SENATE BILL REPORT

                                    HB 1221

                              AS OF APRIL 2, 1991

Brief Description:  Permitting compensation of school directors' association directors.

SPONSORS:Representatives Peery, Brough, Brumsickle, G. Fisher, Betrozoff, Holland, Paris, Broback and Orr.

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Staff:  Susan Mosborg (786‑7439)

Hearing Dates:April 2, 1991

BACKGROUND:

The Washington State School Directors' Association is made up of members of local school boards throughout the state.  The association was first established in the 1920s and became a state agency in the mid-1940s.  Officers of the association, which include a president, first vice president, second vice president, and an immediate past president, are currently paid only for expenses such as travel, food and lodging when they are conducting association business. 

In December 1989, the association's 20-member board of directors passed a resolution that would, contingent upon necessary legislation, allow officers of the association to also be paid up to $50 per diem compensation for days they conduct association business. 

SUMMARY:

The Washington State School Directors' Association is authorized to pay members of its board of directors per diem compensation in accordance with RCW 43.03.240.  The statute provides that any member of a part-time board is entitled to receive compensation in an amount not to exceed $50 for each day during which the member attends an official meeting of the group or performs statutorily prescribed duties approved by the chairperson of the group.

The title of the chief officer of the Washington State School Directors' Association is changed from "executive secretary" to "executive director."

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:  none

Fiscal Note:  available