Common use of Evaluation Time Line Clause in Contracts

Evaluation Time Line. A. Except as otherwise provided in this policy, all instructors who meet the definition of "teacher" under ORC 3319.111 and this policy will be evaluated based on at least two (2) formal observations and periodic classroom walkthroughs each school year. The first formal observation will be completed by the end of the first semester. The second formal observation will be completed by April 1st of the applicable year. B. Teachers on a limited contract who are under consideration for nonrenewal will receive three (3) formal observations in addition to periodic classroom walkthroughs as required by ORC 3319.111. All will be completed by May 1st of the applicable school year. C. Teacher who received a rating of “Accomplished” on his/her most recent evaluation will be evaluated in accordance with the process set forth in this policy once every three (3) school years so long as the teacher’s student academic growth measure, for the most recent school year for which data is available, is average or higher as determined by the Ohio Department of Education. D. In any year that a teacher is not evaluated in accordance with the process set forth in this policy, an individual qualified to evaluate a teacher pursuant to applicable law will conduct one (1) observation of the teacher. There is no expectation that said observation will be a formal observation. E. If a teacher’s student academic growth measure is lower than average, the teacher will be evaluated in accordance with the process set forth in this policy during the subsequent school year. For example, if a teacher received a rating of Accomplished during the 2017-2018 school year, but his/her student academic growth measure is below average for that school year, he/she will be evaluated in accordance with the process set forth in this policy during the 2018-2019 school year. F. A teacher who received a rating of “Skilled” on his/her most recent evaluation will be evaluated in accordance with the process set forth in this policy once every two (2) school years so long as the teacher’s student academic growth measure, for the most recent school year for which data is available, is average or higher as determined by the Ohio Department of Education provided. In any year that a teacher is not evaluated in accordance with the process set forth in this policy, an individual qualified to evaluate a teacher pursuant to applicable law will conduct one (1) observation of the teacher. There is no expectation that said observation will be a formal observation. G. All observations, forms and meetings will be completed by May 1st. Each teacher will then be provided a written report of the results of his/her evaluations by May 15th. If nonrenewal is being considered, a written notice of nonrenewal will be provided by June 1st H. In evaluating teacher performance, the Board will utilize the measures set forth by the Ohio Department of Education’s OTES "Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric" for instructional planning, instruction and assessment, and professionalism. I. To maintain consistency, each unit member will have only one (1) evaluator per year unless an alternative evaluator is requested by the unit member. J. Administration may evaluate any teacher not on an evaluation cycle with just cause. The evaluation will follow the formal observation procedures outlined.