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Health and Wellness
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| What is the maximum portion of the employee's health insurance premium paid by the employer? |
52%
Past Policy
53%
Past Policy
38%
Past Policy
only the employee contribution was noted (employees contribute between $425.78 - $862.03 per month in 2014-2015, depending on plan selected
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| What is the maximum portion of the employee's dependents' health insurance premium paid by the employer? |
38%
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| Does the employer specify a dollar cap for the portion of the premium they cover? If so, what is the cap? |
Yes, $169.24 for employee-only coverage; $254.50 for employee+spouse coverage; $264.89 for employee+child(ren) coverage; and $383.08 employee+family coverage.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4144, p. 1, B.: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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Pensions/Retirement
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| Are there incentives for a teacher to take early retirement? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| By what date must a teacher give notification that he/she intends to resign or retire? |
March 15 of the school year prior (effective July 1, 2018, written notice must be received by March 1 of the school year prior)
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4119, p. 1: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| 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? |
Yes
teachers who give notice by March 15 and meet additional criteria (e.g., length of service) are eligible for a retirement/service bonus payment.
Beginning July 1, 2018, teachers must give notice prior March 1 in order to qualify for the retirement/service bonus payment.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4119, pp. 1-4, A - D.1 & Board Policy 4119.1: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| 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
however, when the length of the contractual period is not fulfilled, the Board of Education may collect or withold damages.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4119, p. 1: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at retirement? How much? |
Yes
payment will be based on the teacher's payment choice: A) the current substitute rate of pay times the retiree's number of accumulated days of sick leave, or B) sick leave days in excess of 35 days at the rate of half the employee's highest per diem rate
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4151.A.2.b: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much? |
Personal leave converts to sick leave.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policiy 4151.B.1: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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Tuition Reimbursement
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| Is tuition reimbursement offered to teachers? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| Can a teacher receive financial support to cover National Board certification fees? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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School Year
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| STUDENTS: How many days are students in school? |
173 for Grades K-8; 177 for Grades 9-12
Past Policy
grades K-8: 174; grades 9-12: 178
Past Policy
K-8: 174; 9-12: 178
Past Policy
K-8: 174; 9-12: 178
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| STUDENTS: How many hours, minimum, are students scheduled to be in school each year? |
Elementary: 990 hours (instructional); Middle and secondary: 1,080 hours (instructional), in accordance with state law.
Board Policy IC: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/BOE/Pages/BoardPolicies.aspx
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| TEACHERS: How many days are teachers in school? |
185
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| TEACHERS: How many days is the teacher required to be on-site without students? (including half or partial days) |
Grades K-8: 12; Grades 9-12: 8
Past Policy
grades K-8: 11; grades 9-12: 7
Past Policy
K-8: 11; 9-12: 7
Past Policy
K-8: 11; 9-12: 7
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School Day
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| How long is the school day for elementary students? |
Elementary: 5 hours, 43 minutes (instructional); Middle: 6 hours, 15 minutes (instructional)
Calculated by dividing the total yearly instructional hours by the number of student days in a year (990 hours for elementary divided by 173 days (grades K-8); 1,080 hours for middle divided by 173 days (grades K-8)).
Board Policy IC: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/BOE/Pages/BoardPolicies.aspx
Past Policy
elementary: average of 5 hours, 41 minutes (instructional); middle: average of 6 hours, 13 minutes (instructional)
Calculated by dividing the total yearly instructional hours by the number of student days in a year (990 hours for elementary divided by 174 [grades K-8]; 1,080 hours for middle divided by 174 [grades K-8].
Past Policy
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Past Policy
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| How long is the school day for secondary students? |
6 hours, 6 minutes (instructional)
Calculated by dividing the total yearly instructional hours by the number of student days in a year (1,080 hours divided by 177 days).
Board Policy IC: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/BOE/Pages/BoardPolicies.aspx
Past Policy
average of 6 hours, 4 minutes (instructional)
Calculated by dividing the total yearly instructional hours by the number of student days in a year (1,080 hours divided by 178).
Past Policy
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Past Policy
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| How long is the scheduled workday for teachers? (total time scheduled on-site, including lunch) |
8 hours
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4116, p. 3, C: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| 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) |
Issue not addressed in the scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4116: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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Preparation Time
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| How much planning time does an elementary teacher receive? |
6 hours, 15 minutes per week; plus one full and one half day annually
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4116, p. 2, A.5).b & pp. 4 & 7, F.3) & F.8).: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| How much planning time does a secondary teacher receive? |
6 hours, 15 minutes per week
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4116, p. 4, F.3).: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| How much teacher planning time is designated for collaborative planning? |
At the elementary level, teachers receive a half day annually which may be used for team or grade level planning.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy, 4116, p. 7, F.8).: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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Structure of the Salary Schedule
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| What type of salary schedule is in use? |
Traditional salary schedule (step and lane)
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| What is the average percent increase in pay earned for each additional year of experience? |
1.9%
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| 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) |
1.2%
Past Policy
2.9%
Past Policy
2.8%
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| 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) |
3.1%
Past Policy
4.8%
Past Policy
7.7%
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| What is the average difference between the master's and bachelor's salary? |
$9,981
Past Policy
$9,862
Past Policy
$6,084
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| How many lanes (or columns) based on advanced degrees or credit attainment are on the teacher's salary schedule? |
9: BA, BA+15, BA+30, MA, MA+15, MA+30, MA+45, MA+60, MA+75 or PhD
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| 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
Years to maximum salary includes all longevity payments.
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Annual Salary
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| What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a bachelor's degree? |
$38,146
Past Policy
$37,694
Past Policy
$36,632
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| What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience? |
$48,772
Past Policy
$48,194
Past Policy
$46,836
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| What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule? |
$64,704
Past Policy
$63,996
3/23/16 (AS): in 2015-16 answer includes longevity. We did not have this info last year; however, max BA salary on schedule (before longevity) is higher this year than last, so change in policy is checked.
Past Policy
$57,334
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| What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a master's degree? |
$42,724
Past Policy
$42,217
Past Policy
$41,027
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| What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree and 5 years of experience? |
$53,818
Past Policy
$53,179
Past Policy
$51,681
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| What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree on the highest step of the salary schedule? |
$77,318
Past Policy
$76,460
Past Policy
$69,447
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| 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? |
$91,614; PhD or MA+75; 30
Past Policy
$90,587; PhD or MA+75; 30
Past Policy
$83,174; PhD or MA+75; 14
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Performance Pay
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| Is annual salary increase tied to evaluation rating? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4141, p. 4, 2.F: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| 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
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4141, p. 4, 2.F: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| 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
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| Do teachers earn performance pay for factors other than evaluation ratings? |
Yes, teachers in the Student Achievement Incentive Program will receive additional compensation in the year after attainment of the maximum step in column BA+30 or greater (amount ranges from $1,804-$2,788, depending on which lane the teacher is on).
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4141, pp. 9 & 10, 2.O.(1).(c) & (e): http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
2017-2018 Negotiated Administrative Procedure 4141.1: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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Other Differentiated Pay
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| Can a teacher earn additional pay by working in a school classified as "high-needs"? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| Can a teacher earn additional pay by teaching subjects deemed 'hard to staff'? |
Yes, new hires for hard to fill positions will be given credit for up to 10 years (instead of 5) of experience.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4141, pp. 2 & 3, 2.E.(2): http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| Can a teacher who has National Board certification earn additional pay? |
Yes, 5% of base salary annually for life of certificate as well as a one-time stipend of $1,000.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4141, p. 13, 2.S: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
2017-2018 Negotiated Administrative Procedure 4141.2: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| What compensation is offered to a teacher who serves as a department head at the secondary level? |
$867.75 - $6,247.80, depending on the size of the department.
Teachers earn a portion of the base pay (in 2017-2018 the base pay is $3,471).
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4141, p. 9, 2.M: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
Past Policy
$840 - $6,048, depending on size of the department
Teachers earn a portion of the base pay (in 2016-2017 the base pay is $3,360).
2016-2017 Negotiated Board Policies, Board Policy 4141, p. 9, 2.M: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
Past Policy
$830 - $5,976, depending on size of the department
Teachers earn a portion of the base pay - in 2015-2016 the base pay is $3,320.
2015-2016 Negotiated Board Policies, Policy 4141, p. 9, 2.M: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
Past Policy
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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General Salary Information
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| Are uncertified teachers paid less than fully certified teachers? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| 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? |
Yes, Career and Technical Education teachers will receive up to 5 years credit for work experience.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4141.4, p. 1, 2.A.c: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| Are teachers eligible for a longevity bonus? If so, in what year(s) of service is a teacher eligible? |
Yes, 19 and every year thereafter
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4141, p. 7 & p. 12, 2.O.(4).: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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Evaluation System
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| What is the teacher required to be evaluated on? |
Student growth (50%)
Professional practice (50%: Mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content they teach; Safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for diverse population of students; Effective instruction and an environment that facilitates learning; Reflection on practice; Leadership)
p. 14 & 90-94.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4170, p. 1: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| Do impartial third parties from outside the school serve as evaluators? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4170: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| Is peer review a component of teacher evaluation; what is the nature of the review? |
other
Optional - peer feedback is one element a teacher may use to document professional practice
p. 31.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4170, p. 9, Part Two.H: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| Does the evaluation include student input? |
Other
Optional - Student Perception Measures is one element a teacher may use to document professional practice
p. 31.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4170, p. 9, Part Two.H: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| What kind of feedback does a teacher receive following a formal observation(s)? |
Conference with evaluator
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4170, p. 8, Part Two:F.1.d: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| What kind of feedback must the teacher receive following an evaluation? |
Conference with evaluator
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4170, p. 5, Part One.F: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| How many categories of ratings are there? |
4: Highly effective, Effective, Partially effective, Ineffective
The components of the observation rubric are rated: Exemplary, Accomplished, Proficient, Partially proficient and Basic. (p. 67, Colorado Model of Teacher Evaluation )
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4170, p. 2, D.5.: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| Are evaluators required to give notice of an observation? |
Other
"Generally" observations are planned in advance.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4170, p. 8, Part Two.F.1.c: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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Role of Student Achievement in Teacher Evaluation
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| How is student growth/achievement calculated for teachers of tested subjects? |
State summative assessments; results from Colorado growth model; school-wide measures; other measures aligned to the Colorado DOE guidelines (counts 50%)
District must determine weights of various student growth measures but measures must include: student results on a measure attributed to one licensed person; student results on a measure attributed to more than one licensed person; statewide summative assessment results when available; results from Colorado Growth Model (CGM), when available. It is not clear in the documents available to NCTQ just what weights the district has assigned to the multiple measures.
p. 1.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4170, p. 10, Part Two, L: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| How is student achievement/growth calculated for teachers of non-tested subjects? |
Measures aligned to Colorado DOE guidelines including teacher-designed, district-designed and state-designed assessments (count 50%)
District must determine weights of various student growth measures but measures must includeL student results on a measure are attributed to one licensed person, student results on a measure are attributed to more than one licensed person, statewide summative assessment results when available, results from Colorado Growth Model (CGM), when available. It is not clear in the the documents available to NCTQ just what weights the district has assigned to the multiple measures.
p. 1.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4170, p 10, Part Two, L: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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Evaluation Requirements for non-tenured Teachers
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| How frequently do non-tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating? |
Once a year
There is one annual summative evaluation, however, non-tenured teachers also receive a mid-year formative evaluation.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4170, p. 11, Part Two.II.A: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
p. 31.
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| What is the minimum number of times a non-tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation? |
4 formal observations
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4170, p. 11, Part Two.II.B & E: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the non-tenured teacher? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
There must be two formal observations in the first half of the year and two formal observations in the second half of the year. No deadline is specified for the first formal observation.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4170, p. 11, Part Two.II.C.2 & 4: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the non-tenured teacher? |
Evaluation conference: May 1; Final professional practice rating: June 30
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4170, p. 5, Part One.G & p. 11, Part Two.II.E: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| What is the required minimum length of the formal observation for a non-tenured teacher? |
40 minutes total observation time over the course of the year (see footnote)
Teachers may choose a traditional or flexible observation schedule. Under the traditional schedule, the length of the formal observation will be determined by the evaluator and span enough time to reasonably assess the teacher’s performance but observation time over the course of the year should total a minimum of 40 minutes. Under the flexible schedule, the length of any one observation may vary but should last ten (10) minutes or more in length. Taken together, all observations should last at least forty (40) minutes
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4170, pp. 8 & 9, Part Two.F.1 & 2: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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Evaluation Requirements for Tenured Teachers
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| How frequently do tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating? |
Once a year
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4170, p. 11, Part Two.III.A: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.asp
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| What is the minimum number of times a tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation? |
Number of observations not specified; instead, policy states that there must a total of 40 minutes of formal observation time over the course of the year.
Teachers may choose a traditional or flexible observation schedule. Under the traditional schedule, the length of the formal observation will be determined by the evaluator and span enough time to reasonably assess the teacher’s performance but observation time over the course of the year should total a minimum of 40 minutes. Under the flexible schedule, the length of any one observation may vary but should last ten (10) minutes or more in length. Taken together, all observations should last at least forty (40) minutes.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4170, p. 8, Part Two.F.1 & 2: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the tenured teacher? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
The Mid-Year Review for non-probationary teachers will take place no later than January 15
of every school year. However, the Mid-Year Review for any non-probationary teacher who
may be deemed ineffective on the summative evaluation will have taken place on or before
December 15.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4170, p. 11, Part Two.III.D: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the tenured teacher? |
Evaluation conference: end of year; Final professional practice rating: June 30
If teacher and evaluator did not not agree on final evaluation rating, they may choose to review the evaluation by the second week before close of school to review and, hopefully, reach agreement. If agreement is not reached, the evaluator's assessment stands.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4170, p. 5, Part One.G: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| What is the minimum length of a tenured teacher's formal observation? |
40 minutes total observation time over the course of the year (see footnote)
Teachers may choose a traditional or flexible observation schedule. Under the traditional schedule, the length of the formal observation will be determined by the evaluator and span enough time to reasonably assess the teacher’s performance but observation time over the course of the year should total a minimum of 40 minutes. Under the flexible schedule, the length of any one observation may vary but should last ten (10) minutes or more in length. Taken together, all observations should last at least forty (40) minutes.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4170, p. 8, Part Two.F.1 & 2: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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Consequences of a Negative Evaluation
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| 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? |
Remediation timeframe case by case (dismissal allowed)
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4170, p. 13, Part Three.B.3.c & p. 15: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| Does the district assign a mentor or support team to the teacher in remediation? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4170, p. 13, Part Three.B: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| How many classroom observations (minimum) are required during remediation? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4170, p. 13, Part Three.B: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| How long is the remediation process? |
Case-by-case
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4170, p. 13, Part Three: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| Can the teacher file a grievance or formally appeal an evaluation rating if there are no acknowledged procedural violations? |
Yes
if tenured teacher is rated ineffective or partially effective for 2 consecutive years.
A non-probationary teacher with an Overall Professional Practice or Final Effectiveness rating of partially effective or ineffective for the second (2nd) consecutive year may choose to appeal to the District Professional Practice Review Team (DPPRT) for a rating change to any quality standard(s) or element(s) rated less than proficient.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4170.1, p. 1, A. & p. 2, B: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| Can a teacher request a second evaluation from a different evaluator? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policies: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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Layoffs
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| Must nontenured teachers be laid off before tenured? |
District acknowledges state law.
Policy states that anything contrary to state law will be null and void. Colorado statute 2-63-202 VII(3) requires that performance, rather than seniority (board policy) be the top criterion in determining order of layoffs.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policies, Policy 4160, p. 3, A.4.b: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| Aside from program and staffing needs, what are the criteria for laying off teachers? |
District acknowledges state law.
Policy states that anything contrary to state law will be null and void. Colorado statute 2-63-202 VII(3) requires that performance, rather than seniority (board policy) be the top criterion in determining order of layoffs.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4160, p. 3, A.4.b: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| In the case of a layoff, is seniority determined at the school level or district level? |
District level
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4160, p. 1, A.1.b: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| What is the notification deadline for teacher layoffs? |
40 days before effective date of reduction in force
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4160, p. 1, A.2.a: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| When the district needs to hire new teachers, are laid off teachers either given recall rights or preference? |
District acknowledges state law.
Policy states that anything contrary to state law will be null and void. Colorado statute 2-63-202 VII requires that, in a recall, preference is given to teachers in a priority hiring pool based on teacher evaluation ratings.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4160, p. 3, A.4.b: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| How long does a laid off teacher retain recall rights? |
District acknowledges state law.
Policy states that anything contrary to state law will be null and void. Colorado statute 2-63-202 states that tenured teachers have 12 months or 2 hiring cycles to find mutual consent assignment, after which teacher is placed on unpaid leave indefinitely.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4160, p. 3, A.4.b: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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Sick & Personal Leave
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| 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? |
13.3 (10.3 sick, 3 personal)
Sick leave days calculated based on a teacher contract of 185 days (1 sick leave day per 18 days of employment equals 10.3 sick leave days total).
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policies, Policy 4151.A.1.i & B. & Policy 4116.A.2: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| What is the total number of paid sick and personal days a teacher gets each year? |
13.3 (10.3 sick, 3 personal)
Sick leave days calculated based on a teacher contract of 185 days (1 sick leave day per 18 days of employment equals 10.3 sick leave days total).
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policies, Policy 4151.A.1.i & B. & Policy 4116.A.2: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| Can unused sick days carry over from one year to the next? |
Yes
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policies, Policy 4151.A.1.i: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| Can unused personal days carry over from one year to the next? |
Personal days convert to sick days for accumulation.
Teachers who are in their second year of employment and beyond may convert up to 4 days of sick leave to use for personal reasons except the category of Professional Consulting Leave.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policies, Policy 4151.B.1 & B.8: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| What is the maximum number of sick days a teacher can accumulate? |
no maximum
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policies, Policy 4151.A.1.i: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| After how many days of absence does a teacher have to provide medical documentation for sick leave? |
Issue not addressed in the scope of NCTQ reviewed documents; district has the right to request medical certification from a district-approved doctor
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policies, Policy 4147.B: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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Professional Development Leave
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| Is there additional paid leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much? |
Yes
attendance at professional conferences/meetings (number of days not specified)
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4151.D: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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Other Leave
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| 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, assault/battery leave, public office leave, physical exam leave
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policies, Policy 4151.A.3, C, E, & F: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| Is leave available for a teacher to attend union associated activities (not counting leave given to elected union representatives)? |
Yes
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policies, Policy 4135.3.C & G.2: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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Attendance Incentives
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| When are leave days restricted or subject to refusal? |
Recreational use; to extend holidays or any breaks/vacations
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4151.B.1: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| 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
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policies: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| 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
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policies: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at the end of each school year? How much? |
Personal leave converts to sick leave.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policiy 4151.B.1: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at retirement? How much? |
Yes
payment will be based on the teacher's payment choice: A) the current substitute rate of pay times the retiree's number of accumulated days of sick leave, or B) sick leave days in excess of 35 days at the rate of half the employee's highest per diem rate
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4151.A.2.b: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much? |
Personal leave converts to sick leave.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policiy 4151.B.1: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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Transfers
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| Are internal transfers given priority over new hires for vacant positions? |
Yes, internal transfers are given priority but needs of district override personal interests.
In filling personnel vacancies, interested and qualified teachers in the system will be considered before employing someone from outside the District; however, District needs will be met before considering personal interests.
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4110, p.1, B: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| 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, hiring is by mutual consent.
2017-2018 Negotiated Administrative Policy 4115.1: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| 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? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policies: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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Identifying Involuntary Transfers Due to Excessing
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| Are teachers identified for excessing in reverse order of seniority? |
Other
District acknowledges state law, CO statute 22-63-202(2)(c.5).
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4115.2, p. 1: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| How are teachers identified for excessing? |
District acknowledges state law (CO statute 22-63-202(2)(c.5).
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4115.2, p. 1: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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Placing Excessed Teachers
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| How are excessed teachers assigned to schools? |
Teachers placed by mutual consent between the teacher and principal and/or site selection committee.
(in accordance with state law)
Policy applies only to tenured teachers rated Effective or Highly Effective. Tenured teachers rated less than Effective, are placed in limited term assignments for one school year and may apply and interview for any opening (4115.2, C.2).
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4115.2, pp. 1 & 2, C: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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| If excessed teachers are not hired by mutual consent, what happens if there are no available openings? |
N/A
2017-2018 Negotiated Board Policy 4115.2, pp. 1 & 2, C: http://www.cherrycreekschools.org/HumanResources/Employees/Policies/Pages/Teacher-Policies.aspx
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