Unit Member Evaluation Clause Samples

Unit Member Evaluation. Purpose A. The purposes of teacher evaluation are: 1. To serve as a tool to advance the professional development of teachers. 2. To inform instruction. 3. To assist teachers and administrators in identifying and developing best educational practices in order to provide the greatest opportunity for student learning and achievement.

Unit Member Evaluation. Evaluation is a collegial process whereby professional assessments of the instructional process are shared and competent personnel are developed and/or encouraged. Evaluation should improve instruction through a constructive, positive, humanistic approach.

Unit Member Evaluation. The evaluation shall take into consideration the particular nature of the evaluatee's assignment, including such factors as class size, the presence or absence of aides, and the availability of materials and work space for preparation, duplication, and record keeping. Forms available for different job types are available in Appendix D. Deadline dates are listed on each form. The stated deadlines shall be implemented for full-year assignments, with deadlines for assignments oflesser duration being prorated accordingly. If an evaluatee works less than 75% of the school year, the evaluation will not count as meeting the requirements of the evaluation cycle. Evaluatees shall submit to their evaluator, no less than one (1) duty day prior to the scheduled conference, goals along with measurement activities related thereto, to be considered in the annual evaluation. The evaluator and the evaluatee shall conference and discuss these matters. Evaluatees shall submit to their evaluator, no less than one (1) duty day prior to the scheduled Final Evaluation Conference, their summary and evidence. If an evaluatee has filed a complaint against a site administrator, the evaluatee may request the Director of Human Resource to change their evaluator.

Unit Member Evaluation. The Board and the Association share the belief that the primary purpose of teacher evaluation is to improve delivery of the instructional program for the district’s students. Other functions of the formal evaluation process include: 1. Providing an opportunity for the unit member and administrator to share concepts, beliefs, and concerns. 2. Creating specific goals for instructional improvement. 3. Measuring progress in the professional growth of the teacher, and 4. Supporting administrative decisions for contract recommendations. To ensure a meaningful and effective evaluation, the process should be based upon mutual trust between the teacher and the evaluator and must follow established procedures. Toward that end, all unit members shall be assigned by their building principal and/or the Superintendent to one of three (3) evaluation tracks. These evaluation tracks and their respective guidelines are described below.

Unit Member Evaluation. A. The Board and the Association agree that the primary purposes of the A&S evaluation system are to appraise the performance of unit members and to assist unit members to improve their effectiveness in performing their job responsibilities. The evaluation system also provides MCPS with information from which professional development programs can be developed, personnel selection procedures can be appraised, and adequacy of human and material resources can be assessed. B. The evaluation system is one part of the Administrative and Supervisory Professional Growth System (A&S PGS). The development of the evaluation system was a collaborative effort between MCAAP/MCBOA and MCPS. The Board and the Association agree that any changes in the evaluation system and instruments shall be developed collaboratively. Through the PGS, MCPS and the Association aspire to ensure that all staff either directly or indirectly contributes to achieving the highest performance possible of every MCPS student and employee by raising the quality of support to instruction, as well as all other services that contribute to student achievement. The PGS acknowledges that peers provide valuable support in promoting the success of every employee. C. Evaluations of unit members shall be completed within the timelines established by the A&S PGS. D. Complaints about or material derogatory to a unit member will be maintained in a file on that unit member and/or used in his/her evaluation only if: 1. The complaint or material has been put into written form. 2. The unit member has had an opportunity to review the material and been given a copy. 3. The appropriate administrator has substantiated the allegation. 4. The unit member has had the opportunity to review such material and to affix his/her initials to a copy with the expressed understanding that such initialing does not indicate agreement with the contents. The unit member shall be permitted to attach his/her comments related to the derogatory material.

Unit Member Evaluation. A. The District shall evaluate all unit members on a continuing basis, at least once each school year for probationary and temporary unit members and at least every other year for permanent unit members. B. The written procedures for evaluation shall be established by the administration and unit members under the general provisions of the ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇. C. The evaluator shall be the Superintendent, Principal or a designated management or supervisory employee. D. Probationary teachers will be notified by the Superintendent and/or appropriate administrator no later than October 15th of each school year. Other unit members, who are scheduled to be evaluated will be notified by the Superintendent and/or appropriate administrator no later than October 30th of each school year. Such notices will contain a brief explanation as to the procedures for evaluation. E. One preliminary review conference will be held prior to the last day of January, at which time an interim evaluation will be discussed by the evaluator and the unit member. F. The final evaluation conference will be held no later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the end of the last regular school day. The evaluator will present the written evaluation and discuss the matter with the unit member. The unit member must sign the evaluation signifying that he/she has read the document. He/She will be provided the opportunity of attaching a written response which shall become part of the unit member's personnel file.

Unit Member Evaluation. 2 As per Education Law 3012c all unit members will be evaluated annually. The 3 observation and evaluation of all unit members is the responsibility of the administration. 4 Emphasis shall be placed on the improvement of instruction.

Unit Member Evaluation. 1. The Board and the Association agree to implement the OTES model for evaluation for the duration of this contract. a. Standards-Based Teacher Evaluation The Board is responsible for adopting and implementing a standards- based teacher evaluation policy that conforms to the framework for evaluation of teachers as approved by the State Board of Education, as amended, which aligns with the “Standards for the Teaching Profession” as set forth in state law. b. The FUEA and Board have agreed upon a Teacher Evaluation Committee that will consist of no more than five (5) teachers appointed by the FUEA President and five (5) administrators appointed by the Superintendent. The teacher members will have a minimum of one paid release day per month after the Committee is formed (and additional days if approved by the Superintendent) for Committee meetings. c. The evaluation committee shall monitor the evaluation system, timelines, and provide recommendations for improvement, if any, to submit to the Board and association for approval, as needed. 2. Assessment of Teacher Performance a. Teacher performance will be evaluated based on the Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession and will be assessed through formal observations, informal observations also known as “classroom walkthroughs,” and other methods of gathering teacher performance data.

Unit Member Evaluation. Evaluation is an ongoing process with the primary purpose of assessing and improving the professional performance of the unit member. A unit member shall be provided assistance to correct difficulties and afforded reasonable time to incorporate recommended changes per the evaluation instruments. Section 5.02 Unit members will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation procedure designated “Staff Evaluation” as set forth in the applicable Appendices and incorporated by reference into this Agreement. Collaborative teams comprised of administrators and association representatives will review the processes, documents, and timelines throughout the life of the Agreement and modifications will be made accordingly. Section 5.03 Written evaluations will be completed no later than May 1 of each year with teacher responses due no later than May 10 of each year. Each unit member will be provided a copy of the final evaluation. The evaluation shall become a part of the unit member's personnel file.