Gwinnett County Public Schools, Georgia

Compensation - Fringe Benefits questions

Health and Wellness
What is the maximum portion of the employee's health insurance premium paid by the employer?	percentage not specified; only the employee contribution is noted p. 3.
What is the maximum portion of the employee's dependents' health insurance premium paid by the employer?	percentage not specified; only the employee contribution is noted p. 3.
Does the employer specify a dollar cap for the portion of the premium they cover? If so, what is the cap?	no, district provides a chart listing only the employee's required monthly contribution p. 3.
Pensions/Retirement
Are there incentives for a teacher to take early retirement?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
By what date must a teacher give notification that he/she intends to resign or retire?	resignation: earliest possible date to allow for continuity of instruction; retirement: issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Board Policy GBO: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&0~BoardofEducation
Does the district offer an incentive to the teacher who notifies the district before the deadline that he/she intends to resign/retire at the end of the school year?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Is there a penalty for a teacher who fails to notify the district that he/she intends to resign/retire by the district's deadline?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at retirement? How much?	Yes up to 1,000 hours at the rate of .75 of the 1996-97 pay of a substitute teacher with two or more years of college Board Policy GBRI: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&1~BoardofEducation
Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much?	No; personal days are taken from sick leave. p. 19.
Tuition Reimbursement
Is tuition reimbursement offered to teachers?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Can a teacher receive financial support to cover National Board certification fees?	issue not addressed in the scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

Calendar questions

School Year
STUDENTS: How many days are students in school?	180
STUDENTS: How many hours, minimum, are students scheduled to be in school each year?	Elementary: 1,170 (total); middle: 1,200 (total); secondary: 1,080 - 1,275 (total) Calculated by multiplying the number of student days by the length of the student day (180 days x 6 hours, 30 minutes [elementary]; 6 hours, 40 minutes [middle]; 6 hours to 7 hours, 5 minutes [secondary]).
TEACHERS: How many days are teachers in school?	190
TEACHERS: How many days is the teacher required to be on-site without students? (including half or partial days)	10
School Day
How long is the school day for elementary students?	elementary: 6 hours, 30 minutes (total); middle: 6 hours, 40 minutes (total)
How long is the school day for secondary students?	ranges from 6 hours to 7 hours, 5 minutes (total)
How long is the scheduled workday for teachers? (total time scheduled on-site, including lunch)	8 hours Board Policy GBRC: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf
How much time is the teacher required to be on-site beyond the length of the student day? (This does not include time for meetings)	ranges from 55 minutes to 2 hours Elementary and Middle School teachers are required to be on site 90 and 70 minutes, respectively, beyond the instructional day. The instructional day in high schools varies tremendously depending on the type of high school which accounts for the significant range in time. Board Policy GBRC: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf
Preparation Time
How much planning time does an elementary teacher receive?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
How much planning time does a secondary teacher receive?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
How much teacher planning time is designated for collaborative planning?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

Class Size questions

Class Size Restrictions
What are the class size restrictions?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
What happens when the class size limit is exceeded?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

Compensation - Salary questions

Structure of the Salary Schedule
What type of salary schedule is in use?	Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)
What is the average percent increase in pay earned for each additional year of experience?	1.5%
Teachers in most districts earn a raise for each additional year of experience and an annual adjustment for cost of living and other factors. What is that average annual adjustment? (reported as a percentage of change from the previous year)	2.0% Past Policy 3.7% Past Policy 2.0% Past Policy -1.3% Past Policy -1.43% Past Policy -1.5% Past Policy -1.6% 2009-2010 Salary Schedule, 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 0% 2008-2009 Salary Schedule, 2009-2010 Salary Schedule
What is the average total change in salary accounting for both earning an additional year of experience and an annual adjustment for cost of living and other factors? (reported as the percentage of change from the previous year)	3.6% Past Policy 5.1% Past Policy 3.5% Past Policy 0.1% Past Policy -0.03% Past Policy 0% Past Policy 0% 2009-2010 Salary Schedule, 2010-2011 Salary Schedule
What is the average difference between the master's and bachelor's salary?	$7,231 Past Policy $7,090 Past Policy $7,186 Past Policy 7,045 Past Policy 7,077 Past Policy 7,147 Past Policy 7,313 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 7,313 2009-2010 Salary Schedule
How many lanes (or columns) based on advanced degrees or credit attainment are on the teacher's salary schedule?	6: B-4 (Induction Pathway 4 certificate- bachelors); T-4 (Induction Pathway 1, 2, 3 certificates and Professional certificates - bachelors); B-5 (Induction Pathway 4 certificate - masters); T-5 (Induction Pathway 1, 2, 3 certificates and Professional certificates - masters); T-6 (Induction Pathway 1, 2, 3 certificates and Professional certificates - specialist); T-7 (Induction Pathway 1, 2, 3 certificates and Professional certificates - doctorate)
In what year of service will a teacher with a bachelor's and/or master's degree reach the maximum salary (assuming no step freezes)?	30
Annual Salary
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a bachelor's degree?	$41,849 Past Policy $41,028 Past Policy $38,383 Past Policy 37,630 Past Policy 37,819 Past Policy 38,009 Past Policy 38,200 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 38,895 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 38,895 2008-2009 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience?	$43,116 Past Policy $42,271 Past Policy $38,964 Past Policy 38,200 Past Policy 38,895 Past Policy 39,588 Past Policy 40,193 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 40,996 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 40,996 2008-2009 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule?	$64,865 Past Policy $63,593 Past Policy $62,042 Past Policy 60,825 Past Policy 60,825 Past Policy 60,825 Past Policy 60,825 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 40,825 2008-2009 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a master's degree?	$46,767 Past Policy $45,850 Past Policy $43,193 Past Policy 42,346 Past Policy 42,559 Past Policy 42,773 Past Policy 42,988 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 43,855 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 43,855 2008-2009 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree and 5 years of experience?	$48,184 Past Policy $47,239 Past Policy $43,848 Past Policy 42,988 Past Policy 43,855 Past Policy 44,722 Past Policy 45,602 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 46,927 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 46,927 2008-2009 Salary Schedule
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule?	$74,243 Past Policy $72,787 Past Policy $71,012 Past Policy 69,620 Past Policy 69,620 Past Policy 69,620 Past Policy 69,620 2010-2011 Salary Schedule Past Policy 69,620 2009-2010 Salary Schedule Past Policy 69,620 2008-2009 Salary Schedule
What is the maximum annual salary available to teachers? What are the education requirements for this salary? In what year of service will a teacher receive this salary?	$92,510; PhD; 30 Past Policy $90,696; PhD; 30 Past Policy $88,484; PhD; 34 Past Policy 86,749; PhD; 34 Past Policy 86,749; PhD; 33 Past Policy 86,749; PhD; 32
Performance Pay
Is annual salary increase tied to evaluation rating?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
If an annual salary increase is tied to evaluation rating, how do annual salary increases work?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Aside from annual salary increases, are other aspects of a teacher’s pay based on evaluation rating?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Do teachers earn performance pay for factors other than evaluation ratings?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Other Differentiated Pay
Can a teacher earn additional pay by working in a school classified as "high-needs"?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Can a teacher earn additional pay by teaching subjects deemed 'hard to staff'?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Can a teacher who has National Board certification earn additional pay?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
What compensation is offered to a teacher who serves as a department head at the secondary level?	$910 plus $56 per teacher At the discretion of the principal, department chairs of large departments may be given an extra period off.
General Salary Information
Are uncertified teachers paid less than fully certified teachers?	Yes
Can a teacher get credit on the salary schedule for subject-related work experience? How many years of experience are awarded for subject-related experience?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Are teachers eligible for a longevity bonus? If so, in what year(s) of service is a teacher eligible?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

Dismissal questions

Dismissals
Following an unsatisfactory final evaluation, how much time must a tenured teacher (or annual contract where tenure nonexistent) be in formal remediation before s/he may be dismissed or non-renewed at the end of the school year?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
What is the process for dismissal of an ineffective teacher?	district acknowledges state law Board Policy GBN: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&0~BoardofEducation
Does a nontenured teacher have any recourse if his/her contract is not renewed?	district acknowledges state law Board Policy GBN: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&0~BoardofEducation
By what date must a nontenured teacher be notified of non-renewal of his/her contract?	May 15 Board Policy GBO: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&0~BoardofEducation Past Policy April 15 Board Policy GBO: http://bit.ly/ZPpr9V Past Policy April 15 Board Policy GBO: http://bit.ly/ZPpr9V Past Policy April 15 except for school years 2009-2013 in which case, the deadline is May 15 Gwinnett County Board Policy GBO: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&1~BoardofEducation Past Policy April 15 except for school years 2009-2013 in which case, the deadline is May 15 Gwinnett County Board Policy GBO: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&1~BoardofEducation Past Policy April 15 except for school years 2009-2013 in which case, the deadline is May 15 Gwinnett County Board Policy GBO: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&1~BoardofEducation
When must a tenured teacher be notified of his/her dismissal?	May 15 Board Policy GBO: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&0~BoardofEducation Past Policy April 15 Board Policy GBO: http://bit.ly/ZPpr9V Past Policy April 15 Board Policy GBO: http://bit.ly/ZPpr9V Past Policy April 15 Gwinnett County Board Policy GBO: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&1~BoardofEducation Past Policy April 15 Gwinnett County Board Policy GBO: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&1~BoardofEducation Past Policy April 15 Gwinnett County Board Policy GBO: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&1~BoardofEducation

Evaluation questions

Evaluation System
What is the teacher required to be evaluated on?	Student growth/achievement (50%) Professional practice (50%: Professional knowledge, Instructional planning, Instructional strategies, Differentiated instruction, Assessment strategies, Assessment uses, Positive learning environment, Academically challenging environment, Professionalism, Communication) Though it is not stated in the evaluation handbook, Georgla law, GA code 20-2-210, requires that student growth/achievement count 50%, effective 2016-2017. p. 6. Past Policy Professional practice (100%: Professional knowledge, Instructional planning, Instructional strategies, Differentiated instruction, Assessment strategies, Assessment uses, Positive learning environment, Academically challenging environment, Professionalism, Communication) In 2015-2016, Gwinnett teachers will be evaluated only on Teacher Assessment on Performance Standards. Subsequently, 50% of the evaluation will be based on TAPS; 50% on student growth. p. 6. Past Policy Student growth/achievement (50%) (effective 2015-2016) Student input ("Surveys of instructional practice", used to inform professional practice ratings) Professional practice (50%) (Professional knowledge, Instructional planning, Instructional strategies, Differentiated instruction, Assessment strategies, Assessment uses, Positive learning environment, Academically challenging environment, Professionalism, Communication) Teachers will not be evaluated on student growth/achievement until 2015-2016 (p. 6). Student growth/achievement counts 50% in accordance with Georgia 2013 HB 244. pp. 2, 3, 6.
Do impartial third parties from outside the school serve as evaluators?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Is peer review a component of teacher evaluation; what is the nature of the review?	Yes - optional observation and feedback without rating to administrator pp. 1 & 2.
Does the evaluation include student input?	Student survey required-factors into evaluation rating for teachers in grades 3-12 The student perception survey is used to inform the professional practice component. p. 3.
What kind of feedback does a teacher receive following a formal observation(s)?	Written report only Although post-observations conferences are not required, a mid-year conference is a requirement (p. 1). p. 4.
What kind of feedback must the teacher receive following an evaluation?	Conference with evaluator p. 1.
How many categories of ratings are there?	4: Exemplary, Proficient, Needs Development, Ineffective p. 3.
Are evaluators required to give notice of an observation?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Role of Student Achievement in Teacher Evaluation
How is student growth/achievement calculated for teachers of tested subjects?	student growth using Georgia growth model in accordance with GA code 20-2-210 (counts 50%) State law requires that student growth/achievement counts 50% in accordance with Georgia 2013 HB 244 and code 20-2-210. p. 6.
How is student achievement/growth calculated for teachers of non-tested subjects?	district-determined student growth objectives (counts 50%) State law requires that student growth/achievement counts 50% in accordance with Georgia 2013 HB 244 and code 20-2-210. pp. 3, 4 & 6. Past Policy n/a in 2015-2016 (after 2015-2016: district determined student growth objectives, counts 50%) The final rating, after 2015-2016, ("Teacher Effectiveness Measure" is the aggregate of the student growth and achievement component and the professional practice component. State law requires that student growth/achievement counts 50% in accordance with Georgia 2013 HB 244 and code 20-2-210. pp. 3, 4 & 6. Past Policy district determined student growth objectives p. 3 Past Policy DOE approved district student performance goals (SLO's) including pre and post-assessments p. 16 Past Policy DOE-approved student learning objectives utilizing district-identified growth measures pp. 27-29
Evaluation Requirements for non-tenured Teachers
How frequently do non-tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating?	Once a year in accordance with GA code 20-2-210 p. 1. p. 10.
What is the minimum number of times a non-tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation?	6: 2 formal, 4 informal p. 4.
What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the non-tenured teacher?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents No deadline for the first formal observation is listed, however, presumably, the teacher will have been observed before the mid-year conference (p. 1). p. 4.
What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the non-tenured teacher?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
What is the required minimum length of the formal observation for a non-tenured teacher?	30 minutes p. 4.
Evaluation Requirements for Tenured Teachers
How frequently do tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating?	Once a year in accordance with GA code 20-2-210 p. 1. p. 10.
What is the minimum number of times a tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation?	6: 2 formal, 4 informal p. 4.
What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the tenured teacher?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents No deadline for the first formal observation is listed, however, presumably, the teacher will have been observed before the mid-year conference (p. 1). p. 4.
What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the tenured teacher?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
What is the minimum length of a tenured teacher's formal observation?	30 minutes p. 4.
Consequences of a Negative Evaluation
Following an unsatisfactory final evaluation, how much time must a tenured teacher (or annual contract where tenure nonexistent) be in formal remediation before s/he may be dismissed or non-renewed at the end of the school year?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Does the district assign a mentor or support team to the teacher in remediation?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
How many classroom observations (minimum) are required during remediation?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
How long is the remediation process?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Can the teacher file a grievance or formally appeal an evaluation rating if there are no acknowledged procedural violations?	No in accordance with GA code 20-2-10 Board Policy GAE, Sec. 3.B.: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&0~BoardofEducation
Can a teacher request a second evaluation from a different evaluator?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

Layoffs questions

Layoffs
Must nontenured teachers be laid off before tenured?	District acknowledges state law. Board Policy GBN: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&0~BoardofEducation
Aside from program and staffing needs, what are the criteria for laying off teachers?	District acknowledges state law. Board Policy GBN: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&0~BoardofEducation
In the case of a layoff, is seniority determined at the school level or district level?	District acknowledges state law. Board Policy GBN: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&0~BoardofEducation
What is the notification deadline for teacher layoffs?	May 15 Board Policy GBO: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&0~BoardofEducation
When the district needs to hire new teachers, are laid off teachers either given recall rights or preference?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
How long does a laid off teacher retain recall rights?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

Leave questions

Sick & Personal Leave
What is the total possible number of paid general leave days (sick, personal, and other days used for personal reasons) a teacher can get each year?	12.5 (12.5 sick days; 3 accumulated sick days may be used as personal leave) Personal, professional, bereavement, and adoption leave all deducted from sick leave. pp. 18 & 19. Board Policy GBRI: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&0~BoardofEducation
What is the total number of paid sick and personal days a teacher gets each year?	12.5 (12.5 sick; 3 accumulated sick days may be used as personal leave) pp. 18 & 19. Board Policy GBRI: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&0~BoardofEducation
Can unused sick days carry over from one year to the next?	Yes p. 18. Board Policy GBRI: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&0~BoardofEducation
Can unused personal days carry over from one year to the next?	No because personal days are taken from sick leave. pp. 18 & 19. Board Policy GBRI: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&0~BoardofEducation
What is the maximum number of sick days a teacher can accumulate?	150 Sick leave for full time employees is earned at the rate of 1.25 days per month times the number of months worked, with unused days accumulated up to 138 days, plus applicable number of days for the current year to a maximum of 150 days. Board Policy GBRI: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&0~BoardofEducation
After how many days of absence does a teacher have to provide medical documentation for sick leave?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents p. 18. Board Policy GBRI: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&0~BoardofEducation
Professional Development Leave
Is there additional paid leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much?	No Three days of professional leave is offered, but will be deducted from the employee’s personal leave. p. 19.
Other Leave
Apart from general leave (sick, personal, and other leave for personal reasons) and professional development, what other types of paid leave does the district offer?	jury duty, court subpoena, military (18 days, in accordance with Georgia Code § 38-2-279) p. 20. Board Policy GBRIA: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&1~BoardofEducation
Is leave available for a teacher to attend union associated activities (not counting leave given to elected union representatives)?	n/a; collective bargaining is not allowed in this state.
Attendance Incentives
When are leave days restricted or subject to refusal?	day before or after a student holiday, specific dates published annually, and when the presence of the employee is considered essential p. 19.
Can a teacher earn additional pay or leave days for demonstrating good job attendance? How much?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at the end of each school year? How much?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at the end of each school year? How much?	No; personal days are taken from sick leave. p. 19.
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at retirement? How much?	Yes up to 1,000 hours at the rate of .75 of the 1996-97 pay of a substitute teacher with two or more years of college Board Policy GBRI: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&1~BoardofEducation
Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much?	No; personal days are taken from sick leave. p. 19.

Professional Development questions

General
Is there additional paid leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much?	No Three days of professional leave is offered, but will be deducted from the employee’s personal leave. p. 19.
How long is the mentorship program for a new teacher?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
How long is the standard orientation that the district provides for new teachers?	4 days In addition to the two days required for teacher orientation, four additional days of orientation are scheduled, but schools determine which 2 of those 4 days new teachers report. Past Policy 2 days Four days of orientation are scheduled, but schools determine which 2 of the 4 days new teachers report. Past Policy 2 days Four days of orientation are scheduled, but schools determine which 2 of the 4 days new teachers report. Past Policy 1 day An additional 4 days are scheduled for new teachers only to report to their schools before returning staff members begin staff development. Past Policy 1 day An additional 4 days are scheduled for new teachers only to report to their schools before returning staff members begin staff development. Past Policy 1 day An additional 4 days are scheduled for new teachers only to report to their schools before returning staff members begin staff development. Past Policy 1 day An additional 4 days are scheduled for new teachers only to report to their schools before returning staff members begin staff development. Past Policy 1 day An additional 4 days are scheduled for new teachers only to report to their schools before returning staff members begin staff development. Past Policy 1.5 days 4 days designated for orientation, but local schools choose days/times to equal 1.5 days.

Tenure questions

Role of Tenure on Teacher Assignment and Employment
What is the minimum number of years of experience that a teacher must have in a district before tenure is granted?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Can the district decide to extend the nontenured period if the principal is uncertain that the teacher should receive tenure?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

Transfer & Assignment questions

Transfers
Are internal transfers given priority over new hires for vacant positions?	issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents Board Policy states "Gwinnett County Public School experience will be considered when transferring certificated employees", however, it is not clear if the district is required to hire an internal candidate even if a more qualified external candidate applies for the position. Board Policy GBM: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&0~BoardofEducation
Are principals and/or site selection committees allowed to select voluntary transfer applicants to hire? If not, then how are voluntary transfers assigned to schools?	yes Board Policy affirms a principal's right to be involved in the selection of the persons who serve on the staff at their schools. p. 22, Assistant Principal and Teacher Transfer Requests. Board Policy GBM: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&0~BoardofEducation
Separate from excessing, does the district allow school or district administrators to involuntarily transfer a teacher to another school? If so, for what reasons is he/she allowed to initiate such a transfer?	yes, for "any reason the Board deems necessary for orderly and efficient management of the school system" p. 22, Lateral Transfers. Board Policy GBM: http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/polproc.nsf?OpenDatabase&0~BoardofEducation
Identifying Involuntary Transfers Due to Excessing
Are teachers identified for excessing in reverse order of seniority?	Yes p. 22, Transfers to New Schools.
How are teachers identified for excessing?	seniority p. 22, Transfers to New Schools.
Placing Excessed Teachers
How are excessed teachers assigned to schools?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
If excessed teachers are not hired by mutual consent, what happens if there are no available openings?	Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents

Contract Waivers questions

Waivers
Is there a system in place to accept waivers or variance provisions for portions of or the entire collective-bargaining agreement?	N/A collective bargaining is not allowed in this district Collective bargaining is not allowed in this state. The district's relationship with the union does not provide for traditional union privileges that are found in other states.
Do teachers have a vote in a request for a waiver?	n/a; there is no district-level union or collective bargaining agreement Collective bargaining is not allowed in this state. The district's relationship with the union does not provide for traditional union privileges that are found in other states.
What requirements must be met for a waiver of contract provisions to be approved?	n/a; there is no district-level union or collective bargaining agreement Collective bargaining is not allowed in this state. The district's relationship with the union does not provide for traditional union privileges that are found in other states.