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1 1 Section 1. Section 256.7, subsection 21, Code Supplement
1 2 1999, is amended by adding the following new paragraph:
1 3 NEW PARAGRAPH. d. Criteria and a procedure for the
1 4 implementation of a means for recognizing performance
1 5 excellence exemplified by outstanding comprehensive school
1 6 improvement plans submitted by school districts. A school
1 7 district may apply to the department for recognition for the
1 8 results achieved under the school district's comprehensive
1 9 school improvement plan. The recognition process shall
1 10 emphasize the following:
1 11 (1) School performance results, including but not limited
1 12 to student achievement, especially as the results relate to
1 13 improved instruction in the basics, such as reading.
1 14 (2) Parent and community satisfaction.
1 15 (3) Information analysis and community reporting.
1 16 (4) Community involvement in planning.
1 17 (5) Teacher and administrator development.
1 18 EXPLANATION
1 19 This bill directs the state board of education, as part of
1 20 its mandate to adopt rules incorporating accountability for
1 21 student achievement into the standards and accreditation
1 22 process, to include in those rules criteria and a procedure
1 23 for the implementation of a means for recognizing performance
1 24 excellence exemplified by outstanding comprehensive school
1 25 improvement plans submitted by school districts. A school
1 26 district may apply to the department for recognition. The
1 27 recognition process must emphasize school results, including
1 28 improved reading achievement, parent and community
1 29 satisfaction, information analysis and community reporting,
1 30 community involvement in planning, and teacher and
1 31 administrator development.
1 32 LSB 6207HH 78
1 33 kh/cf/24
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