What is the Local School Improvement Council (LSIC) Stakeholder Meeting?
This required meeting, sometimes referred to as the Town Hall Meeting, is intended to be an opportunity for attendees to make specific suggestions on how to address issues which are seen to affect the school’s academic performance.
Why is this meeting necessary?
West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) Policy 2322 mandates that each LSIC shall conduct at least one meeting to engage parents, students, employees, business partners, and other interested parties in a positive and interactive dialogue regarding the school’s academic performance and standing as determined by measures adopted by the WVBE.
What issues are to be discussed during this meeting?
Any issue which is seen to affect the school’s academic performance should be discussed at this meeting. This may include but is not limited to: parent and community involvement, the learning environment, student engagement, attendance, behaviors, supports for at-risk students, curricular offerings, resources, and the capacity for school improvement.
How should the LSIC notify the community of the Stakeholder Meeting?
WVBE Policy 2322 provides that the council shall announce any such meetings ten business days in advance. Best practice would include notification by multiple means such as digital signage, newsletters, phone calls, email, social media, and other forms of communication.
What is the LSIC’s responsibility at the completion of the meeting?
The LSIC shall ensure that a report of concerns, suggestions, and points raised during the meeting is produced. The principal will make the report available on the school’s website and forward it to the Office of Accountability at the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE). The county board shall also post each school’s report on its website.