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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? |
100%
p. 5 (pdf).
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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 was noted
p. 5 (pdf).
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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? |
no, district provides a chart listing employee contributions
p. 5 (pdf).
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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: 45th day before the first day of instruction of the following school year, in accordance with state law; resignation: issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Board Policy DFE (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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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
the state may impose sanctions, in accordance with state law
Board Policy DFE (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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| Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at retirement? How much? |
Yes
each day of state and local leave, at a rate established by the Board (current rate is $88/day)
Board Policy DEC (local), pp. 8 & 9: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
p. 2 (pdf).
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| Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much? |
Yes
each day of state and local leave, at a rate established by the Board (current rate is $88/day)
Board Policy DEC (local), pp. 8 & 9: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
p. 2 (pdf).
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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? |
177
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| STUDENTS: How many hours, minimum, are students scheduled to be in school each year? |
Elementary: 1,283 hours (total); secondary: 1,327 hours, 30 minutes (total)
Calculated based on a 7 hour, 15 minute day X 177 days (elementary); 7 hour, 30 minute day X 177 days (secondary).
p. 14.
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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) |
10
Past Policy
12
Past Policy
11
Past Policy
11
Past Policy
10
2011-2012 School Year Calendar
Past Policy
10
2010-2011 School Year Calendar
Past Policy
10
2009-2010 School Year Calendar
Past Policy
11
2008-2009 School Year Calendar
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School Day
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| How long is the school day for elementary students? |
7 hours (total); in accordance with state law
Board Policy EC (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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| How long is the school day for secondary students? |
7 hours (total); in accordance with state law
Board Policy EC (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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| How long is the scheduled workday for teachers? (total time scheduled on-site, including lunch) |
7 hours, 30 minutes
Board Policy DK (local), p. 3: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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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) |
decided by school principal
Board Policy DK (local), p. 3: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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Preparation Time
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| How much planning time does an elementary teacher receive? |
at least 450 minutes in each two-week period (a planning period may not be less than 45 minutes within the day) in accordance with state law
p. 11.
Board Policy DL (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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| How much planning time does a secondary teacher receive? |
at least 450 minutes in each two-week period (a planning period may not be less than 45 minutes within the day) in accordance with state law
p. 11.
Board Policy DL (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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| How much teacher planning time is designated for collaborative planning? |
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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Structure of the Salary Schedule
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| What type of salary schedule is in use? |
New hire salary schedule
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| What is the average percent increase in pay earned for each additional year of experience? |
0.4% (based on schedule for new hires)
Past Policy
0.5% (based on schedule for new hires)
Past Policy
0.5% (based on initial placement salaries only)
Past Policy
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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) |
1.7% (based on schedule for new hires)
Past Policy
3.6% (based on schedule for new hires)
Past Policy
n/a; district was added back to database in 2014-15 and, at that time, a copy of the 2013-14 salary schedule for comparison was unavailable
Past Policy
0.6%
2009-2010 Salary Schedule, 2010-2011 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
2.5-6.5%
2008-2009 Salary Schedule, 2009-2010 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
-.05-0%
Comparing the steps for 07-08 to 08-09 the salaries either remained the same or were slighly lower.
2007-2008 Salary Schedule, 2008-2009 Salary Schedule
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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) |
2.2% (based on schedule for new hires)
Past Policy
4.2% (based on schedule for new hires)
Past Policy
n/a; district was added back to database in 2014-15 and, at that time, a copy of the 2013-14 salary schedule for comparison was unavailable
Past Policy
1.5%
2010-2011 Salary Schedule
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| What is the average difference between the master's and bachelor's salary? |
$2,000 (based on schedule for new hires)
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| How many lanes (or columns) based on advanced degrees or credit attainment are on the teacher's salary schedule? |
2: BA, MA (stipend pay) (based on schedule for new hires)
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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)? |
25 (based on schedule for new hires)
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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? |
$51,500 (based on schedule for new hires)
Past Policy
$50,000 (based on schedule for new hires)
Past Policy
$49,000 (based on initial placement salaries only)
Past Policy
43,650
2010-2011 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
43,025
2009-2010 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
41,525
2008-2009 Salary Schedule
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| What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience? |
$52,250 (based on schedule for new hires)
Past Policy
$51,250 (based on schedule for new hires)
Past Policy
$49,750 (based on initial placement salaries only)
Past Policy
45,150
2010-2011 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
44,725
2009-2010 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
42,072
2008-2009 Salary Schedule
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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? |
$57,125 (based on schedule for new hires)
Past Policy
$56,400 (based on schedule for new hires)
Past Policy
$55,416 (based on initial placement salaries only)
Past Policy
54,250
2010-2011 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
54,098
2009-2010 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
52,674
2008-2009 Salary Schedule
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| What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher with a master's degree? |
$53,500 (based on schedule for new hires)
Past Policy
$52,000 (based on schedule for new hires)
Past Policy
$51,000 (based on initial placement salaries only)
Past Policy
45,650
2010-2011 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
45,025
2009-2010 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
43,525
A teacher with a MA receives the BA salary + $2,000.
2008-2009 Salary Schedule
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| What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree and 5 years of experience? |
$54,250 (based on schedule for new hires)
Past Policy
$53,250 (based on schedule for new hires)
Past Policy
$51,750 (based on initial placement salaries only)
Past Policy
47,150
2010-2011 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
46,725
2009-2010 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
44,072
A teacher with a MA receives the BA salary + $2,000.
2008-2009 Salary Schedule
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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? |
$59,125 (based on schedule for new hires)
Past Policy
$58,400 (based on schedule for new hires)
Past Policy
$57,416 (based on initial placement salaries only)
Past Policy
56,250
2010-2011 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
56,098
2009-2010 Salary Schedule
Past Policy
54,674
A teacher with a MA receives the BA salary + $2,000.
2008-2009 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? |
$59,125; MA; 25 (based on schedule for new hires)
Past Policy
$58,400; MA; 25 (based on schedule for new hires)
Past Policy
$57,416; MA; 25 (based on initial placement salaries only)
Past Policy
55,654; PhD; 25
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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
It's unclear what type of performance pay the district provides, but "performance pay" is a benefit noted on the district website: http://www.saisd.net/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4111&Itemid=338
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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
It's unclear what type of performance pay the district provides, but "performance pay" is a benefit noted on the district website: http://www.saisd.net/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4111&Itemid=338
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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
It's unclear what type of performance pay the district provides, but "performance pay" is a benefit noted on the district website: http://www.saisd.net/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4111&Itemid=338
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| Do teachers earn performance pay for factors other than evaluation ratings? |
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
It's unclear what type of performance pay the district provides, but "performance pay" is a benefit noted on the district website: http://www.saisd.net/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4111&Itemid=338. In addition, in accordance with state law, if the district participates in the Educator Excellence Award Program/District Awards for Teacher Excellence, qualifying employees may receive bonuses.
Board Policy DEAA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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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
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), p. 4: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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| Can a teacher earn additional pay by teaching subjects deemed 'hard to staff'? |
yes, district notes a critical needs supplement but doesn't specify an amount or subject areas; in addition, 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
District website (Top 5 Reasons): http://www.saisd.net/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4111&Itemid=338
Board Policy DEAA (legal), p. 4: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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| Can a teacher who has National Board certification earn additional pay? |
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Past Policy
yes, NBPTS reports that teachers can choose a $1,000 stipend for four years or a $500 stipend for 10 years
http://www.saisd.net/ADMIN/Personnel/New_Teacher_Support_Document.pdf
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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
|
| Are uncertified teachers paid less than fully certified teachers? |
Uncertified teachers cannot be the teacher of record
District acknowledges state law
Board Policy DBA (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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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? |
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
Past Policy
yes; district acknowledges state law: experience is awarded based on the Commissioner's rules
Board Policy DEAB (legal): http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
Past Policy
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| Are teachers eligible for a longevity bonus? If so, in what year(s) of service is a teacher eligible? |
not specified; however, district mentions longevity pay as a benefit
District website (Top 5 Reasons): http://www.saisd.net/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4111&Itemid=338
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Evaluation System
|
| What is the teacher required to be evaluated on? |
Professional Practice (Planning; Instruction; Learning environment; Professional Practices and Responsibilities)
pp. 4, 15 & 17.
|
| Do impartial third parties from outside the school serve as evaluators? |
Optional
p. 12.
|
| Is peer review a component of teacher evaluation; what is the nature of the review? |
other
Yes - optional, teacher leaders may act as evaluators
p. 12.
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| Does the evaluation include student input? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
|
| What kind of feedback does a teacher receive following a formal observation(s)? |
Conference with evaluator
p. 24.
Past Policy
Written report, conference upon request
p. 22.
|
| What kind of feedback must the teacher receive following an evaluation? |
Conference with evaluator
p. 30.
|
| How many categories of ratings are there? |
5: Distinguished, Accomplished, Proficient, Developing, Improvement Needed
p. 29.
Past Policy
4: Exceeds Expectations, Proficient, Below Expectations, Unsatisfactory
p. 18.
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| Are evaluators required to give notice of an observation? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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Role of Student Achievement in Teacher Evaluation
|
| How is student growth/achievement calculated for teachers of tested subjects? |
N/A (Effective 2017-2018, student growth will count 20%, methodology for calculating is unclear)
Student growth is not a required component until 2017-2018. Texas gives the district four options to measure student growth: Student Learning Objectives; portfolios; district-level pre-and post-tests; Value-added measures. Districts are not required to use VAM, even for teachers of tested subjects. Currently, it is not clear if San Antonio will require VAM in 2017-2018.
p. 4.
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| How is student achievement/growth calculated for teachers of non-tested subjects? |
N/A (Effective 2017-2018, student growth will count 20%, methodology for calculating is unclear)
Student growth is not a required component until 2017-2018. Texas gives the district four options to measure student growth: Student Learning Objectives; portfolios; district-level pre-and post-tests; Value-added measures.
p. 4.
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Evaluation Requirements for non-tenured Teachers
|
| How frequently do non-tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating? |
Once a year
in accordance with state law
Board Policy DNA (local) & (legal), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
|
| What is the minimum number of times a non-tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation? |
1
The state requires one formal observations. It recommends additional formal/informal observations. It is not clear whether San Antonio has opted to require additional observations.
p. 24.
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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
|
| What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the non-tenured teacher? |
15 days before last day of instruction in accordance with state law
Board Policy DNA (legal), p. 5: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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| What is the required minimum length of the formal observation for a non-tenured teacher? |
45 minutes in accordance with state law
Board Policy DNA (legal), p. 5: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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Evaluation Requirements for Tenured Teachers
|
| How frequently do tenured teachers receive an evaluation rating? |
Other
teachers may be rated at least 1x/5 years (formative in off years) if previously rated at least proficient in accordance with state law, unclear what district requires
Board Policy DNA (legal): http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
|
| What is the minimum number of times a tenured teacher must be observed during the evaluation? |
1
The state requires one formal observations. It recommends additional formal/informal observations. It is not clear whether San Antonio has opted to require additional observations.
p. 24.
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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
|
| What is the deadline for the final evaluation of the tenured teacher? |
15 days before last day of instruction in accordance with state law
Board Policy DNA (legal), p. 5: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
|
| What is the minimum length of a tenured teacher's formal observation? |
45 minutes in accordance with state law
Board Policy DNA (legal), p. 9: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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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? |
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
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| Can the teacher file a grievance or formally appeal an evaluation rating if there are no acknowledged procedural violations? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
|
| Can a teacher request a second evaluation from a different evaluator? |
Yes
in accordance with state law
Board Policy DNA (legal), p. 5: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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Layoffs
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| Must nontenured teachers be laid off before tenured? |
Other
no, if layoffs occur during school year, issue not addressed if layoffs occur at end of school year
Board Policy DFFA (local), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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| Aside from program and staffing needs, what are the criteria for laying off teachers? |
Other
criteria applied sequentially: certification/licensure, performance, seniority, professional background
Board policy does not define the criteria used to layoff non-tenured (probationary) at the end of the year. These criteria apply only to nontenured (probationary) teachers when they are laid off during the school year as well as term contracts who are laid off at any time.
Board Policy DFFA (local), p. 3: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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| In the case of a layoff, is seniority determined at the school level or district level? |
District level
however, seniority is only the third of four sequential criteria used in determining order of layoffs
Board Policy DFFA (local), p. 3: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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| What is the notification deadline for teacher layoffs? |
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| When the district needs to hire new teachers, are laid off teachers either given recall rights or preference? |
Other
teachers given notice by mail of available positions for one year, must apply and interview
If the teacher turns down an offer, s/he will no longer receive notice of available openings.
Board Policy DFFA (local), p. 5: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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| How long does a laid off teacher retain recall rights? |
1 year
Board Policy DFFA (local), p. 5: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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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? |
10 (5 local sick, 5 state personal)
p. 15.
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| What is the total number of paid sick and personal days a teacher gets each year? |
10 (5 local sick, 5 state personal)
p. 15.
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| Can unused sick days carry over from one year to the next? |
Yes
both state personal and local leave carry over
Board Policy DEC (local), pp. 3 & 4: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
|
| Can unused personal days carry over from one year to the next? |
Yes
both state personal and local leave carry over
Board Policy DEC (local), pp. 3 & 4: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
|
| What is the maximum number of sick days a teacher can accumulate? |
no maximum
Board Policy DEC (local), pp. 3 & 4: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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| After how many days of absence does a teacher have to provide medical documentation for sick leave? |
5, or when deemed necessary
Board Policy DEC (local), pp. 2 & 3: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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Professional Development Leave
|
| Is there additional paid leave for any professional development not already scheduled and required by the district? How much? |
Yes
professional development leave to attend and participate in meetings, conferences, and workshops (number of days not specified)
Board Policy DMD (local), p. 2: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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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? |
assault (2 years), court subpoena, jury duty, military (15 days)
pp. 17 & 18.
Board Policy DEC (local), pp. 3 & 4: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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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? |
first/last five teaching days of the school year, day before/after extended break, end-of-semester/year exam days, week before/of state-mandated assessments, professional/staff development days, discretionary days beyond 3 consecutive days
Board Policy DEC (local), pp. 3 & 4: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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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
|
| 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? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
|
| Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at retirement? How much? |
Yes
each day of state and local leave, at a rate established by the Board (current rate is $88/day)
Board Policy DEC (local), pp. 8 & 9: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
p. 2 (pdf).
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| Can a teacher receive payment for unused personal leave at retirement? How much? |
Yes
each day of state and local leave, at a rate established by the Board (current rate is $88/day)
Board Policy DEC (local), pp. 8 & 9: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
p. 2 (pdf).
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Transfers
|
| Are internal transfers given priority over new hires for vacant positions? |
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
|
| 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, as much as possible
Board Policy DK (local), p. 1 & Board Policy DK (legal), p. 4: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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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? |
yes, the superintendent has the authority to transfer in the "best interest" of district
Board Policy DK (local), p. 1: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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Identifying Involuntary Transfers Due to Excessing
|
| Are teachers identified for excessing in reverse order of seniority? |
Seniority is only one of the factors considered.
Board Policy DK (local), p. 2: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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| How are teachers identified for excessing? |
multiple criteria applied collectively: volunteering, certification requirements, district seniority, maintenance of diversity on a campus, extra duty assignments
Board Policy DK (local), p. 2: http://pol.tasb.org/Home/Index/176
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Placing Excessed Teachers
|
| How are excessed teachers assigned to schools? |
Issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed documents
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| 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
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