What Would It Take to Pay Missouri Teachers Based Upon Performance?

(MISSOURINET)-  There could be discussion this legislative session to pay Missouri K-12 public school teachers based upon performance. Missouri Board of Education President Charlie Shields, of St. Joseph, says making the switch would require two things – a change in state statute and to the Missouri Constitution. He says he would be encouraged if the Legislature can put the measure before voters.

The Missouri Legislature funded grants in the current state budget year to help districts who want to raise teacher pay.