Common use of Certified Staff Evaluation Clause in Contracts

Certified Staff Evaluation. The Board and the HEA shall meet during the term of this Agreement to discuss changes to the evaluation plan and instrument required by Public Acts 96-0861, 97-008 and 97-0007. The parties recognize that the Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) requires a committee, consisting of equally numbered representation from the Board and HEA be formed to determine how the district will incorporate the use of student data and indicators of student growth as a significant factor in rating teacher performance in evaluation plans. The parties will work together to discuss formation of such a committee and to implement the changes as required by law. Changes to the evaluation plan may be prospective unless otherwise required by any new or existing state laws/mandates. 1) The purpose of evaluation shall be to improve the instructional skills of certified staff member with the goal of maximizing learning by students in the classroom. Accordingly, the evaluative process defined below shall include both the identification of teaching deficiencies and constructive suggestions needed for improvement. 1) By October 15th, the Superintendent (or designee) and/or the building principal shall inform the teaching staff of the procedures of evaluation, including who may evaluate the certified staff member’s performance. Each certified staff member shall be acquainted with the process and instrument to be used. The building principal/designee will complete the orientation. All certified staff members will be given a copy of the Xxxxxxx CSD 158 Teacher Evaluation Plan. No formal evaluation may be conducted until this has been completed. Specialists shall be evaluated using the Educational Specialist Evaluation Form. They shall also use the Performance Indicators for their specific specialty to choose their goals.

Certified Staff Evaluation. The Board and the HEA shall meet during the term of this Agreement to discuss changes to the evaluation plan and instrument required by Public Acts 96-0861, 97-008 and 97-0007. The parties recognize that the Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA) requires a committee, consisting of equally numbered representation from the Board and HEA be formed to determine how the district will incorporate the use of student data and indicators of student growth as a significant factor in rating teacher performance in evaluation plans. The parties will work together to discuss formation of such a committee and to implement the changes as required by law. Changes to the evaluation plan may be prospective unless otherwise required by any new or existing state laws/mandates. 1) The purpose of evaluation shall be to improve the instructional skills of certified staff member with the goal of maximizing learning by students in the classroom. Accordingly, the evaluative process defined below shall include both the identification of teaching deficiencies and constructive suggestions needed for improvement. A. Annual Notification 1) By October 15th, the Superintendent (or designee) and/or the building principal shall inform the teaching staff of the procedures of evaluation, including who may evaluate the certified staff member’s performance. Each certified staff member shall be acquainted with the process and instrument to be used. The building principal/designee will complete the orientation. All certified staff members will be given a copy of the Xxxxxxx Huntley CSD 158 Teacher Evaluation Plan. No formal evaluation may be conducted until this has been completed. Specialists shall be evaluated using the Educational Specialist Evaluation Form. They shall also use the Performance Indicators for their specific specialty to choose their goals.