), Vice President of Education and Operations,
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, addressed the Board regarding Project Scale. The SCALE
Project is a partnership between the WVSO and the WVDE to promote deeper student
understandings through arts integration. Participant schools receive materials from the WVSO in
addition to training from the WVDE. The schools are encouraged to design instruction that is
personalized to their students and engages them through inquiry. The project is underwritten by
a grant from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation. (Copy appended to Official
Minutes, Attachment Z.)
VII.
Break
President Linger called for a break at 10:58 a.m.
VIII.
Call to Order
President Linger called the meeting back to order at 11:14 a.m.
IX.
STEM Experience for K-12 Students
Dr. Jan R. Taylor, Director, Division of Science and Research, West Virginia Higher
Education Policy Commission, and Ms. Lindsay Emery (distributed information), Business
Development Manager, WVU Office of Research and Development, addressed the Board
regarding a STEM experience for K-12 students. This initiative is a collaborative effort between
WVU and HEPC that seeks to improve connectivity between state higher education and the K-12
system. The goal of the STEM Experience for K-12 students is to inspire these students about the
excitement and opportunities surrounding science, technology, engineering and mathematics
(STEM) fields through exposure to collegiate level student research using social media. (Copy
appended to Official Minutes, Attachment AA.)
X.
Governor's Education Agenda
President Linger called for discussion and a motion regarding the WVRESA Standard
Operating Procedure (SOP) for Cooperative Purchasing. Discussion ensued regarding the
SOP.
Dr. White moved that the WVRESA Standard Operating Procedure for Cooperative
Purchasing be approved. Mrs. Manchin seconded the motion and upon the call for the question
the motion was carried unanimously.
President Linger, assisted by Ms. Donna Hoylman Peduto (distributed information and via
PowerPoint presentation - Mr. Green corrected a number located on the slide regarding Project
24 - all 55 counties have completed the Project 24 self-assessment), WVBE Director of
Operations, and members of the Board, provided an update regarding progress toward
-3accomplishing the Governor's reform agenda including studies to be undertaken in response to
the Governor's education legislation and WVBE High Quality Educator Committee. Mr. Robert
E. Hull, Associate Superintendent of Schools, Division of Teaching and Learning, provided an
update regarding policy development inclusive of Next Generation Content Standards and
Objectives and also provided information regarding Common Core. (Copy appended to Official
Minutes, Attachment A and addenda.)
XI.
Break
President Linger called for a break at 12:28 p.m. Chancellor Skidmore departed the
meeting.
XII.
Call to Order
President Linger called the meeting back to order at 1:02 p.m.
XIII.
WVBE Personnel inclusive of Executive Director of
Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) 4 Search and
State Superintendent National Search
President Linger introduced Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, Office of the West
Virginia Attorney General, who provided information regarding assistance his office will provide
to the Board regarding the State Superintendent National Search.
XIV.
Governor's Education Agenda (Continued)
President Linger, assisted by Dr. Kathy D'Antoni, Assistant State Superintendent,
Division of Technical and Adult Education, provided an update regarding the work of the
WVBE College and Career Readiness Committee.
XV.
Capacity Building for Low Performing Schools and Intervention Counties
Mr. Ted Mattern, System Support Liaison, Office of the State Superintendent, provided
information regarding capacity building for a number of low performing schools and the
intervention counties. (Copies appended to Official Minutes, Attachments B-1 through B-4.)
XVI.
Consent Agenda
Dr. White 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 C through S.)

Approved the Calhoun County School District and individual school reports
(Attachment C)

Approved meeting minutes of June 13, 2013 (Attachment D)

Received information regarding WVDE Personnel Matters (Attachment E)
-4
Approved four (4) first time requests for a waiver of WVBE policy and denied
one first time request for a waiver of WVBE policy (Attachment F)

Approved summer school programs (Attachment G)

Received information regarding diplomas awarded to veterans as provided in
Policy 4355, High School Diplomas for Veterans (Attachment H)

Approved, as provided in WVBE Policy 2330, the following accreditation
agencies for non-public school accreditation: 1) AdvancED (North Central
Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement); 2)
Association of Christian Schools International (ASCI) – Reaching for
Excellence through Accreditation and Continuous Improvement for Higher
achievement (REACH); 3) American Association of Christian Schools
Accreditation Program; and 4) Independent Schools Association of the Central
States (ISACS)

Approved Policy 5100, Approval of Educational Personnel Preparation
Programs (Attachment I)

Approved Policy 5202, Minimum Requirements for the Licensure of
Professional/Paraprofessional Personnel & Advanced Salary Classifications
(Attachment J)

Approved Policy 5500, Professional Development for West Virginia Educators
(Attachment K)

Approved West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC)
- Series 2, Athletics, Provisions Governing Eligibility, and Series 3, Provisions
Governing Contests (Attachments L-1 and L-2)

Approved the Teacher-in-Residence Program at Bluefield State College
(Attachment M)

Granted continuing approval status for the educator preparation programs
offered at Fairmont State University for a period not to exceed seven years
(Attachment Mc)

Approved the Teacher-in Residence Program at Fairmont State University
(Attachment N)

Granted continuing approval status for the educator preparation programs
offered at Marshall University for a period not to exceed seven years
(Attachment O)

Approved the revised the educator preparation program submitted by Shepherd
University (Attachment P)
-5-
XVII.

Approved the revised the educator preparation program submitted for Music
Education submitted by West Liberty University (Attachment Q)

Approved the revised the educator preparation program submitted by West
Virginia University (Attachment R)

Granted continuing approval status for the educator preparation programs
offered at West Virginia University-Parkersburg for a period not to exceed
seven years (Attachment S).
Office of Education Performance Audit ~ Director's Information
Dr. Gus Penix, Director of the Office of Education Performance Audits (OEPA),
provided an update regarding staffing, revision of the accountability system and timeline for the
revision of Policy 2320.
XVIII.
Education Performance Audit Report for Pressley Ridge at
White Oak Village School (Juvenile Institutional Education Program)
Dr. Penix stated that an announced on-site review (five days in advance) was conducted
at Pressley Ridge at White Oak Village School (Juvenile Institutional Education Program)
May 16, 2013.
Upon the recommendation of Dr. Penix, Mrs. Combs moved that the report for Pressley
Ridge at White Oak Village School (Juvenile Institutional Education Program) be approved.
Mrs. Manchin seconded the motion and upon the call for the question the motion was carried
unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment T.)
XIX.
WVBE Personnel inclusive of Executive Director of
Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) 4 Search and
State Superintendent National Search (Continued)
Executive Session
President Linger recapped information provided by Attorney General Morrisey regarding
the State Superintendent National Search.
Mr. Campbell addressed the Board regarding the RESA 4 Search and the need for local
involvement. President Linger and Mrs. Manchin addressed the Board regarding the RESA
policy and the need for possible amendment. Dr. White addressed the Board regarding the need
for a job description for RESA Executive Directors. It was decided that the current posting be
cancelled and that an interim Executive Director be appointed until such time as the Board's
interview committee can make a recommendation to the Board as to how to proceed in filling the
position. It was also recommended that a letter be sent to the original applicants advising them
of the Board's decision regarding the re-posting of the position.
President Linger called for a motion to approve the Board's personnel attachment. Mrs.
Manchin moved that the WVBE personnel matters found in the attachment be approved. Dr.
-6White seconded the motion and upon the call for the question the motion was carried
unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment U.)
XX.
West Virginia Board of Education Master Plan
for Statewide Professional Staff Development 2013-2014
Mr. Jackson and Vice President Manchin, assisted by Ms. Betty Jo Jordan, Executive
Assistant to the State Superintendent, presented the West Virginia Board of Education Master
Plan for Statewide Professional Staff Development 2013-2014 for the Board's consideration.
W. Va. Code §18-2I-3 requires the WVBE to establish an annual master plan for professional
development in the public schools of the state. Upon approval of the plan, the WVBE shall
submit the master plan to the State Department of Education, the Center for Professional
Development, the regional educational service agencies, the Higher Education Policy
Commission and the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability.
Mr. Jackson moved that West Virginia Board of Education Master Plan for Statewide
Professional Staff Development 2013-2014 be approved. Mrs. Manchin seconded the motion
and upon the call for the question the motion was carried unanimously. (Copy appended to
Official Minutes, Attachment V.)
XXI.
National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE)
Annual Conference, Selection of Voting Delegate and Alternate
Mrs. Manchin addressed the Board regarding the National Association of State Boards of
Education (NASBE) Annual Conference and the selection of a voting delegate and alternate.
Mrs. Manchin moved that Dr. White be approved as the Board's voting delegate at the
NASBE Annual Conference and that she serve as the alternate. Mrs. Combs seconded the
motion and upon the call for the question it was carried unanimously.
XXII.
Policy 2520.35, 21st Century Science 9-12 Content Standards
and Objectives for West Virginia Schools
Mr. Hull presented Policy 2520.35 for the Board's consideration. The current version of
Policy 2520.35 became effective September 14, 2009. Policy 2510, Assuring Quality of
Education: Regulations for Education Programs requires the third science credit above biology
for graduation. Individual counties have requested that WVDE define the content, standards and
the objectives for a Forensic Science course that students may use as the third credit. Many
counties been offering a Forensic Science course that has been very popular and prepares
students possible career in Forensics but it did not count as a third credit in science. These
courses varied with rigor and content. The objectives in Standard Two - Content were written
succinctly and organized around the four themes which include concepts from physical science,
chemistry, earth, life science; and engineering was integrated where appropriate. Two CATS
Science courses (9-10) were removed from the policy; these courses are no longer taught.
Mr. Green moved that Policy 2520.35 be placed on public comment for 30 days. Dr.
White seconded the motion and upon the call for the question the motion was carried
unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment W.)
-7XXIII.
Superintendent's Update
Superintendent Phares (distributed information) provided updates regarding: 1) NAEP
Strategies; 2) College and Career Readiness, 3) School Improvement Grant (SIG) Cohort I;
4) CTE Index; 5) Compass Assessment (Dr. Kathy Butler, Vice Chancellor for Academic
Affairs, West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, provided additional information
regarding Compass); 6) Policy 5000 comments and training module; 7) financial analysis of
intervention counties; 8) Mountaineer Challenge graduation; 9) developing leadership capacity,
10) WVDE expenditure report, and 11) Legislative Reports Filed/Pending Filing with Legislative
Librarian.
Superintendent Phares (distributed information) presented a proposed West Virginia
Department of Education organizational chart for the Board's consideration. It was requested
that the Assistant State Superintendent for Teacher Quality and System Support position,
currently held by Dr. Amelia Courts who has resigned effective July 30, 2013, be shown as
vacant and consideration be given to filling the position and that consideration also be given to
filling the position formerly held by Ms. Brenda Williams in the Office of Instructional
Technology. Mr. Jackson issued concern regarding the Chief Technology Officer position in
that the job responsibilities are very diverse and may require more than one hire. (Copies
appended to Official Minutes, Attachment BB.)
XXIV.
Board Items for Future Consideration
President Linger recognized Dr. Courts upon her appointment as CEO of the Education
Alliance. Members are to provide items for future agendas to the newly elected President.
(Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment X.)
XXV.
Election of Officers 2013-2014
President Linger extended his appreciation to the Board for their support over the past
year and called for nominations from the floor.
President
Dr. White nominated Mrs. Manchin to the office of President, Mr. Green to the office of
Vice President, and Mr. Robert Dunlevy to the office of Secretary. Mrs. Combs moved that the
nominations be closed. The slate of officers was elected by acclamation.
XXVI.
Future Meetings
A special meeting (via teleconference) of the WVBE will place July 17 at 9:30 a.m. The
next regular meeting of the WVBE will be held August 14, 2013, in Charleston, West Virginia.
The meeting will continue on August 15, 2013, if the agenda is not completed on August 14,
2013. The West Virginia Board of Education's Wellness Committee will meet August 13, 2013,
in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. White requested a work session be scheduled in conjunction
with the August meeting. President Manchin thanked Mr. Linger for his service as President.
President Manchin stated that the August meeting will be a two day meeting with day two to
conduct a work session. Mr. Linger addressed the Board regarding his accomplishments over the
-8past two years. Dr. White requested consideration be given to scheduling a meeting in Fayette
County. Mr. Jackson thanked Dr. Courts for her service to the Board and the children of West
Virginia.
XXVII.
Adjournment
Mr. Linger declared the meeting adjourned at 3:47 p.m.
Minutes approved by the Board on August 14, 2013.
______________________________________________
Gayle C. Manchin, President
______________________________________________
Robert W. Dunlevy, Secretary
Minutes were recorded by
Virginia M. Harris
Secretary to the Board
WVBEMinutes7/10/13