This document addresses several myths and facts regarding Roseville's ATPPS (Alternative Teacher Professional Pay System). It dispels myths such as ATPPS being a partisan conspiracy, resulting in huge additional meetings, or being forced upon teachers. It also clarifies facts such as ATPPS observations not being evaluative, most teachers finding value in ATPPS, and the potential long-term financial benefits through increased retirement benefits. Survey results from Roseville teachers found most felt students and their own instruction benefited from ATPPS work.

1. The Myths and Facts of Roseville’s ATPPS (Alternative Teacher Professional Pay System, sometimes known as QComp)

2. Myth:: This is a Republican/DemocratIC Conspiracy.

18. $41,215 $10,000 $31,215 $1,222/year 5 30 $51,726 $20,000 $31,726 $1,242/year 10 25 $62,237 $30,000 $32,237 $1,262/year 15 20 $72,728 $40,000 $32,728 $1,282/year 20 15 $83,259 $50,000 $33,259 $1,302/year 25 10 $93,770 $60,000 $33,770 $1,322/year 30 5 Total of ATPPS Salary and Additional 20 Year TRA Benefit ATPPS Salary Earned in Years to Retirement Additional TRA Benefit Over 20 Years (Includes Annual 2.5% Increase) Additional TRA Benefit at Retirement Years to Retirement Years of Experience Prior to 2009-10