1. 1 Labor Relations Performance Management, SBOs, Professional Activity Period Karen Solimando Office of Labor Relations ksolimando@schools.nyc.gov ksolimando@schools.nyc.gov

2. 2 Performance Management Basic Principles: >Set Clear, Measurable Expectations For Each Teacher Aligned With School Goals (Student Achievement) >Develop Against Those Expectations >Provide Frequent Formal and Informal Feedback >Provide Differentiated Support

3. 3 Performance Management  Time and Attendance Expedited Disciplinary Procedure  Ratings  Be accurate!  Rate comp time, OTP, comp time, ATR, per session  No minimum amount of documentation required for U rating.  Observations  Focus on Student Work  Tell the Whole Story, Not a Snapshot  Require (not “recommend”) PD and Follow-Up  Direct and Concise  Debunk the Myths (e.g. must be ½ and ½; informals are not for file)  Poor Performing Tenured Teachers: PIP+; Labor Support Unit; Teacher Performance Unit

4. 4 Performance Management: Progressive Discipline  Concept: Verbal Warning  Disciplinary Letter/Written Reprimand  Suspension Without Pay  Termination  Disciplinary Letters: Investigate; Disciplinary Conference (with Union Rep.); Letter With Factual/Disciplinary Conclusion  Tenured Pedagogues:  3020a Charges (misconduct or incompetence)  Expedited Time/Attendance Disciplinary Procedure  Non-Pedagogues/Administrative:  Disciplinary Letters; Suspension; Termination

5. 5 School-Based Options  Modify provisions of UFT contract: >class size, rotation of assignments/classes, teacher schedules, faculty/grade conferences, rotation of paid coverages, small group instruction ratios, certain Compensatory Time Positions, Professional Activity menu  Timeline  Approval Process

6. 6 Professional Activity Assignment  Teachers perform various instructional, professional development, and/or administrative duties.  Professional Activity Assignments are working periods and not teacher-directed; administrators should observe/supervise teachers during these assignments.  Principals, after consulting with the UFT chapter leader, determine number of positions for each menu item (which may be zero), responsibilities, and qualifications required for each activity.

7. 7 Professional Activity Menu Small group instruction (not to exceed 10 students) One to one tutoring Advise student activities such as clubs, teams or publications Perform student assessment activities (including portfolios, performance tests, IEPs, ECLAS, etc.) Professional development/prepare staff development workshops and demonstration lessons Common planning time Conflict resolution for students Cafeteria Duty (administrative activity) Schoolyard Duty (administrative activity) Hallway Duty (administrative activity) AM Bus Duty (administrative activity) PM Bus Duty (administrative activity) Homeroom (administrative activity) Provide inter-disciplinary articulation Develop multi-cultural curriculum Develop Programs to integrate technology into the daily life of the classroom

8. 8 Professional Activity Assignments  Teachers in Compensatory Time Positions and Athletic Coaches will continue same duties during professional activity pursuant to plan approved by principal.  Homerooms >Fulfill professional activity assignment. >Consider if in students’ best interests. >May extend 1 period for “housekeeping” tasks. >Arbitration decision: 1) may extend instructional period for “housekeeping” tasks; 2) no split assignments.  Teachers cannot grieve assignment.

9. 9 Professional Activity Assignment  Teachers submit preference sheet with three preferred professional activities  Principals determine assignments based on qualifications (not seniority!)  If all of preferences are rejected, teacher may submit preference with three other activities  If insufficient number of teachers select activity, you may involuntarily assign teachers to that activity in reverse seniority order

10. 10 Resources  ISC Counsel  HR Partner  Office of Labor Relations  Dan Weisberg – 212-374-6592  David Brodsky – 212-374-7954  Karen Solimando – 212-374-7990