Hillsborough County Public Schools Human Resources
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, August 22, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommended Approval of Special Teachers Are Rewarded (STAR) Plan.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Provisio language from the spring 2006 legislative session provided $10,832,541 to the District to develop a Special Teachers Are Rewarded performance pay plan for teachers whose individual performance assessment is outstanding and whose students have demonstrated increased student achievement. School-based administrators may also be included in the plan based on their individual performance assessment and the achievement gains made by students at their school. Charter schools in the district may also participate in STAR either by developing their own plan for submission or by being a partner in the district's plan. Eight district Charter schools have indicated they are currently interested in participating in the district plan. Two percent of the funds allocated to the district will be used for these schools. STAR will be paid as a one-time bonus to eligible teachers and administrators in the month of July or August, depending on the first payroll pay date for the new school year.

The attached summary plans for STAR have been co-developed with cooperation from the Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association and representatives of the School District. Both the teacher (Attachment A) and administrator (Attachment B) plans are modeled on our present performance pay plan with modifications made according to requirements of the Department of Education. A full copy of the plan to be submitted to the Department of Education is found in the Board conference room.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

All District Goals and Critical Success Factors.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

$10,832,541 From State Categorical Funds.

EVALUATION

N/A

SUBMITTED BY:

Constance Gilbert
General Manager of Employee Relations & Benefits
(813) 272-4227
Daniel Valdez
Deputy Superintendent
(813) 272-4166
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20060822_182 * Section E Item# 8.01F