1. 1 West Denver Prep Performance Bonus 2010-2011 School Year

2. West Denver Preparatory Charter School www.westdenverprep.org 2 Transparency: We want everyone to understand and align metrics of success. 100% of the bonus is “Objective” – i.e. based on quantitative student performance on state and national tests (NWEA MAPS, CSAP) Bonus: Goals and Objectives Bonus structure intended to be layered on top of – not to replace - an existing pay scale. WDP is geared around student achievement. For exceptional achievement, we want to provide additional rewards. Bonus plan is somewhat complex (few others are doing this). It is also a work-in- progress; we revise it often to make it responsive to results. Metrics are set based on WDP Accountability Plan goals, with 50% of bonus paid for achieving target goals and 100% for doubling the goal. Teamwork: 50% of the bonus is based on individual performance, 50% is based on team performance- department, except in first year schools, which use grade. You are accountable to your peers. In education, increased compensation is traditionally the result of years of service or additional training; we want increased compensation to also be the result of exceptional student achievement results.

3. West Denver Preparatory Charter School www.westdenverprep.org 3 Bonus Total Amount Up to 15% of Median Teacher Salary Bonus MAPS (33%) CSAP (67%) 50% Department 50% Individual

4. How it Works CSAP represents 67% –Median Growth Percentile of 85 pays 100% of bonus; 67.5 pays 50% MAPS represents 33% –MAPS award split- half in January, half in August –2.0 years of progress pays 100% of bonus; 1.5 years pays 50% Science rewarded on MAPS WS rewarded based on pre/post test for this year; working to expand system for next year Non-instructional staff rewarded based 50% on campus achievement results; 50% on individual evaluation West Denver Preparatory Charter School www.westdenverprep.org 4