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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? |
not specified; only the employee contribution is noted (the district does provide employees $600 via the Health Fund, assuming employees complete the Health Assessment for $400)
District website: http://bit.ly/20XSTKw
Past Policy
percentage not specified; the district provides $330 per month to employes participating in the medical plan
District website: http://bit.ly/1gcCd5A
Past Policy
percentage not specified; the district contributes a maximum of $500 annually
p. 4
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| What is the maximum portion of the employee's dependents' health insurance premium paid by the employer? |
not specified; only the employee contribution is noted (the district does provide employees $850 - $1,100, depending on the family size, via the Health Fund, assuming employees complete the Health Assessment for $400)
District website: http://bit.ly/20XSTKw
Past Policy
percentage not specified; the district provides $330 per month to employes participating in the medical plan
District website: http://bit.ly/1gcCd5A
Past Policy
percentage not specified; the district contributes up to $750 for employee + spouse or + children and $1,000 for employee + family
p. 4
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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? |
$600, assuming that the teacher completes the Health Assessment to earn $400
District website, Medical Plan Comparison Chart: http://bit.ly/20XSTKw
Past Policy
yes, the district provides $330 per month to employes participating in the medical plan
District website: http://bit.ly/1gcCd5A
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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? |
resignation: 45 days before first day of instruction for upcoming school year, in accordance with state law; retirement: issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
p. 22, Sec. I.VII.
Board Policy DFE (legal): http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/583
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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? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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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? |
Yes
, legal sanctions may be imposed
Board Policy DFE (legal): http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/583
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| Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at retirement? How much? |
Yes
daily rate of pay for up to 60 days
Not more than sixty (60) of the unused state personal leave, state sick leave and local sick leave, combined.
Board Policy DEC (local), pp. 6 & 7.: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/583/
p. 15, Sec. I.III.I.
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| Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much? |
Yes
daily rate of pay for up to 60 days
Not more than sixty (60) of the unused state personal leave, state sick leave and local sick leave, combined.
Board Policy DEC (local), pp. 6 & 7.: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/583/
p. 15, Sec. I.III.I.
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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 the scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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School Year
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| STUDENTS: How many days are students in school? |
174
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| STUDENTS: How many hours, minimum, are students scheduled to be in school each year? |
1,239 in accordance with TEC Sec. 25.082 (total)
Calculated based off of: 177 days x 7 hours a day.
p. 58, Sec. II.Elementary Schools.XXV; p. 82, Sec. II.Middle Schools.XXV; p. 145, Sec. II.High Schools.XXV.
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| TEACHERS: How many days are teachers in school? |
187
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| TEACHERS: How many days is the teacher required to be on-site without students? (including half or partial days) |
13
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School Day
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| How long is the school day for elementary students? |
at least 7 hours in accordance with TEC Sec. 25.082 (total)
p. 58, Sec. II.Elementary Schools.XXV & p. 82, Sec. II.Middle Schools.XXV.
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| How long is the school day for secondary students? |
at least 7 hours in accordance with TEC Sec. 25.082 (total)
p. 145, Sec. II.High Schools.XXV.
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| How long is the scheduled workday for teachers? (total time scheduled on-site, including lunch) |
elementary teachers: 7 hours, 45 minutes; middle school teachers: 7 hours, 50 minutes; secondary teachers: 8 hours
p. 42, Sec. II.Elementary Schools.VII; p. 90, Sec. II.Middle Schools.VII; p. 115, Sec. II.High Schools.VII.
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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 scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
The district specifies the length of the teacher day, however the district only specifies a minimum daily hourly amount for the student day; therefore we cannot determine how long teachers are required to stay beyond the length of the student day.
p. 42, Sec. II.Elementary Schools.VII; p. 90, Sec. II.Middle Schools.VII; p. 115, Sec. II.High Schools.VII.
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Preparation Time
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| How much planning time does an elementary teacher receive? |
450 minutes every two weeks
A planning and preparation period may not be less than 45 minutes within the instructional day.
p. 41, Sec. II.Elementary Schools.III & p. 89, Sec. II.Middle Schools.III.
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| How much planning time does a secondary teacher receive? |
450 minutes every two weeks
A planning and preparation period may not be less than 45 minutes within the instructional day.
p. 114, Sec. II.High Schools.III.
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| How much teacher planning time is designated for collaborative planning? |
elementary: issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents;
middle school: teachers are required to use their daily planning period to meet with the subject team or interdisciplinary team to plan lessons, disaggregate student data, develop common assessments, and plan;
high school (Language arts, math, social studies, and science teachers in grades 9, 10, and 11): one period a day which can include collaborative planning
high school (grade 12): issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Language arts, math, social studies, and science teachers in grades 9, 10, and 11 will have a planning
period in addition to the planning and preparation period. Teachers are required to use this period
daily to meet with the subject team to plan lessons, disaggregate student data, develop common
assessments, plan, deliver, or attend staff development, tutor students, conduct conferences or meetings with parents or any other activities as directed by the building principal or his/her designee.
p. 41, Sec. II.Elementary Schools.III; p. 89, Sec. II.Middle Schools.III; p. 115, Sec. II.High Schools.III.A.
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Structure of the Salary Schedule
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| What type of salary schedule is in use? |
No salary schedule
The district only publishes the minimum, mid and maximum salaries as well as the size of the approved salary increase (2% in 2017-2018).
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| What is the average percent increase in pay earned for each additional year of experience? |
N/A; the district does not utilize a salary schedule.
The district only publishes the minimum, mid and maximum salaries as well as the size of the approved salary increase (2% in 2017-2018).
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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) |
The district does not utilize a salary schedule; however, they note a 2% salary increase for teachers in 2017-2018. Starting salaries were specified last year and this year and based on those salaries alone, the annual adjustment for starting salaries is 1.0%.
The district only publishes the minimum, mid and maximum salaries as well as the size of the approved salary increase (2% in 2017-2018).
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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) |
N/A; the district does not utilize a salary schedule.
The district only publishes the minimum, mid and maximum salaries as well as the size of the approved salary increase (2% in 2017-2018).
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| What is the average difference between the master's and bachelor's salary? |
$0; there is no indication that pay is differentiated by education
The district only publishes the minimum, mid and maximum salaries as well as the size of the approved salary increase (2% in 2017-2018). There is no indication that there is additional pay for educational attainment.
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| How many lanes (or columns) based on advanced degrees or credit attainment are on the teacher's salary schedule? |
1 (educational attainment is not addressed as a factor in determining salary)
The district only publishes the minimum, mid and maximum salaries as well as the size of the approved salary increase (2% in 2017-2018). There is no indication that there is additional pay for educational attainment.
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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)? |
N/A; the district does not utilize a salary schedule.
The district only publishes the minimum, mid and maximum salaries as well as the size of the approved salary increase (2% in 2017-2018). There is no indication that there is additional pay for educational attainment.
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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? |
$52,500
The district only publishes the minimum, mid and maximum salaries as well as the size of the approved salary increase (2% in 2017-2018).
Past Policy
$52,000
In 2015-2016, the district provided us with an initial placement salary table with columns for those with BA, MA and PhD Degrees. In 2016-2017, the district published the starting salary and noted a $1,000 salary increase for teachers, and asked that we use that information for our analysis this year.
Past Policy
$51,000 (based on initial placement salary only)
Past Policy
$50,000 (based on initial placement salary only)
Past Policy
46,200
Past Policy
45,114
Past Policy
45,114
2010-2011 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
45,014
2009-2010 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
43,911
2007-2008 Salary Schedule
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| What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience? |
N/A; the district does not utilize a salary schedule.
The district only publishes the minimum, mid and maximum salaries as well as the size of the approved salary increase (2% in 2017-2018).
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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? |
$86,402
The district only publishes the minimum, mid and maximum salaries as well as the size of the approved salary increase (2% in 2017-2018). There is no indication that there is additional pay for educational attainment.
Past Policy
N/A; the district does not utilize a salary schedule and only starting salary is specified
In 2015-2016, the district provided us with an initial placement salary table with columns for those with BA, MA and PhD Degrees. In 2016-2017, the district published the starting salary and noted a $1,000 salary increase for teachers, and asked that we use that information for our analysis this year.
Past Policy
$80,401 (based on initial placement salary only)
Past Policy
$77,682 (based on initial placement salary only)
Past Policy
74,182
Past Policy
71,329
Past Policy
71,930
2010-2011 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
71,730
2009-2010 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
76,911
2007-2008 Salary Schedule
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| What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a master's degree? |
$52,500 (there is no indication that pay is differentiated by education)
The district only publishes the minimum, mid and maximum salaries as well as the size of the approved salary increase (2% in 2017-2018). There is no indication that there is additional pay for educational attainment.
Past Policy
N/A; the district does not utilize a salary schedule and only the starting salary of $52,000 is specified; however, it's not clear if this starting salary is for all teachers or if there is a higher starting salary for those with a MA
In 2015-2016, the district provided us with an initial placement salary table with columns for those with BA, MA and PhD Degrees. In 2016-2017, the district published the starting salary and noted a $1,000 salary increase for teachers, and asked that we use that information for our analysis this year. Educational attainment was not addressed on the district website so it's unclear if they continue to utilize "lanes" for BA, MA and PhD in 2016-2017.
Past Policy
$51,520 (based on initial placement salary only)
Past Policy
$50,520 (based on initial placement salary only)
Past Policy
46,720
Past Policy
45,614
Past Policy
45,614
2010-2011 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
45,514
2009-2010 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
49,239
2007-2008 Salary Schedule
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| What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree and 5 years of experience? |
N/A; the district does not utilize a salary schedule.
The district only publishes the minimum, mid and maximum salaries as well as the size of the approved salary increase (2% in 2017-2018). There is no indication that there is additional pay for educational attainment.
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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? |
$86,402 (there is no indication that pay is differentiated by education)
The district only publishes the minimum, mid and maximum salaries as well as the size of the approved salary increase (2% in 2017-2018). There is no indication that there is additional pay for educational attainment.
Past Policy
N/A; the district does not utilize a salary schedule and it's unclear if educational attainment is a factor in determining pay this year
In 2015-2016, the district provided us with an initial placement salary table with columns for those with BA, MA and PhD Degrees. In 2016-2017, the district published the starting salary and noted a $1,000 salary increase for teachers, and asked that we use that information for our analysis this year. Educational attainment was not addressed on the district website so it's unclear if they continue to utilize "lanes" for BA, MA and PhD in 2016-2017.
Past Policy
$80,401 (based on initial placement salary only)
Past Policy
$77,682 (based on initial placement salary only)
Past Policy
74,182
Past Policy
71,329
Past Policy
71,930
2010-2011 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
71,730
2009-2010 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
86,969
2007-2008 Salary Schedule
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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? |
$86,402; the district does not utilize a salary schedule and there is no indication that years of experience or educational attainment factor into salary determination.
The district only publishes the minimum, mid and maximum salaries as well as the size of the approved salary increase (2% in 2017-2018). There is no indication that there is additional pay for educational attainment.
Past Policy
N/A; the district does not utilize a salary schedule
In 2015-2016, the district provided us with an initial placement salary table with columns for those with BA, MA and PhD Degrees. In 2016-2017, the district published the starting salary and noted a $1,000 salary increase for teachers, and asked that we use that information for our analysis this year.
Past Policy
$80,401; PhD; 39 (based on initial placement salary only)
Past Policy
$77,682; PhD; 38 (based on initial placement salary only)
Past Policy
74,182; PhD; 37
Salary is an estimate based on a 4% increase over last year's maximum PhD salary
Past Policy
71,329; PhD; 36
Past Policy
69,930; PhD; 34
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Performance Pay
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| Is annual salary increase tied to evaluation rating? |
Yes
Board Policy DEA (local), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/583
Past Policy
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
In April 2015, the district confirmed that annual salary increases and performance were not tied. As there is no evidence to indicate otherwise, it is highly likely that this remains true in 2015-16; however, we lack specific documentation to this effect.
District website: http://www.aldineisd.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=44391
Past Policy
No
, the district confirmed the two are not tied
Nekesia Demming, Supervisor of Compensation; April 30, 2015
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| If an annual salary increase is tied to evaluation rating, how do annual salary increases work? |
Step freeze for the lowest evaluation rating
Or a step freeze for two consecutive years of a "Needs Improvement" rating
Board Policy DEA (local), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/583
Past Policy
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
In April 2015, the district confirmed that annual salary increases and performance were not tied. As there is no evidence to indicate otherwise, it is highly likely that this remains true in 2015-16; however, we lack specific documentation to this effect.
District website: http://www.aldineisd.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=44391
Past Policy
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Nekesia Demming, Supervisor of Compensation; April 30, 2015
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| Aside from annual salary increases, are other aspects of a teacher’s pay based on evaluation rating? |
Yes, teachers evaluated under "Invest" who receive a Highly Effective rating in Part A: Teacher Practice will receive variable pay (amount not specified)
Past Policy
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
In April 2015, the district confirmed that there were no aspect's of a teacher's pay based on evaluation rating. As there is no evidence to indicate otherwise, it is highly likely that this remains true in 2015-16; however, we lack specific documentation to this effect.
District website: http://www.aldineisd.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=44391
Past Policy
no, the district confirmed there is no teacher pay based on evaluation rating
Nekesia Demming, Supervisor of Compensation; April 30, 2015
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| Do teachers earn performance pay for factors other than evaluation ratings? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Board Policy DEAA (legal): http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/583
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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
In accordance with state law, the district can apply to the Commissioner for grants to pay year end stipends to master teachers in identified high-need campuses.
Board Policy DEAA (legal): http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/583
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| Can a teacher earn additional pay by teaching subjects deemed 'hard to staff'? |
Yes, COMPASS math and science teachers earn annual stipends of $6,000; bilingual and health science teachers earn $4,500 annual stipends; 7th-12th grade math and science, special education, English I and English II, and all COMPASS teachers earn $3,000 annual stipends; SEI (Structured English Immersion) teachers are eligible for up to $2,500 annual stipends; and other teachers, as identified, are eligible for $2,500 annual stipends
In accordance with state law, the district can apply to the Commissioner for grants to pay year end stipends to master teachers of reading, math, technology or science.
pp. 21 & 22, Sec. 1.V.1-6, 8 & 9.
Board Policy DEAA (legal): http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/583
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| Can a teacher who has National Board certification earn additional pay? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| What compensation is offered to a teacher who serves as a department head at the secondary level? |
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
Past Policy
Yes
Past Policy
Yes
Uncertified teachers are on designated lanes of the salary schedule.
Past Policy
Yes
Uncertified teachers are on designated lanes of the salary schedule.
2010-2011 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
Yes
Uncertified teachers are on designated lanes of the salary schedule.
2009-2010 Salary Schedule
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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, experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules, in accordance with state law
Board Policy DEA (legal): http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/583
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| Are teachers eligible for a longevity bonus? If so, in what year(s) of service is a teacher eligible? |
Yes; 3 and every year thereafter
Beginning with the third year of employment, professional employees earn $100 per year for each year of service at Aldine ISD. Employees may earn up to $2,000 of longevity pay.
District website: http://www.aldineisd.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=44346
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Evaluation System
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| What is the teacher required to be evaluated on? |
Student growth/achievement (approximately 50%)
Professional practice (approximately 50%: Planning and preparation, Classroom environment, Instruction, Professional responsibilities; 50% of practice score derived from formal observation; 50% from cumulative score of walk-through observations)
The district uses a rubric which synthesizes the professional practices and student growth/achievment scores to reach a final rating. (Teachers will not be held accountable for the student growth component in 2014-2015 (Sept. 2014 INVEST Newsletter).
pp. 7 & 8, 22.
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| Do impartial third parties from outside the school serve as evaluators? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| Is peer review a component of teacher evaluation; what is the nature of the review? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| Does the evaluation include student input? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| What kind of feedback does a teacher receive following a formal observation(s)? |
Conference with evaluator
p. 13.
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| What kind of feedback must the teacher receive following an evaluation? |
Conference with evaluator
p. 13.
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| How many categories of ratings are there? |
4: Highly Effective, Effective, Needs Improvement, Ineffective
p. 22.
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| Are evaluators required to give notice of an observation? |
Multiple observations - announced and unannounced
p. 12.
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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? |
student growth percentiles (counts approximately 50%)
pp. 17 & 22.
FAQ's, Student Growth: http://aldineisd.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=750&pageId=44514
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| How is student achievement/growth calculated for teachers of non-tested subjects? |
Student Growth Outcomes (observation and student growth scores are synthesized via a rubric to reach final rating, approximately 50%)
pp. 17 & 22.
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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
pp. 11 - 13.
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| What is the minimum number of times a non-tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation? |
5: 1 formal, 4 informal
pp. 11 & 12.
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| What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the non-tenured teacher? |
1st year teacher - formal observation end of 1st semester(January 13, 2016); 2nd and 3rd year teacher - formal observation by April 15, 2016
All non-tenured teachers must receive 2-3 informal observations during first semester. Formal observations must occur within first semester if an informal observation reveals need for an assistance plan.
p. 12.
Appraisal calendar: http://aldineisd.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=750&pageId=531207
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| What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the non-tenured teacher? |
practice portion of evaluation, summative conference - May 11, 2016; full evaluation including student growth rating - 3rd week of instruction in following school year
p. 13.
Appraisal calendar: http://aldineisd.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=750&pageId=531207
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| What is the required minimum length of the formal observation for a non-tenured teacher? |
45 minutes
p. 11.
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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
pp. 11 & 12.
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| What is the minimum number of times a tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation? |
4: 1 formal, 3 informal
pp. 11 & 12.
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| What is the deadline for the first formal observation of the tenured teacher? |
April 15, 2016
Appraisal calendar: http://aldineisd.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=750&pageId=531207
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| What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the tenured teacher? |
practice portion of evaluation, summative conference- May 11, 2016; full evaluation including student growth rating - 3rd week of instruction in following school year
Appraisal calendar: http://aldineisd.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=750&pageId=531207
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| What is the minimum length of a tenured teacher's formal observation? |
45 minutes
p. 11.
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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? |
Other
4-6 weeks (dismissal allowed)
pp. 15 & 16.
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| Does the district assign a mentor or support team to the teacher in remediation? |
optional, possibility of assistance from an external/internal staff member
p. 14.
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| How many classroom observations (minimum) are required during remediation? |
4
informal observations (walk throughs)
p. 14.
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| How long is the remediation process? |
4-6 weeks (remediation may carry over into the next school year)
p. 15.
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| Can the teacher file a grievance or formally appeal an evaluation rating if there are no acknowledged procedural violations? |
Yes
The Board of Trustees, Superintendent, and Superintendent’s designee shall not substitute their judgment concerning the content of an evaluation for the judgment of an appraiser.
pp. 22 & 23, Sec. I.VIII.
Board Policy DGBA: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/583/
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| Can a teacher request a second evaluation from a different evaluator? |
Yes
The first evaluation results weigh 60%, the second, 40%, in reaching a final evaluation rating.
p. 12.
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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? |
12 (7 sick; 5 personal)
Board Policies DEC (local) & DEC (legal): http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/583/
p. 13, Sec. I.III.B & p. 14, Sec. I.III.E
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| What is the total number of paid sick and personal days a teacher gets each year? |
12 (7 sick; 5 personal)
Board Policies DEC (local) & DEC (legal): http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/583/
p. 13, Sec. I.III.B & p. 14, Sec. I.III.E
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| Can unused sick days carry over from one year to the next? |
Yes
Both State Personal leave and Local Sick leave accumulate.
Board Policies DEC (local) & DEC (legal): http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/583/
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| Can unused personal days carry over from one year to the next? |
Yes
Both State Personal leave and Local Sick leave accumulate.
Board Policies DEC (local) & DEC (legal): http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/583/
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| What is the maximum number of sick days a teacher can accumulate? |
no maximum
Both State Personal leave and Local Sick leave accumulate without limit.
Board Policies DEC (local) & DEC (legal): http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/583/
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| After how many days of absence does a teacher have to provide medical documentation for sick leave? |
5, may request documentation from district-approved doctor
Board Policy DEC (local), p. 2.: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/583/
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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
paid leave to attend participate in meetings, conferences, and workshops (amount of time not specified); 1 year partially-paid developmental leave (half salary)
A developmental leave of absence may be granted for one school year at one-half regular salary or for one-half of a school year at full regular salary.
Board Policy DMD (local), p. 1.: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/583/
Board Policy DEC (legal), p. 4.: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/583/
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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 (2 years), military (15 days)
Board Policy DEC (legal) & DEC (local): http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/583/
p. 17, Sec. I.III.M.
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| 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
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.
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Attendance Incentives
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| When are leave days restricted or subject to refusal? |
when the employee’s absence will affect the educational program or District operations; availability of substitutes; during the five workdays before or after the 1st instructional day of the school year; day before or after a break/holiday/3-day weekend
Continued: an open-house day in which the employee is assigned; in-service or staff development days; end-of-semester/year exam days; any day during the five consecutive workdays immediately before or after the test date; state assessment days; 5% of campus or department's staff is absent or assigned to off-campus activities
Board Policy DEC (local), pp. 3 & 4.: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/583/
Past Policy
day before or after a holiday or 3-day weekend, days when principal believes more than 5% of school staff will be absent
Board Policy 3100: http://www.aldine.k12.tx.us/sections/about/policies/board_policies/index.cfm
Past Policy
day before or after a holiday or 3-day weekend, days when principal believes more than 5% of school staff will be absent
Board Policy 3100: http://www.aldine.k12.tx.us/sections/about/policies/board_policies/index.cfm
Past Policy
day before or after a holiday or 3-day weekend, days when principal believes more than 5% of school staff will be absent
Board Policy 3101: http://www.aldine.k12.tx.us/sections/about/policies/board_policies/index.cfm
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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
 District reports that there is no policy in place that allows additional pay or leave days for demonstrating good job attendance.
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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
District reports that there is no policy in place that allows additional pay or leave days for demonstrating good job attendance.
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| Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at the end of each school year? How much? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at retirement? How much? |
Yes
daily rate of pay for up to 60 days
Not more than sixty (60) of the unused state personal leave, state sick leave and local sick leave, combined.
Board Policy DEC (local), pp. 6 & 7.: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/583/
p. 15, Sec. I.III.I.
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| Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much? |
Yes
daily rate of pay for up to 60 days
Not more than sixty (60) of the unused state personal leave, state sick leave and local sick leave, combined.
Board Policy DEC (local), pp. 6 & 7.: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/583/
p. 15, Sec. I.III.I.
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