The district anticipates that these would be determined by October 1 each year. Again, teachers and principals are expected to work together to make this determination. The district is examining the possibility of a team of administrators and teachers who would be expected to resolve disputes. There are 1,865 teachers at step 13. The district has 4,300 teachers.
Principals currently have an appraisal process for all teachers.
The emphasis with the appraisal process would shift to student-based objectives. The district is comitted to providing additional principal training prior to implementation of the plan. There are many unique situations that might arise over the course of a year in a large urban school district. The district recognizes some flexibility will be required. However, currently, the vast majority of teachers start and finish the year with the same classroom or class schedule.