Common use of Formal Classroom Observations Clause in Contracts

Formal Classroom Observations. For classroom teachers each formal classroom observation is to be an in- depth observation, which means at least thirty (30) minutes in length. The first observation cycle will include 1 formal Holistic classroom observation and must be completed on or before the last day of the first semester. The second observation cycle will include a formal focused classroom observation and must be completed on or before April 30, unless the bargaining unit member requests an earlier observation mutually agreed upon by both the bargaining unit member and the evaluator. Both observations will be announced. A teacher who is being considered for nonrenewal will have a third formal focused observation by May 1 which will announced. If after the second (2nd) focused formal observation, the bargaining unit member is no longer being considered for non-renewal, the Superintendent may waive the third (3rd) observation. The post-observation conference for the third formal observation, if needed, must be completed by May 10. If an improvement plan is issued to the teacher it will commence in the subsequent school year.