Unions: teachers pact in Newark includes merit pay - New York News | NYC Breaking News

Unions: teachers pact in Newark includes merit pay

Posted: Updated:

KATIE ZEZIMA | AP

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Two unions say a tentative contract has been reached for teachers in the Newark public school system that is New Jersey's first to tie teacher pay to student performance.

Newark Teachers Union President Joseph Del Grosso says the contract makes the district's top-performing teachers eligible for merit pay up to $12,500.

He says the performance pay will be funded mostly from a $100 million donation made to Newark's schools by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.

The contract also includes a provision allowing teachers to review the performance of each other.

The union's executive board approved the contract Tuesday. Del Grosso and Superintendent Cami Anderson are due to sign the pact Thursday. Union members will vote Oct.  29.

  • New Jersey NewsNew Jersey News

  • Thursday, May 23 2013 1:49 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:49:36 GMT
    (AP Photo)
    New Jersey's invasion of cicadas has started in the wake of two days of warm weather.
    New Jersey's invasion of cicadas has started in the wake of two days of warm weather.
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 12:55 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:55:29 GMT
    A $1,000 reward has been posted for information leading to the arrest and conviction of two men seen running to and away from a homicide scene Tuesday night in Camden.
    A $1,000 reward has been posted for information leading to the arrest and conviction of two men seen running to and away from a homicide scene Tuesday night in Camden.
  • Thursday, May 23 2013 9:05 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:05:21 GMT
    Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt made a trip to the birthplace of Frank Sinatra on Wednesday night to promote his new movie, "World War Z."
    Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt made a trip to the birthplace of Frank Sinatra on Wednesday night to promote his new movie, "World War Z."  Pitt stunned the crowd at the Clearview Cinemas when he walked in just before the start of the special screening.
Powered by WorldNow
Didn't find what you were looking for?
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 Fox Television Stations, Inc. and Worldnow. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Ad Choices