Tennessee Senate Bill SJR1330

Tennessee 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/28/24
• Engrossed: 4/8/24
• Enrolled: 4/11/24
• Passed: 4/24/24

Caption

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Amanda McDougal on her selection as the 2023–2024 E.B. Wilson High School Support Employee of the Year.

Impact

This resolution serves to honor not only McDougal but also to underscore the importance of support staff within the educational system. By formally recognizing her achievements, the resolution aims to inspire others in similar positions and increase awareness regarding the critical roles that support staff play in fostering a productive learning environment. The acknowledgment could also encourage other educational institutions to celebrate their own staff who contribute significantly beyond the classroom.

Summary

Senate Joint Resolution 1330 (SJR1330) is a resolution that expresses recognition and congratulations to Amanda McDougal for being named the 2023–2024 E.B. Wilson High School Support Employee of the Year. The resolution highlights McDougal's significant contributions to the educational environment at E.B. Wilson High School in Tennessee, where she serves as a bookkeeper. It showcases her dedication and professionalism in her role, emphasizing her positive impact on the staff and students at the school.

Contention

While SJR1330 is relatively straightforward and primarily ceremonial, the broader discussion surrounding such resolutions often touches on the value placed on educational employees who are not teachers. Advocates for educational equity often argue that recognition should extend more broadly, encouraging systemic changes that enhance support staff roles in schools. However, such recognition without accompanying actionable policies may be criticized for being merely symbolic without substantive changes to the terms of employment or working conditions for support staff.