July 6, 2010 – Learning and Finance
Pittsburgh to Implement Merit Pay Plan

The Pittsburgh Public School District and its affiliated teachers union have recently agreed on a five year contract that includes components of the performance pay model.  Teachers pay will increase based on periodic teacher evaluations and demonstration that the teacher was able to raise student achievement over time.  Teachers will no longer receive a “bump” on the pay scale for earning an advanced degree such as a Master’s degree.  The new pay for performance pay scale will go into effect in the Pittsburgh Public School District starting July 1st 2010.