Title: PD1-Out-of-Field Teachers Survey 3 Second Semester

Recommendation:
I recommend the School Board approve the attached list of out-of-field teachers for Survey 3 of the 2006/2007 school year to serve one or more classes out of their fields of certification in compliance with State of Florida Board of Education Administrative Rule 6A-1.0503.

Description: Florida Statute 1012.42 gives each district school board the authority to allow teachers to teach out-of-field. Such assignments typically are made to provide students a comprehensive program of instruction.  Priority consideration is granted to teachers who have demonstrated subject matter competency through prior teaching experience.  The District provides support for out-of-field teachers through in-service opportunities to develop instructional competencies required for the assigned duties.  Partnerships have been established with colleges and universities for required coursework and exam preparation.  Teachers teaching in a subject area(s) not covered by their current certification are required to sign Out-of-Field Agreements which will permit continued employment on the condition that they obtain appropriate  in-field certification within a specified time frame.

Financial Impact:
No financial impact to the District.

For Additional Information, contact:
Ann Killets    (akillets@palmbeach.k12.fl.us)
Darron Davis
Pat Kaupe

Attachments (list):
All Schools HQ Data Survey 3 FY07.pdf
All Schools OOF Data Survey 3 FY07.pdf
Survey 3 FY06 DOE Data.pdf
Survey 3 OOF - HQT Graphs.pdf
Q&APD1.doc