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2015 legislative review
state-level assessment information necessary to determine student growth for the
purpose of teacher and principal evaluations. It also would have delayed the time
in which evaluation results for certificated
classroom teachers and principals must be
used as one of multiple factors in making
human resource and personnel decisions.
AWB testified in support of this bill in the
House Education Committee where a large
SB 6103/SB 6109
that is necessary for globally competitive
Failed/AWB Supported
that provides compensation for teachers
levy reform
AWB hears from member businesses
across the state that they struggle to
find qualified, well-prepared workers
to fill positions necessary to help their
businesses grow and compete, not only
at the national level but globally as well.
jobs. AWB strongly supports levy reform
that is fair and equitable without taking
away the ability of schools to provide
programs that enrich and enhance our
children’s educational experience. While
a solid levy reform bill did not pass this
legislative session, AWB will work with
partners and the Legislature to arrive
contingency of teachers testified against
Preparation for these jobs begins in the
the bill, resulting in the bill being returned
K-12 system. It is imperative that our
tive step for our schools. This issue is
to the Senate. The Senate originally passed
schools are adequately funded to prepare
expected to take center stage in the
the bill 26-23.
our children for post-secondary training
2016 session.
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at an equitable resolution that is a posi-