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.
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Welcome -
Pledge of Allegiance - Introductions - Call to Order
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L.
Paul Hardesty, President
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Approval of Agenda - (Action)
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L.
Paul Hardesty
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III.
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Recognition(s)
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IV.
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Delegation(s)
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School Safety - (Information)
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Jonah Adkins
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VI.
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County
Technical Assistance Updates - (Information)
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Jeffrey
Kelley
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VII.
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Consent Agenda - (Action)
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A.
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Approval of
Minutes - (Action)
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Attachment A
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It is recommended that
the minutes of the February 14, 2024, meeting of the West Virginia Board
of Education (WVBE) be approved.
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B.
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Routine
Business
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1.
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Employment of
Substitute Teachers in Areas of Critical Need and Shortage - (Action)
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Attachment B
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Lara Bissett
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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.
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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.
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Employment of
Retired Bus Operators as Substitutes in Areas of Critical Need and Shortage -
(Action)
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Attachment
C
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Lara Bissett
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Pursuant
to W. Va. Code §18A-4-15a, Gilmer, Marshall, and Monongalia Counties have
submitted a policy for the WVBE’s approval.
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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.
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3.
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Employment of Substitute Teachers and
Bus Operators in Areas of Critical Need and Shortage Affidavits - (Action)
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Attachment
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Lara Bissett
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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.
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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
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West Virginia
Schools for the Deaf and the Blind Monthly Update - (Information)
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Attachment E
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Clayton Burch, Superintendent, West Virginia
Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
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VIII.
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New
Business
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Policy 2322, West Virginia System of Support and
Accountability - (Action)
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Alexandra Criner
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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.
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It
is recommended and a motion is requested that Policy 2322 be withdrawn from public comment.
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B.
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WVBE and WVDE
Personnel Matters - (Action)
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L.
Paul Hardesty
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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.)
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It is recommended and a
motion is requested to approve the WVBE personnel matters found in the attachment.
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Attachment F
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The WVDE
has no personnel matters requiring action.
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IX.
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WVDE
Reports - (Information)
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X.
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WVBE Member
Updates and Requests for Information - (Information)
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L. Paul Hardesty
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XI.
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Future
Meetings - (Information)
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L. Paul
Hardesty
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The next regular meeting of the WVBE will be held
April 10, 2024, in Charleston, West Virginia.
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XII.
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Adjournment -
(Action)
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