They will use a point system with a defined number of points earned for satisfactory, needs to improve and no points for unsatisfactory. Teachers will have to explain why they are outstanding through documentation and the Principal will verify the documentation. Seminole County is planning a similar process. The teacher in Leon County was referred to PPS by a parent for investigation. Orange County asked the group if they fingerprint teacher interns.
Some districts fingerprint anyone coming in contact with students.
Discussion ensued on leaves of absence and whether districts allow a teacher a leave of absence from their district to work in another profession or in another district as a teacher. Several districts will not allow an employee on leave to work in any capacity while others do not interfere.