Document type | memo |
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Date | 2024-06-18 |
Source URL | https://go.boarddocs.com/wv/booneboe/Board.nsf/files/D72PZN6711E1/$file/MOA.CONTINUATION.pdf |
Entity | boone_county_schools (Boone Co., WV) |
Entity URL | https://www.boonecountyboe.org/en-US |
Raw filename | MOA.CONTINUATION.pdf |
Stored filename | 2024-06-18-49d6ff3d62b0e216b4ee0fa1c81aea3b-memo.txt |
Parent document: REVISED - Regular Meeting - Meeting #02-07-15-2024.pdf
Boone County Schools Psychological Services 69 Avenue B, Madison, WV 25130 (304) 369-8278 June 18, 2024 Dear BCS Superintendent Matthew Riggs, Please reconsider recommending board approval for the attached Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE), Communities In Schools (CIS), Boone County Schools, Madison Elementary, Sherman High, and Van Elementary. This MOA acknowledges the continuation of CIS services at these three locations as well as permits the release of funds to support the implementation of the CIS Model. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns relating to this matter. Respectfully, Krystal Stollings, M.A., Ed.S., NCSP Boone County Schools Director of Psychological Services/School Safety/GEAR-UP/CIS Advocating For ALL Students To Achieve Their Best. In School. At Home. In Life. Communities In Schools District Memorandum of Agreement About Communities In Schools Communities In Schools (CIS) is the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization, helping kids stay in school and achieve in life through the evidence-based CIS Model. Communities In Schools West Virginia surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community's unique needs, is the key to our success. In partnership with superintendents, principals and key school staff, CIS places a site coordinator in schools to oversee CIS Modelimplementation (integrated student supports, site and partnership coordination, and case management). West Virginia Department of Education will: Provide $285,000 as a grant to Boone County Schools to support the implementation of the CIS Model of Integrated Student Supports at the following schools: 1. Madison Elementary School 2. Van Elementary School 3. Sherman High School Designate two staff members to oversee program implementation and provide training and technical assistance Manage an advisory council dedicated to program sustainability and resource/program development Provide annual in-person training for district and school leadership and site coordinators Provide a calendar of virtual trainings and support calls to improve the implementation of the CIS Model Deploy and align WVDE resources and technical assistance where appropriate Conduct periodic visits to CIS school sites to provide technical assistance Provide a budget template and sample for the school districts to complete Provide sample site coordinator job descriptions Provide dashboard and required reporting templates — including to advisory council, WVDE, and the Legislature Provide the Communities In Schools Data Management System (CISDM) to support fidelity to the CIS Model School District will: Secure a full-time site coordinator for each school to oversee CIS Model implementation (partnership coordination, site coordination, delivery of integrated student supports and case management) with fidelity to the CIS Model, including use of CISDM i. With WVDE approval, the full-time site coordinator requirement may be waived on a case- by-case basis when: = Two small elementary schools, within close proximity, can be served by one site coordinator " Aco-located middie/high school can be served by one site coordinator 2. Consult with school principals on the selection of the site coordinator Submit a budget using the allowable categories identified in the template provided, subject to approval of the WVDE 1. Plan for future sustainability by considering other funding scurces to support CIS. Assign staff from the central office (e.g. assistant superintendent) to supervise site coordinators and oversee CIS Model implementation as outlined in the “County Contact Functions” document 1. Monthly, county contacts will convene site coordinators to enter data and provide support Send designated CIS County Contact and site coordinators to attend CIS WV Conference and regional trainings and participate in periodic meetings and virtual trainings with WVDE staff 1. Designated CIS County Contact will complete CIS University training module (2 hours) " Module 7: Data Tracking and Reporting (Ihr) « Creating a Positive Data Culture (1hr) Provide feedback and maintain regular communication by submitting quarterly reports (template to be provided) to the WVDE 1. Reports to include documentation of quarterly check-in with each principal Provide access to data as permitted by “Access to Student Data Agreement between West Virginia Department of Education and Communities In Schools National Office” (Data Agreement) Provide WVEIS 2.0 Access to assigned CIS Regional Specialist Principals at each school will: Consult with school leadership team in selecting site coordinator Provide leadership and work with site coordinator to implement all components of the CIS Model (needs assessment, planning, coordinating, and brokering services, monitoring, and evaluation) Ensure CIS school support plan helps achieve the overall school strategic plan goals Create new or designate existing schoc! support team that includes the site coordinator to provide input and oversee the implementation of the CIS Model Provide site coordinator with workspace appropriate to working with individual students, families, and groups Provide each site coordinator with a phone, internet access, and a laptop Provide feedback and maintain regular communication by submitting any required reports {template to be provided) to the WVDE Provide access to data as permitted by the Data Agreement Attend initial onboarding training at WVDE and participate in periodic meetings and trainings with WV DE staff 1. Principal will complete CIS University training module (2 hours) * Module 1: Communities In Schools and Me for the Site Coordinator (1hr) = Module 3: Engaging Your School Support Team (1hr) ¢ Release site coordinators to attend both county and WVDE meetings/trainings. Signature Lines Name Title West Virginia Department of Education Name Principal Madison Elementary School Name Principal Sherman High School Labd- Name Superintendent Boone County Schools Name Principal Van Elementary School Name County Contact Boone County Schools