Common use of Correction of Performance Deficiencies Clause in Contracts

Correction of Performance Deficiencies. 1. A teacher who has teaching deficiencies (needs improvement) noted in their initial evaluation shall have a conference(s) with his/her administrator or superintendent to discuss such teaching deficiencies and jointly develop a PIP (Performance Improvement Plan) (see Appendix B) with the administrator to improve the deficiencies. Such conference(s) shall be documented in the PIP and a copy given to the teacher noting the teacher’s deficiencies and suggested means by which the teacher may obtain assistance in making such improvements. 2. The teacher shall be given a minimum of forty (40) calendar days to correct such deficiencies prior to the second evaluation. 3. A second evaluation written report, including an assessment of the teacher’s efforts to improve in the areas of noted deficiencies, in addition to a statement of further efforts to assist the teacher, if necessary, shall be submitted by the administrator to the superintendent and the teacher involved no later than April 10th. 4. No limited teacher’s contract will be recommended for non-renewal, for performance reasons, unless the observation and/or reprimand procedures have been followed by the administration. 5. Teachers with limited contracts not to be recommended for re-employment for the following school year will be so notified by April 30th. The superintendent will discuss the above action with the teacher prior to the official board action.