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<\/a><\/p>\nWHEREAS, Leadership Matters for California\u2019s public education system and the more than 6 million students it serves;<\/p>\n
WHEREAS, School administrators are passionate, lifelong learners who believe in the value of quality public education, and<\/p>\n
WHEREAS, The title \u201cschool administrator\u201d is a broad term used to define many education leadership posts. Superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals, assistant principals, special education and adult education leaders, curriculum and assessment leaders, school business officials, classified educational leaders, and other school district employees are considered administrators; and<\/p>\n
WHEREAS, providing quality service for student success is paramount for the profession; and<\/p>\n
WHEREAS, Most school administrators began their careers as teachers. The average administrator has served in public education for more than a decade. Most of California\u2019s superintendents have served in education for more than 20 years. Such experience is beneficial in their work to effectively and efficiently lead public education and improve student achievement; and<\/p>\n
WHEREAS, Public schools operate with lean management systems. Across the nation, public schools employ fewer managers and supervisors than most public and private sector industries including transportation, food service, manufacturing, utilities, construction, publishing and public administration; and<\/p>\n
WHEREAS, School leaders depend on a network of support from school communities \u2013 fellow administrators, teachers, parents, students, businesses, community members, board trustees, colleges and universities, community and faith-based organizations, elected officials and district and county staff and resources \u2013 to promote ongoing student achievement and school success; and<\/p>\n
WHEREAS, Research shows great schools are led by great principals, and great districts are led by great superintendents. These site leaders are supported by extensive administrative networks throughout the state; and<\/p>\n
WHEREAS, the State of California has declared the second full week of October as the \u201cWeek of the School Administrator\u201d in Education Code 44015.1; and<\/p>\n
WHEREAS, The future of California\u2019s public education system depends upon the quality of its leadership; now therefore<\/p>\n
BE IT RESOLVED that all school leaders be commended for the contributions they make to successful student achievement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n