Bill 4589

                    Current Status

Introducing Body:               House
Bill Number:                    4589
Primary Sponsor:                Harrell
Type of Legislation:            CR
Subject:                        Orange Grove Elementary
                                School, Charleston
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:   19940126
Computer Document Number:       PT/22369JM.94
Introduced Date:                19940125
Last History Body:              House
Last History Date:              19940126
Last History Type:              Received from Senate
Scope of Legislation:           Statewide
All Sponsors:                   Harrell
                                J. Bailey
                                Barber
                                Breeland
                                Fulmer
                                Gonzales
                                Hallman
                                Holt
                                Hutson
                                Inabinett
                                Whipper
                                R. Young
Type of Legislation:            Concurrent
                                Resolution

Bill  Body    Date          Action Description              CMN  Leg Involved
____  ______  ____________  ______________________________  ___  ____________

4589  House   19940126      Received from Senate
4589  Senate  19940126      Introduced, adopted, returned
                            with concurrence
4589  House   19940125      Introduced, adopted, sent to
                            Senate

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE ORANGE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN CHARLESTON ON BEING CHOSEN A STATEWIDE WINNER OF THE PALMETTO'S FINEST AWARD.

Whereas, each year the South Carolina Association of Elementary and Middle School Principals sponsors a contest where three schools receive a state award and five schools receive a regional award; and

Whereas, the comprehensive application, reviewed by six judges, examines student development, student achievement, the faculty, staff education and expertise, instruction, leadership by the principal, instructional programs, community involvement, and school management; and

Whereas, a "select few" schools were nominated and visited by judging teams, which included members from the principal's association from six districts, an assistant principal, a representative from the Governor's office, and a higher education representative, who interviewed parents, teachers, students, and administrative staff, and who reviewed test scores and observed classes; and

Whereas, one of the judging considerations is the "school gain index" in which each public school is judged according to the standardized test scores and if students do as well as the State predicts, the score is zero and if they do better, there is a gain in the score; and

Whereas, Orange Grove Elementary School in Charleston was ranked extremely high; and

Whereas, the school was chosen as a statewide winner of the Palmetto's Finest Award; and

Whereas, Orange Grove is proud of the high scholastic achievement and emphasis on personal development, staff enthusiasm, and support. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly congratulate Orange Grove Elementary School in Charleston on being chosen a statewide winner of the Palmetto's Finest Award.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Pat King, Principal.