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Questions to ask before implementing an alternative pay system
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Questions to ask before implementing an alternative pay system
Shared goals
Achievement: What do we hope to see in terms of student achievement? What is a reasonable expectation for improvement and in what areas?
Instruction: In what ways do teachers and the district want or expect professional practice to change under ATPPS? What new or additional steps will we be willing to take to improve practice?
Compensation: What behaviors or outcomes do we want to compensate under alterative compensation? How will instruction translate into earning additional salary for teachers? Will a new system result in higher pay?
How important is it to improve teaching and learning? How important is the additional revenue? (Can the above goals be met without adopting ATPPS? How?)
Capacity for meaningful professional development
What specific programs or strategies are the district and local union already doing to enhance and build meaningful professional growth?
How will we build on existing systems, processes and relationships?
Is there an existing evaluation system for teachers? How well is it working? Do outcomes from evaluation link back to instructional practice?
What changes are the district and teachers willing to make to the school day and year to allow for collaboration and other professional development activities?
Decision-making process
How will membership and responsibilities in the joint oversight committee be determined?
What steps will be taken to ensure that all communication with the Minnesota Department of Education is made and received jointly?
Is there consensus about whether the plan will be district-wide or site-by-site?
What process will be followed if either the district or union determines that they will no longer participate?
What steps will we take to assess the union membership’s willingness to proceed with ATPPS throughout the process?
What steps will both the union and district take to ensure that the plan is inclusive of all eligible staff, including specialists, counselors, nurses, etc.?
District communication and administration systems
How will data be gathered, analyzed and used to support decision-making on instructional and compensation-related issues?
How will questions by staff be answered during the planning and implementation process of an ATPPS plan?
How will the district and union communicate with the public about the development and implementation of a plan?
Finances (revenue and expenditure decisions)
Will the district levy the full or partial amount for ATPPS?
How will we keep dollars closest to the students?
How do we maximize the revenue going to compensation and minimize administrative overhead?
Will other sources of funds (i.e., staff development or general fund money) be used to supplement ATPPS revenue? How will those decisions be reached?