HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 15-16 04/05/2016 Support of the School Superintendents Association National Campaign - Redefining ReadyRESOLUTION NO. 15-16
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION
(RASA) NATIONAL CAMPAIGN, REDEFINING READY
WHEREAS, the globalization of our economy requires a skilled workforce that is ready to
meet the demands of the 21St century; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimates that by 2018, two thirds of all jobs will
require some type of post -secondary training; and
WHEREAS, America's schools have a profound responsibility to ensure that our nation's 14
million high school students are college ready, career ready and life ready; and
WHEREAS, standardized test scores, which have traditionally been used as the sole indicator
of college and career readiness, fail to portray a comprehensive picture of student potential;
and
WHEREAS, the existing one -score -fits all approach is unfair to 21St century students; and
WHEREAS, AASA — the School Superintendents Association launched a national campaign
called Redefining Ready which proposes new research -based metrics and indicators to more
authentically and appropriately assess and demonstrate high school graduates' readiness to
survive and thrive in their future; and
WHEREAS, these readiness indicators will help promote a skilled workforce — high school
graduates who will add to our local economy, not drain from it.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: That the Village Board of Trustees support the framework of multiple
readiness indicators proposed in the Redefining Ready campaign to more accurately assess
students' readiness to succeed in college, career and life.
SECTION TWO: That this resolution shall be in full force and effect and after its passage
and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES: Hoefert, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Saccotelli, Zadel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED and APPROVED this 5th day of April, 2016.
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Arlene A. Juracek
Mayor
ATTEST:
M. Lisa Arfgell
Village Clerk