HOUSE BILL REPORT

ESB 5370

BYSenators Gaspard and Bailey

Regarding school self-study.

House Committe on Education

Majority Report:  Do pass.  (11)

      Signed by Representatives Peery, Chair; G. Fisher, Vice Chair; Cole, Dorn, Jones, Phillips, Pruitt, Rasmussen, Rayburn, Valle and K. Wilson.

Minority Report:  Do not pass.  (7)

      Signed by Representatives Betrozoff, Ranking Republican Member; Brumsickle, Fuhrman, Holland, Horn, Schoon and Walker.

House Staff:Susan Patrick (786-7111)

AS PASSED HOUSE APRIL 3, 1989

BACKGROUND:

The Legislature requires that each school district board of directors develop a schedule and process for each school within its jurisdiction to conduct a self-study every seven years.  The self-study process must focus upon the quality and appropriateness of the school's educational program and the results of its operational effort.  Primary emphasis must be placed on: achieving educational excellence and equity, building stronger links with the community, and reaching consensus upon educational expectations through community involvement and corresponding school management.

SUMMARY:

Each school district's biennial self-study report must include information about how the district and each school within the district has addressed the issue of class size and relevant staffing patterns.

Fiscal Note:      Not Requested.

House Committee ‑ Testified For:    None Presented.

House Committee - Testified Against:      None Presented.

House Committee - Testimony For:    None Presented.

House Committee - Testimony Against:      None Presented.