Excessed after challenging observation reports and filing APPR objections. Has anyone else experienced this in NYC DOE?
I'm an NYC DOE high school teacher in Bronx with more than a decade at the same school This year has been one of the most difficult of my career, and I'm trying to understand whether others have experienced something similar.
Over the course of the school year, I received formal observations that, in my opinion, contained statements that did not accurately reflect what happened in my classroom. I documented my concerns, filed written objections, and ultimately challenged parts of the evaluation through the UFT - APPR process. Some of my objections were upheld.
After that, my relationship with administration changed and communication became more strained, and I felt that my professionalism and years of work were no longer being recognized.
At the end of the year I was excessed from my position. While I understand that excessing can happen for legitimate staffing reasons, the timing has left me questioning whether speaking up played a role.
There were also broader issues at the school that concerned me, including administrative practices and leadership decisions. I've documented what I personally observed and have been considering the appropriate channels for raising those concerns, but I want to be careful to distinguish between documented facts, personal observations, and questions that remain unanswered.
- Have you successfully challenged observation reports?
- Did your relationship with administration change afterward?
- Have you been excessed after filing complaints or grievances?
- What protections actually exist for teachers who contest evaluations?