Tenure Questions?

As you are planning for Teacher evaluations, here is a summary of how tenure is obtained…

Tenure is obtained based on the state law. For most teachers that is a 5 year process from date of hire. In teachscape the teacher should check the 1st through 5th year.

If a teacher has tenure from another district they would need to provide us with proof. With proof, we have a 2 year probationary process for them to have tenure with Dearborn.

There are exceptions that allow a teacher rated Highly Effective for the 2nd through 4th year to obtain tenure after the 4th year.

Any teacher rated minimally effective after the 2nd year can’t obtain tenure under the law and would need to be non-renewed the year of their minimally effective 3rd, 4th or 5th year. They have the option to resign.

We track teachers tenure dates in the cyborg system. David or Joanne can answer questions on specific teachers or run you a report.