Another sticking point is the limited use of seniority in determining whether a teacher is laid off or not, as well as ongoing questions about the teacher evaluation system that will be used to determine if a teacher receives tenure in the first place. (b4njkids.org)
Concessions will be necessary on unfunded retirement plans and on the use of seniority to govern many aspects of school - district operations. (educationnext.org)
And the Los Angeles Unified School District recently agreed to limit the use of seniority in layoff determinations as part of a settlement in a lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). (educationnext.org)