1023-S AMH VANC BROW2

SHB 1023 - H AMD  041  FAILED  3-1-91

By Representatives VANCE

     On page 26, line 17, after "biennium;" strike "and" and insert      "(i)  By June 30, 1994, develop a process to financially reward outstanding teachers.  The commission shall report this process to the legislature.  The commission shall study all issues relating to teacher compensation plans, including but not limited to the following issues:

     (1)  The experiences of other states that have adopted monetary incentives for teachers, including information on the successful aspects, problems, costs of development and implemen-tation, impact on staff morale, and the recommendations of these states on the effectiveness of their programs;

     (2)  All current proposals, including the governor's recent building-based proposal, other building-based plans, and individual-based plans, including but not limited to career ladder plans; and

     (3)  Other compensation plans for teachers.

     The purpose of the process to reward outstanding teachers is to encourage excellence in teaching performance and give tangible recognition to those teachers who provide classroom teaching that enhances each student's educational performance; and"

     On page 26, at line 18 strike "(i)" and insert "(j)"

EFFECT:  Requires the commission to study and evaluate teacher performance-based compensation plans and proposals and to establish a plan for Washington state that will provide tangible recognition for teachers who enhance student educational performance.