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" |
May be offered a multi-year contract not to exceed 3 years |
301 pay for performance (outlined in the 301 plan) |
301 pay for performance (outlined in the 301 plan) |
District Recognition (e.g. certificate, mention in district publication, reception) |
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
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 |
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 |
Not Subject to DIT or RIF |
Not Subject to DIT or RIF |
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 |
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