As we reported over the weekend, teacher merit pay is on the fast track in Tallahassee. Senate President Mike Haridopolos(R-Merritt Island) said the Senate would start the process on Wednesday.

During a visit to Coral Springs, Haridopolos told conservative activists and members of DC Works For Us that opponents had been given ample opportunity to voice concerns and objections. Unlike Governor Crist and “SB 6”, Haridopolos said Governor Rick Scott would note veto this legislation.
Reports say the new bill doesn’t rely solely upon FCAT scores.
“the measure that would partially evaluate teachers on student test scores and put new hires on one-year contracts instead of long term contracts….Under the proposed evaluation system, teachers who are evaluated as “effective” or “highly effective” will receive a salary bump.”
(sun-sentinel
Local teachers are concerned about the proposed role of school principals in the evaluation process.