Career Teachers. In determining which career teacher(s) will be nonreemployed when one or more of a number of identical positions is eliminated, the following criteria, in this order, shall govern:
Career Teachers. The evaluating administrator shall conduct a minimum of two individual classroom observations of not less than thirty (30) minutes each. The evaluating administrator will provide a maximum window of time of five (5) instructional days in which each observation shall occur. If the observation does not occur within the specified time, the evaluating administrator must confer with the teacher and reschedule, observing the same notice time frame. Observations shall not be conducted on the day immediately following any extended break in the instructional calendar (whether scheduled or unexpected). Observation conferences must be held after each of the two observations and timely feedback shall be given to the Member following each of the observations. The evaluating administrator may suggest a third observation and conference prior to completing the written evaluation in order to provide additional time for improvement, but this must be approved by the Member. The Member also has the right to request a third observation and conference. The Member and evaluating administrator shall review and sign a Member observation form for each observation. A copy of each observation form must be given to the Member and kept in the Member’s site personnel file.
Career Teachers. A comprehensive evaluation and the portfolio will be completed by the end of the school year. Teachers may select either Portfolio Option 1 or Option 2.
Career Teachers. Teachers in their fifth or subsequent years of employment in the district shall be evaluated at least once every three years. All phases of the process shall be completed by February 15.
Career Teachers. In determining which career teacher(s) will be nonreemployed when one or more of a number of identical positions is eliminated, the following criteria, in this order, shall govern.
1. Rating as measured pursuant to the Oklahoma Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Evaluation System (TLE) upon adoption of the Oklahoma State Board of Education.
2. The School District will retain the career teacher with the greatest amount of seniority; seniority being the amount of continuous uninterrupted fulltime contracted certified employment in the District.
3. If seniority status is equal, the School District will retain the career teacher having the most versatile teaching certificate in order to enable the School District to have flexibility in planning future curriculum.
4. If versatility of certificate is equal, the School District will retain the career teacher with the most advanced academic degree status, as defined in Section LE.2.D, of this policy.
5. If degree status is equal, the District will retain the career teacher having the most total years of teaching experience as determined by State Department of Education records at the time of the recommendation for reduction in force.
6. If total teaching experience is equal, the School District will retain the career teacher chosen by lot.
