Bill Text: MI HR0024 | 2011-2012 | 96th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare February 14-18, 2011, as School Principals Week in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2011-02-10 - Adopted [HR0024 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2011-HR0024-Enrolled.html
Reps. Slavens, Barnett, Brown, Constan, Geiss, Heise, Hooker, Kandrevas, Knollenberg, Kurtz, LeBlanc, Lipton, Liss, Lori, Poleski, Segal and Tyler offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 24.
A resolution to declare February 14-18, 2011, as School Principals Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Throughout Michigan and across the country, the school principal plays a central role in creating an environment conducive to learning; and
Whereas, The Michigan House of Representatives acknowledges the challenges of 21st Century teaching, leading, and learning; and
Whereas, The school principal acts as the liaison between the school and the community it serves, and ensures that parents and taxpayers are aware of student achievements; and
Whereas, The expectations for principal leadership within schools have increased greatly in the past decade, including quality and accountability for all children; and
Whereas, Energetic and inspiring school leadership is essential if schools, teachers, students, and support staff are to implement college and career-ready standards and rigorous assessments; and
Whereas, The goal of School Principals Week is to raise awareness of the importance of educational leadership in the school and the valuable contribution of the school principal to the success of the learning community; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare February 14-18, 2011, as School Principals Week in the state of Michigan. We encourage each school and community to appropriately recognize their principal for the vital role the principal plays in the success of all students.
