One of the most powerful things our union does is bargain with the District over everything from wages to workload. By speaking together with a strong, collective voice we're able to maintain our standards, defend our profession, and protect the learning environment for our students. The fruits of our work together are represented in the contracts for professional educators and substitutes.
Current Contract
2016-2019 PAT / PPS SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS CONTRACT
Unassignment and Transfer Information
- 2018 FAQ #1 - Unassignments & Transfers
- 2018 FAQ #2 - Applying and Interviewing for Positions
- 2018 FAQ #3 - Reduction in Staff / Layoff
Evaluation
Revised Educator Handbook for Professional Growth and Evaluation (8/15/16)
PAT Evaluation Timeline-- Updated 7.31.17
- Appendix A: Portland Public Schools Framework for Teaching
- Appendix C: Form 1 - Student Growth & Professional Goal Setting Form
- Appendix C: Form 2 - Pre-Observation Conference Form
- Appendix C: Form 4 - Post-observation Conference Form
- Appendix C: Form 7 - Non-Classroom Certificated Personnel Evaluation Form
- Appendix D: Program of Assistance for Performance Improvement Template
- Appendix E: Glossary
Discipline Memorandum of Agreement, Article 6: Student Discipline / Safety (3/15/2016)
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Student Responsibilities, Rights and Discipline Handbook 2016-17
- Synergy Changes Related to Discipline Handbook 2016-17
Probationary Teachers
Probationary educators shall be evaluated during each year of their 3-year probationary period based on the PPS Performance Evaluation Rubric. The evaluation process requires a goal setting conference in the fall and allows for informal observations by the evaluator. At least two (2) formal classroom observations are also required each year.
Other Relevant Memoranda of Agreement/Memoranda of Understanding
- MOU - PK-5 First Quarter Report Cards and Parent Teachers Conferences (10/5/18)
- MOA - Rosa Parks PK-5 - Year Round - Balanced Calendar (3/02/18)
- Merger Closure MOU (10/2017)
- ACA Ungrandfathering (10/2017)
- MOU - Re-Employment of Retirees, aka "PERS Bubble" (10/12/2017)
- MOA - Chief Joseph; Ockley Green; Beach; Woodlawn; Peninsula; Odyssey; Chapman (5/31/16)
- MOA - Establishment of a New Classification - Site Support Instructor (5/31/16)
- MOA - Vacancies Near Beginning of 2016-2017 School Year (6/01/16)
- MOU - School Psychologist Transfer and Assignment Process (5/19/15)
- PAT-PPS Agreement on Work Samples and Work Loads (3/18/2004)
- PPS Inservice Guidelines for Evaluation of Degrees and Credits Earned During Service with PPS (1989)
Contract - Prior Years and Related Materials
2013-2016 PAT / PPS CONTRACT WITH IBB AGREEMENTS INCLUDED
Schedules
We have prepared the following worksheets based on grade level, and full or part-time status, to help you ensure your schedule respects your rights under the PAT contract when it comes to duty, planning time, staff meeting time and other workday components.
- Elementary: Full-time, Part-time
- K-8: Full-time, Part-time
- Middle School: Full-time, Part-time
- High School: Full-time, Part-time
If you are a part-time teacher or teacher assigned to more than one building, please note the special provisions pertaining to you referenced in each worksheet. Additional information is provided in FAQ: Part-time Professional Educators and FAQ: Working in More than One Building.
PAT/PPS Joint 2013-2016 Contract Training
Following the ratification of our 2013-16 contract with the District, we held a series of joint PAT/PPS trainings to provide detailed guidance on implementing the new agreement. Below are the materials from those meetings:
September 25, 2014: Joint Contract Training
- PowerPoint: Contract Articles -- Monthly Building Rep + Administrator Meetings (Article 25); Work Year (Article 5); Contract Exceptions (Article 1); Workday (Article 5); Workload (Article 5); Evaluation (Article 23)
- PowerPoint Educator Evaluation Committee
- Video of Training Session
December 11, 2014 Joint Contract Training
- PowerPoint: Contract Articles -- Educator Rights and Just Cause (Article 19); Complaint Process (Article 21); Personnel Files (Article 22); Student Discipline and Safety (Article 6)
- Workload Form (10.28.14)
- The Seven Tests of Just Cause
- PAT Member Rights to Representation
- MOU: Extend Timeline for 1st Probationary Evaluation
February 12, 2015 Joint Contract Training
- Workload Committee: Some Ideas to Reduce Workload
- Power Point: Contract Articles -- Early Notice of Resignation/Retirement Stipend (Article 15); Transfer (Article 15); Reduction in Staff / Layoff (Article 16)
- PAT Transfer Process as defined in 2013-2016 Contract
- Joint PAT/PPS Communication Regarding Moving (06.13.14)
- Student and Professional Growth Goal Setting Form (App.C, Form 1)
Workload Arbitration Decision (aka Reeves Decision)
One of the biggest issues in the District is teacher workload. It was the issue that brought us to the brink of a strike in the 2013-14 bargain and remains one of the thorniest issues when we try and enforce our contract. Three times we've taken the District to arbitration over the workload provisions in our contact, and three times we've prevailed. The key conclusions are contained in what is now known as the Reeves Decision, detailed below: