Wyoming Teacher Accountability Bill (HB0037)
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Last checked Aug 6, 10:32 PM
R · H09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because the term 'ineffective' is subjective. Allowing local school districts to define it via board rule would create inconsistent standards across different districts.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it provides local control to school boards, which helps them handle tough situations and ensure effective teaching.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports keeping the amendment because it adds necessary accountability measures and allows the bill to move forward without further delay.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill due to concerns about the legislative process, specifically rescinding a previous vote after being told 'to pound sand' by the Senate.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker cannot vote for the bill because its current language does not align with their principles, regardless of potential future revisions.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because they dislike the process of rescinding a previous 'no' vote after being told to go pound sand.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because they value the local control it provides.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because an Education Accountability Committee is unnecessary, as the Joint Education Committee has already taken over that work.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it adds necessary provisions linking teacher dismissal to teaching effectiveness.
H31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports concurrence because teacher accountability should be a local issue where school districts can determine how they excel rather than fitting into a single state box.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because it removes local control and gives too much power to school boards who may not know their teachers well enough to make dismissal decisions.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes concurrence because they believe the amendment changes the whole intent of the bill regarding state involvement in teacher accountability.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because it dismantles an existing robust system by shifting everything to local control, which they view as a negative change.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because allowing boards to define 'ineffective' creates a loose standard that could lead to unfair dismissals by biased individuals.
H31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the measure because it provides local control and allows boards to fire teachers for ineffective teaching as defined by board rules.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues against the amendment because it extends beyond necessary grounds for dismissal when existing categories already cover those issues.
S18
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because a recent amendment adds necessary enforcement mechanisms to the local evaluation process, making the legislation more effective than it was previously.
R · S30
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it correctly shifts state accountability efforts to administrative levels while strengthening local school boards' ability to handle teacher effectiveness through their own rules.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker expresses uncertainty about voting for the bill because they believe local ability to address ineffective teachers is higher without this legislation, and they are concerned that bad teachers may simply move between schools.
D · S09
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it prevents a mandatory statewide teacher evaluation system from being imposed on districts, thereby preserving local control and flexibility for school boards to make their own decisions.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it returns control of teacher evaluations to local districts during a transition in federal education laws, allowing them to use established research-based models rather than state mandates.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports passing the bill because it provides necessary local control for school districts, with a commitment to review its effectiveness and make adjustments if needed.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that student achievement scores must be part of teacher evaluations because it is unfair to allow teachers to work for decades without accountability or questions about their performance.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it returns control to school districts while still allowing state board oversight, which aligns with their original goals.
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