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  • Fact or Fiction: ESB 5175 (Allowing Principal Contracts up to Three Years)

    Roz Thompson, Governmental Relations & Advocacy Director, AWSP
    May 30, 2023
    ESB 5175 passed this last legislative session, allowing a district to offer a principal a contract of up to three years if certain conditions are met. The bill was introduced by Senator Lisa Wellman in order to help recruit and retain quality school leaders. We know it takes time to change systems and culture, and that nothing changes without relationships. A three-year contract might help reduce principal churn, and at the same time, help a principal lead with a long-term vision and plan.

  • SB 5085 and SB 5175. Why These Bills? Why Now?

    Dr. Scott Seaman, Executive Director, AWSP
    Feb 23, 2023
    For 51 years, AWSP has supported principals and assistant principals (the individuals) and the principalship (the profession) in the education of each and every student. We exist to support principals as a means to the same goal we all have in K-12 education: for all of our students to have hope. Today, we find ourselves in one of the most challenging spots in the history of our association, specifically regarding the two “principal bills,” Senate Bills 5085 and 5175.

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