Common use of Annual Evaluations Clause in Contracts

Annual Evaluations. 9-1 The JESPA and the District are committed to ensuring that ESPs receive regular training to support their work and appropriate interactions with students. The fundamental responsibility for ensuring employees have the skills they need is vested at the department level; and consequently, department administration is encouraged to ensure sufficient funds are budgeted to provide accurate, adequate training to their employees. Departments are encouraged to collaboratively determine training needs and to consider on- line training, train-the-trainer opportunities, early release days, and other cost effective approaches. 9-2 Both parties recognize the purposes of a performance evaluation are to help employees understand their strengths and weaknesses and to encourage meaningful discussion between employees and their supervisors regarding areas of common concern with an aim towards improvement and growth. 9-3 To the extent feasible and practicable, each individual evaluation report should reflect the combined evaluation, judgment, and review of both the immediate supervisor and the administrator immediately associated with the employee being rated. Evaluations for school based employees should be delivered by May 1st of each year. 9-4 The evaluation must be based on actual events or situations. The reasons for unsatisfactory markings must be described in writing and will include suggestions for corrective measures and the time available for correction. Attendance will only be part of an employee’s evaluation if documented through the disciplinary process. 9-5 Employees have a right to review material made a part of their personnel record. Additionally, any employees have the right to respond in writing to any matter made a part of the employee's personnel record and have that response included in their personnel record. 9-6 Evaluation Appeals 9-6-1 Where pay or eligibility for promotions or transfers is negatively impacted, an employee who disagrees with an overall rating or individual marking can appeal that rating to a panel composed of the reviewer’s immediate supervisor, a representative from Employee Relations and a representative from the JESPA. Appeals must be submitted to Employee Relations within thirty-five