NC S833

State Board of Education shall study development and implementation of a statewide performance compensation plan for educators incorporating educator evaluation system data, performance recognition, and compensation for hard-to-staff schools and subject areas.

Proposed compensation system must improve student achievement through: recruiting top candidates into teaching, improving retention of highly effective teachers, providing recognition for career growth and excellence, encouraging collaboration and mentorship, and establishing a financially sustainable model.

State Board must examine compensation models including IMPACT design features, "opportunity culture" approaches, and local differential payment plans, while considering student achievement data, evaluation rubrics, career ladders, professional support, and flexibility for local boards.

State Board shall report progress to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee by November 15, 2014, and submit final proposal to Senate Appropriations Committee on Education/Higher Education, House Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, and Fiscal Research Division by March 15, 2015.

Implementation timeline for statewide compensation model proposed to begin 2016-2017 school year, but State Board cannot implement any element without authorizing legislation from the General Assembly.