HR291 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David FaulknerRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

King, Laurie, National Distinguished Principal of the Year, commended

Summary

This House resolution recognizes and congratulates Laurie King for being named the 2015-2016 National Distinguished Principal of the Year for Alabama.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill publicly honors Laurie King for her leadership as Crestline Elementary principal and notes her educational background and years of service. It explains that the National Distinguished Principal program honors outstanding elementary and middle-level principals who set high standards for instruction, student achievement, character, and school climate. It expresses pride that Alabama has a representative named to this national honor and recognizes the positive impact of her work on students and the school community.

Who It Affects

• Laurie King — the principal being honored and publicly recognized for her achievements.
• Alabama's elementary and middle school education community (students, families, teachers, and staff) — benefits from public acknowledgment of high professional standards and effective school leadership.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes Laurie King as the 2015-2016 National Distinguished Principal of the Year for Alabama, as selected by the National Association of Elementary School Principals and the Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators.
• Notes her educational background and 31 years of service in Alabama education, including 10 years as an administrator.
• Describes her leadership at Crestline Elementary, including programs that differentiate instruction, use assessments to guide teaching, build relationships, and promote staff professional development and community partnerships.
• States that the House takes pride in recognizing her achievement and acknowledges the purpose of the National Distinguished Principal Program to honor outstanding principals.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory