West Virginia Code of State Rules › Agency 126 - Education › Title 126 - LEGISLATIVE RULE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Series 126-011A - Local School Improvement Councils: Engaging Parents, Families, Students, Business And Community In Education (2200) › Section 126-11A-5 - Expectations for Local School Improvement Councils: Desired Outcomes and Results

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 28, July 12, 2024
5.1. When a
				community takes an interest in a school it shows and when a school truly is
				part of the community it shows. LSICs play a key role in establishing and
				maintaining that reciprocal relationship. By virtue of their position in the
				community, LSIC members have an established level of trust and respect;
				therefore, they can activate resources, rally support, effect change, and
				broadcast data and results.
5.2.
				Each LSIC shall operate from a concise and targeted action agenda that guides
				them in accomplishing and realizing their goals. The action agenda can be used
				to encourage collaboration with other school and community groups (e.g., PTA,
				PTO, boosters, faith-based community, civic groups) to achieve measurable
				outcomes.
5.2.a. The LSIC shall utilize data:
				student achievement, discipline, parent, student, staff and community surveys,
				the school's strategic plan, and other pertinent data to drive their action
				agenda.
5.2.b. The action agenda
				shall include high yield strategies that result in measureable school growth,
				improved student achievement, and innovation. These strategies shall foster the
				following guiding principles:
5.2.b.1.
				Providing a respectful, inclusive school community that welcomes all parents,
				families, community members and businesses to participate in all students'
				education.
5.2.b.2. Using many
				different modes of communication, including 21st
				century technology tools, to interact with parents and the broader community
				about education issues and ensuring parents, families, business and community
				members are encouraged to communicate with the school.
5.2.b.3. Developing more effective forms of
				school-to-home and home-to-school communications with all families each year
				about school programs and their children's progress.
5.2.b.4. Working together to support
				families' parenting skills and activities that prepare young children for
				school and promote ongoing achievement.
5.2.b.5. Providing information and ideas to
				parents and families about how to establish home environments to support
				children as students such as reading with children, engaging them in
				educational activities, helping them with homework and other curricular-related
				activities, decisions and planning.
5.2.b.6. Providing educational opportunities
				for educators about current research, model programs and best practices for
				engaging parents, families, and community members in improving student
				achievement.
5.2.b.7. Developing
				student leadership and student voice and celebrating successes of students to
				encourage student achievement.
5.2.b.8. Having high expectations for
				parents, families and community members to become partners in education to
				support school improvement and student success.
5.2.b.9. Involving businesses to enhance
				educational opportunities, career development, and experiential
				learning.
5.2.b.10. Collaborating
				with the community to connect students, families, and staff to expanded
				learning opportunities, community services, and civic participation. Ultimately
				strengthening school programs, family practices, and student learning and
				development.
5.2.c. The
				LSIC shall monitor and evaluate the implementation and impact of their action
				agenda. Outcomes of the action agenda shall be shared with the community and
				with the local board of education during the annual meeting between the board
				and the LSIC.