HI HB2527

Requires the Department of Education to establish a performance management system with an evaluation component for teachers and educational officers by July 1, 2013, with ratings and feedback informing personnel decisions by July 1, 2014.

Establishes four performance levels for teacher and educational officer evaluations, with "effective" and "highly effective" as the two highest ratings, where student learning and growth must constitute 50 percent of the evaluation rating.

Ties annual salary increases and longevity step increases to teachers and educational officers receiving "effective" or "highly effective" ratings on their annual evaluations.

Extends the probationary period for all teachers entering the Department of Education for the first time from two years to a minimum of three consecutive years, with department authority to extend up to five years total.

Limits tenure-related negotiations under Chapter 89 to the impact on personnel arising from implementation of the performance management program, with provisions reopenable only by mutual agreement.