February 8, 2011 Consultation Agenda

HOUSTON FEDERATION OF TEACHERS

Please include the following to the February 8, 2011 Instructional Consultation agenda:


1. Resignation Date

What is the resignation date for teachers this year?

2. Resignation in lieu of termination

Why does HISD attach the label “resignation in lieu of termination” to an employee who resigns prior to a conference for the record. This would allow the employee to separate from the district without stigma. The current practice encourages the employee who wants to leave to demand full hearing rights.

3. HISD is beginning to refuse the recommendation of Level 2 hearing officers. What is the point?

We have been told by building principals that Teach For America teachers are immune from reductions in force. Is this true?