Vote to pass a bill that specifies procedures for the nonrenomination or nonreelection of teachers, effective July 1, 2011.
Highlights:
Increases the number of consecutive years of teaching required before a teacher may request a school board hearing regarding his or her dismissal from 3 years to 5 years, effective July 1, 2011 (Sec. 1).
Defines "Teacher" as any professional employee of any school district whose position requires certification as a professional engaged in teaching, including principals, assistant principals, librarians, and guidance counselors (Sec. 1).
Authorizes local school districts to make nonrenomination and nonreelection decisions based on factors other than seniority when reducing the teaching force (Sec. 1).
Authorizes the school board to determine the grounds for nonrenomination and nonreelection at their discretion (Sec. 1).
Repeals provisions that required the superintendent of the local school district, in the case of nonrenomination, to give a teacher prior notification of unsatisfactory performance, and to demonstrate that the teacher had a "reasonable" opportunity to correct such performance (Sec. 1).
Authorizes teachers to petition the state board of education if he or she is aggrieved by his or her dismissal, and specifies that this is the only remedy available to a teacher who has been dismissed (Sec. 2).
Prohibits grievances from being subject to binding arbitration or any other binding resolution (Sec. 3).