January 4, 2011 Consultation Agenda

HOUSTON FEDERATION OF TEACHERS

Please include the following to the January 4, 2011 Instructional Consultation agenda:

1. Effective Teachers Initiative

Some of our members, even some of those involved in the process, are having a hard time understanding how this new evaluation system is being developed. What will be the role of Instructional Consultation in the process? Can we have a clear timetable of when a “draft” evaluation system will be available? We have several proposals we would like to submit. Will we be trying to add something to a done deal or will we be included in the development process?

2. Employment Contracts

Is there any change being contemplated regarding the types contracts offered to teachers or changing the current contracts? We keep hearing rumors throughout the district that those teachers on continuing contracts are going to lose them.

3. Disruptive Students

Our members continue to report that they are having difficulty getting and keeping disruptive students off campus. Violent special education children are a problem because their IEP’s are not being followed. A tragedy is just waiting to happen.

4. 2011-2012 Calendar

When was the Calendar Committee abolished?