Updated 05/27/2011 11:06 AM
Teacher Evaluations Dispute Could Cost City Millions
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A dispute over teacher evaluations could cost the city over $40 million.
The state has told the city and the teachers union they must resolve issues of how to evaluate teachers before moving ahead with a plan to bring in non-profits to help 22 struggling schools.
That money was awarded through a federal program giving troubled schools up to $2 million a year for three years.
The city says it is disappointed with the ruling and the teachers union, which it blames for a delay in reaching a deal.
Nine schools have reportedly already lost out on $18 million because of the evaluations dispute.
The sides still have six weeks to reach a deal.