HB 4777

Abstract

Amends the Chicago School District Article of the School Code. Provides that if a principal is rated as exceeding expectations in his or her evaluation, the local school council's vote to not renew the principal's contract must be agreed to by a minimum of 90% of the council's members. Provides that if the principal is rated as meeting expectations, the vote to not renew the contract must be agreed to by a minimum of 75% of the council's members. Provides that in order to not renew the contract of a principal whose school's rating rises at least 2 levels during his or her tenure at the school, the local school council's vote to not renew must be agreed to by a minimum of 90% of the council's members. Provides that in order to not renew the contract of a principal whose school's rating rises one level during his or tenure at the school, the local school council's vote to not renew must be agreed to by a minimum of 75% of the council's members. Provides that in order to not renew the contract of a principal of a school that has attained the district's highest rating, the local school council's vote to not renew must be agreed to by a minimum of 70% of the council's members. Effective July 1, 2018.