Bill Text: IN SR0047 | 2011 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Doug Martin, Principal of Heltonville Elementary School.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-17 - First reading: adopted voice vote [SR0047 Detail]

Download: Indiana-2011-SR0047-Introduced.html

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Introduced Version

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SENATE RESOLUTION No. ___

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DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOLUTION

     A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Doug Martin, Principal of Heltonville Elementary School, on his contribution to the school and its academic growth.

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Introduced

First Regular Session 117th General Assembly (2011)

SENATE RESOLUTION

     MADAM PRESIDENT:

    I offer the following resolution and move its adoption:

    A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Doug Martin, Principal of Heltonville Elementary School, on his contribution to the school and its academic growth.

     Whereas, Doug Martin, Principal of Heltonville Elementary School, is recognized for his contribution to the school and its academic growth;

    Whereas, Principal Doug Martin's leadership was integral in Heltonville Elementary School's demonstrated improvement on the Indiana Growth Model;

    Whereas, The Indiana Growth Model is a powerful tool designed to better understand the progress of students. The Indiana Growth Model uses Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) scores to help parents, schools, corporations, and the state understand how schools are progressing from year to year;

    Whereas, Doug Martin has worked to improve academic growth by ensuring that Heltonville Elementary School utilizes every resource available. Through math remediation,

rewarding reading, the sidewalks program, students working in small groups, alignment of the curriculum, and encouraging the staff, Doug Martin has been invaluable to the school, staff, students, and parents alike;

    Whereas, Doug Martin develops strong relationships with parents by getting to know them through events held early in the academic year, and maintains those relationships by participating in parent conferences when requested;

    Whereas, Doug Martin conducts a Grandparent Program each year that honors grandparents and students. Additionally, he directs an Honor breakfast where he praises students who achieved honor roll and those demonstrating outstanding attendance; and
        
    Whereas, Principal Doug Martin is honored for his diligent and passionate efforts in the betterment of Heltonville Elementary students: Therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate of the

General Assembly of the State of Indiana:

    SECTION 1. The Indiana Senate congratulates Principal Doug Martin on his contribution to Heltonville Elementary School and its academic growth.
    SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Senate is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Doug Martin, Heltonville Elementary School, and the Indiana Department of Education.