A resolution recognizing the month of October 2015 as "National Principals Month".

Bill: 114-sres-277
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN]
Introduced: 2015-10-05
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes

Elementary and secondary education

School administration
Latest action: action_date: 2015-10-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7127; text as passed Senate: CR S7125)

Summaries:
action_date: 2015-10-05
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Recognizes October 2015 as National Principals Month, and honors the contribution of principals in elementary and secondary schools.</p>

action_date: 2015-10-05
action_desc: Passed Senate without amendment
text: <p>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</p> <p>Recognizes October 2015 as National Principals Month, and honors the contribution of principals in elementary and secondary schools.</p>

tv_txt: III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 277 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 5, 2015 Mr. Franken (for himself, Mr. Hatch , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Cochran , Mrs. Feinstein , and Mr. Durbin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the month of October 2015 as National Principals Month .

Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals and the National Association of Elementary School Principals have declared the month of October 2015 to be National Principals Month ; Whereas principals are educational visionaries, instructional and assessment leaders, disciplinarians, community builders, budget analysts, facilities managers, and administrators of legal and contractual obligations; Whereas principals work collaboratively with teachers and parents to develop and implement a clear mission, high curriculum standards, and performance goals; Whereas principals create school environments that facilitate great teaching and learning and continuous school improvement; Whereas the vision, actions, and dedication of principals provide the mobilizing force behind any school reform effort; and Whereas the celebration of National Principals Month would honor elementary school, middle school, and high school principals, and recognize the importance of principals in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the month of October 2015 as National Principals Month ; and (2) honors the contribution of principals in the elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools of the United States by supporting the goals and ideals of National Principals Month.