Evaluation Frequency and Time Lines Clause Samples

Evaluation Frequency and Time Lines. 1. There shall be a formal written evaluation for unit members new to the profession or the school district (Probationary Certificated Employees) twice each year. These unit members shall be referred to as “Track 1” employees. The first evaluation shall be completed by December 15 and the second evaluation shall be completed no later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the last student instructional day. Unless the unit member is designated to receive targeted or intensive assistance, as described below, permanent unit members shall be designated as Track 2 employees. Track 2 employees shall be formally evaluated at least once every other year unless the Track 2 employee meets the requirements of the law that allows for less frequent evaluations and the Track 2 employee and the evaluator agree to reduce the frequency of evaluations. Education Code 44664(a)(3). In any year in which Track 2 employees are not subject to a formal evaluation, the Track 2 employee will participate in a self-directed process. 2. Track 2 employees may meet the requirements of the law that allow for less frequent evaluations. Should those conditions be met, at the end of the first self-directed year, the evaluator and the employee may agree to extend the self-directed track for a second year. If there is no agreement, the standard schedule will apply. 3. For Track 2 unit members, final written evaluations shall be finalized during a meeting held between the unit member and the evaluator to discuss the evaluation not later than thirty (30) calendar days before the last student instructional day. 4. Unit members designated as Track 3 employees shall be evaluated no sooner than the 90th school day of the subsequent school year, or earlier by mutual agreement. 5. For unit members designated as Track 4 employees, a minimum of two written evaluations shall be completed during the school year as determined by the improvement plan, but no later than 30 calendar days before the last student instructional day. 6. Unit members employed as temporary certificated employees new to the District shall be evaluated as Track 1 employees. Unit members employed as temporary certificated employees who have worked in the District at least two years shall be evaluated as Track 2 employees.