SENATE BILL REPORT

SHB 1568

BYHouse Committee on Education (originally sponsored by Representatives Todd, Leonard, Crane, Pruitt and Ebersole)

Including school administrators in the excellence in education program.

House Committe on Education

Senate Committee on Education

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 18, 1988

Majority Report:  Do pass as amended.

      Signed by Senators Bailey, Chairman; Kiskaddon, Vice Chairman; Bauer, Benitz, Gaspard, Lee, Rinehart.

Senate Staff:Larry Davis (786-7422)

                  February 18, 1988

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FEBRUARY 18, 1988

BACKGROUND:

In 1986 the Legislature created the Washington Award for Excellence in Education Program.  Under the program, three teachers and three principals from each congressional district and one superintendent and one school board statewide are recognized for their contributions, leadership, and commitment to education. There is no provision under the program to allow school administrators other than principals or a superintendent, or educational staff associates, to be eligible for an award.

SUMMARY:

Three principals or administrators from each congressional district will be recognized annually under the Washington Award for Excellence in Education Program.

Educational staff associates shall be considered as teachers for purposes of the Washington Award For Excellence in Education Program.

The total number of awards which may be granted annually is not affected.

SUMMARY OF PROPOSED SENATE AMENDMENT:

The Superintendent of Public Instruction is encouraged to consult with educational staff associates in addition to other education professionals in establishing selection criteria.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Kris Van Gorkom, Washington Association of School Administrators (for); Bob Fisher, Washington Education Association (for); Ann Olson, Washington State Parent-Teacher Association (for)