HR372 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

April WeaverSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Steele, Daniel, commended

Summary

This House resolution commends Dr. Daniel Steele for being named the 2016-2017 Principal of the Year by Alabama and national principals associations.

What This Bill Does

The House publicly recognizes Dr. Daniel Steele, the principal of Thompson Sixth Grade Center, for receiving the Principal of the Year award. It highlights his education background, years of service, and specific efforts to improve student achievement and school culture, including collaborative assessment practices and professional development tools that coincided with increases in reading and math proficiency. A copy of the resolution will be given to Dr. Steele as a token of esteem.

Who It Affects

• Dr. Daniel Steele, who receives formal commendation and public recognition.
• Thompson Sixth Grade Center and the Alabaster City School System, which are acknowledged for strong leadership and educational improvements.

Key Provisions

• Commends Dr. Daniel Steele for being named 2016-2017 Principal of the Year by the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals and the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
• A copy of the resolution will be provided to Dr. Steele as a token of esteem and appreciation.
• The resolution references Dr. Steele's educational background, years of service, and specific actions at Thompson Sixth Grade Center that contributed to improved student achievement (e.g., collaborative analysis of assessments, lifelines for at-risk students, Wall of Dreams, and use of eleot for professional development).
• The resolution recognizes the positive impact of his leadership on school culture and student outcomes.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory