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APPR Resources

APPR Update and Alert – December 2020

This is an update to the October 2020 APPR Update regarding new open timeframe for variance applications applicable to 2020-21.

Sample Principal APPR Agreement

This sample APPR agreement is one example of a complete agreement based on SAANYS’ interpretation of law, current regulations, and various NYSED documents. Bargaining units need to make multiple decisions about ALL negotiable aspects of APPR. This sample makes those decisions, for illustration, but may not represent the “best” decisions for a unit. It can be a model for structuring a negotiated agreement locally.

Companion Notes

Sample District-Wide Student Performance

Many bargaining units have had success using a district-wide metric to determine the Student Performance Category score and rating for principals. This approach allows inclusion of multiple assessments, decreasing the impact of any one assessment. This sample uses historic data for all state tests in determining appropriate targets.

Sample Input Model

As of the new law and regulations of 2019, it is possible to negotiate a different approach to determining the Student Performance Category score and rating for principals. The Board of Regents approved an “Input Model” option for principals which measures the actions and work of a principal to enhance student performance and achievement, rather than student performance on tests. This sample is one approach, using evidence of the completion of related tasks to determine a score and rating.

Archived Information

2016 Sample Principal APPR Agreement

This 2016 sample APPR agreement is one example of a complete agreement based on SAANYS’ interpretation of law, current regulations, and various NYSED documents. Bargaining units need to make multiple decisions about ALL negotiable aspects of APPR. This sample makes those decisions, for illustration, but may not represent the “best” decisions for a unit. It can be a model for structuring a negotiated agreement locally.

2016 Companion Notes

APPR Questions and Answers – Update

The State Education Department has updated the following document: Frequently Asked Questions. New content is highlighted, and pertains to the 4-year APPR transition period addressed in regulatory revisions §30-2.14 and §30-3.17.

SAANYS APPR §3012-d: Negotiation Resource Packet

This new document contains important information for consideration when entering contract negotiations. Members are encouraged to review, proceed with caution, and call SAANYS with any questions or concerns.

CONTENTS
• Section 1: Principal APPR negotiations information
• Section 2: APPR presentation outline from July 2015
• Section 3: Important NYSED communications section
– The “Blue Memo” overview of §3012-d
– Critical dates related to APPR

 

SED Communication: APPR Deadline and Timeline Memo – July 2, 2015

The information below was received from the State Education Department in regard to the transition from the current §3012-c APPR system to the new §3012-d APPR system.

APPR Update Board of Regents June 15, 2015

Amendment of Subpart 30-2 and Addition of a New Subpart 30-3 to the Rules of the Board of Regents

Relating to Annual Professional Performance Reviews of Classroom Teachers and Building Principals to Implement Subparts D and E of Part EE of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2015

SAANYS APPR Overview – Spring 2015

May 2015 Letter from Executive Director to Board of Regents Regarding APPR Revisions

.. an overwhelming percentage of our membership does not have confidence that the state-developed growth score is a valid indicator of effective pedagogy. We will follow applicable law and regulation, but intend to continue to actively advocate for an evaluation system in which we have confidence. Read full report here.

Analysis of Chancellor Tisch’s Statement on Evaluations

We agree with the appropriateness and the need to extend the required phase-in of the new APPR system. In fact, we would submit that such an extension is as necessary for SED as it is for school districts and BOCES. We also agree with decoupling increased school aid from a due date for the implementation of the new §3012-d APPR requirements…

APPR Implications from the 2015-16 State Budget

Rather than implement the full suite of education reforms proposed in the executive budget, the job of revising or developing a new APPR system was assigned to the State Education Department. SED will be required to codify the new APPR regulations by June 30, within the many prescribed constructs described within this Budget Overview

June APPR and Accountability Updates

The primary item for which SAANYS continues to lobby is an APPR moratorium and/or the establishment of appropriate safeguards to ensure that principals and teachers are not adversely impacted by student performance on common core-aligned assessments …

Important SED APPR Revisions

This memorandum pertains to APPR revisions accruing from the Board of Regents February 2014 meeting …

Principal APPR Considerations for Principal Improvement Plans from 2012-13 Evaluations

Principals who receive composite scores in the Ineffective or Developing ranges are required to have an improvement plan in place no later than 10 school days after the opening of classes for the school year (that date will vary by district) …