Common use of Formal Observation Process Clause in Contracts

Formal Observation Process. A formal classroom evaluation shall be defined as one involving a classroom visitation of approximately thirty (30) minutes but not less than twenty (20) minutes and a written evaluation of the visitation followed by a conference between the evaluator and the teacher. Such conference shall be scheduled within seven (7) school days of the visitation. Formal evaluations shall not take place during the following times: The first two weeks of school; five school days before and two school days after the Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring vacations; and, the last two weeks of school. 1. A full-time non-tenured teacher shall be formally observed not less than twice during a school year. 2. A full-time tenured teacher shall be formally observed not less than once every two (2) years. When a tenured teacher teaches more than one (1) content area, the formal observation will occur in the subject area as scheduled between the teacher and the principal. 3. A part-time non-tenured teacher with less than four (4) years of experience in the District shall be formally observed not less than twice during a school year. 4. A part-time non-tenured teacher with more than four (4) years of experience in the District shall be formally observed not less than once every two (2) years. When a part-time non-tenured teacher with more than four (4) years of experience in the District teaches more than one (1) content area, the formal observation will occur in the subject area as scheduled between the teacher and the principal.

Formal Observation Process. A formal classroom evaluation shall be defined as one involving a classroom visitation of approximately thirty (30) minutes but not less than twenty (20) minutes and a written evaluation of the visitation followed by a conference between the evaluator and the teacher. Such conference conferences shall be scheduled within seven (7) school days of the visitation. Formal evaluations shall not take place during the following times: The first two weeks of school; five school days before and two school days after the Thanksgiving, Winter and Spring vacations; and, the last two weeks of school. 1. A full-time non-tenured teacher shall be formally observed not less than twice during a school year. 2. A full-time tenured teacher shall be formally observed not less than once every two (2) years. When a tenured teacher teaches more than one (1) content area, the formal observation will occur in the subject area as scheduled between the teacher and the principal. 3. A part-time non-tenured teacher with less than four (4) years of experience in the District shall be formally observed not less than twice during a school year. 4. A part-time non-tenured teacher with more than four (4) years of experience in the District shall be formally observed not less than once every two (2) years. When a part-time non-tenured teacher with more than four (4) years of experience in the District teaches more than one (1) content area, the formal observation will occur in the subject area as scheduled between the teacher and the principal.