(Members present, FYI – Jarrett, Hartmann, Haigh, Hunter, Bergeson, Grimm, Tom, Priest, Hyde, Kowalkowski, Chow)
2:45pm-3:35pm
Discussion of proposals, continued (straw poll in italics)
- Accountability: FFC (Chow, Hyde, Kowalkowski, Haigh), Model Schools (Jarrett, Hunter, Haigh, Tom, Priest, Dolan, Hyde, Bergeson)
>>Ms. Pennucci ran through the proposals (again, the TF is working from this matrix). Rep. Hunter asked clarifying questions about achievement targets in the LEVF and FFC proposals. In the LEVF proposal, districts and the state set achievement targets. In the FFC proposal, the CQEW sets achievement targets (based on funding levels). [For previous discussion on the CQEW, see here.] According to Bill Freund, when the FFC began working on its proposal, its members weren’t aware of the State Board of Education’s accountability work.
>>Then members repeated previous discussions and reviewed the CQEW. Many TF members take issue with the CQEW watering down expectations for schools because of what it sees as inadequate funding. These members spoke in favor the idea of a CQEW – Chow, Haigh, Kowalkowski. Rep. Hunter expressed doubt of the need for an additional financial advisory group, and indicated WSIPP could easily fulfill that function (and has previously provided financial estimates). Mr. Freund disagreed that WSIPP has the capability to cost out policies.
>>Dr. Bergeson shared her support of an academic accountability system similar to the “financial watch” system already in place. Chair Grimm advocated for the empowerment of the governor to set performance standards. Dr. Bergeson then shared her disapproval of the previous decision by the Legislature to remove oversight/intervention authority from the Superintendent of Public Instruction (the entity she would like to see empowered to set performance standards). Rep. Hunter defended the Model Schools proposal’s use of the SBE’s accountability system. Rep. Jarrett does not want to delegate the responsibility of oversight to another entity. Dr. Hyde supported the idea of a CQEW coupled with the SBE’s work.<<
