MI SB0778

School districts, public school academies, and intermediate school districts must implement compensation methods for teachers and administrators that include job performance and accomplishments as a significant factor in determining pay.

Job performance assessments must be rigorous, transparent, and fair, evaluated at least in part based on student growth data measured by assessments and other objective criteria.

Existing collective bargaining agreements in effect as of January 4, 2010 are exempt from these requirements until they expire.

Community districts hiring new teachers and administrators after implementing the accountability system must make job performance the primary factor in compensation and must consider advanced degrees as a factor in pay determination.

Community districts cannot use length of service as a factor in compensation levels or adjustments for newly hired teachers and administrators.