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October 2, 2008
 Letter from the District of Columbia Public Schools About Proposed
Teachers' Contract Negotiations
The District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) has proposed new teachers'
contract that features a merit-based pay arrangement. The proposal would
permit current teachers to select the merit-based track or to remain in
the tenure track. Both tracks would provide raises. The merit-pay track
calls for all teachers to be evaluated during the first year of the
contract. Those who pass are eligible for bonuses based on student
achievement; those who do not pass the evaluation may be terminated.
The negotiations are on hold. Until a new contract is ratified, DCPS will
implement a new performance evaluation system and aggressive
implementation of 90-day plans to remove ineffective teachers.
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OPEN MINDS