SENATE BILL REPORT

ESB 5370

BYSenators Gaspard and Bailey

Regarding school self-study.

Senate Committee on Education

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 15, 1989; February 16, 1989

Majority Report:  Do pass as amended.

      Signed by Senators Bailey, Chairman; Lee, Vice Chairman; Bender, Benitz, Craswell, Fleming, Gaspard, Metcalf, Murray, Rinehart.

Senate Staff:Susan Finkel (786-7483)

                  March 9, 1989

AS PASSED SENATE, MARCH 8, 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.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: No one