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 Educators Contract: 2023-2026
*With correct 2025-2026 salary table
2023-2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement ➤
Current Substitute Educators Contract: 2024-2026
2024-2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement ➤
PAT Grievance Forms
- PAT Grievance Planning Sheet- (Download or make a copy before entering data)
- PAT Level 1 Email for Grievance Meeting- (Download or make a copy before entering data)
- PAT Level 2 Grievance Form- (Download or make a copy before entering data)
Unassignments and Transfer Information
- FAQ #1- Unassignments (3/12/25)
- FAQ #2- Applying and Interviewing for Positions (3/12/25)
- PAT/PPS Contract- Article 18
Contract Exceptions
FAQ's: 2025-2026 CONTRACT EXCEPTION
Fillable PDFs:
2025-2026 CONTRACT EXCEPTION FORM- Fillable PDF (application and checklist) (**download and save before filling out)
2025-2026 CONTRACT EXCEPTION FORM- Optional TEMPLATE for Moving 2nd Night of Fall Conferences- Fillable PDF (application and checklist) (**download and save before filling out)
Non-Fillable PDFs:
2025-2026 CONTRACT EXCEPTION FORM (application and checklist)
2025-2026 CONTRACT EXCEPTION FORM- Optional TEMPLATE for Moving 2nd Night of Fall Conferences (application and checklist)
Evaluation
Revised Educator Handbook for Professional Growth and Evaluation (9/15/18)
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
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 - ER Adjustments 11/19/2025
- MOU Finalized ER Appendix B - November 2025
- Extended Responsibility Table and Signed MOU Extended Responsibility, signed (effective 2025-2026 SY)
- LOA- Restorative Justice Coordinators (2/19/2025)
- MOA- Pre-k Educators (7/8/2024, Signed) + (clear copy with same language)
- MOA- Furloughs/ Work Share Plan (5/2020)
- 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)
- 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
Working Documents from Bargain during Fall 2023:
-Full Tentative Agreement
-Cleaned Copies Uploaded Here
-Tentative Agreement Highlights, Individual Changes, and More
2022-2023 PAT/PPS CONTRACT (6/2022) (signed/final version)
PAT-PPS Agreement for One Year COLA for 2022-2023
LOA on COVID-19 SAFETY (8/2021)
MOA- ARTICLE 9 (SAFETY/STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES) (6/2021)
MOU- RETURN TO IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION (3/2021)
MOA- FURLOUGHS/ WORK SHARE PLAN (5/2020)
2020-2022 PAT / PPS CONTRACT (6/2021) (signed/final version)
2016-2019 PAT/PPS SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS CONTRACT WITH 2020 EXTENSION
2021-2024 PAT/PPS SUBSTITUTE EDUCATOR CONTRACT (3/2022) (Signed/Final Version)
- Side-by-Side (New Contract Language and Explanation)
- Slides from 9/9/21 All Substitute Member Meeting
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.
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.