Georgia PSC
How many years can a teacher be certificated through a Provisional certificate? (BT -- Content has been completed, but pedagogy has not)
3 years
True or False.
It is okay to work out a deal with a future retiree to come back in a 49% capacity before they actually retire.
False. O.C.G.A. 47-3-101: Each employer is required to certify that no pre-existing agreement exists on the TRS Certification Report.
True or False:
A principal or AP may write a letter of reprimand to an employee.
False. Only the Superintendent may "reprimand." A supervisor may "redirect."
CPI stands for...
Certified/Classified Personnel Information
Can a retiree work 49% in one system and 49% in the other?
Yes. TRS does allow retirees to work 49% in both systems. Both systems need to get TRS approval prior to hiring.
How many days does HR have to submit an ethics violation to the PSC?
90 days
True or False.
All positions within a school system must have a job description that has been Board approved.
True or False:
Once a teacher loses a step on the salary schedule due to an Unsatisfactory Evaluation, that step is lost forever.
True. They lose it on the salary schedule, but it is not lost in TRS.
What is PPL and how long is it?
Paid Parental Leave. 15 days or accumulation to 15 days.
When is State Health Benefit Plan Open Enrollment?
October for coverage to begin January 1
How many unremediated low performance ratings earned during the validity of a certificate period would make a teacher ineligible for certificate renewal?
2
Can length of service be the sole determining factor when implementing a Reduction in Force (RIF)?
No. The Board should consider performance of the educator as the primary factor.
A teacher is being issued a PDP, and refuses to meet with the Principal unless she can have "representation." Can she refuse to meet?
An employee is NOT entitled to representation unless represented at a hearing and responding to specific charges.
What is the retention schedule for investigation files involving teachers, parents and/or students?
7 years
An employee may use a sick day as a "mental health day" if they are feeling stressed out.
False. Sort of. Sick days may only be used for mental health situations when prescribed by a psychiatrist.
What 3 items must be completed prior to certificate renewal?
2. The LUA attests that adequate progress was made on a PLP/PLG, and
3. The renewal transaction is requested in ExpressLane by HR
Bonus: Background checks are also completed following this 5 year cycle.
Under what 3 circumstances would a teacher NOT be advanced on the salary schedule?
1. Salary schedules are frozen that year
2. The teacher received an unsatisfactory or ineffective annual summative performance evaluation rating
3. The teacher received two consecutive annual summative needs development evaluation ratings
O.C.G.A. 20-2-212
True or False.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) laws are an important component of HR compliance in education.
False. OSHA only applies to private employers engaged in a business affecting commerce. OSHA does not have jurisdiction over public schools. Might affect a school system through a contractor.
What is the employee rate for TRS?
6%
Name one function CPI is used for.
1. To determine the training and experience (T&E) factor for state funding
2. For state/federal funding
3. For Title I comparability reports
4. For program review
5. To report participation in the State Health Benefit Plan
6. Math/Science incentive funding (HB 280)
Name TWO of the EIGHT grounds for termination.
1. Incompetency
2. Insubordination
3. Willful neglect of duties
4. Immorality
5. Inciting, encouraging, or counseling students to violate any valid state law
6. To reduce staff due to loss of students or cancellation of programs
7. Failure to secure and maintain necessary educational training
8. Any other good and sufficient cause
When is the last day you can send notice of intended termination to a teacher?
May 15. When such notice of intended termination has not been given by May 15, the employment of such teacher or other certificated professional employee shall be continued for the ensuing school year unless the teacher elects not to accept such employment by notifying the BOE or Superintendent by June 1.
What is the formula for calculating TRS monthly benefit?
Average of the highest 24 consecutive months salary x 2% x yrs of service
What is the employer rate for TRS?
19.98%
What are the 3 categories of HR complaints?
1. Administrative/grievance (day-to-day function of HR)
2. Policy-based (required by BOE or state/federal law)
3. Legal (result of court/agency claim or liability exposure)