Washington Business Fall 2015 | Legislative Review | Page 18

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. 16 association of washington business at an equitable resolution that is a posi-