Rutherford County teachers are among the most effective in the state based on value-added learning gains, a new state report shows.
The Tennessee Department of Education recently posted the district level Evaluation Composite report on the state’s public website for the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System, otherwise known as TVAAS. Districts will begin using the report next school year as part of the new teacher evaluation model.
On the report, districts can earn a 1-5 for overall teacher effectiveness with a 5 being the highest score. Rutherford County Schools scored all fives for each of the past three years according to the report, which is rare among school districts in the state.
“The report is further testimony that our teachers and principals are doing what is necessary to reach all children,” Director of Schools Harry Gill said. “They should be commended for their continuous efforts to improve the quality of education in Rutherford County.”
The report for Rutherford County and all other districts in the state can be viewed at tvaas.sas.com/evaas/welcome.jsf (look under reports, then Evaluation Composites).
RCS is currently on the hunt for a new director of schools.
Officials with the Tennessee School Boards Association met with residents Wednesday at the Rutherford County Board of Education to discuss issues and ideas about the position, including what type of person would be best suited for the role.
While several praised the school system, many of those who did participate said the new director must be more accessible and willing to cooperate with parents and teachers. Others said administrators and staff should be available during normal business hours, noting that many working parents are unable to call or stop by their child’s school before everyone leaves at 3 p.m.
Harry Gill, who has served for nearly nine years as director of Rutherford County Schools, submitted his letter of resignation in December 2011, just before he was to be evaluated. He did not give a reason for his resignation.
Officials said they would like to fill the position as soon as possible, so that a new director can take over by July 1, the day after Gill formerly steps down. |
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