Councilmember Brian Derdowski was the prime sponsor of the motion to support school officials from King County in their efforts to obtain full and stable funding for public schools and educational personnel. It was approved by a 10-1 vote. Derdowski He said statistics indicate that since 1982, teacher pay has increased 34 percent less than that of professionals in the private sector and 24 percent less than other state employees. Something must be done today to keep the good teachers we have in our schools from slipping away. The motion approved today calls on the governor, the state Legislature, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction to find ways to fund appropriate compensation and benefits for all educational personnel.
King County is the largest local government to weigh in on the issue.
That's why I'm so glad the County Council took a well thought out and progressive position on the issue today. By visiting this and other King County web pages, you expressly agree to be bound by terms and conditions of the site.