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Baltimore City Public School System
Question Answer Footnote
BENEFITS
Tuition Reimbursement
Does the district or state offer tuition reimbursement for
teachers? yes Reimbursement of
100% up to and
including master's
What is the cap on tuition reimbursement for a single year? 12 credit hours degree- 75% beyond
Must a course be related to the teacher's current or future The coursework must
assignment or certification to be eligible for tuition be in educational field or
reimbursement? yes related area.
Must the teacher meet a grade requirement to be eligible for A grade of a B or better
tuition reimbursement? yes must be earned
Must the course have been approved by the administration to be
eligible for reimbursement? yes
Life Insurance
The district provides
$35,000 of coverage at
Does the teacher have to pay for basic life insurance? no no charge.
If basic life insurance is not automatically included in the benefits
package, how much is the minimum premium that the teacher
has to pay? n/a
Health Insurance
Is individual health insurance available at no cost to the
employee? no
Is health insurance available to the employee's dependents at no
cost to the employee? no
CALENDAR
School Year 190 The school based
options provision of the
What does the district consider the teacher contract year for ------ Answer ending 01/07/2011 ------ 2010-2013 contract
purposes of calculating the daily rate of pay? 190
1,200 permits individual based
This calculation is
How many hours are students scheduled to be in school for the on a 6 hour, 40 minute
2010-2011 school year? (10-11 elementary student year x ------ Answer ending 01/07/2011 ------ day X 180 days. The
elementary student school day) 1,200 school based options
Does the district consider paid holidays part of its contract year?
(see FN for number of paid holidays counted) no
190 The school based
options provision of the
How many teachers days are on the 2010-2011 calendar ------ Answer ending 06/29/2010 ------ 2010-2013 contract
(excluding paid holidays)? 190
10 permits individual
The school based
options provision of the
How many days in the 2010-2011 calendar is the teacher on-site ------ Answer ending 06/29/2010 ------ 2010-2013 contract
without students? 10 permits individual
The school based
options provision of the
2010-2013 contract
How many student days are on the 2010-2011 calendar? 180 permits individual
This calculation is based
How many hours are teachers scheduled to be on site during the on 7.083 hours per day
10-11 school year? (10-11 elementary teacher work year x daily x 190 days. The school
on-site requirement for elementary teachers) 1,346 based options provision
High school students get
How many student half-days are listed on the 2010-2011 6 additional half-days for
calendar? 4
extended day exams. year. The
extended
other school based options
provision of the 2010-
What types of alternative schedules does the district have? 2013 contract permits
School Day 25 minutes for elementary teachers; 15 minutes for The school based
How much time is the teacher required to be on-site beyond the secondary teachers options provision of the
length of the student day? (This does not include time for 2010-2013 contract
meetings) ------ Answer ending 01/07/2011 ------
6 hours, 40 minutes permits5individual
7 hour minute teacher
day minus 15 minutes
------ Answer ending 01/07/2011 ------ for arrival time and 10
How long is the school day for elementary students? 6 hours, 40 minutes
50 minutes for departure
7 hour 5 minute teacher
day minus 10 minutes
------ Answer ending 01/07/2011 ------ for arrival time and 5
How long is the school day for secondary students? 6 hours, 50 minutes
7 5 minutes The school departure
minutes for based
options provision of the
How long is the scheduled workday for teachers? (total time ------ Answer ending 01/07/2011 ------ 2010-2013 contract
scheduled on-site, including lunch) 7 hours, 5 minutes permits individual
Preparation Time
issue not addressed in the scope of NCTQ reviewed
Is any of the teacher planning time designated for collaborative documents
planning?
How much planning time does an elementary teacher receive? 45 minutes, 3 times per week Every effort shall be
made to see that no
secondary teacher is
How many different preparations can a secondary teacher have? no set limit required to teach more
How much planning time does a secondary teacher receive? 1 period per day
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
What happens if a teacher loses a preparation period? documents
Faculty Meetings
How often are faculty meetings held? no more than once a month
How much advance notice is required before a principal can hold
a faculty meeting? other 3 days. null
Faculty meeting time is
Is the amount of time for a faculty meeting capped? yes capped at 1 hour.
CLASS SIZE
Class Size Restrictions
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
What is the class size restriction for special education? documents
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What is the class size restriction for prekindergarten? documents
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What is the class size restriction for kindergarten? documents
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What is the class size restriction for grade 1? documents
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What is the class size restriction for grade 2? documents
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What is the class size restriction for grade 3? documents
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What is the class size restriction for grade 4? documents
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What is the class size restriction for grade 5? documents
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What is the class size restriction for grade 6? documents
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What is the class size restriction for grade 7? documents
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What is the class size restriction for grade 8? documents
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What is the class size restriction for grades 9-12? documents
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
What happens when the class size limit is exceeded? documents
COMPENSATION
General Salary Information
Is there a statewide salary schedule or minimum salary? no
The salary difference
between an uncertified
teacher's salar and a
Are uncertified teachers paid less than fully certified teachers? yes certified teacher's salary
After how many year(s) of service is a teacher eligible for a issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
longevity bonus? documents
Can there be a salary freeze if a teacher receives a negative issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
evaluation? documents
Structure of the Salary Schedule Under the new
compensation system,
Do teachers earn annual raises for completing an additional year teachers can earn
of teaching in the district? yes higher salaries by
Under the new
compensation system,
What is the average raise for earning an additional year of Bachelor's lane: 2.20% teachers can earn
experience? most districts earn raises for both an additional year
Teachers in Master's lane: 2.95% higher salaries by
of experience and for 'cost of living.' What is the average 'cost of
living' adjustment? (reported as a percentage of change from the
previousthe total change in salary accounting for both earning an
What is year) 2.0%
additional year of experience as well as the 'cost of living
adjustment?' (reported as the percentage of change from the
previous year) 4.4%
What adjustments to the salary schedule were made as a result
of the state of the economy? None Under the new
compensation system,
4: Standard Professional Certificate, MA/MA equivalency, teachers can earn
How many lanes are on the teacher's salary schedule? MA+30, PhD
12,354 higher salaries by
Under the new
compensation system,
What is the average difference between the master's and ------ Answer ending 10/13/2010 ------ teachers can earn
bachelor's salary? 10,781 higher salaries by
Under the new
Bachelor's lane: 5 compensation system,
How many years of experience does it take for a teacher to Master's lane: 17 teachers can earn
reach the maximum salary? higher salaries by
Annual Salary 45,717 (traditional salary schedule); 46,774 (transition Under the new
schedule) compensation system,
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher teachers can earn
with a bachelor's degree? ------ Answer ending 11/19/2009 ------
50,741 (traditional salary schedule); 49,622 (transition higher salaries by
Under the new
salary schedule) compensation system,
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree teachers can earn
and 5 years of experience? ------ Answer ending 10/13/2010 ------
50,741 (traditional salary schedule); 51,111 (transition higher salaries by
Under the new
salary schedule) compensation system,
What is the maximum annual salary for a teacher with a teachers can earn
bachelor's degree? ------ Answer ending 10/13/2010 ------
44,570 (traditional salary schedule); 46,744 (transition higher salaries by
Under the new
salary schedule) compensation system,
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher teachers can earn
with a master's degree? ------ Answer ending 11/19/2009 ------
52,650 (traditional salary schedule); 58,435 (transition higher salaries by
Under the new
salary schedule) compensation system,
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree teachers can earn
and 5 years of experience? ------ Answer ending 10/13/2010 ------
74,213 (traditional salary schedule); 82,770 (transition higher salaries by
Under the new
salary schedule) compensation system,
What is the maximum annual salary for a teacher with a teachers can earn
master's degree? ------ Answer ending 10/13/2010 ------ higher salaries by
Daily Rate of Pay 240.61
What is the daily on-site rate of pay for a fully certified, first year ------ Answer ending 11/19/2009 ------
teacher with a bachelor's degree? 216.46
267.06
What is the daily on-site rate of pay for a teacher with a ------ Answer ending 11/19/2009 ------
bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience? 250.07
267.06
What is the maximum daily on-site rate of pay for a teacher with ------ Answer ending 11/19/2009 ------
a bachelor's degree? 261.82
258.67
What is the daily on-site rate of pay for a fully certified, first year ------ Answer ending 11/19/2009 ------
teacher with a master's degree? 229.98
307.98
What is the daily on-site rate of pay for a teacher with a master's ------ Answer ending 11/19/2009 ------
degree and 5 years of experience? 271.67
390.59
What is the maximum daily on-site rate of pay for a teacher with ------ Answer ending 11/19/2009 ------
a master's degree? 382.94
Starting Salary with Prior Work Experience
For which of the following teaching experiences can a teacher issue not addressed in the scope of NCTQ reviewed
get credit on the salary schedule? documents
What is the highest step for which a teacher who is new to the
district, but not new to teaching can qualify? (see FN for issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
differences between types of teaching experience) documents
Can a teacher get credit on the salary schedule for experience in
a subject-related profession? What is the maximum amount of issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
credit awarded for subject-related experience? documents
Can a teacher get credit on the salary schedule for serving in the
military or Peace Corps? What is the maximum amount of credit
awarded for military or Peace Corps experience? yes; 2 years
Additional Pay for Supplemental Duties
What is the annual stipend awarded to a high school head
football coach? $4,660
What is the annual stipend awarded to a high school drama issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
sponsor? documents
Differentiated Pay yes, the new compensation system "Model Pathways"
allows teachers to earn higher salaries based on strong
evaluations and gains in student learning outcomes and
Can a teacher earn additional pay on the basis of performance? among other criteria
Can a teacher earn additional pay by working in a school issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
classified by the district as "high-needs"? documents
Can a teacher earn additional pay by teaching subjects deemed issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
'hard to staff'? documents
Can a teacher who has National Board certification earn
additional pay? yes, $4,000 for the life of the certificate
yes; the district along with Maryland State Department of
Does the state or district offer financial support to cover National Education will cover the costs of becoming certified once
Board certification fees? a teacher is accepted into the program
DISMISSAL
Dismissal of Tenured Teachers An Area Executive Officer consults with principal or dep't
head and recommends to the CEO disciplinary action.
What is the process at the district level to dismiss a teacher for Teacher may request hearing before Hearing Officer.
incompetence, including appeals? H.O. makes recommendation to board which votes to
Can a teacher appeal a dismissal decision beyond the district issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
level? documents
How long does it take to dismiss a teacher for incompetence
from notice of intent to dismiss to a decision at a school board 80 days from notice to consideration of any exceptions
hearing, for example (excluding duration of hearing)? filed before the board. Board votes at next meeting.
How long does the state grant for the first appeal (excluding issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
duration of appeal hearing)? documents The teacher may be
Once the dismissal process has been initiated, can the teacher, removed from the
charged with incompetence, be immediately removed from the classroom if his/her
classroom pending a hearing? yes presence is deemed
Can a tenured teacher's annual contract be terminated at any issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
time for cause? (Or must it be at the end of the year?) documents
When a tenured teacher is suspended and awaiting formal
dismissal procedures, may pay be suspended? (note when
benefits is also mentioned) pay may be suspended
What happens to excessed teachers who cannot find new issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
assignments? documents
If a tenured teacher's pay is suspended at any point during the
dismissal process, is the teacher entitled to back pay if s/he wins
a dismissal hearing? yes
In addition to scheduled formal evaluations, are there any other
mechanisms a principal can apply to initiate termination actions issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
against an ineffective teacher? documents
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
When must a tenured teacher be notified of his/her dismissal? documents
Dismissal of Nontenured Teachers
Does a district have to cite the causes for not renewing a issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
provisional contract? documents
Does a provisional teacher have any recourse if his/her contract issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
is not renewed? documents
Does a provisional teacher have any recourse if s/he is issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
dismissed during the term of the contract? documents
Can the decision to dismiss a provisional teacher during the term issue not addressed in the scope of NCTQ reviewed
of the contract be appealed beyond the district level? documents
Can an administrator decide to extend the probationary period of
a teacher on a provisional contract if the principal is uncertain
that the teacher should receive tenure? yes
Can a district dismiss a teacher on a provisional contract before issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
the end of the school year? documents
By what date must an untenured teacher be notified of a non- issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
renewal of his/her contract? documents
EVALUATION
The Evaluation Instrument
Is there a statewide teacher evaluation instrument? no
Is peer review a component of teacher evaluations? no
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
Is the teacher required to perform a written self-assessment? documentsobservation
classroom Eff. 2012, student
student achievement growth must represent
professional responsibilities at least 50% of rating -
What is the teacher required to be evaluated on? state requirement.
What kind of feedback does the teacher receive following an
evaluation? conference with evaluator
How many categories of ratings are there? 3:proficient; satisfactory; unsatisfactory
Are evaluators required to give notice of an observation? yes
Role of Student Achievement in Teacher Evaluation The evaluator might use
student work to to
Can student performance, however measured, be factored into determine where a
teacher evalautions? yes teacher needs support
The evaluator might use
student achievement
Can objective measurements of student achievement, such as issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed data to determine where
standardized test results, be factored into teacher evaluations? documents a teacher needs support
Must a teacher show evidence of student achievement to pass
the evaluation? no
Evaluation Requirements for Nontenured Teachers
Can an administrator extend the provisional contract for issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
nontenured teachers? documents
How frequently are nontenured teachers evaluated? once a year
Must a nontenured teacher get prior notice of a formal issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
observation? documents
What is the required minimum length of an observation for a issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
nontenured teacher? documents
Must the evaluation of a nontenured teacher be based on There must be at least 2
multiple observations? yes observations.
Evaluation Requirements for Tenured Teachers
What is the frequency of evaluations for tenured teachers? once a year
Is the frequency of evaluation reduced for tenured teachers who issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
have a record of satisfactory performance? documents
Is a tenured teacher's evaluation based on multiple There must be at least 2
observations? yes observations.
What is the required minimum length of a tenured teacher's issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
observation? documents The principal cannot
request daily lesson
Are teachers required to submit lesson plans regularly to a plans as a disciplinary
school administrator? upon request action; Principals can
Consequences of a Negative Evaluation
Can a teacher with a negative evaluation voluntarily transfer to issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
another school? documents
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
How long is the remediation period? documents
Can the teacher file a grievance or formally appeal an evaluation
rating if there are no acknowledged procedural violations? yes
Can a teacher request a second evaluation from a different issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
evaluator? documents
Following a negative evaluation, is the teacher required to
develop a personalized professional growth, development or
improvement plan as a component of the remediation process? yes
Can there be a salary freeze if a teacher receives a negative issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
evaluation? documents
GENERAL EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS
General Employment Provisions
By what date must a teacher give notification that he/she intends
to resign or retire? July 15
Is there a penalty for a teacher who fails to notify the district that issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
he/she intends to resign/retire by the district's deadline? documents
What is the minimum number of years of experience that a
teacher must have in a district before continuing contract status
(tenure) is granted? 1 year
Working Conditions
Does the school district provide legal assistance to teachers
sued for actions taken in carrying out their work? yes
Are parents included as members of site-based teams? yes
teachers may not be asked to perform playground duty,
cafeteria duty, before and after school playground duty,
What non-classroom duties may a teacher be asked or not school-wide detention, lavatory duty, office duty,
asked to perform? duplication of school-wide or department materials,
Does the school district reimburse for damage to a teacher's
property incurred on school grounds? If so, for what amount? yes
Teacher Conduct
Is a teacher obligated to notify the school/district if he/she has issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
been arrested? documents
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
Is there a dress code for teachers? documents
How does a teacher's conviction of a felony affect his or her issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
licensure status? documents
Once the dismissal process has been initiated, can the teacher,
charged with immoral conduct or a felony, be immediately
removed from the classroom pending a hearing? yes
How does a teacher's conviction of a misdemeanor affect his or issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
her licensure status? documents
After how many school days in which a tenured teacher has not
shown up to work, can a school initiate the termination process issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
due to job abandonment? documents
Personnel File
Must a teacher be notified if items are placed in his/her
personnel file? yes
May a teacher request a union representative or other witness issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
review their personnel file? documents
Can the results of a negative evaluation ever be removed from a issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
teacher's personnel file? documents
Student Behavior
Does a teacher have the right to remove a disruptive student
from the classroom? yes
Do teachers have the right to refuse a student's return to the
classroom? yes
If a teacher suspects a student of a crime, is he/she required to
report it? yes
Are teachers notified if a student commits a crime? yes
Must a teacher be notified of a disruptive student's behavior issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
history? documents
Is corporal punishment permitted? no
GRIEVANCES
Teacher Rights in the Grievance Procedure
If a teacher takes leave during the grievance process, does
he/she suffer a loss of leave or pay? no
About which areas of the agreement may a teacher not file a
grievance? teacher layoffs
Is there language protecting a teacher from repercussions for
filing a grievance? yes
Who must pay for a substitute so that a teacher may attend an issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
arbitration hearing or hearing before the board? documents
What types of grievances qualify for an expedited arbitration? grievances filed at the end of a school year
Can a record of the grievance be kept in teacher's official issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
personnel file? documents
Can the teacher file a grievance or formally appeal an evaluation
rating if there are no acknowledged procedural violations? yes
Grievance Procedure
How many days does a teacher have to first address a
grievance? 10 days
Is there an informal process for resolving a grievance? yes
With whom does the teacher file an initial formal grievance? other "step 2" supervisor. null
How many steps occur in the grievance process (both informal
and formal) before arbitration begins? 4+
What is the approximate maximum amount of time allowed for
the grievance process, where specified in the contract or board
policy? 97 days
In the event that a grievance goes to arbitration, what party pays
for the costs of arbitration? shared costs between district and union
In the final step of a grievance at the district level, who makes
the final decision regarding the grievance? outside arbitrator
Is an arbitration or board of education decision concerning a filed
grievance final and binding? yes
LAYOFFS
Layoffs
In the case of a layoff, is seniority determined at the school level
or district level? district level
Does a teacher's performance in the classroom factor into
decisions about which teachers are laid off? no
Do principals have any say in determining who gets laid off? no
Are layoffs made according to reverse seniority within area of
certification? yes
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
When layoffs occur, how is a tie in seniority broken? documents
If a layoff occurs, are laid-off teachers then given any preference
if the district later needs to hire teachers? (including notification,
guaranteed interviews, mandatory re-hiring etc.) yes: teachers rehired in reverse order of layoff
How long does a laid off teacher retain recall rights? 2 years
LEAVE
Sick Leave New teachers receive
10 days credited to sick
leave allotments in year
How many sick days is a teacher issued each year? 10 (years 1 and 2); 15 (years 3+) 3.
Can unused sick days carry over from one year to the next? yes
What is the maximum number of sick days that a teacher can
accumulate? 315
Can a teacher donate sick leave to a sick leave bank? yes
After how many days of absence does a teacher have to provide issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
medical documentation for sick leave? documents
Does the district have the right to request medical certification issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
from a district-approved doctor? documents
How much maternity leave can teachers take? (Note paternity Leave for adoption is
leave in the footnote) approximately 10 weeks of sick leave four weeks.
Personal Leave Teachers earn one day
but may also use three
sick days for personal
How many personal days is a teacher issued each year? 4 business leave.
Is personal leave taken from sick leave? 3 out of 4 taken from sick
What is the total number of sick and personal leave days
combined? 11 (years 1 and 2); 16 (years 3+) Applies to 1 day of
personal leave not
originally taken from
Can unused personal days carry over from one year to the next? personal days convert to sick days for accumulation sick. on restricted days
Leave
may be honored upon
day before or after a holiday or last 2 student days in satisfactory justification
When are leave days restricted or subject to refusal? June of need.
What other types of paid leave does the district offer? job-related injury, bereavement, military, jury duty
Leave for Professional Development
Can a teacher ever take a sabbatical leave? yes
How many years of service are required for a teacher to be
eligible for a sabbatical leave? 7
How much is a teacher paid during sabbatical? 50% of salary
active service, return
commitment to district,
What are the eligibility conditions for sabbatical, apart from years no more than 3% of staff
of service? other on sabbatical. null
Is there additional leave for any professional development that
takes place outside of the district? yes
How many hours or days of professional development leave can
a teacher take over and above the professional development issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
days already scheduled by the district? documents
Attendance Incentives
Can a teacher earn additional pay or leave days for
demonstrating good job attendance? yes
teachers may convert 1 day of sick leave for pay for every
What is the amount or range of pay that a teacher can earn for 4 days of unused leave; remaining 3 unused days are
demonstrating good job attendance? credited to sick leave accumulation
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at the end
of each school year? yes
At what rate can teachers receive payment for unused sick leave 100% of daily rate, limited to one day for every 4 unused,
at the end of a school year? up to 3 days
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at Teachers qualify after
retirement? yes 20 years of service.
At what rate can teachers receive payment for unused sick leave
at retirement? 100% of daily rate, one day for every 4 unused
What is the maximum payment for unused sick leave at
retirement for a teacher with a master's degree and 30 years of
experience in the district? $30,156.53
NEW TEACHER INDUCTION
Mentors yes
------ Answer ending 12/22/2010 ------
Is a mentor available to a new teacher? yes
Mentoring is for two
How long is the mentorship program for a new teacher? more than one year years.
Who selects teachers to be mentors? principal
Is it expected that a mentor will have experience in subject issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
area/grade related to the teacher's teaching assignment? documents
What is the minimum number of years of experience a teacher issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
must have to be eligible to be a mentor? documents
yes
Pay varies based on
------ Answer ending 12/22/2010 ------ type of mentor the
Is a mentor paid? yes principal selects.
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
Are mentors provided with training? documents Applies to experienced
teachers serving as
Does a mentor have reduced teaching responsibilities or release mentors within their own
time? yes schools.
Does a mentor observe the teacher teaching? yes for some mentors
------ Answer ending 12/22/2010 ------
Do mentors serve teachers at more than one school? yes, some
If a mentor is site-based, is the mentor required to have issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
experience at the school he or she serves? documents
Summer Orientation
Is there a summer orientation for new teachers? yes
5 days
How long is the standard summer orientation that the district ------ Answer ending 12/22/2010 ------ Aug 9-13 listed on
provides for new teachers? 10 days calendar.
$75 stipend + $50 bonus
= $125 per day of
Is a new teacher paid to attend the summer orientation? yes attendance
TENURE
Role of Tenure on Teacher Assignment and Employment
Is tenure immediately portable when a teacher changes issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
districts? documents
Can an administrator decide to extend the probationary period of
a teacher on a provisional contract if the principal is uncertain
that the teacher should receive tenure? yes
Is a teacher required to demonstrate student growth prior to issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
being awarded tenure? documents
Can a district dismiss a teacher on a provisional contract before issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
the end of the school year? documents
By what date must an untenured teacher be notified of a non- issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
renewal of his/her contract? documents
What is the minimum number of years of experience that a
teacher must have in a district before continuing contract status
(tenure) is granted? 1 year
TRANSFER & ASSIGNMENT
Voluntary Transfers
no, file transfer request with HR; list choices of new
Do voluntary transfers apply for vacancies directly to the school? assignment in order of preference; or attend job fair
How long does a teacher have to be in a single school before
s/he can apply to transfer to another school? must be in third year of teaching to apply
Can voluntary transfers apply to as many positions as they wish? no limit stated
Can a teacher with a negative evaluation voluntarily transfer to issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
another school? documents
Can a teacher apply to transfer to a different school during
his/her probationary period? no
Are principals and/or site selection committees allowed to
interview voluntary transfer applicants? yes BP 402.04 says that the
Are principals and/or site selection committees allowed to select CEO has the authority to
voluntary transfer applicants to hire? If not, then how are no; teachers are assigned by HR based on their assign and transfer
voluntary transfers assigned to schools? preferences and position on the transfer list teachers "as the needs
Do principals have access to a teacher's evaluation ratings as issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
part of his/her transfer application?
Does the collective bargaining contract or district school board documents
policy contain any language that refers to the goal of equitably
distributing experienced teachers among schools when
assigning teachers? no
Identifying Involuntary Transfers Due to Excessing
Before excessing occurs, does the district ask for or accept issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
volunteers? documents
Are teachers identified for excessing in reverse order of
seniority? yes
Other than seniority, what factors does the district use to identify issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
teachers for excessing? documents
Do principals have any discretion in determining which teachers issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
will be excessed? documents
other
Which teaching positions are protected from excessing under ------ Answer ending 12/06/2010 ------ building representatives.
the district's collective bargaining agreement? issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed null
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
Can a teacher with a negative evaluation be excessed? documents
What is the limit on the number of times a teacher can be issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
excessed?
Separate from excessing, does the district allow principals or documents
other administrators to involuntarily transfer a teacher to another
school? If so, for what reasons is he/she allowed to initiate such
a transfer? yes; principal's recommendation
Placing Excessed Teachers
When a teacher has been identified for excessing, how does issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
s/he apply for a new position? documents
Can excessed teachers apply to as many positions as they issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
wish? documents
Are principals and/or site selection committees allowed to issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
interview excessed transfer applicants? documents
BP 402.04 says that the
Are principals and/or site selection committees allowed to select CEO has the authority to
excessed transfer applicants to hire? If not, then how are issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed assign and transfer
excessed teachers assigned to schools? documents teachers "as the needs
Do principals have the right to refuse the assignment of an issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
excessed teacher to their schools? documents
Do excessed teachers have the right to refuse a school issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
assignment? documents
What happens to excessed teachers who cannot find new issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
assignments? documents
Do excessed teachers continue to receive salary and benefits
while looking for a new position? If so, is there a limit on how issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
long these benefits last? documents
Role of Seniority
Do more senior teachers who have been excessed have greater issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
choice in their school placement than less senior teachers? documents
Do more senior teachers who voluntarily transfer have greater yes, if two or more candidates are equally qualified, the
choice in their school placement than less senior teachers? more senior teacher chooses from assignments first
If excessed teachers are assigned by the district, does the
district consider a teacher's seniority when assigning him/her to issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
a new school? documents
Are teachers who have been identified for excessing allowed to
switch positions to "bump" a less senior teacher from his/her issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
job? documents
Timeline for Transfers
However, the CBA notes
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed that voluntary transfers
When does the district invite and place voluntary transfers? documents are accepted mid-year.
no later than the last workday for teachers in June;
When does the district notify and place excessed teachers? changes after August 15 are done by emergency only
Are internal transfers given priority over new hires for vacant issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
positions? documents
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ-reviewed
Which type of transfer is placed first: voluntary or excessed? documents
Can a teacher be involuntarily transferred to another school after
the school year has started? yes
Is there a date after the school year has started that involuntary issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
transfers cannot occur? (Date specified in footnote) documents
UNION RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES
Union Role
Must a principal or school administrator meet with union issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
representatives on a regular basis? documents
Do union presidents continue to accrue seniority from the district
while on leave? yes
Do union presidents receive any compensation from the district
(salary/benefits) while on leave? yes, leave of absence with pay teachers may be
After a union official has served in a leadership role in the union returned to a
and taken leave from his/her district, can s/he return to his/her comparable position.
previous position in the district? other null
Is some time at faculty meetings required to be allotted to union
matters? yes
Is leave available for a teacher to attend union associated
activities (not counting leave given to elected union
representatives)? yes
Who pays for a substitute when a teacher attends union issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
functions (if that teacher is not an elected union representative)? documents no homeroom. Possible
reduction of one period
Does a teacher who is a union representative have fewer school per week and release
related responsibilities than other teachers? reduced teaching periods/extra conference period from homeroom duties
Waivers yes
Is there a waiver or variance provision for portions of or the ------ Answer ending 12/06/2010 ------ For school based
entire collective bargaining agreement? issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed options.
Do teachers have a vote in a request for a waiver? yes
What requirements must be met for a waiver to be approved? 80% of teachers vote by secret ballot
How long is a waiver in effect? one year
Can a waiver be renewed? yes
Source: CBA (or
bargained
provision), district
policy, state law,
Citation practice
Baltimore City CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes; Baltimore
City CBA 2009-2010:
Baltimore City CBA CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes; Baltimore
City CBA 2009-2010:
Baltimore City CBA CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes; Baltimore
City CBA 2009-2010:
Baltimore City CBA CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes; Baltimore
City CBA 2009-2010:
Baltimore City CBA CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes; Baltimore
City CBA 2009-2010: CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes; Baltimore
City CBA 2009-2010: CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes; Baltimore
City CBA 2009-2010: CBA
Benefits Guide CBA
Benefits Guide CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes; Baltimore
City CBA 2009-2011: CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes; Baltimore
City CBA 2009-2011: CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2009-2011: p. 19, Art.
7.1 A, 2009-2010
School Year Calendar CBA
2010-2011 School
Year Calendar CBA
2010-2011 School
Year Calendar CBA
2010-2011 School
Year Calendar CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes; Baltimore
City CBA 2009-2011: CBA
2010-2011 School
Year Calendar CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010 - 2013 Changes CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes; Baltimore
City CBA 2009-2010:
Baltimore City CBA CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes; Baltimore
City CBA 2009-2010:
Baltimore City CBA CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes; Baltimore
City CBA 2009-2010:
Baltimore City CBA CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes; Baltimore
City CBA 2009-2010: CBA
Baltimore City CBA CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes; Baltimore
City CBA 2009-2010: CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes; Baltimore
City CBA 2009-2010: CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes; Baltimore
City CBA 2009-2010: CBA
CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes; Baltimore
City CBA 2009-2010: CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes; Baltimore
City CBA 2009-2010: CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes; Baltimore
City CBA 2009-2010: CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
pay scale addendum,
January 2006 CBA
CBA
CBA
2010-2011 Salary
Schedule CBA
2010-2011 Salary
Schedule CBA
2009-2010 Salary
Schedule, 2010-2011
Salary Schedule CBA
2009-2010 Salary
Schedule, 2010-2011
Salary Schedule CBA
2010-2011 Salary
Schedule CBA
2010-2011 Salary
Schedule CBA
2010-2011 Salary
Schedule CBA
2010-2011 Salary
Schedule CBA
2010-2011 Salary
Schedule CBA
2010-2011 Salary
Schedule CBA
2010-2011 Salary
Schedule CBA
2010-2011 Salary
Schedule CBA
2010-2011 Salary
Schedule CBA
2010-2011 Salary
Schedule CBA
2010-2011 Salary
Schedule, 2010-2011
School Year Calendar CBA
2010-2011 Salary
Schedule, 2010-2011
School Year Calendar CBA
2010-2011 Salary
Schedule, 2010-2011
School Year Calendar CBA
2010-2011 Salary
Schedule, 2010-2011
School Year Calendar CBA
2010-2011 Salary
Schedule, 2010-2011
School Year Calendar CBA
2010-2011 Salary
Schedule, 2010-2011
School Year Calendar CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
Salary Schedule CBA
2009-2010 Salary
Schedule CBA
CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013 Changes CBA
CBA
Baltimore City CBA CBA
2010-2013 Changes;
Baltimore City CBA
2009-2010: p. 50, Art. CBA
http://www.bcps.k12.
md.us/Staff/Professio
nal_Development.asp CBA
Baltimore City Board
rule 407.04 CBA
CBA
Baltimore City Board
rule 407.04 CBA
CBA
Baltimore City Public
Schools Board Rule
402.07 CBA
CBA
Baltimore City Public
Schools Board rule
402.07 CBA
CBA
Baltimore City Public
Schools Board Rule
402.07 CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
Baltimore City Public
Schools Board Rule
402.07 CBA
CBA
CBA
Maryland Comar 13A-
07.04.02 CBA
Baltimore City BOE,
p. 6, PBES handbook CBA
CBA
Baltimore City BOE,
p. 1, PBES handbook CBA
Baltimore City BOE,
p. 11, PBES
handbook CBA
Baltimore City BOE,
p. 8, PBES handbook CBA
Baltimore City BOE,
p. 15, PBES
handbook CBA
Baltimore City BOE,
p. 10, PBES
Handbook CBA
Baltimore City BOE,
pp. 24-28 PBES
handbook CBA
Baltimore City BOE,
pp. 26-27, PBES
Handbook CBA
CBA
Baltimore City BOE,
p. 5, PBES handbook CBA
CBA
CBA
Baltimore City BOE,
p.4, PBES hanbook CBA
Baltimore City BOE,
p. 5, PBES Handbook CBA
CBA
Baltimore City BOE,
p. 5, PBES Handbook CBA
Baltimore City 2010 CBA
CBA
changes,Baltimore
City CBA, 2009-2010: CBA
CBA
Baltimore City CBA, CBA
2010-2013: Art. 9.3.;
District BP, p. 18
PBES handbook CBA
CBA
Baltimore City BOE,
p. 5, PBES handbook CBA
CBA
Baltimore City Board
Policies: BP 405.01 CBA
CBA
Baltimore City Public
Schools BP 402.07 CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 27, Art.
13.3 CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 22, Art.
7.15 CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 29, Art.
7.9 CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 28, Art.
13.1, H CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
Baltimore City Public
Schools BP 402.07 CBA
CBA
CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 52,
Art. 22.1 CBA
CBA
CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 27,
Art. 13.1; p. 39, Art.
17.3 CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 27, Art.
13.1
Baltimore City Public CBA
School System
School Board Policy:
506.14 City Public
Baltimore CBA
School System
School Board Policy:
506.15 CBA
CBA
Baltimore City Public
School System
School Board Policy:
506.05 CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 10, Art.
4.5 CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 18, Art.
6.3 CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 10,
Art. 4.5 CBA
CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: pp. 10,
Art. 4.5 CBA
Baltimore City CBA, CBA
2010-2013: Art. 9.3.;
District BP, p. 18
PBES handbook CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 8, Art.
4.3 CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 8, Art.
4.3 CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 9, Art.
4.3 CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: pp. 8-9,
Art. 4.3 CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: pp. 8-10,
Art. 4.3 CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 10,
Art. 4.3 CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 10, Art.
4.3 CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 9, Art.
4.3 CBA
Baltimore City 2010
CBA changes,
Baltimore City CBA,
2005-2007: p. 18, Art. CBA
Baltimore City 2010
CBA changes,
Baltimore City CBA,
2005-2007: p. 18, Art. CBA
Baltimore City 2010
CBA changes,
Baltimore City CBA,
2009-2010: p. 18, Art. CBA
Baltimore City 2010
CBA changes,
Baltimore City CBA,
2009-2010: p. 18, Art. CBA
Baltimore City 2010 CBA
CBA changes,
Baltimore City CBA,
2009-2010: p. 18, Art. CBA
Baltimore City 2010
CBA changes,
Baltimore City CBA,
2009-2010: p. 18, Art. CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes; 2009 -
2010: p. 32, Art. XV,
Baltimore City CBA CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes;2009 -
2010: p. 32, Art. XV,
Baltimore City CBA CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes;2009 -
2010: p. 32, Art. XV,
Baltimore City CBA CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes;2009 -
2010: p. 33, Art. XV, CBA
CBA
CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes;2009 -
2010: p. 32, Art. XV, CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes;2009 -
2010: p. 34, Art. XV,
Baltimore City CBA CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes;2009 -
2010: p. 32, Art. XV,
Baltimore City CBA CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes;2009 -
2010: p. 32, Art. XV,
Baltimore City CBA CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes;2009 -
2010: p. 34, Art. XV,
Baltimore City CBA CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes;2009 -
2010: p. 34, Art. XV,
Baltimore City CBA CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes;2009 -
2010: pp. 33, 35-37, CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2009 - 2010: pp. 34-
35, Art. XV, 15.9 CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2009 - 2010: pp. 34-
35, Art. XV, 15.9 CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2009 - 2010: pp. 34-
35, Art. XV, 15.9G CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2009 - 2010: pp. 34-
35, Art. XV, 15.9 CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2009 - 2010: p. 36,
Art. XV, 15.10 CBA
CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes;2009 -
2010: p. 32, Art. XV,
Baltimore City CBA CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes;2009 -
2010: p. 32, Art. XV,
Baltimore City CBA CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes;2009 -
2010: p. 32, Art. XV,
Baltimore City CBA CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes;2009 -
2010: p. 32, Art. XV,
Baltimore City CBA CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes;2009 -2010:
p. 33, Art. City CBA
Baltimore XV, 15.3B CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes;2009 -2010:
Baltimore XV, 15.3B
p. 33, Art. City CBA CBA
2010 - 2013
Changes; 2009 -
2010: p. 33, Art. XV, CBA
2011 New Teacher
Mentoring Guidelines CBA
2011 New Teacher
Mentoring Guidelines CBA
2011 New Teacher
Mentoring Guidelines CBA
CBA
CBA
2011 New Teacher
Mentoring Guidelines CBA
CBA
2011 New Teacher
Mentoring Guidelines CBA
2011 New Teacher
Mentoring Guidelines CBA
2011 New Teacher
Mentoring Guidelines CBA
CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013 Changes;
2009 - 2010: p. 12,
Art. V, 5.1.3 CBA
2010--2013 School
Year Calendar CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013 Changes;
2009 - 2010: p. 12,
Art. V, 5.1.3 CBA
CBA
Baltimore City Public
Schools Board Rule
402.07 CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
Baltimore City Public
Schools BP 402.07 CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 26, Art.
10.1 CBA
Baltimore City Public
Schools Circular No.
21: April 2008 CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 26, Art.
10.1 CBA
CBA
Baltimore City Public
Schools Circular No.
21: April 2008 CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 26,
Art. 10.1; Baltimore
City Public Schools CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 26, Art.
10 CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 26,
Art. 10.2 CBA
CBA
CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 2 of
Tentative Agreement CBA
CBA
CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 26, Art.
10.2 CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 26,
Art. 10.1 CBA
CBA
CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 26, Art.
10.1 CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 17,
Art. 6.2 B CBA
CBA
CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 16,
Art. 6.2 C CBA
CBA
CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 4, Art.
2.1 CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 4, Art.
2.1 CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 4, Art.
2.1 CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 22, Art.
7.15 CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 38, Art.
15.21 CBA
CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 7, Art.
2.16.A CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 7 of
Tentative Agreement CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 8 of
Tentative Agreement CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 8 of
Tentative Agreement CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 8 of
Tentative Agreement CBA
Baltimore City CBA
2010-2013: p. 8 of
Tentative Agreement CBA
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