Common use of Unit Member Evaluation Clause in Contracts

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.