GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1999

S	1 

SENATE BILL 1155

Short Title:  School Central Office Admin./Study.	(Public)

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Sponsors: Senators Lee and Dalton.

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Referred to:  Rules and Operations of the Senate.

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April 15, 1999

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT DIRECTING THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO STUDY ISSUES PERTAINING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL CENTRAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATORS.
Whereas, as more complex reform measures are initiated, it is essential that there be sufficient central office administrative support for principals, teachers, and other school staff; and
Whereas, the current formula for allotment of funds for central office administrators is extremely complex and considered by many to be inequitable; and
Whereas, it is important that an impartial study be conducted; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  The Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee shall study issues pertaining to public school central office administrators. In the course of the study, the Committee shall:
(1)	Examine the  responsibilities of central office administrators, with attention to span of supervision as well as consequence of error;
(2)	Analyze the number and ratio of State-funded administrators related to the number of students and to the responsibilities of the administrator;
(3)	Review and recommend to the General Assembly  a more equitable and understandable allotment formula; and
(4)	Review the credentials required for central office administrators.
The Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee shall make a final report on this matter to the General Assembly prior to January 1, 2000.
Section 2.  This act is effective when it becomes law.