W. Va. Code R. agency 126, tit. 126, ser. 126-014, app G
West Virginia Board of Education Policy 2340, West Virginia Measures of Academic Progress
State of West Virginia, County of ___________________________
West Virginia Constitution, Article XII, §2; W. Va. Code § 18-2E-1a(8), requires that the West Virginia Board of Education "ensure that all statewide assessments of student performance are secure."
County/School Personnel Secure Materials Agreement
(For all personnel with access to secure materials who will not administer or transcribe an assessment.)
I acknowledge that I will have access to secure assessments in the WV-MAP. I also acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to adhere to Policy 2340, including the Testing Code of Ethics (Appendix A), for all assessments within this policy. I understand that these materials are secure, and it is my professional responsibility to protect their security.
I therefore pledge:
1. I will not keep, copy, reproduce, paraphrase, distribute, or review/discuss secure test materials and/or test items.
2. I will not allow access to the test materials or answer keys to any person unless authorized to do so by the county test coordinator or principal.
3. I will not alter students' responses in any manner.
4. I will not share my method of authentication, including, but not limited to, my username and password to access any testing platform or student data/results.
5. I will immediately report any loss of materials, damages, or other deviations from acceptable security procedures to either the county test coordinator or principal.
6. I will not offer technical assistance (e.g., accessing the dictionary, grammar checks, formatting functions, etc.) that might alter the accuracy of student responses in the web-based assessment, before, during, or after the administration of the test.
7. I understand that if a breach of test security or copyright infringement occurs as a direct result of my action(s), my license/certification, if applicable, may be suspended or revoked, or I may be suspended, terminated, or have other action taken.
Please print your name, sign, and return the County/School Personnel Secure Materials Agreement to the county test coordinator or principal before access to secure test materials is provided.
Signature: ________________________________________________________
Print Name: ______________________________________________________
Position: __________________________________________________________
School/Department: _______________________________ Date: ____________
Signed copies of this form should be kept on file at the school and the county office.
If this form is not on file, it will be considered a breach of security by the county and WVBE.
This agreement is valid for the academic year of the signatory date and shall be signed before the administration of any tests.
W. Va. Code R. agency 126, tit. 126, ser. 126-014, app G