If the employee has served in public education for five of the eight years prior to employment with the district, he or she is eligible to be recommended for a three-year term contract at the end of the probationary period. Employees with less than five years experience may be eligible for two additional one-year periods, for a maximum permissible probationary contract of three school years. A probationary contract period may be extended to a fourth consecutive probationary contract if, during the third year, the board determines that it is doubtful whether a term contract should be given. Term contracts continue to come up for renewal every three years regardless of the employee's length of service with the district. Membership in the Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union is available to all employees.
Members can make insured investments and apply for loans through the credit union.
Direct deposits are available for checking accounts as are payroll deductions for savings accounts and loan payments. The district publishes many special publications to keep its employees informed of district policies, programs, people and events. It is designed to showcase staff and student achievements and address district-wide concerns. Teachers are an important part of the decision making process in the Pasadena schools. Various committees in which teachers play a significant role, facilitate the process of school improvement.