http://www.oregonlive.com/newsflash/index.ssf?/base/news-25/121675615893160.xml&storylist=orlocal7/22/2008, 12:40 p.m. PDT
The Associated Press
(AP) — SALEM, Ore. AP) — An initiative measure that would tie teacher pay and job security to student performance has won a spot on Oregon's November ballot.
The secretary of state's office says the measure drew enough valid petition signatures to qualify for the statewide ballot.
The plan is sponsored by anti-tax initiative activist Bill Sizemore. It would make all teacher raises dependent on loosely defined "classroom performance," instead of on experience or seniority levels.
Teachers unions are expected to wage a major fight to try to defeat the measure.