W. Va. Code R. agency 126, tit. 126, ser. 126-014, app H
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."
WVDE/County/School Technology Personnel Secure Materials and Test Procedures Agreement
(For all technology personnel with access to online testing systems.)
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, including pilot tests and field tests sanctioned by WVDE. I understand that these materials are secure, and it is my professional responsibility to protect their security.
I therefore pledge:
1. I will implement procedures to ensure maximum test security. Access to secure materials, including methods of authentication, will be restricted to the test administration period designated by the state-mandated testing window.
2. I will ensure that all secure content and security features have been installed and/or updated on all devices to be used for administering statewide assessments and shall ensure the school's wireless connections are secure for testing.
3. I will not access operational test materials or answer keys.
4. I will not provide access to test items or answer keys.
5. I will not keep, copy, reproduce, paraphrase, distribute, or review/discuss secure test materials and/or test items.
6. I will not answer any items on the operational test as a student or with a fictitious name.
7. 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.
8. I will immediately report any loss of materials, damages, or other deviations from acceptable security procedures to either the county test coordinator or principal.
9. 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 WVDE/County/School Technology 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 H