Sponsor: Voters for DPS
Type: Television ad
The message: A voice says professional sports stars and models make “millions” while teachers get the short end of the stick, even when they go the extra mile. ProComp gives teachers raises and provides incentives for teaching at tough schools and improving student achievement.
Facts: Denver Issue 3A is a tax increase that should raise at least $25 million a year to fund “ProComp,” which is a new pay system for teachers in Denver Public Schools.
The program, earlier called “pay-for- performance,” will not give all teachers a raise. Under ProComp, teachers must earn raises in one of several ways, which could include teaching at a designated “hard to serve” school, completing professional development hours or meeting student growth objectives. Meeting those goals could include boosting their students’ Colorado Student Assessment Program scores.
More than 50 percent of ProComp dollars are earmarked for professional development. Should 3A pass, existing Denver teachers can choose whether to opt in or stay on the current salary schedule. New teachers will automatically be enrolled.
Staff writer Allison Sherry
