The proposed Merit Award Program (MAP) plan was developed through the efforts of a district wide committee of teachers, school administrators and central office staff.  The leadership of the SCTA also participated in the process.  The committee has formulated a plan that meets the requirements of Florida Statute 1012.225.  Implementation of the proposed MAP plan requires ratification of the revised Instructional Collective Bargaining Agreement and the approval of the Commissioner of Education, as well as the School Board.  Approximately 2.4 million has been allocated in the 2007-2008 budget for teachers and school-based administrators awarded under an approved MAP plan.

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