AGENDA

WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF EDUCATION

Capitol Building 6, Suite 600

1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East

Charleston, West Virginia

March 13, 2024 - 9:00 a.m.

 

 

I.

Welcome - Pledge of Allegiance - Introductions - Call to Order

 

 

 

L. Paul Hardesty, President

 

 

 

II.

Approval of Agenda - (Action)

 

 

 

L. Paul Hardesty

 

 

 

   

 

III.

Recognition(s)

 

 

 

 

IV.

Delegation(s)

 

 

 

 

V.

School Safety - (Information)

 

 

 

Jonah Adkins

 

 

 

 

VI.

County Technical Assistance Updates - (Information)

 

 

 

Jeffrey Kelley

 

 

 

 

VII.

Consent Agenda - (Action)

 

 

 

 

 

A.

Approval of Minutes - (Action)

Attachment A

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is recommended that the minutes of the February 14, 2024, meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) be approved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

B.

Routine Business                                  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Employment of Substitute Teachers in Areas of Critical Need and Shortage - (Action)

Attachment B

 

 

 

 

Lara Bissett

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pursuant to W. Va. Code §18A-2-3, Gilmer, Kanawha, Lewis, Marshall, Tyler, and Wyoming Counties have submitted a policy for the WVBE’s approval.

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                          

 

 

 

 

It is recommended that the Employment of Substitute Teachers in Areas of Critical Need and Shortage policies for Gilmer, Kanawha, Lewis,  Marshall, Tyler, and Wyoming Counties be approved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Employment of Retired Bus Operators as Substitutes in Areas of Critical Need and Shortage - (Action)

Attachment C

 

 

 

 

Lara Bissett

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pursuant to W. Va. Code §18A-4-15a, Gilmer, Marshall, and Monongalia Counties have submitted a policy for the WVBE’s approval.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is recommended that the Employment of Retired Bus Operators as Substitutes in Areas of Critical Need and Shortage policies for Gilmer, Marshall, and Monongalia Counties be approved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Employment of Substitute Teachers and Bus Operators in Areas of Critical Need and Shortage Affidavits - (Action)

Attachment D

 

 

 

 

Lara Bissett

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pursuant to W. Va. Code §18A-2-3(c)(2)(G) and §18A-4-15a(b)(2)(F), affidavits from counties must be received and approved by the WVBE for submission to the Consolidated Public Retirement Board.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WVDE legal counsel has reviewed and recommends that the affidavits listed in the attachment be received and approved for submission to the Consolidated Public Retirement Board   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind Monthly Update - (Information)

Attachment E

 

 

 

 

Clayton Burch, Superintendent, West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIII.

New Business

 

 

 

 

 

A.

Policy 2322, West Virginia System of Support and Accountability - (Action)

 

 

 

 

Alexandra Criner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Senate Bill 172, awaiting Governor’s signation (3/1/24), requires the further amendment of Policy 2322.  Due to rule-making procedural requirements, Policy 2322 must be withdrawn from public comment.  Policy 2322, inclusive of legislative amendments, will be presented for placement on public comment at a future meeting. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is recommended and a motion is requested that Policy 2322 be withdrawn from public comment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

B.

WVBE and WVDE Personnel Matters - (Action)

 

 

 

L. Paul Hardesty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WVBE personnel and/or legal matters may involve an Executive Session as provided in W. Va. Code §6-9A-4(b)(2)(A) [personnel exception] and/or §6-9A-4 [matters involving attorney‑client privilege per Peters v. County Commission, 205   W. Va. 481 (1999)].  The Board majority must vote to have an Executive Session.  (No action will be taken in Executive Session.) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is recommended and a motion is requested to approve the WVBE personnel matters found in the attachment.

Attachment F

 

 

 

 

 

 

The WVDE has no personnel matters requiring action. 

 

 

 

 

IX.

WVDE Reports - (Information)

 

 

 

 

 

X.

WVBE Member Updates and Requests for Information - (Information)

 

 

 

L. Paul Hardesty

 

 

 

XI.

Future Meetings - (Information)

 

 

 

L. Paul Hardesty

 

 

 

 

The next regular meeting of the WVBE will be held April 10, 2024, in Charleston, West Virginia.

 

 

 

XII.

Adjournment - (Action)