45th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - second session, 2002

REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE INDEX FOR PERSONNEL WHO ARE NOT ASSIGNED TO AN INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM IN A SCHOOL DISTRICT.

WHEREAS, since 1974, state law has provided for an instructional staff training and experience index for state personnel assigned to an instructional program in a school district; and

WHEREAS, the underlying purpose of the instructional staff training and experience index was to determine a minimum salary range for instructional staff based upon a person's training and experience; and

WHEREAS, the instructional staff training and experience index excludes principals, substitute teachers, instructional aides, secretaries and clerks; and

WHEREAS, the instructional staff training and experience index has proven successful; and

WHEREAS, the state would benefit greatly if a training and experience index were also developed for personnel who are not assigned to an instructional program in the school districts;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that the state department of public education be requested to develop a training and experience index for personnel who are not assigned to an instructional program in a school district; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the state department of public education be requested to present the training and experience index for personnel who are not assigned to an instructional program to the appropriate legislative interim committee prior to November 1, 2002; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this memorial be transmitted to the chair of the appropriate legislative interim committee and the superintendent of public instruction.