Formal Observations Sample Clauses
The Formal Observations clause establishes the procedures and requirements for making official statements or notifications within a contractual relationship. Typically, it outlines how parties must deliver formal communications, such as notices of default, requests for information, or other significant declarations, often specifying acceptable methods (e.g., written notice, email, registered mail) and timelines for delivery. This clause ensures that all critical communications are properly documented and received, thereby reducing the risk of misunderstandings or disputes about whether and when important information was conveyed.
Formal Observations. At least two (2) formal observations per year are required for ancillary staff members in Track I, at least sixty (60) days apart. In the case of a first-year or second-year Track I ancillary staff employee, at least one (1) observation shall be made prior to the ancillary staff employee’s mid- year progress report. Annual evaluations shall include in-room observations of all aspects of the ancillary staff employee’s instructional practice. Observations shall be conducted by the ancillary staff employee’s supervisor. An observation shall be at least one (1) complete lesson, based on the lesson plans provided by the ancillary staff employee. Observations shall be scheduled at least five (5) work days in advance for a three-day window in which the observation would take place. If an observation needs to be rescheduled, the ancillary staff employee shall be notified of the date of the rescheduled observation no later than one (1) day prior to the end of the week in which the observation should have taken place, so as to accommodate lesson planning. A pre-observation conference shall be held to review the ancillary staff employee’s IDP and those areas which might be observed. All monitoring or observation of the work of the teacher shall be conducted openly and with the knowledge of the ancillary staff employee. The parties agree that during an observation every effort will be made to maintain the normal teaching-learning process. An observation shall include assessment of the ancillary staff employee’s skill and ability in the observed domains of the “Framework for Professional Practice”. A post-observation conference shall be held within five (5) work days of the observation unless the ancillary staff employee agrees in writing to extend the time to conduct the conference, not to exceed thirty (30) days. In the event the meeting does not occur as a result of administrator unavailability within thirty-five (35) days of the observation, negative comments or concerns shall be excluded from the observation. The ancillary staff employee teacher shall bring a completed Post-Observation Reflection Form to this conference, and the administrator shall bring the completed Classroom Observation Form. The ancillary staff employee teacher and the administrator shall each retain copies of both forms. As a result of this post-observation conference, identified areas of concern, together with suggested ways in which the ancillary staff employee is to improve, and identifica...
Formal Observations. All formal observations shall be reduced to writing or provided in 29 electronic format and shall be discussed with the teacher within ten (10) days of the observation.
Formal Observations. The total annual observation time must be at least sixty (60) minutes. One observation must be a minimum of thirty (30) minutes. If mutually agreed, the remaining thirty (30) minutes of required observation time may be broken into smaller increments of no less than ten (10) minutes. Unless mutually agreed, observations shall not take place on the day before Thanksgiving, winter or spring breaks. All formal observations will be scheduled for a mutually agreed upon time between the employee and the evaluator.
Formal Observations. All teachers shall be observed at least twice in the performance of their assigned duties. Total observation time for each employee for each school year shall not be less than 60 minutes. Prior to one formal observation, the teacher and the evaluator shall mutually agree to the date, time, and location for said observation.
Formal Observations. 1. The first of at least two (2) prearranged formal observations for each employee shall be conducted within the first ninety (90) days of the school year. The teacher may request additional observations. The total annual observation time cannot be less than sixty (60) minutes. An employee in the third year of provisional status as defined in RCW 28A.405.220 shall be observed at least three times in the performance of his or her duties and the total observation time for the school year shall not be less than ninety minutes. Any formal observation shall not be less than 30 minutes in length.
2. The observations will occur no later than ten (10) days after the pre-observation meeting.
3. Observations will not take place on half, early release, or late start days, the day before winter or spring break, and on days of an assembly or a modified schedule, unless agreed to by the employee.
4. The evaluator will document all formal observations using the negotiated form and provide copies to the employee within three (3) days.
5. The second formal observations will occur no sooner than six weeks after the first formal observation and ideally, in different semesters or trimesters so that reasonable time can be provided for continuing professional growth. The observation will occur no later than ten (10) days after the pre-observation meeting.
6. The final formal observation shall occur prior to May 1st.
Formal Observations. The supervising ▇▇▇▇ for each full-time faculty member in the department may conduct one or more unannounced classroom visitations each year. The supervising ▇▇▇▇ for each library and counselor faculty may conduct one or more unannounced visitations in the faculty member’s workplace each year. The observation should be at least one contact hour in duration. No formal observation of a faculty member shall be conducted covertly. Faculty members teaching distance learning courses will provide the ▇▇▇▇ “student level” access to their course(s) upon request for evaluation purposes.
Formal Observations. Pre-observation Conference Length of Observation: Minimum of twenty continuous minutes Post-observation Conference: Except for unforeseen circumstances, no later than three working days after observation. Post-observation Written Summary: No later than ten working days after observation. Meeting to discuss this written observation not required. Frequency of Formal Observations: No more than one in any five day working period. Number of Formal Observations: Minimum of two, maximum of three (more by mutual agreement) Post Observation Conference will be centered around feedback that is meaningful. The site administrator will offer support, methods and/or ideas as needed. In addition, informal classroom visits by the administrator throughout the year will ▇▇▇▇▇▇ dialogue and support.
Formal Observations. 1. Prior to each formal assessment of personnel on an annual contract, no fewer than one (1) observation in the classroom or equivalent work location, of no less than 30 minutes will be conducted by the principal, director or his/her designee during the first semester of the contract period. The 30 minute time period may be shortened by mutual agreement between the principal and the affected employee. All formal observations of employees for the purpose of assessment shall be conducted openly with the full knowledge of the affected employee. Any classroom observations or other factors which are used for assessment purposes shall be included on the formal assessment and discussed with the employee. No formal observations shall be conducted during the last week of the school year.
2. Principals and designee may use the FPMS structured observation instrument in formal observations.
Formal Observations. The first formal observation for Probationary, Temporary, and Permanent bargaining unit members will be announced at least two (2) days in advance. This observation shall be followed within five (5) days by an evaluation conference relative to the observation. The evaluator may conduct further observations as deemed necessary. The results of each follow-up observation shall be presented to the bargaining unit member within five (5) working days. No derogatory reference shall be included in an evaluation summary which has not been presented to the bargaining unit member in writing. Each observation shall be followed by an evaluation conference relative to the observation if either the evaluator or evaluatee requests the conference. When appropriate, such conferences shall include recommendations for improvement and assistance in implementing those recommendations. In the event no conference is requested, the observation shall be deemed positive in nature.