Merit Award Program (MAP)

Final plans of the Merit Award Program (MAP), which replaces STAR, still needs to be completed at the local and state level.

Some of the highlights of this merit pay program include:

- District participation in Performance Pay is voluntary.
- At least 60% of the performance evaluation must relate to student performance.
- Up to 40% must relate to professional practices (No veto by Principal).
- Student Performance must be measured by FCAT in FCAT subjects.
- Other areas may be measured by any other locally determined assessment.
- Student performance may be based on gains and/or proficiency as determined locally.

Source: UTD