W. Va. Code R. § 126-42-11

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 126-42-11 - West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) Responsibilities

11.1. The WVBE shall assist counties and other participating agencies in implementing and operating high quality education programs and related services to deliver a thorough and efficient system of public education. The WVBE shall:

11.1.a. oversee policy development procedures, guidelines, and technical assistance documents necessary to implement WVBE policy and state law.

11.1.b. serve as an advocating body to promote research-based best practices and capacity building for a thorough and efficient system of public education.

11.1.c. disseminate information to all stakeholders as applicable.

11.1.d. monitor the implementation and operation of educational programs and related student support services to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and policies.

11.1.e. receive, disburse, and administer state and federal funds designated for the implementation and operation of education programs and related services.

11.1.f. establish and implement the delivery of a thorough and efficient system of education carried out by the State Superintendent of Schools and the WVDE. The WVBE shall adopt standards for effective schools pertaining to all education programs, education personnel development, and related services.

11.1.g. adopt, in collaboration with West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (WV HEPC) and Council for Community and Technical College Education (CCTCE), uniform and specific college- and career-readiness standards as outlined in W. Va. Code § 18-2-39.

11.1.h. establish partnerships with higher education, business and industry, labor, and community agencies to impact post-secondary opportunities for students.

11.1.i. maintain appropriate records and create required reports for various stakeholder audiences as applicable.

11.1.j. oversee a system for the coordination and delivery of high quality professional learning. Further, the WVBE shall oversee the coordination of the development of and participation in programs for professional learning (W. Va. Code § 18-2I-1 and Policy 5500).

11.1.k. provide an effective mechanism for citizens to register concerns if citizens believe that elements of a thorough and efficient system of education are not being provided pursuant to constitutional provisions, statutes, and/or policy as outlined in Policy 7211.

11.1.k.1. The WVBE shall report progress toward attainment of state education goals to the public and the Legislature.

11.1.l. provide consideration for extenuating circumstances, and make exceptions when suitable alternatives are proposed, that ensure the attainment of the same or higher standards through the waiver process outlined in W. Va. Code § 18-5A-3.

11.1.m. implement policies, programs, and structures to focus and target attention to educational equity and the elimination of educational gaps.

W. Va. Code R. § 126-42-11