Common use of Sequence of Limited Contracts Clause in Contracts

Sequence of Limited Contracts. 1. Limited contracts issued after the effective date of this agreement to all bargaining unit members who do not qualify for a continuing contract shall have the following duration: a. Initial Contract One (1) year b. Second Contract One (1) year c. Third Contract One (1) year d. Fourth Contract Two (2) year e. Fifth Contract & Thereafter Five (5) years 2. Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board may issue a one (1) year probationary contract at the end of the contract, sequence if under the following provisions: a. The Superintendent or his designee notifies the teacher five (5) working days in advance of the regularly scheduled April Board meeting of the intent to issue a probationary contract with professional improvement goals attached to the same. b. The issuance of a probationary contract shall be based on less than satisfactory performance of contracted duties, as demonstrated by evaluations and informal observations. c. Upon the expiration of the probationary contract period, the member of the bargaining unit must be advanced to the next contract sequence or properly notified of the Board’s intent to non-renew the contract pursuant to the terms of this agreement. d. A probationary contract shall be issued no more than once to any given employee during the course of employment with the Teays Valley Local School District. 3. Those employed prior to the effective date of this contract will complete their current limited contracts before begin placed appropriately (based on system experience) in the aforementioned sequence. 4. A teacher who becomes eligible for a continuing contract during the term of a multi- year limited contract shall notify the local Superintendent in writing by October 1, and upon request, will be considered for a continuing contract at the April Board meeting at which time personnel employment is considered.