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DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Question Answer Footnote
CALENDAR
School Year
What does the district consider the teacher contract year for
purposes of calculating the daily rate of pay? 185/187/193 stated in salary schedule
Does the district consider paid holidays part of its contract year?
(see FN for number of paid holidays counted) no
1,232
How many hours are students scheduled to be in school for the 1,232 hours is based on
2011-2012 school year? (11-12 elementary student year x ------ Answer ending 07/05/2011 ------ 7 hours per day x 176
elementary student school day) 1,239
187 days.
How many teachers days are on the 2011-2012 calendar ------ Answer ending 07/05/2011 ------
(excluding paid holidays)? 188
How many days in the 2011-2012 calendar is the teacher on-site
without students? 11
176
------ Answer ending 07/05/2011 ------
How many student days are on the 2011-2012 calendar? 177
How many hours are teachers scheduled to be on site during the
2011-2012 school year? (11-12 elementary teacher work year x issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
daily on-site requirement for elementary teachers) documents
How many student half-days are listed on the 2011-2012
calendar? 2
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What types of alternative schedules does the district have? documents
School Day
How much time is the teacher required to be on-site beyond the
length of the student day? (This does not include time for issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
meetings) documents
How long is the school day for elementary students? 7 hours
How long is the school day for secondary students? 7 hours
How long is the scheduled workday for teachers? (total time issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
scheduled on-site, including lunch) documents
Preparation Time
Is any of the teacher planning time designated for collaborative issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
planning? documents
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How much planning time does an elementary teacher receive? documents Principals shall not
assign first-year
teachers to more than
How many different preparations can a secondary teacher have? no set limit two different subject
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How much planning time does a secondary teacher receive? documents
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What happens if a teacher loses a preparation period? documents
Faculty Meetings
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How often are faculty meetings held? documents
How much advance notice is required before a principal can hold issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
a faculty meeting? documents
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Is the amount of time for a faculty meeting capped? documents
CLASS SIZE
Class Size Restrictions
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What is the class size restriction for special education? documents
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What is the class size restriction for prekindergarten? documents
What is the class size restriction for kindergarten? 22
What is the class size restriction for grade 1? 22
What is the class size restriction for grade 2? 22
What is the class size restriction for grade 3? 22
What is the class size restriction for grade 4? 22
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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
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What happens when the class size limit is exceeded? documents
COMPENSATION-FRINGE BENEFITS
Life Insurance The district provides
$10,000 of life insurance
and $10,000 of
Does the teacher have to pay for basic life insurance? no accidental death and
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
Pensions/Retirement
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What type of primary pension system is mandatory for teachers? documents
What is the current employer contribution rates for pension? issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
employee contribution rates? documents
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Who pays the employer contribution? documents
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Who pays the employee contribution? documents
Is a supplemental pension system available to employees? If so, issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
what is the plan design of the supplemental option? documents
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How many years must a teacher work before becoming vested? documents
Are teachers able to purchase service time to apply towards their issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
pension? documents
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
COMPENSATION-SALARY
General Salary Information
Is there a statewide salary schedule or minimum salary? yes-salary schedule A teacher may not be
payed if s/he does not
hold a valid teaching
Are uncertified teachers paid less than fully certified teachers? uncertified teachers cannot be the teacher of record certificate.
After how many year(s) of service is a teacher eligible for a
longevity bonus? 15 and every year thereafter
What adjustments to the salary schedule were made as a result
of the current economic crisis? none
Can there be a salary freeze if a teacher receives a negative
evaluation? yes
Structure of the Salary Schedule
Do teachers earn annual raises for completing an additional year
of teaching in the district? no, teachers earn raises on 22 of the 35 steps
What is the average raise for earning an additional year of
experience? (reported as a percentage of the total increase in Bachelor's lane: 1.14%
Teachers in bachelor's or master's lane both salary schedule).
pay over the most districts earn raises forof the an additional year Master's lane: 1.42%
of experience and for 'cost of living.' What is the average 'cost of
living' adjustment? (reported as a percentage of change from the
What is year)
previousthe total change in salary accounting for both earning an 0.8%
additional year of experience as well as the 'cost of living
adjustment?' (reported as the percentage of change from the
previous year) 1.9%
How many lanes are on the teacher's salary schedule? 3: BA, MA, PhD
What is the average difference between the master's and
bachelor's salary? 3,585
How many years of experience does it take for a teacher to
reach the maximum salary? 35
Annual Salary
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher
with a bachelor's degree? 45,350
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a bachelor's degree
and 5 years of experience? 48,601
What is the maximum annual salary for a teacher with a
bachelor's degree? 64,256
What is the annual salary for a fully certified, first year teacher
with a master's degree? 46,350
What is the annual salary for a teacher with a master's degree
and 5 years of experience? 49,601
What is the maximum annual salary for a teacher with a
master's degree? 70,196
Daily Rate of Pay
What is the daily on-site rate of pay for a fully certified, first year
teacher with a bachelor's degree? 241.22
What is the daily on-site rate of pay for a teacher with a
bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience? 258.52
What is the maximum daily on-site rate of pay for a teacher with
a bachelor's degree? 337.27
What is the daily on-site rate of pay for a fully certified, first year
teacher with a master's degree? 246.54
What is the daily on-site rate of pay for a teacher with a master's
degree and 5 years of experience? 263.84
What is the maximum daily on-site rate of pay for a teacher with
a master's degree? 368.86
Starting Salary with Prior Work Experience
Experience is awarded
For what types of prior teaching experience can a teacher get issue not addressed in the scope of NCTQ reviewed based on the
credit on the salary schedule? documents Commisioner's rules.
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 issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
awarded for military or Peace Corps experience? documents
Additional Pay for Supplemental Duties
What is the annual stipend awarded to a high school head
football coach? $4,331
What is the annual stipend awarded to a high school drama
sponsor? $2,150
Differentiated Pay
yes, the $6,000 bonus is only available to teachers at
select schools who obtain a "classroom effectiveness
Can a teacher earn additional pay on the basis of performance? index" score of at least 50
yes, bonuses of $6,000 are available to teachers at
Can a teacher earn additional pay by working in a school select schools who obtain a "classroom effectiveness
classified by the district as "high-needs"? index" score of at least 50
yes, bilingual education teachers earn bonuses of $3,000;
math and science teachers earn bonuses of $1,000; ESL,
Can a teacher earn additional pay by teaching subjects deemed Spanish and special education teachers earn bonuses of
'hard to staff'? $500
Can a teacher who has National Board certification earn issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
additional pay? documents
Does the state or district offer financial support to cover National issue not addressed in the scope of NCTQ reviewed
Board certification fees? documents
Tuition Reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement
is only available for
Does the district or state offer tuition reimbursement for support personnel
teachers? no accepted into the "Grow
What is the cap on tuition reimbursement for a single year? n/a
Must a course be related to the teacher's current or future
assignment or certification to be eligible for tuition
reimbursement? n/a
Must the teacher meet a grade requirement to be eligible for
tuition reimbursement? n/a
Must the course have been approved by the administration to be
eligible for reimbursement? n/a
DISMISSAL
Dismissal of Tenured Teachers Continuing contracts (tenured)-state law. Term contracts - Most teachers with 3+
may request hearing before board or hearing examiner if yrs. experience are on
What is the process at the district level to dismiss a teacher for nonrenewed; before hrng examiner if terminated during term contracts. District
incompetence, including appeals? contract determines if hearings
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 issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
hearing, for example (excluding duration of hearing)? documents
How long does the state grant for the first appeal (excluding issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
duration of appeal hearing)? documents
Once the dismissal process has been initiated, can the teacher,
charged with incompetence, be immediately removed from the
classroom pending a hearing? yes
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 In TX yes for term contracts issue not addressed for
benefits is also mentioned) con't contracts
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 issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
a dismissal hearing? documents Written evaluations and
In addition to scheduled formal evaluations, are there any other other information the
mechanisms a principal can apply to initiate termination actions administration deems
against an ineffective teacher? yes appropriate shall be
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When must a tenured teacher be notified of his/her dismissal? documents
Dismissal of Nontenured Teachers
Does a nontenured 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 nontenuredl teacher during the issue not addressed in the scope of NCTQ reviewed
term of the contract be appealed beyond the district level? documents
Can an administrator decide to extend the nontenured period if issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
the principal is uncertain that the teacher should receive tenure? documents
Does a district have to cite the causes for not renewing a issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
nontenured contract? documents
Does a nontenured teacher have any recourse if his/her contract issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
is not renewed? documents
Can a district dismiss a nontenured teacher before the end of
the school year? yes
By what date must a nontenured teacher be notified of non-
renewal of his/her contract? 45th day before the last day of instruction
EVALUATION
The Evaluation Instrument Texas uses the PDAS,
Professional
Development Appraisal
Is there a statewide teacher evaluation instrument? yes - districts may use as a model but can modify System which Dallas
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Is peer review a component of teacher evaluations? documents
Is the teacher required to perform a written self-assessment? district acknowledges state law
What is the teacher required to be evaluated on? district acknowledges state law
How does the teacher receive feedback following an evaluation? district acknowledges state law
How many categories of ratings are there? district acknowledges state law
Are evaluators required to give notice of an observation? district acknowledges state law
Role of Student Achievement in Teacher Evaluation
Can student performance, however measured, be factored into
teacher evalautions? district acknowledges state law
Can objective measurements of student achievement, such as
standardized test results, be factored into teacher evaluations? district acknowledges state law
Must a teacher show evidence of student achievement to pass
the evaluation? district acknowledges state law
Evaluation Requirements for Nontenured Teachers
Can an administrator decide to extend the nontenured period if issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
the principal is uncertain that the teacher should receive tenure? documents
How frequently are nontenured teachers evaluated? once a year
What is the required minimum length of an observation for a
nontenured teacher? district acknowledges state law
Must the evaluation of a nontenured teacher be based on
multiple observations? district acknowledges state law
Evaluation Requirements for Tenured Teachers
Is a tenured teacher's evaluation based on multiple
observations? district acknowledges state law Teachers are exempt
from annual evaluations
if they have been rated
What is the frequency of evaluations for tenured teachers? once every three years "exceeds expectations"
Is the frequency of evaluation reduced for tenured teachers who
have a record of satisfactory performance? district acknowledges State law.
What is the required minimum length of a tenured teacher's
observation? district acknowledges state law
Contract teachers
Are teachers required to submit lesson plans regularly to a submit weekly lesson
school administrator? weekly plans.
Consequences of a Negative Evaluation
Can a teacher with a negative evaluation voluntarily transfer to
another school? no
Can the teacher file a grievance or formally appeal an evaluation issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
rating if there are no acknowledged procedural violations? documents
Can a teacher request a second evaluation from a different
evaluator? yes
Can there be a salary freeze if a teacher receives a negative
evaluation? yes
GENERAL EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS
General Employment Provisions
By what date must a teacher give notification that he/she intends issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
to resign or retire? documents
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 issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
teacher must have in a district before tenure is granted? documents
Working Conditions
Does the school district provide legal assistance to teachers issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
sued for actions taken in carrying out their work? documents
Are parents included as members of site-based teams? yes
What non-classroom duties may a teacher be asked or not all non-teaching duties will be assigned on an equitable
asked to perform? basis
Does the school district reimburse for damage to a teacher's issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
property incurred on school grounds? If so, for what amount? documents
Teacher Conduct
Is a teacher obligated to notify the school/district if he/she has
been arrested? yes
Is there a dress code for teachers? yes-professional dress
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 issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
personnel file? documents
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 issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
report it? documents
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Are teachers notified if a student commits a crime? documents
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 issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
he/she suffer a loss of leave or pay? documents
About which areas of the agreement may a teacher not file a issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
grievance? documents
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
Can a record of the grievance be kept in teacher's official teacher transfers
personnel file? no
teacher evaluations salary appeals,
personnel actions involuntary leave for
other medical evaluation,
What types of grievances qualify for an expedited arbitration? whistleblower complaint.
Can the teacher file a grievance or formally appeal an evaluation issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
rating if there are no acknowledged procedural violations? documents
Grievance Procedure
Is there an informal process for resolving a grievance? yes
How many days does a teacher have to first address a
grievance? 30 days
With whom does the teacher file an initial formal grievance? -principal and/or immediate supervisor
How many steps occur in the grievance process (both informal There are three steps
and formal) before arbitration begins? 3 before a public hearing.
What is the approximate maximum amount of time allowed for
the grievance process, where specified in the contract or board
policy? 100 days
In the event that a grievance goes to arbitration, what party pays issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
for the costs of arbitration? documents
In the final step of a grievance at the district level, who makes
the final decision regarding the grievance? district board of education
Is an arbitration or board of education decision concerning a filed issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
grievance final and binding? documents
LAYOFFS
Layoffs
In the case of a layoff, is seniority determined at the school level
or district level? district level
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What is the notification deadline for teacher layoffs? documents
Most Texas teachers
Does a teacher's performance in the classroom factor into yes for probationary & term contracts; no for cont. are on probationary or
decisions about which teachers are laid off? contracts (tenured) term contracts.
Do principals have any say in determining who gets laid off? no
Most Texas teachers
Are layoffs made according to reverse seniority within area of no for probationary and term contracts; yes for cont. are on probationary or
certification? contracts term contracts.
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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, issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
guaranteed interviews, mandatory re-hiring etc.) documents
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How long does a laid off teacher retain recall rights? documents
LEAVE
Sick Leave
How many sick days is a teacher issued each year? 5
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? no maximum
Can a teacher donate sick leave to a sick leave bank? yes
After how many days of absence does a teacher have to provide
medical documentation for sick leave? 3 for family, 10 for personal
Does the district have the right to request medical certification
from a district-approved doctor? yes
How much maternity leave can teachers take? (Note paternity 12 weeks unpaid under FMLA; can use sick leave
leave in the footnote) concurrently
Personal Leave
Personal leave is issued
How many personal days is a teacher issued each year? 5 by the state.
Is personal leave taken from sick leave? no
What is the total number of sick and personal leave days
combined? 10
State personal leave
accumulates without
Can unused personal days carry over from one year to the next? yes limit.
first and last 2 days of each semester and year, 2 days
When are leave days restricted or subject to refusal? before and after a holiday or break
What other types of paid leave does the district offer? court, workers compensation, military
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? 1
How much is a teacher paid during sabbatical? case-by-case basis.
What are the eligibility conditions for sabbatical, apart from years issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
of service? documents
This leave must
Is there additional leave for any professional development that accomplish a school-
takes place outside of the district? yes related purpose.
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 issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
demonstrating good job attendance? documents
What is the amount or range of pay that a teacher can earn for issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
demonstrating good job attendance? documents
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at the end issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
of each school year? documents
At what rate can teachers receive payment for unused sick leave
at the end of a school year? n/a
Can a teacher receive payment for unused sick leave at
retirement? yes
At what rate can teachers receive payment for unused sick leave daily rate of pay, up to 90 days, adjusted for years of
at retirement? service
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? $32,556.60
NEW TEACHER INDUCTION
Mentors
Is a mentor available to a new teacher? district acknowledges state law
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How long is the mentorship program for a new teacher? documents
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Who selects teachers to be mentors? documents
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
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Is a mentor paid? documents
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Are mentors provided with training? documents
Does a mentor have reduced teaching responsibilities or release issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
time? documents
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Does a mentor observe the teacher teaching? documents
Do mentors serve teachers at more than one school?
If a mentor is site-based, is the mentor required to have
experience at the school he or she serves?
Summer Orientation
Is there a summer orientation for new teachers? yes
How long is the standard summer orientation that the district
provides for new teachers? 4 days
New teachers have a
Is a new teacher paid to attend the summer orientation? no longer contract length.
TENURE
Role of Tenure on Teacher Assignment and Employment
How long is the probationary term when a tenured teacher issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
transfers districts within the state? documents
Can an administrator decide to extend the nontenured period if issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
the principal is uncertain that the teacher should receive tenure? documents
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 nontenured teacher before the end of
the school year? yes
By what date must a nontenured teacher be notified of non-
renewal of his/her contract? 45th day before the last day of instruction
What is the minimum number of years of experience that a issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
teacher must have in a district before tenure is granted? documents
TRANSFER & ASSIGNMENT
Voluntary Transfers
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Do voluntary transfers apply for vacancies directly to the school? documents
How long does a teacher have to be in a single school before issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
s/he can apply to transfer to another school? documents
Can voluntary transfers apply to as many positions as they wish? no limit stated
Can a teacher with a negative evaluation voluntarily transfer to
another school? no
Can a teacher apply to transfer to a different school before issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
he/she achieves tenure? documents
Are principals and/or site selection committees allowed to
interview voluntary transfer applicants? yes
Are principals and/or site selection committees allowed to select
voluntary transfer applicants to hire? If not, then how are
voluntary transfers assigned to schools? yes
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
They can request an
Do principals have any discretion in determining which teachers exception to seniority
will be excessed? yes rules.
extracurricular
sponsors, coaches,
Which teaching positions are protected from excessing under department heads,
the district's collective bargaining agreement? union building
Can a teacher with a negative evaluation be excessed? no
What is the limit on the number of times a teacher can be no more than three
excessed?
Separate from excessing, does the district allow principals or times in five years.
other administrators to involuntarily transfer a teacher to another
school? If so, for what reasons is he/she allowed to initiate such issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
a transfer? documents
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
interview excessed transfer applicants? yes
Are principals and/or site selection committees allowed to select
excessed transfer applicants to hire? If not, then how are
excessed teachers assigned to schools? yes The board policy refers
to a "principal's criteria"
Do principals have the right to refuse the assignment of an for approving campus
excessed teacher to their schools? yes assignments and
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
choice in their school placement than less senior teachers? no, seniority is not a factor in placement
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
When does the district invite and place voluntary transfers? May 1 (request); July 1 (placement)
When does the district notify and place excessed teachers? July 1 (placement) At least two transfer
applicants must be
Are internal transfers given priority over new hires for vacant considered but other
positions? no applicants are also
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Which type of transfer is placed first: voluntary or excessed? documents
Can a teacher be involuntarily transferred to another school after issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
the school year has started? documents
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 issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
while on leave? documents
Do union presidents receive any compensation from the district issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
(salary/benefits) while on leave? documents
After a union official has served in a leadership role in the union
and taken leave from his/her district, can s/he return to his/her issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
previous position in the district? documents
Is some time at faculty meetings required to be allotted to union issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
matters? documents
Is leave available for a teacher to attend union associated
activities (not counting leave given to elected union issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
representatives)? documents
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
Does a teacher who is a union representative have fewer school issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
related responsibilities than other teachers? documents
Waivers
Is there a waiver or variance provision for portions of or the issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
entire collective bargaining agreement? documents
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
Do teachers have a vote in a request for a waiver? documents
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
What requirements must be met for a waiver to be approved? documents
issue not addressed on scope of NCTQ reviewed
How long is a waiver in effect? documents
issue not addressed in scope of NCTQ reviewed
Can a waiver be renewed? documents
Source: CBA (or
bargained
provision), district
policy, state law,
Citation practice
Dallas ISD 2007-2008
Salary ISD 2007-2008 CBA
Dallas Schedule
Salary Schedule &
2007-2008 School
Calendar School
2011-2012 CBA
Year Calendar &
www.dallasisd.org/par
ents/schoolhours.htm CBA
2011-2012 School
Year Calendar CBA
2011-2012 School
Year Calendar CBA
2011-2012 School
Year Calendar CBA
CBA
2011-2012 School
Year Calendar CBA
CBA
CBA
p. 317 CBA
p. 317 CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
Dallas School Board
Regulation: DK
057905 CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
Dallas BP EEB Legal CBA
Dallas BP EEB Legal CBA
Dallas BP EEB Legal CBA
Dallas BP EEB Legal CBA
Dallas BP EEB Legal CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
Benefits Guide CBA
Benefits Guide CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
Benefits Guide CBA
Benefits Guide CBA
Texas Statute:
21.402(c) CBA
p.87 CBA
p. 706 CBA
2010-2011 Salary
Schedule CBA
Dallas ISD BP BP
DNA (local) 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, 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
p. 86 CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
2007-2008 Stipend
Handbook CBA
Stipend Handbook CBA
http://www.dallasisd.o
rg/performancepay/hi
ghneeds.htm CBA
http://www.dallasisd.o
rg/performancepay/hi
ghneeds.htm CBA
DISD Stipend
Handbook, pp. 706-
709 CBA
CBA
CBA
p. 273 CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
Dallas ISD BP DFD,
DFBA, DFBB (local) CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
Dallas ISD BP DFBA
(local) CBA
CBA
Dallas ISD BP DFBA
(local) CBA
CBA
CBA
Dallas ISD BP DNA
(local) CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
Dallas ISD BP DFAA
(local) CBA
Dallas ISD BP DFBB
(local) CBA
Texas Education
Code 21,351, Dallas
DNA (local) CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
Dallas ISD BP DNA
(local) CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
Dallas ISD BP DNA
(local) CBA
CBA
CBA
Dallas ISD BP EEP
(Regulation) CBA
Dallas ISD Board
POlicies: BP DK
(local) CBA
CBA
Dallas ISD BP DNA
(local) CBA
Dallas ISD BP BP
DNA (local) CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
Dallas Independent CBA
School District School
Board Policy: BQB
(Legal and Local)
Dallas Independent CBA
School District School
Board Policy: DL
(Local) CBA
CBA
Dallas Independent
School District School
Board Policy: DH
(Local)Independent
Dallas CBA
School District School
Board Policy: DH
(local) CBA
CBA
Dallas ISD BP DFBA
(local) CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
Dallas Independent
School District School
Board Policy: FOA
(Legal)Independent
Dallas CBA
School District School
Board Policy: FOA
(Legal) CBA
CBA
CBA
Dallas Independent CBA
School District School
Board Policy: FO
(Local) CBA
CBA
CBA
Dallas ISD Board
Policies: BP DGBA
(Local) CBA
CBA
BP DGBA (Local) CBA
BP DGBA (Local) CBA
CBA
Dallas ISD Board
Policies: BP DGBA
(Local) CBA
Dallas ISD Board
Policies: BP DGBA
(Local) CBA
Dallas ISD Board
Policies: BP DGBA
(Local) CBA
BP DGBA (Local) CBA
BP DGBA (Local) CBA
CBA
BP DGBA (Local) CBA
BP DGBA (Local) CBA
Dallas ISD BP DFF
(local) CBA
CBA
Dallas ISD BP DFF
(local), DFCA (legal) CBA
Dallas ISD BP DFF
(local) CBA
Dallas ISD BP DFF
(local), DFCA (legal) CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
Dallas BP DEC
(Local) CBA
Dallas BP DEC
(Local) CBA
Dallas BP DEC
(Local) CBA
Dallas BP DEC
(Local) CBA
Dallas BP DEC
(Local) CBA
Dallas BP DBB
(Local) CBA
Dallas BP DEC
(Local) CBA
Dallas BP DEC
(Local) CBA
Dallas BP DEC
(Local) CBA
Dallas BP DEC
(Local) CBA
Dallas BP DEC
(Local) CBA
Dallas BP DEC (local) CBA
Dallas BP DEC
(Local) CBA
Dallas BP DEC
(Local) CBA
Dallas BP DEC
(Local) CBA
Dallas BP DEC
(Local) CBA
CBA
Dallas BP DEC
(Local) CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
Dallas BP DEG
(Regulation) CBA
Dallas BP DEG
(Regulation) CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
Dallas BP: DC
(Regulation); Dallas
ISD 2007-2008
School Calendar CBA
Dallas ISD 2007-2008
School Calendar CBA
Dallas BP: DC
(regulation) CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
Dallas ISD BP DFAA
(local) CBA
Dallas ISD BP DFBB
(local) CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
Dallas ISD Board
Policies: BP DK
(Local or Regulation)) CBA
Dallas ISD Board
POlicies: BP DK
(local) CBA
CBA
Dallas ISD Board
Policies: BP DK
(Local or Regulation)) CBA
Dallas ISD Board
Policies: BP DK
(Local or Regulation)) CBA
Dallas ISD Board
Policies: BP DK
(Local or Regulation) CBA
CBA
CBA
Dallas ISD Board
Policies: DK (Local) CBA
CBA
Dallas ISD Board
Policies: BP DK
(Local or Regulation) CBA
Dallas ISD Board
Policies: BP DK
(Local) CBA
Dallas ISD Board
Policies: BP DK
(local) CBA
Dallas ISD Board
Policies: DK (Local) CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
Dallas ISD Board
Policies: BP DK
(Local or Regulation)) CBA
Dallas ISD Board
Policies: BP DK
(Local or Regulation)) CBA
Dallas ISD Board
Policies: DK (Local) CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
Dallas ISD Board
Policies: DAB (Local) CBA
CBA
CBA
Dallas Independent
Board Policies: DK
(Regulation) CBA
Dallas Independent
Board Policies: DK
(Local) CBA
BP DA (Local) CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
CBA
