Common use of OBSERVATION SCHEDULE Clause in Contracts

OBSERVATION SCHEDULE. All teachers/school counselors shall be evaluated based on at least two (2) formal observations of at least thirty (30) minutes each and periodic classroom walkthroughs each school year. The first observation will occur before the conclusion of the first semester. The formal evaluation cycle for teachers shall consist of a professional growth/improvement plan, a pre-observation conference(s), a formal holistic observation (minimum of 30 minutes), a post-conference(s), classroom walkthrough(s), a formal focused observation(s) (minimum of 30 minutes) and a final summative conference (may be done during final post-conference if mutually agreed upon by member and administrator). The formal evaluation cycle for school counselors shall consist of a professional growth/improvement plan, a pre-observation conference(s) (optional at counselor’s discretion), formal observation(s) (minimum of 30 minutes), post-conference(s), and walkthrough(s). Teachers/school counselors who are rated Accomplished on the most recent evaluation will be subject to a Full Evaluation Cycle once (1) every three (3) years unless s/he is up for renewal, provided the teacher/school counselor submits a self-directed Professional Growth Plan to the evaluator each year, and for teachers, the evaluator determines the teacher is making growth progress on that plan. Growth progress is defined as completing action steps, attaining a goal statement, and/or providing evidence on qualitative or quantitative indicators for the bargaining unit member. If a teacher/school counselor does not need to complete a full evaluation cycle, they will complete a Less Frequent Evaluation Cycle. Teachers/school counselors who are rated Skilled on the most recent evaluation will be subject to a Full Evaluation Cycle once (1) every two (2) years unless s/he is up for renewal, provided the teacher/school counselor and the evaluator jointly develop a Professional Growth Plan for the teacher/school counselor, and for teachers, the evaluator determines if the teacher is making growth progress on that plan. Growth progress is defined as completing an action step, attaining a goal statement, and/or providing evidence on qualitative or quantitative indicators for the bargaining unit member. If a teacher/school counselor does not need to complete a full evaluation cycle, they will complete a Less Frequent Evaluation Cycle. The Less Frequent Evaluation Cycle consists of a professional growth plan, one (1) observation, and one (1) post-conference discussion of progress on the Professional Growth Plan. A teacher/school counselor may request a formal observation at any time, in addition to those required. Such requests may be denied by the Evaluator. The evaluator will supply the teacher/school counselor with the reason for the denial in writing. Teacher/school counselor(s) on a one-year limited contract, teachers in the final year of a multi-year contract or being considered for non-renewal shall be formally observed a minimum of three (3) times. A teacher/school counselor(s) may request a formal observation in addition to those required by this procedure.

OBSERVATION SCHEDULE. On (Day& Date) we will go over the written evaluation instrument. Thank you. Principal’s Signature: The Ardmore Board of Education believes that personnel evaluation is a mutual endeavor among all staff members and the board to improve the quality of the overall educational program. The improvement of the district’s educational efforts must be a joint responsibility of the school district and the individual educator. All teachers/school counselors certified staff members shall be evaluated based on using the Tulsa Teacher Evaluation Model. The completed evaluation shall be retained in the personnel file of the person being evaluated. The evaluation instrument is a confidential document and shall be protected accordingly. Probationary teachers shall receive formative feedback from the evaluation process at least two (2) formal observations of twice each year. Formative feedback shall occur during the fall semester, and at least thirty (30) minutes once during the spring semester, each and periodic classroom walkthroughs each school year. The first observation will occur before the conclusion of the first semester. The formal evaluation cycle for Career teachers shall consist be evaluated at least once each year except for career teachers receiving a district evaluation rating of a professional growth/improvement plan“superior” or “highly effective” rating under the TLE, a pre-observation conference(s), a formal holistic observation (minimum of 30 minutes), a post-conference(s), classroom walkthrough(s), a formal focused observation(s) (minimum of 30 minutes) and a final summative conference (who may be done during final post-conference if mutually agreed upon by member and administrator). The formal evaluation cycle for school counselors shall consist of a professional growth/improvement plan, a pre-observation conference(s) (optional at counselor’s discretion), formal observation(s) (minimum of 30 minutes), post-conference(s), and walkthrough(s). Teachers/school counselors who are rated Accomplished on the most recent evaluation will be subject to a Full Evaluation Cycle evaluated once (1) every three (3) years unless s/he is up for renewalyear. Evaluations of teachers shall be made by the appropriate certified principal, provided or other designated certified and qualified administrative person. The evaluation rating of teachers and administrators shall be based on the teacher/qualitative component of the TLE. A school counselor submits a selfdistrict with an average daily attendance of more than thirty-directed Professional Growth Plan five thousand (35,000) may incorporate at its own expense prior to the evaluator 15-16 school year the quantitative components of the TLD into its evaluation system of teachers and administrators as defined by the school district’s written policy. The district may continue to use, at its own expense, quantitative measures of teachers and leaders as a part of the district evaluation rating. Such measures shall include a minimum of one reliable, researched-based measure as approved by the State Board of Education. For evaluations of teachers and administrators conducted during the 2017-2018 school year , and each school year thereafter, school districts shall incorporate and put into operation the qualitative component of the TLE and shall provide all teachers and administrators with a district evaluation rating based upon the components of the TLE. For the 2017-2018 school year school districts shall incorporate the individualized programs of professional development set forth at 70 O.S. § 6-101.10 (B) on a pilot program basis. For evaluations of teachers and administrators conducted during the 2018-2019 school year, and for teacherseach school year thereafter, school districts shall fully incorporate and put into operation the individualized programs of professional development as set forth at 70 O.S. § 6-101.10 (B). The evaluation shall be reviewed by the staff member and the evaluator. Either or both may attach written and signed comments to the evaluation instrument within two weeks of the evaluation, provided that no additional statements or comments shall be attached without the teacher’s knowledge. The teacher’s signature on the evaluation instrument shall serve only to reflect the teacher’s acknowledgement that an evaluation was conducted. A copy of the completed evaluation instrument will be provided to the teacher. Except by order of a court of competent jurisdiction, evaluation documents and the responses thereto shall be made available only to the evaluated person, the evaluator determines board of education, the administrative staff making the evaluation, the board and administrative staff of any school to which the evaluated person applies for employment, and such other persons given consent by the teacher is making growth progress on that plan. Growth progress is defined as completing action stepsin writing, attaining a goal statement, and/or providing evidence on qualitative or quantitative indicators for the bargaining unit member. If a teacher/school counselor does not need to complete a full evaluation cycle, they will complete a Less Frequent Evaluation Cycle. Teachers/school counselors who are rated Skilled on the most recent evaluation will and shall be subject to disclosure at a Full Evaluation Cycle once (1hearing or trial de novo. If the evaluation discloses any area(s) every two (2) years unless s/he is up for renewal, provided the teacher/school counselor in which improvement can be reasonably expected and the evaluator jointly develop a Professional Growth Plan for the teacher/school counselor, and for teachersdesired, the evaluator determines if principal shall discuss such area(s) with the teacher is making growth progress on that planand offer suggestions and recommendations as to how improvement may be achieved. Growth progress is defined as completing an action step, attaining a goal statement, and/or providing evidence on qualitative or quantitative indicators for the bargaining unit member. If a teacher/school counselor does not need to complete a full evaluation cycle, they will complete a Less Frequent Evaluation Cycle. The Less Frequent Evaluation Cycle consists of a professional growth plan, one (1) observation, and one (1) post-conference discussion of progress Such recommendations shall be recorded on the Professional Growth Plan. A teacher/school counselor may request a formal observation at any time, in addition to those required. Such requests may be denied by the Evaluator. The evaluator will supply the teacher/school counselor with the reason for the denial in writing. Teacher/school counselor(s) on a one-year limited contract, teachers in the final year of a multi-year contract or being considered for non-renewal shall be formally observed a minimum of three (3) times. A teacher/school counselor(s) may request a formal observation in addition to those required by this procedureevaluation instrument.