Bill > HB2386

This bill modifies existing Arizona law regarding school district superintendents' pay, specifically focusing on performance-based pay. It amends Section 15-341 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to clarify that up to twenty percent of a superintendent's annual salary can be designated as performance pay, provided certain conditions are met. These conditions include the superintendent achieving performance goals outlined in the law or an alternative procedure adopted by the school district's governing board, and the school district's average statewide assessment scores not falling below the state average. Additionally, the governing board must approve this performance pay with a two-thirds affirmative vote in a public meeting. The bill also introduces a new section, 15-503.01, which establishes reporting requirements for performance-based pay awarded to superintendents. School districts must report this information to their county school superintendent, who will then verify compliance with the new requirements and forward the data to the Arizona Department of Education. The Department of Education will compile this information into a public report and submit it to legislative leaders. Furthermore, the bill outlines enforcement mechanisms, including potential civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation against individual governing board members who approve performance-based pay in violation of these provisions, with the school district prohibited from covering these penalties. Governing board members found in violation may also be ineligible for reelection unless they pay any imposed penalties and attempt to recoup the improperly awarded performance pay.

Education

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84145