Labor context

• Collective bargaining is permissible. Teachers may petition for representation but district school boards decide whether or not to engage in collective bargaining.
• Teachers' union affiliation is unknown
• 6,644 teachers

Student demographics

School district enrollment reflects Memphis City and Shelby County merger, which was in effect only for the 2013-2014 school year. In August 2014, six suburban areas separated from the Shelby County School District. Student demographic information is not yet available for the merger and subsequent changes.

Fast facts

Days in student school year:	180
Additional teacher work days:	7
Annual adjustment (reported as a percentage of change from the previous year):	0%
Starting salary:	$42,343
Maximum salary (salary, degree, years of experience):	$59,517, BA, 18
Student achievement data required for evaluation:	Value-added
Layoff criteria:
Evaluations per year:
Tenured	Once a year
Non-tenured	Once a year
Sick and personal days per year:	12 (10 sick, 2 personal)
Years to tenure:	5 years