WhatdoesSB736meantome?

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Whatthebillsays: All teacher appraisals- effective July 1, 2011 Four (4) performance levelsHighly effective, Effective, Needs improvement or, for instructional personnel in the first 3 years of employment who need improvement, developing, Unsatisfactory First-year teacher must be evaluated at least twice in the first year of teaching Question Whatwillthesenewevaluationsbelike? Whendoesthenewevaluationsystemgo intoeffect? IhaveheldaPSCformorethan1year andhavehadperfectevaluationsevery year.WillIhavetobeevaluatedusing thesefourperformancelevels? IamaPE(music,art,vocational)teacher, whattestwillbeusedtodeterminea studentlearninggrowthmeasure? Answer Everydistrictisdevelopingitsownevaluation system.DistrictsparticipatingintheRaceto theTop(RTTT)grantmustsubmittheirnew evaluationsystemtotheFloridaDepartment ofEducation(FLDOE)byJune1,2011. DistrictsnotinRTTTwillhavetoaltertheir currentsystemtoincludetherequiredrange ofratings.Formoreinformationaboutyour districtsnewsystem,pleasecontactyour localunion. Districtsmustimplementthenewevaluation systemduringthe201112schoolyear. Yes.EveryemployeeonanInstructional Personnelcontractmustberatedand identifiedasoneofthelistedperformance levels. Districtshaveuntil201415todevelopand implementtestsforallnonFCATsubjectslike PE,music,art,vocational.Yourdistricts evaluationsystemmayaddressthemeansby whichstudentgrowthdatawillbeappliedto nonFCATteachers.Possibilitiesincludesome sortofmeasurablelearningtargetsbasedon theschoolimprovementplan,schoolwideor

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IamanESEteacher.Whattestwillbe usedtodeterminegrowthformy students? instructionalteamdata.Askyourlocalunion forinformationonthedistrictsevaluation systemspecifications. Yourdistrictsevaluationsystemmayaddress themeansbywhichESEstudentgrowthdata willbeapplied.Learninggrowthdatashould bebasedonthestudentsIEP.Askyourlocal unionforinformationonthedistricts evaluationsystemspecifications. Nonclassroomteachers,suchasmedia Howdoesthisbillaffectnonclassroom specialists,guidancecounselors,school instructionalpersonnel? psychologists,readingandmathcoaches,will beevaluatedusingyourdistrictsnew evaluationsystem.Thestudentgrowth portionmustinclude3yearsofgrowthdata onstateassessmentsoracombinationof growthdataandothermeasurablestudent outcomedata.Studentgrowthdatawillcount for2030%oftheevaluationdependingon thenumberofyearsofdataavailableforthe individualteacher. Howlongwilltheevaluationprocesstake Theevaluationprocessisintwoparts:part fromstarttofinish? oneisthetraditionalclassroomevaluation

CLASSROOM TEACHER: At least 50% of appraisal based on student learning growth for at least 3 years (not yet developed). If less than 3 years must include the years for which data are available and may reduce the percentage to not less than 40%. NON CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL: Student growth portion (not yet developed) must include growth data on state assessments for at least 3 years, or may include a combination of growth data and other measurable student outcomes provided that student growth account for at least 30% of evaluation. If less than 3 years must include the years for which data are available and may reduce the percentage to not less than 20%. SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS- Student growth portion must include growth data on state assessments for at least 3 years. If less than 3 years must include the years for

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which data are available and may reduce the percentage to not less than 40%. The system must give parents and instructional personnel appropriate input. A school district may amend evaluations if the data become available within 90 days after the close of the school year documentation(50%);parttwoisthe inclusionofstudentlearninggrowthdata (50%).Classroomevaluationdocumentation istraditionallycompletedbeforeApril1.As soonasstudentgrowthdataisavailableitwill beaddedtotheclassroomdocumentation scoretocompletethefinalscoreonthe teachersevaluation.Thetimelineforthe evaluationcompletionofpartsoneandtwo maybeadjustedbeforetheendoftheRTTT grantin2014. Annualcontractteacherswouldprobablynot

Contractso Probationary contract- Contract for a period of no longer than 1 school year upon initial employment in a school district. May be dismissed without cause or may resign without breach of contract Annual contract- Contract for a period of no longer than 1 year which the district school board may choose to award or not award without cause

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WhatdoesSB736meantome?FrequentlyAskedQuestions
contract (CC) or a professional services contract (PSC) may be moved to an annual contract and/or disciplined if they have performance ratings of 2 consecutive years of unsatisfactory, two unsatisfactory ratings within a three year period, or three consecutive ratings of needs improvement or combination of needs improvement and unsatisfactory. performwellonthenewevaluation system? Positions, qualifications and nominations Willprogressivedisciplinestillcountifit's - A principal may refuse the placement or in mylocalcontract? transfer of instruction personnel in filling a vacancy unless the instructional personnel has a performance rating of effective or highly effective Reduction in Force (RiF)- The decision to retain will be based on performance with primary consideration given to those employees within the affected area whose Sincesenioritycannolongerbeamajor students growth in learning is greater factorindecisionsrelatedtoreduction inforce,transfersandpromotions,who Transfer and promotion- The district decidesmyplacementtoorfroma school boards primary consideration in schooltheschooladministratororthe approving a promotion must be the superintendentandonwhatcriteriado individuals demonstrated effectiveness theybasetheirdecisions? Will the bill impact transfer language? Aretherespecialconsiderationsfor teachersinFschools? beawardedanothercontract.PSCorCC teacherswillmovetoanannualcontractif theyhaveunsatisfactoryperformancefortwo consecutiveyears,unsatisfactoryperformance fortwooutofthreeyearsorthree consecutiveratingsofneedsimprovement and/orunsatisfactory. Yes.ThebillgivesPSCorCCteachers sufficienttimetoparticipateinaprogressive disciplineplan.Firstyearannualcontract teachersmustbeevaluatedtwice.These teacherscanreceiveprofessional developmentand/orassistancetoimprove priortotheirfinalevaluation.Pleasecontact yourlocalunionformoreinformation. Termsandconditionsofemployment,suchas placements,transfersandreductioninforce, aresubjecttocollectivebargaining,andthe decisionmakingprocessvariesbydistrict. Nevertheless,thisbillrequiresthatteacher effectivenesswillbetheprimaryfactorused inalldecisionsrelatedtoplacements, transfersandreductionsinforce. Yes.Thebillgivesschoolprincipalstheright todenytransfersintotheirschoolunlessthe teacherhasbeenevaluatedasHighlyEffective orEffective,evenifthedistrictinitiatesthe transfer.

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No.Teachersevaluationsaretiedtostudent learninggrowthnotstudentachievement. Thisstatuteassumesthatallstudentscan showprogressinlearningnomatterwhere theygotoschool. Districtshaveuntil201415todevelopother assessmentsthatmeasurestudentlearning growth.Thebilldoesnotspecifyhownon FCATteacherswillbeevaluatedbetween2011 through2014althoughitdoesrequirethat districtsuseavailablestudentlearningdata foratleast40%ofclassroomteachers evaluations.Thebilldoesallowdistrictsto useschoolwidedataorinstructionalteam learninggrowthinreadingand/or mathematicsfornonFCATteacherswhose studentsdonothaveothermeasuresof learninggains. By201415eachdistrictmustdevelopand implementendofcourseexamsforallnon FCATsubjects.Districtsalsomayuse nationallyrecognizedassessmentsand/or industrycertificationexams.Pleasecontact yourlocaluniontolearnaboutthestudent measuresproposedinyourdistricts evaluationsystem.

Value Added Model (VAM)/Measurement of Student GrowthScheduled to be developed by June 1, 2011 - Beginning with 2011-2012 growth will be measured by formula for FCAT subjects - Beginning with 2014-2015 growth will be measured by comparable formula for nonFCAT grades and subjects - Formula must take into account students prior performance, grade level, student attendance, student disciplinary records, student disabilities and student proficiency - Formula may not set different expectations based on gender, race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status - State Board shall adopt rule by October 1, 2012 - A school district may request to use a combination of growth and achievement 2014-2015 - Each district must measure student mastery of the content for each course offered. May include: 1. District-developed or selected end-ofcourse assessments for each course offered 2. Other standardized assessments, including nationally recognized standardized assessments 5

HowwillnonFCATteachersbe evaluated? WhathappenstononFCATteachersin 201415andhowwilltheybeevaluated underthisbill?

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3. Statewide assessments 4. Industry certification examinations Salary Schedules 2014-2015 - District must adopt salary schedule based on yet to be developed performance appraisals - Salary schedules must be reviewed annually to determine compliance: Adjustment- An addition to the base salary schedule which is not a bonus, but becomes part of the base and is considered compensation Supplement- An annual addition to the base as long as the employee continues employment for the purpose of the supplement. A supplement is not part of the base but is considered compensation Advanced degrees- On or after July 1, 2011, a district may not use advanced degrees in setting a salary schedule unless the advanced degree is held in the instructional personnels area of certification

Whatpartsofmypaywillbeconsidered forretirement? Willmemberswithadvanceddegrees losetheirsupplement? Doesthebilleliminateautomatic supplementforadvanceddegrees currentlyaddedtomysalary?

Forretirementpurposes,teacherpayincludes thebasesalaryplusadjustmentsbasedon achievingaHighlyEffectiveorEffective evaluation.Thebasesalarycanincludean advanceddegreedifferentialaslongasthe advanceddegreeisintheteachers certificationarea. Teacherswithadvanceddegreesmaykeep thesupplementaslongasthedegreeiswithin theteacherscertificationarea.Ifthe advanceddegreeisnotintheteachers certificationarea,inclusionofthedegree differentialsupplementisnotpermitted. Bargainingteamsmustconsiderhowto includerequiredandrelatedadvanced degreeswhentheynegotiatethe grandfatheredschedulebefore201415. Probably,unlesstheadvanceddegreeisinthe teachersareaofcertification.Districtsare onlypermittedtomakesalaryadjustments basedonateachersachievingaHighly EffectiveorEffectiveevaluation.Bargaining teamsmustconsiderhowtoincluderequired andrelatedadvanceddegreeswhenthey

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Iamaguidancecounselorwhomust haveamastersdegreeincounseling. Willthischangemypay? negotiatethegrandfatheredschedule before201415. Sinceyouradvanceddegreeisinyour certificationareaitshouldbepartofyourpay. Bargainingteamsmustconsiderhowto includerequiredandrelatedadvanced degreeswhentheynegotiatethe grandfatheredschedulebefore201415. Yes.Thisstatuterequiresateacherwho movesfromthegrandfatheredsalary scheduletotheperformancesalaryschedule relinquishhis/herPSCorCCfortheduration ofemployment.Teacherswhooptintothe performancesalaryschedulemaynotreturn tothegrandfatheredschedule. BeginningJuly1,2014,districtsmusthavetwo salaryschedules:agrandfatheredschedule andaperformancesalaryschedule.The grandfatheredsalaryschedulewillbeused asabasisinpayinganyteacherhiredbefore July1,2014.Teachersonthegrandfathered schedulewillbepaidthesalarytheyearned theprioryear,includinganyadjustmentsfora highlyeffectiveoreffectiveevaluation. Annualsalaryadjustments(raises)aregranted forteacherswhoreceiveHighlyEffectiveand Effectiveevaluationsregardlessofwhich salaryscheduletheyarepaid.However, adjustmentsforteachersontheperformance

Grandfathered salary schedule- The current schedule(s) adopted before July 1, 2014 Established as the basis for paying all school employees hired before July 1, 2014 Employees hired before July 1, 2014 can choose to stay on grandfathered salary schedule or may choose, at any time, to opt in the performance salary schedule but may not return to the grandfathered salary schedule. (Choosing to move to the performance salary schedule also means exchanging your continuing contract (CC) or professional services contract (PSC) for an annual contract for the duration of your employment.

Whydoesamemberhavetogiveup theirPSCorCCinordertobeonthe performancesalarypaysystem? Howwillmembersnotonthe performancesalaryschedulebe compensated? IfIamnotontheperformancesalary schedule,howwillIreceivearaiseinthe future?

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WillteachersonPSCorCCloseitunder thismeasure? Iwasplanningtomovetoanothercounty inFlorida.WillIlosemyPSCorCC? salaryschedulewillbeatahigherrate comparedtoadjustmentsonthe grandfatheredschedule. Notnecessarily.TeachersmaykeeptheirCC orPSCaslongastheyremaininthedistrict thatgrantedthelongtermcontract.If currentCCorPSCteachersoptintothe performancepayschedule,(s)hemustgiveup theirPSCorCCstatuspermanently. Yes.Teacherswholeavethedistrictthat grantedthePSCorCCwillbeplacedonan annualcontractintheirnewdistrictforthe durationoftheircareer.Giventhestatutory timeframe,thenewdistrictmayonlyoffer annualcontractsforhiresafter2014whenthe thirdannualcontractiscompleted. ByJuly1,2014,everydistrictmustadopta performancesalaryschedule. Teachersmaykeeptheircurrentcontracts statusiftheirleaveisapprovedbythedistrict. Approvedleavecaninclude:maternity,Family MedicalLeave,sabbatical,andmilitary. Pleasecheckwithyourlocalunionoryour contractforalistofapprovedtypesofleave.

Performance salary schedule- The schedule(s) adopted pursuant to SB 736 and HB 7019 - By July 1, 2014 districts must adopt a performance salary schedule which provides adjustments based on performance - Except employees whose evaluation uses solely student growth shall remain under the grandfathered salary schedule until his or her teaching assignment changes or the district establishes comparable measure of student learning growth - Instructional personnel on annual contract as of July 1, 2014, shall be placed on the performance salary schedule - Beginning July 1, 2014, instructional personnel new to the district, returning to the district after a break in service without 8

Whendoestheperformancepay schedulegointoeffect? IhaveaPSCorCC,ifIgoonmaternity leavewillIlosemyPSCstatus?What aboutsabbatical,militaryandFamily MedicalLeave?

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authorized leave of absence, or appointed for the first time as instructional personnel shall be placed on the performance salary schedule Thatisunclear.Youwillcompleteyourthird Iamasecondyearannualcontract teacherforthe201112schoolyear.Will yearannualcontractattheendofthe2012 13schoolyear.Unlessacollectivebargaining IbeeligibleforaPSC? agreementisreached,itislikelydistrictswill onlybeofferingannualcontractstoteachers notalreadyonaPSCorCC.

Salary adjustments- Only apply to instructional personnel who are rated as highly effective or effective. - Highly effective rating- Adjustment must be greater than the highest annual salary adjustment available to the grandfathered salary schedule - Effective rating- Adjustment must be equal to at least 50% and no more than 75% of the annual adjustment provided for a highly effective employee of the same classification The performance salary schedule shall not provide an annual salary adjustment for employees who receive a rating other than highly effective or effective for the year - Salary supplements- Each school district shall provide a schedule for salary supplements that include, but are not limited to, the following: o Assignment to a Title I eligible school o Assignment to a school in the bottom two categories of Differentiated Accountability o Certification and teaching in critical teacher shortage areas o Assignment of additional academic responsibilities COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) is permissible if: 9

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The adjustment does not discriminate among comparable classes of employees based upon the salary schedule under which they are compensated o Does not exceed 50% of the annual adjustment provided to instructional personnel rated as effective Miscellaneous Questions o

WhatwillhappentoDROPforthosewho arealreadyinitandthosewhoare eligiblethisyear? Doesntthisbilljustaffectnewhires? Wherewillthemoneycomefromtopay fortheperformancesalaryscheduleand rewardthehighestperforming teachers?

DROPispartoftheretirementsystemandis notaddressedinthisbill.Pleasefollowthe progressofSB1130. No.Itaffectscurrentteachersincluding veteranteachersonPSCandCC.Every teacherwillbeevaluatedusingthenew evaluationcriteriaandstudentlearning growth.Veteranteachersmustdemonstrate HighlyEffectiveorEffectiveperformance;if theyareratedunsatisfactorytwoconsecutive ortwooutofthreeyears,theywillbeplaced onanannualcontractthen,ifthereisno improvement,terminated. Thebilldoesnotspeaktothefundingsource fortheperformancesalaryschedule.Districts receivefundingbasedonnumberandtypesof studentsandnegotiatesalarieswithlocal unions.By2014,districtsandlocalunions mustbargainlocalfundingfortwosalary schedules.SB736requiresthatthe performancesalaryschedulebesignificantly higherthanthegrandfatheredschedule.It islogicalthatgrandfatheredsalarieswill declineastheperformancesalariesincrease.

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WhatdoesSB736meantome?FrequentlyAskedQuestions
Withnonewmoney,themoreteacherswho achieveHighlyEffectiveandEffectiveratings andqualifyforperformancepay,thesmaller themeritpayawardwillbe.

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