AGENDA - West Virginia Department of Education



MINUTES

WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF EDUCATION

Capitol Building 6, Room 353

1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East

Charleston, West Virginia

October 12, 2016

I. Call to Order

Following the welcome, Pledge of Allegiance, and introductions, Vice President Lloyd G. Jackson II called the meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) to order at 12:07 p.m. on October 12, 2016, in Capitol Building 6, Room 353, 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Charleston, West Virginia.

The following members were present and a quorum was established: Vice President Jackson, Secretary Beverly E. Kingery, Thomas W. Campbell, Tina H. Combs (joined via telephone at 1:32 p.m.), F. Scott Rotruck, William M. White, James S. Wilson, and ex officio Michael J. Martirano, State Superintendent of Schools. Members absent were President Michael I. Green and Gayle C. Manchin and ex officios Paul L. Hill, Chancellor, West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, and Sarah Armstrong Tucker, Chancellor, West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education.

II. Recognitions

The Board recognized: 1) University High School’s (UHS) Academic Bowl team for participation in Questions Unlimited’s 3-2-1 computer-based competition (UHS finished 20th in the entire nation and fifth among the teams from West Virginia’s contiguous states. The UHS team, coached by Mr. David McQuain, consisted of Mr. Noah Spencer, Mr. Sam Mathers, Mr. Thomas Lueckel, Mr. Anthony Chen, Mr. William Gu, Ms. Melanie Lyons, Mr. Griffin Nordstrom, Mr. Ben Kiehl, and Mr. Josh Harman); 2) recipients of the 2014 (Ms. Nancy Holdworth, science teacher, Hancock County, and Ms. Cindy Ewerts, mathematics teacher, Berkeley County) and 2015 (Ms. Maria Miller, science teacher, Putnam County, and Ms. Sarah Snyder, mathematics teacher, Marion County) Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching; and, 3) Let’s Move! Active Schools 2016 National Award recipients: Holz Elementary School (Kanawha County), Man Middle School (Boone County), Sandy River Middle School (McDowell County), Crab Orchard Elementary School (Raleigh County), Crescent Elementary School (Raleigh County), Hollywood Elementary School (Raleigh County), and Hacker Valley Elementary School (Webster County) (the Let’s Move! Active Schools National Award is the nation’s top physical education and physical activity distinction for K-12 schools).

III. Delegations

The following individuals addressed the Board: Ms. Natalie Laliberty, Principal of Ruth Lawn Elementary (Kanawha County) regarding the A-F school rating system; Ms. Shirley McGraw, citizen of Fayette County, regarding the teaching of West Virginia history, test scores and consolidations; and, Ms. Carolyn Arritt (submitted remarks for the minutes), citizen of Fayette County, regarding a Freedom of Information Act request regarding Fayette County Schools. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment Z.)

IV. Technology Showcase

Mr. Randall Kirk, Executive Director, WVDE Office of Data Management and Analysis, presented a video entitled Nick's Story regarding the power of technology in enhancing a child's educational experience.

V. Approval of Agenda

Vice President Jackson called for a motion to approve the agenda. Mr. Rotruck moved, and Dr. Wilson seconded, that the agenda be approved. Mr. Campbell addressed the Board regarding the development of the Board's agenda stating that the Board needs to be more active in agenda development, funding for education needs to be prevalent in the agenda with a financial report provided monthly, and requests for agenda items needs to be taken up early in the agenda. Upon the call for the question the motion was carried with five members voting yes and Mr. Campbell abstaining.

VI. West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind Report

Dr. Martin P. Keller Jr., Superintendent of the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, provided a quarterly report of initiatives and activities. Dr. White suggested an item be placed on the December agenda to engage with Dr. Keller to obtain more in-depth information regarding initiatives and facility needs.

VII. Consent Agenda

Vice President Jackson requested Mr. Hagerman address a question from Ms. Kingery regarding item B.4 to affirm it is appropriate for approval. Following discussion Vice President Jackson called for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Rotruck moved, and Dr. Wilson seconded, that the Consent Agenda be approved. Upon the call for the question the motion was carried unanimously. (Copies appended to Official Minutes, Attachments A through S.)

• Approved minutes of September 7, 2016 (Attachment A)

• Received WVDE personnel matters (Attachment B)

• Approved two first time waivers of WVBE policy (Attachment C)

• Approved Employment of Substitute Teachers in Areas of Critical Need policies for Calhoun, Jackson, Marshall, Pendleton, Preston, Putnam, and Raleigh County Schools (Attachment D)

• Approved American Public University System's State Onsite Accreditation Evaluation granting state accreditation for five years for teach-out purposes (Attachment E)

• Approved a general education alternative certification program for McDowell County in partnership with RESA 1, Marshall University and Concord University to provide a general education alternative certification program for the following endorsements: Art PreK-AD, Biology 9-AD, Chemistry 9-AD, Early Education PreK-K, Elementary Education K-6, English 5-AD, Family and Consumer Science 5-AD, French 5-AD, General Science 5-AD, Health 5-AD, Mathematics 5-AD, Music PreK-AD, Physics 9-AD, School-Library Media PreK-AD, Social Studies 5-AD, Spanish 5-AD, and Wellness PreK-AD (Attachment F)

• Approved a special education alternative certification program for McDowell County in partnership with RESA 1 and Marshall University to provide a special education alternative certification program for the following endorsements:  Emotional/Behavior Disorders K-6 and 5-AD, Gifted 1-12, Mentally Impaired K-6 and 5-AD, Multi-Categorical K-6 and 5-AD, Preschool Special Needs PreK-K, Severe Disabilities K-AD, Specific Learning Disabilities K-6 and 5-AD, Visual Impairment PreK-AD (Attachment G)

• Approved a general education alternative certification program for Putnam County in partnership with Marshall University and RESA 3 to provide a general education alternative certification program for the following endorsements: Art PK-AD, Biology 9-AD, Chemistry 9-AD, Early Education PK-K, Elementary Education K-6, English 5-AD, Family and Consumer Science 5-AD, French 5-AD, General Science 5-AD, Health 5-AD, Mathematics 5-AD, Music PK-AD, Physical Education PK-AD, Physics 9-AD, School Library/Media PK-AD, Social Studies 5-AD, Spanish 5-AD, and Wellness PK-AD (Attachment H)

• Approved a special education alternative certification program for Putnam County in partnership with Marshall University and RESA 3 to provide a special education alternative certification program for the following endorsements:  Emotional/Behavior Disorders K-6 and 5-AD, Gifted 1-12, Mentally Impaired K-6 and 5-AD, Multi-Categorical K-6 and 5-AD, Preschool Special Needs PreK-K, Severe Disabilities K-AD, Specific Learning Disabilities K-6 and 5-AD, Visual Impairment PreK-AD (Attachment I)

• Approved a special education alternative certification program for Calhoun, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Tyler, Wirt and Wood Counties in partnership with RESA 5 and Marshall University to provide special education alternative certification programs for the following endorsements: Emotional/Behavior Disorders K-6 and 5-AD, Gifted 1-12, Mentally Impaired K-6 and 5-AD, Multi-Categorical K-6 and 5-AD, Pre-school Special Needs PreK-K, Severe Disabilities K-AD, Specific Learning Disabilities K-6 and 5-AD, and Visually Impaired PreK-AD (Attachment J)

• Approved a general education alternative certification program for Wyoming County in partnership with RESA 1, Marshall University and Concord University to provide a general education alternative certification program for the following endorsements: Art PreK-AD, Biology 9-AD, Chemistry 9-AD, Early Education PreK-K, Elementary Education K-6, English 5-AD, Family and Consumer Science 5-AD, French 5-AD, General Science 5-AD, Health 5-AD, Mathematics 5-AD, Music PreK-AD, Physics 9-AD, School-Library Media PreK-AD, Social Studies 5-AD, Spanish 5-AD, and Wellness PreK-AD (Attachment K)

• Approved a special education alternative certification program for Wyoming County in partnership with RESA 1 and Marshall University to provide a special education alternative certification program for the following endorsements: Emotional/Behavior Disorders K-6 and 5-AD, Gifted 1-12, Mentally Impaired K-6 and 5-AD, Multi-Categorical K-6 and 5-AD, Preschool Special Needs PreK-K, Severe Disabilities K-AD, Specific Learning Disabilities K-6 and 5-AD, and Visual Impairment PreK-AD (Attachment L)

• Approved Alderson Broaddus University's Teacher-in-Residence Agreements with Monongalia and Upshur Counties (Attachment M)

• Approved Concord University's Teacher-in-Residence Agreements with Braxton, Greenbrier and Wirt Counties (Attachment Mc)

• Approved Fairmont State University's Teacher-in-Residence Agreement with Marion County (Attachment N)

• Approved Glenville State College's Teacher-in-Residence Agreements with Boone, Calhoun, Doddridge, Fayette, Gilmer, Kanawha, Lewis, McDowell, Monongalia, Pleasants, Raleigh, Roane, Tucker, Tyler and Upshur Counties (Attachment O)

• Approved Marshall University's Teacher-in-Residence Agreement with Cabell County (Attachment P)

• Approved Salem International University's Teacher-in-Residence Agreement with Harrison County (Attachment Q)

• West Virginia Wesleyan College's Teacher-in-Residence Agreement with Braxton and Harrison Counties (Attachment R)

• Approved West Virginia University's Teacher-in-Residence Agreement with Monongalia County (Attachment S).

VIII. Amendment/Closure - Barbour County Ten Year 2010-2020

Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan (CEFP)

Mr. Michael Pickens, WVDE Office of School Facilities and School Transportation, presented Barbour County Schools' proposed amendment/closure to its 2010-2020 CEFP. Mr. Jeffrey P. Woofter, Superintendent, and Mr. Jeff Kittle, Assistant Superintendent, Barbour County Schools, addressed questions from Mr. Campbell and Dr. White regarding the proposed amendment and closures.

Vice President Jackson called for a motion regarding Barbour County's proposed amendment and closure of Volga-Century Elementary School and Mount Vernon Elementary School at the end of the 2016-2017 school year and the transfer of those students to Philippi Elementary School at the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year. Dr. Wilson moved, and Mr. Rotruck seconded, that the amendment and closures be approved. Following additional questions from Dr. White, Vice President Jackson called for the question. The motion was carried unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment T.)

IX. Policy 2444.4, Issuance of the State of West Virginia

High School Equivalency Diploma

Dr. Kathy D'Antoni, Chief Officer, Division of Career Technical Education, presented Policy 2444.4 for the Board's consideration. Revisions to Policy 2444.4 are proposed to reflect that the four (4) credits taken in a career and technical concentration for the Option Pathway student must be consistent with those identified for WVDE approved career and technical programs of study. A section was added to clarify the guidelines for the Option Pathway program in an adult institutional facility. The waiting of one month prior to testing for the seventeen (17) year old was removed. The Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy will use a career readiness assessment as determined by the WVDE. Language was also updated to reflect the requirements for ordering a transcript, verification and/or replacement copy of the State of West Virginia High School Equivalency Diploma. The language was changed to reflect that the Option Pathway students in K-12, institutions and Mountaineer Challenge Academy will continue to follow the approved career and technical programs of study. The only change that will impact the student is that the seventeen (17) year old will no longer have to wait one month prior to taking the TASC. One comment was received during the comment period resulting in no change to the policy.

Mr. Campbell moved, and Dr. White seconded, that Policy 2444.4 be approved. Upon the call for the question, the motion was carried unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment U.) Vice President Jackson requested a couple of items be moved forward in the agenda to accommodate staff attending the meeting on the behalf of Governor Tomblin and requested New Business item H. Statewide Waiver of Policy 2340, West Virginia Measures of Academic Progress (WV-MAP), be taken up.

X. Statewide Waiver of Policy 2340, West Virginia

Measures of Academic Progress (WV-MAP)

Dr. Vaughn Rhudy (distributed information), Executive Director, WVDE Office of Assessment, and Mr. Adam Cantor, Manager, WVDE Office of Innovations, Perkins, and Technical Support, presented a statewide waiver of Policy 2340, West Virginia Measures of Academic Progress (WV-MAP) for the Board's consideration. The waiver of certain provisions of Policy 2340 was requested to change the grade levels in which the 2017 science assessment will be administered from grade 4 to grade 5 and from grade 6 to grade 8 for both the West Virginia General Summative Assessment and the West Virginia Alternate Summative Assessment; the high school science assessments for both the general and alternate assessment will continue to be administered in grade 10 (§126-14-3.57, §126-14-3.59, §126-14-4.1.a and §126-14-4.1.b). Currently, the state is developing items for a new general summative assessment in science that will be aligned to the state's new science standards implemented this year. Beginning in 2018, the new assessment will be administered in grades 5, 8, and 10; however federal law requires the state to administer and report results and participation in 2017. The waiver will permit the state to fulfill federal requirements of administering a science assessment at least once in grade spans 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12, and will allow the state to continue to provide individual reports for science to parents and students for school year 2016-17.  Additionally, the waiver provides for the embedding of field test items for the new general assessment in grades 5, 8, and 10, without requiring stand-alone field tests to develop new items for the forthcoming assessments.  Field testing informs development of the new assessment. Approval of the waiver request changes administration of the science assessment from grade 4 to 5 and grade 6 to 8 for the spring of 2017 exclusively. Students in grade 10 will continue to take the grade 10 science assessment. The length of time for students to complete the science assessment in all three grades may be increased slightly, but not substantially, because of the addition of embedded field test items. Additionally, this waiver requests placing the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI), a new CTE assessment, under the provisions of Policy 2340 to ensure districts and schools administering the NOCTI pilot tests this year follow standardized test administration and security protocols.

Following discussion, Vice President Jackson called for a motion to approve the statewide waiver of Policy 2340, at sections 14-3.57, 14-3.59, 14-4.1.a. and 14.4.1.b for the science assessment and the addition of the NOCTI assessment to maintain the consistency of test administration and security requirements for the 2016-2017 school year. Mrs. Combs joined the meeting. Dr. White moved, and Dr. Wilson seconded, that the statewide waiver of Policy 2340, at sections 14-3.57, 14-3.59, 14-4.1.a. and 14.4.1.b for the science assessment and the addition of the NOCTI assessment to maintain the consistency of test administration and security requirements for the 2016-2017 school year, be approved. Upon the call for the question the motion was carried unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment AA.)

XI. Policy 2446, Public School Support for the Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy

Ms. Heather L. Hutchens, general counsel to the WVDE, presented Policy 2446 for the Board's consideration. This legislative and policy change will provide monetary support to the Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy via the state school funding formula. Tuition will only be paid by a county board of education when a resident student graduates from the Academy with a high school diploma. The transfer of funding will assist the ChalleNGe Academy with expenses, the student will benefit by earning a high school diploma, and the school district will benefit because the student will be counted as a graduate for accountability purposes. More at-risk students will be able to earn high school diplomas. Two individuals submitted comments during the comment period; one comment was accepted and has resulted in a minor non-substantive change to the policy ("LEA" has been replaced with "county board of education"). Mr. Larry Malone, Director of Policy, Governor's Office, addressed the Board regarding accommodation improvements at the Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy that will allow more students to attend.

Following discussion, Vice President Jackson called for a motion to approve Policy 2446. Mr. Campbell moved, and Dr. Wilson seconded, that Policy 2446 be approved. Upon the call for the question the motion was carried unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment V.)

XII. Policy 3236, Innovation in Education

Mr. Joey Wiseman, Executive Director, WVDE Office of Middle/Secondary Learning, presented Policy 3236 for the Board's consideration. Policy 3236 will offer the opportunity for special funding to encourage and incentivize public schools to improve overall student outcomes through the implementation of key innovation priorities for improving education in the following areas: (1) science, technology, engineering and math (STEM); (2) community school partnerships; (3) entrepreneurship; (4) career pathways; and (5) the arts. Policy 3236 allows students to meet or exceed approved content standards through innovative educational practices. No comments were received during the comment period.

Following discussion, Vice President Jackson called for a motion to approve Policy 3236. Ms. Kingery moved, and Mr. Rotruck seconded, that Policy 3236 be approved. Dr. Wilson requested an amendment of the policy to replace language at 4.3.a to read "documentation of participation of the principal, faculty, if the school is a high school, students, with input from the local school improvement council, the county board of education, and the county superintendent in the plan's development;" and moved that the amendment be approved. Mr. Campbell seconded that the amendment be approved. Upon the call for the question the motion, with the requested policy amendment, was carried unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment W.)

XIII. Statewide Waiver of Policy 2417, Programs of Study

for Limited English Proficient Students

Ms. Michele Blatt, Chief Officer, Division of School Effectiveness, and Mr. Robert Crawford, Assistant Director, WVDE Office of Federal Programs, presented a Statewide Waiver of Policy 2417, Programs of Study for Limited English Proficient Students for the Board's consideration. The waiver of Policy 2417 pertains to LEP exit criteria restricting reclassification to the attainment of a composite score of five on the West Virginia English Language Proficiency Assessment for two consecutive years. The state operationalized a new version of the West Virginia English Language Proficiency Assessment in the spring of 2016 and a formalized standard setting process was completed in August. The outcomes from the process suggest that the proficiency determination should be extended to encompass a student composite score of four in order to initiate reclassification. This waiver will allow districts to include level four composite scores in applying the exit criteria for reclassification of LEP students for the 2016-2017 school year. As work continues in the state to address comprehensive changes associated with the reauthorization of ESEA and the submission of the state's plan for ESSA, a revised WVBE Policy 2417 will be submitted for comment that will standardize entrance and reclassification criteria for English learners consistent with federal regulations and local stakeholder input. Through the process of approving the waiver, objective student reclassification decisions will be made, within a more appropriate timeline, that will allow districts to modify individual student English language educational programs to ensure that students are receiving appropriate language services aligned to student performance.

Following discussion, Vice President Jackson called for a motion to approve the statewide waiver of Policy 2417 at section 2.2.c. to waive the limitation of the composite level five so that level four may also be considered as proficient criteria for reclassification of LEP students for the 2016-2017 school year. Mr. Campbell moved, and Mr. Rotruck seconded, that the statewide waiver of Policy 2417 at section 2.2.c. to waive the limitation of the composite level five so that level four may also be considered as proficient criteria for reclassification of LEP students for the 2016-2017 school year be approved. Upon the call for the question the motion was carried unanimously.

XIV. Break

Vice President Jackson called for a break at 2:08 p.m.

XV. Call to Order

Vice President Jackson called the meeting back to order at 2:18 p.m. Vice President Jackson requested New Business item H. Statewide Waiver of Policy 2320, A Process for Improving Education: Performance Based Accreditation System be taken up.

XVI. Statewide Waiver of Policy 2320, A Process for Improving Education:

Performance Based Accreditation System

Ms. Mary Catherine Tuckwiller, WVBE Attorney, presented a statewide waiver on the behalf of the Office of Education Performance Audits, of Policy 2320, section 126-13-7. School System Approval, for the Board's consideration.

Following discussion, Vice President Jackson called for a motion to approve the statewide waiver of Policy 2320, at section 7.2.a.1 to waive the language, “each is demonstrating acceptable annual improvement for the WVAS,” and at 7.2.a.2 to waive the language, “and one or more of those school(s) has not made acceptable annual improvement in student performance according to the WVAS,” and to waive in the entirety sections 7.2.a.3 and 7.2.a.4. for the 2016-2017 school year only.” Mr. Campbell moved, and Ms. Kingery seconded that the statewide waiver of Policy 2320, at section 7.2.a.1 to waive the language, “each is demonstrating acceptable annual improvement for the WVAS,” and at 7.2.a.2 to waive the language, “and one or more of those school(s) has not made acceptable annual improvement in student performance according to the WVAS,” and to waive in the entirety sections 7.2.a.3 and 7.2.a.4. for the 2016-2017 school year only be approved. Upon the call for the question the motion was carried unanimously. Vice President Jackson stated that all items requiring an executive session would take place at the end of the agenda.

XVII. A-F Accountability System Cut Scores for 2016-2017 School Year

Ms. Blatt (distributed information) presented A-F Accountability System cut scores (see below chart) for 2016-2017 school year for the Board's consideration. Overall summative school performance grades will be determined programmatically based on the aggregate total points a school receives on the West Virginia Accountability System (WVAS) measures.  The aggregate total point values and corresponding letter grade will be calculated utilizing the approved rule. 

|TYPE |GRADE |Minimum Points |Maximum Points |

|ELEM |A |813.53 |1200 |

|ELEM |B |710.29 |813.52 |

|ELEM |C |551.1 |710.28 |

|ELEM |D |443.43 |551.09 |

|ELEM |F |0 |443.42 |

| |

|TYPE |GRADE |Minimum Points |Maximum Points |

|MIDD |A |690.22 |1200 |

|MIDD |B |613.45 |690.21 |

|MIDD |C |493.92 |613.44 |

|MIDD |D |406.58 |493.91 |

|MIDD |F |0 |406.57 |

| |

|TYPE |GRADE |Minimum Points |Maximum Points |

|SECO |A |819.83 |1500 |

|SECO |B |740.69 |819.82 |

|SECO |C |621.51 |740.68 |

|SECO |D |543.13 |621.5 |

|SECO |F |0 |543.12 |

Following discussion, Vice President Jackson called for a motion to approve the cut scores for each programmatic level as presented. Ms. Kingery moved, and Mr. Rotruck seconded, that the cut scores for each programmatic level be approved as presented. Upon the call for the question the motion was carried unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment BB.)

XVIII. Office of Education Performance Audits (OEPA) Director's Report

Ms. Susan O'Brien, Director, Office of Education Performance Audits, presented the RESA Level OEPA Capacity Needs Reports () for the Board's information. Policy 3233 provides for the development of a strategic plan by the RESA executive director and further provides this strategic plan must be based upon, among other considerations, "findings for member districts from reviews of accountability reports from the Office of Education Performance Audits (hereinafter OEPA)." Policy 2320 section 9.4.c provides RESAs (along with WVDE and the Center for Professional Development) share the responsibility for "responding to regional and statewide school and school system professional development needs . . . and from reports compiled as a result of the OEPA accreditation reviews." (Copy of Needs Reports appended to Official Minutes, Attachment Y.)

XIX. Superintendent Report

Superintendent Martirano provided the following reports: SAT/AP overview (assisted by Dr. Rhudy - distributed information), and overview and demonstration of ZoomWV (assisted by Ms. Georgia Hughes-Webb, Data Governance Manager, WVDE Office of Research, Accountability and Data Governance). (Copies appended to Official Minutes, Attachment CC.)

XX. Capacity Building for Priority Schools and Intervention Counties

This report was deferred to a future meeting.

XXI. Update - WVBE Accountability Plan and Actions for Improved Outcomes

Ms. Donna Hoylman Peduto, WVBE Director of Operations, (distributed information), provided an update regarding actions taken by the Board to improve educational outcomes and support to county boards of education. (Copies appended to Official Minutes, Attachment DD.)

XXII. Discussion of WVBE Outreach to Counties and

Future NASBE School Leadership Seminar

Ms. Peduto and Ms. Kingery provided information regarding the WVBE's outreach efforts to counties and announced a NASBE School Leadership Seminar to take place on November 9 at 10:00 a.m.

XXIII. WVBE Coordinator of Board Agencies Report

Mr. Jason L. Butcher, WVBE Coordinator of Board Agencies, provided information regarding current projects and his work with Board agencies.

XXIV. Items for Future Consideration

Vice President Jackson called for items for consideration on a future agenda. Dr. White requested and item regarding SBA funding (be placed on the December or January agenda) and that additional discussion needs to be scheduled regarding Gilmer County's Leading Creek Elementary (Superintendent's Report). Dr. White also asked members to familiarize themselves with the Comprehensive Education Facilities Plan process in advance of the requested agenda items.

XXV. WVBE Personnel Matters and Office of Education

Performance Audits Annual Review of Intervention Counties

Executive Session

Vice President Jackson requested a motion to move into executive session. Ms. Kingery moved that the Board enter into executive session to take up item VIII. I. WVBE Personnel Matters inclusive of the Resignation of the State Superintendent of Schools, and item IX. A. Office of Education Performance Audits Annual Review of Intervention Counties, as provided in W. Va. Code §6-9A-4(b)(2)(A) [personnel exception]. Mr. Campbell seconded the motion and upon the call for the question the motion was carried unanimously. The Board entered into executive session at 3:45 p.m.

XXVI. Return from Executive Session

Vice President Jackson announced that the Board had returned from executive session at 4:46 p.m. with no action taken and called for a motion to approve the Board's personnel matters. Dr. White moved, and Dr. Wilson seconded, that the Board's personnel matters be approved. Upon the call for the question the motion was carried unanimously. (Copy appended to Official Minutes, Attachment X.)

Ms. Kingery moved that the State Superintendent's resignation be accepted. Dr. White seconded the motion and upon the call for the question the motion was carried unanimously.

XXVII. Future Meetings

The next regular meeting of the WVBE will be held November 9, 2016, in Charleston, West Virginia. The meeting will continue on November 10, 2016, if the agenda is not completed on November 9, 2016.

XXVIII. Adjournment

Vice President Jackson called for a motion to adjourn. Mr. Campbell moved, and Ms. Kingery seconded, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon the call for the question the motion was carried unanimously; the meeting was adjourned at 4:49 p.m.

Minutes approved by the Board on November 9, 2016.

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Michael I. Green, President

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Beverly E. Kingery, Secretary

Minutes were recorded by

Virginia M. Harris

Secretary to the Board

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