Memorandum of Understanding
Between
West Virginia Department of Education
And
County Boards of Education
In response to
Priority designated Schools
2013 - 2017
County Boards of Education that have a school designated as a Priority School agree to:
1. Appoint a County Team Liaison who will:
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a. collaborate with the assigned WVDE School Improvement Coordinator to support
the Priority School on a daily/weekly basis *(if the county team liaison is unable
to meet this obligation other resources may be utilized as defined in Additional
Roles and Responsibilities page)
b. attend SLT meetings at least once a month
c. participate in all school improvement professional development
d. (other)______________________________________________
Set aside financial resources to establish a shared decision making model with the
school by supporting the work of Administrative teams, School Leadership Team (SLT),
and Collaborative Teams
Assist the school in revising the Strategic plan & ESEA application.
Support the implementation of the WV High Quality Standards for Schools/USDE
Turnaround Principles as outlined in ESEA Flexibility Request including the effective use
of the Educator Evaluation System to improve teacher and principal effectiveness and
make necessary adjustments throughout the year
Verify evidence provided by the school in the High Quality Online Data Collection system
to measure and monitor progress on all HQ Standards/Turnaround Principles including:
a. Participation in collaborative conversations quarterly
b. Monitoring and adjustments as needed
Review progress annually (county superintendent and local board of education) and
develop an annual report submitted to WVDE.
Comments:
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A WV school that has been designated as a Priority School agrees to:
1. Ensure that the administration and faculty work collaboratively with the WVDE School
Improvement Coordinator and County Team Liaison/Local School Improvement
Coordinator.
2. Implement a shared decision making model within the school by establishing
Administrative teams, School Leadership Team (SLT), and Collaborative Teams
a. use recommendations regarding team composition from the WVDE
School Improvement Model
b. include County Team Liaison/Local School Improvement Coordinator.
c. Include WVDE School Improvement Coordinator
3. Develop a Strategic plan to guide the school improvement work.
4. Implement the WV High Quality Standards for Schools/USDE Turnaround Principles as
outlined in ESEA Flexibility Request including the effective use of the Educator
Evaluation System to improve teacher and principal effectiveness and make necessary
adjustments throughout the year
Effective use of the Online data collection system to measure and document progress on
all HQ Standards/Turnaround Principles
5. Utilize the High Quality Online Data Collection system to measure and monitor progress
on all HQ Standards/Turnaround Principles including:
a. Participation in collaborative conversations quarterly
b. Monitor and adjust as needed
6. Present progress annually to the county superintendent, local board of education and
WVDE.
7. Comments:
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West Virginia Department of Education agrees to:
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Assign a School Improvement Coordinator to
a. work with the school and central office liaison
b. attend School Leadership Team meetings to guide the school improvement
process
c. assist in the development of an Strategic plan to guide the work
d. ________________________
Implement a shared decision making model with the school by supporting the work of the
Administrative teams, School Leadership Team (SLT), and Collaborative Teams
Assist the school in revising the Strategic plan & ESEA application.
Support the implementation of the WV High Quality Standards for Schools/USDE
Turnaround Principles as outlined in ESEA Flexibility Request including the effective use of
the Educator Evaluation System to improve teacher and principal effectiveness and make
necessary adjustments throughout the year
Assist with the utilization of the High Quality Online Data Collection system to measure and
monitor progress on all HQ Standards/Turnaround Principles including:
a. Lead collaborative conversations quarterly
b. Monitor and make recommendations for adjustments as needed
Review progress annually and develop an annual report submitted to USDE.
Comments:
________________________________________________________________________
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Additional Roles and Responsibilities:
1. External Partner Roles and Responsibilities (*if the county elects to contract an “External
Supporting Provider” they must choose from the WVDE approved list and an annual
evaluation must be submitted):
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2. Local School Improvement Specialist Roles and Responsibilities:
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3. RESAs Roles and Responsibilities
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AGREEMENT
The undersigned have reviewed this Memorandum of Understanding and accept it as the basis
for working together toward a common purpose through the school improvement process until
such time that the school is no longer identified as a Priority School. This agreement is
reviewed annually by the County Superintendent and the State Superintendent. A new
agreement is not required each year unless revisions are requested by one of the individuals
listed above.
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County Board President
County
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County Superintendent
County
Date
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State Superintendent of Schools
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Principal
School
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Faculty Senate Chair *Faculty Senate Chair signature verifies the MOU has been presented to
and discussed with entire faculty.
Date
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External Partner, School Improvement Specialist, RESA (*optional)
Date
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External Partner, School Improvement Specialist, RESA (*optional)
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