23-4. Attainment of Tenure for PATs Appointed Before July 1, 2013
23-4.1. Probation Period.
PATs shall be appointed on a school-year basis in accordance with this Article. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 34-84 of the Illinois School Code and Article 39, PATs who achieve three years of consecutive satisfactory service shall be afforded all rights received by tenured teachers under Section 34-85 of the Illinois School Code and Article 39. Effective July 1, 2013, for the purposes of this paragraph only, “satisfactory” service shall be defined as an annual summative rating other than “unsatisfactory.”
23-4.2. Notice.
A PAT who is completing his or her first or second year of probationary service shall receive written notice by May 10 as to whether the teacher will be non-renewed for the following school year. A PAT who does not receive such notice shall be deemed reappointed for the following school year.
23-4.3. Notice in Final Probationary Year.
A PAT who is completing his or her final year of probationary service prior to earning tenure shall receive written notice by May 10 as to whether or not the teacher will be reappointed for the following school year. A PAT who does not receive such notice shall be deemed reappointed for the following school year and shall become a tenured teacher during the next school year on the anniversary date of his or her initial appointment as a teacher.