Common use of Long Form Evaluation Clause in Contracts

Long Form Evaluation. A. An individual pre-observation conference shall be held before the first formal observation. B. Observations a. In addition to the observations as set forth in 6.1.3, additional observations may occur as determined necessary by the evaluator or at the request of the teacher. b. Informal observations are not required to be pre-scheduled. If there is an area of concern based upon an informal observation, the teacher shall be notified in writing in order for that evidence to be used in the evaluation process. Pre- and post- observation conferences for these additional observations are optional at the request of either the teacher or evaluator. c. Observations do not have to be in the classroom. Department, collegial meetings, or student growth conferences may be used for observations. d. The final formal observation shall occur prior to May 1. C. A post-observation conference between the employee and the evaluator will be held within three school days of each observation, with follow-up conferences as agreed. D. Employees shall be notified of serious deficiencies that could affect their continued employment during post-observation conferences. Such notice shall include discussion of areas of concern, the applicable criteria and specific components, and the evaluator’s suggested solutions to remedy the concern. Concerns shall be placed in writing. The intent of such notice is to provide ample time for the employee to improve his/her performance. E. Post-observation conferences will occur unless cancelled upon mutual agreement of the teacher and the evaluator. F. If the principal/supervisor/evaluator believes that any of the noted deficiencies by themselves or in combination with any others may be serious enough to warrant probation at a later time, the principal/supervisor/evaluator shall so advise the employee.