SENATE BILL REPORT

HB 1980

BYRepresentatives Peery, Padden, Hargrove, H. Myers, Cantwell, Brough, Winsley, Belcher, G. Fisher, Heavey, Holland, Phillips, Dellwo, Valle, P. King, Pruitt, Leonard, Spanel, Cooper and Morris

Providing for job sharing in school and educational service districts.

House Committe on Education

Senate Committee on Education

Senate Hearing Date(s):March 20, 1989; March 23, 1989

Majority Report:  Do pass as amended.

      Signed by Senators Bailey, Chairman; Lee, Vice Chairman; Anderson, Bender, Fleming, Gaspard, Murray, Rinehart.

Senate Staff:Susan Finkel (786-7483)

                  March 24 1989

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, MARCH 23, 1989

BACKGROUND:

Employment practices for state government have recognized the possibility of job sharing as an efficient and effective way to fill positions.  Some school districts have also begun to allow job sharing.

SUMMARY:

School and educational service districts shall consider applications from two individuals wishing to share a job.  All announcements of job openings shall contain a statement indicating the district will accept applications from individuals wishing to share the position.  Job sharing shall be available to certificated as well as classified staff.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

SUMMARY OF PROPOSED SENATE AMENDMENT:

Classified positions are eliminated from the intent of this bill.

Senate Committee - Testified: PRO:  Carol Smyth, Washington Federation of Teachers; David Westberg, Operating Engineers