Common use of Performance Ratings Clause in Contracts

Performance Ratings. A. Employees shall receive a written performance review at the end of their probationary period and every March/April thereafter. The purposes of the performance evaluation are to establish a communication tool to ensure that employees are performing at acceptable levels and to provide a means by which to document performance and to establish a procedure for correcting performance problems should they occur. An employee shall be rated on the achievement of performance goals and objectives established by the employee and supervisor during the annual expectations meeting as well as employee performance related to an established set of performance factors, established by the Employer and discussed with the employee at the expectations meeting. B. The goal of the performance evaluation is thoroughness and objectivity. Goals and objectives should be specific and measurable. Performance factor ratings are impacted by and should take into account increased workload/responsibilities, training taken and/or certifications received by the employee, volunteer efforts, awards received, as well as any disciplinary actions which have occurred or problems which have arisen, and any or all factors which have impacted the employee, positively or negatively, during the review period. An employee shall receive one of the following ratings: 1. Outstanding 2. Above Standards 3. Meets Standards 4. Below Standards 5. Unsatisfactory