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Instructional personnel is trained on the model when they first join the District. The training is
designed to provide the knowledge and skills to utilize the instructional model to increase their
instructional practice and provide high-quality instruction to all our students. In FY22, 1,558 new
instructional personnel were trained through various means, such as New Employee Orientation,
iObservation Academy, school site training provided by school-based leadership teams, Educator
Support Program, and dedicated on-site Marzano Liaisons. Additional professional development
on the model is offered at the school site and through eLearning to help deepen the employee’s
knowledge and understanding.

In addition, supervisors of instructional personnel have access to Observer Calibration training at
the start of their positions. This training provides an evaluator’s perspective of the Instructional
Personnel Evaluation Model and helps supervisors identify areas of strength and improvement
in their employees. In FY22, 103 new and aspiring leaders were trained on utilizing the model to
evaluate the instructional personnel they supervise and ensure a smooth transition as they take on
their new roles at school sites.

Labor Relations

In FY22, the District facilitated the negotiations of four successors and two re-opener collective
bargaining agreements, resulting in some of the most significant salary increases in the state. In
addition, the Labor Relations Department focused on enhancing relationships with our unions to
encourage collaboration and improve working conditions for all our employees.

The Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association (CTA)
Teacher shortages throughout the nation are at a record high. The District agreed to a compensation
package of approximately 6%, significantly exceeding what the state-funded for teacher salaries
and what other districts offered teachers. The agreement between the District and CTA included
the following:
• 3.5% blended increase
• One-time $1,500 supplement
• Bereavement leave of three days annually ($1.5 million)

In addition, the District provided teachers with considerable rate increases for covering classrooms
without a teacher and engaging in District tutoring programs.

The Service Employees International Union/Florida Public Services Union (SEIU/FPSU)
The District negotiated three successor contracts with SEIU/FPSU that provided exceptional salary
increases and other benefits to more than 4,000 employees covered by these agreements. Bus
drivers, a critical position with significant vacancies, received an hourly rate increase of $2.25, making
the District one of the highest paying organizations for drivers with a starting hourly rate of $17.33.
All other employees received salary increases of 3.5% and a $1,500 bonus. In addition, effective July
1, 2022, the District will implement a $15 per hour minimum, an increase of more than $3 per hour
for many employees. The District also raised numerous supplements to incentivize employees to
acquire new skills and take on additional responsibilities.

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