School Zone
Teachers Pay Performance Plan
Resolution
The Duval County School Board
voted unanimously in favor of retaining its current pay
performance plan for teachers. By a 7—0 vote, the
School Board adopted a resolution to preserve the
district’s eligibility to participate in a plan designed
to reward Duval County Public Schools’ teachers for
exceptional performance in achieving student academic
gains. The resolution references a plan developed
collaboratively with the teachers in Duval County, and
previously approved by the teachers’ organization, the
School Board and the Florida Department of Education.
To view a copy of the entire resolution,
click here.
“The Duval County School
Board is committed to recognizing teachers through an
approved teacher compensation plan that rewards teachers
for their work in accelerating student achievement,”
said School Board Chairman Vicki Drake.
The resolution specifically
relies upon Florida Statute 1012.22, which provides for
districts within the State of Florida to adopt
compensation plans designed to reward exceptional
teacher performance.
Superintendent Joseph Wise
supported the School Board’s decision adding, “We
believe that a plan of this nature needs to be developed
collaboratively, and take into consideration all factors
that affect student success.”
The School Board shares in
the belief that the plan that has been
submitted—previously approved by all affected parties,
including the Department of Education—reflects this
important consideration, and renders the school district
eligible for those funds set aside under current budget
proviso language. “By submitting a plan that was both
previously approved and adopted, we believe we are
establishing a means to best recognize—and
compensate—teachers who are instrumental in accelerating
student achievement,” adds Chairman Drake.
Duval Teachers United
President Terrie Brady applauded the School Board for
its action and added that the current performance pay
plan for teachers does not pit teacher against teacher.
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