Regulation-Code-GCO-R1
Section G: Personnel
Regulation Title: Evaluation of Certificated Teachers
Regulation Code: GCO-R1
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Teacher Evaluation Incentives/Protections
INCENTIVES
Teachers in the highest performance classification may be granted the following incentives:
| Teachers Classified as "Highly Effective" | Teachers classified as either "Effective" or "Highly Effective" |
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May be offered a multi-year contract not to exceed 3 years |
301 pay for performance (outlined in the 301 plan) |
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301 pay for performance (outlined in the 301 plan) |
District Recognition (e.g. certificate, mention in district publication, reception) |
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District Recognition (e.g. certificate, mention in district publication, reception) |
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A teacher may decline a multi-year contract offer in favor of a one year contract.
PROTECTIONS
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Incentives for teachers in the two highest performance classifications to work at schools designated in the lowest category as defined by the state (or current ADE school rating/labeling system equivalent to the D or F designation) or Racially concentrated schools |
Protections for teachers transferred to schools designated in the lowest category as defined by the state and/or if the principal of the school is designated in the lowest performance classification |
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Employment will remain in place and no adverse employment action taken student achievement or if the principal is rated as ineffective. |
Employment will remain in place and no adverse employment action taken student achievement or if the principal is rated as ineffective |
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Not Subject to DIT or RIF |
Not Subject to DIT or RIF |
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Have the higher of the student growth points used in the evaluation calculation for the first year of the transfer. |
Have the higher of the student growth points used year of the transfer in the evaluation calculation for the first |
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Nothing in this regulation will restrict the list ability to terminate employment for cause. |
Nothing in this regulation will restrict the list ability to terminate employment for cause. |
The protections will remain in place for as long as the school receives a label in the lowest category as defined by the state.
Initiated: April 29, 2016 [Friday Report]
Legal Ref: A.R.S. 15-537
