Common use of FORMAL OBSERVATIONS AND WALKTHROUGHS Clause in Contracts

FORMAL OBSERVATIONS AND WALKTHROUGHS. Except as noted herein, two (2) formal observations shall be completed annually by a qualified and credentialed building level administrator or by a qualified and credentialed evaluator as defined under 3319.111 D. (3). One formal holistic observation shall take place prior to December 31. A second formal focused observation shall take place no later than April 30. The member and the evaluator shall set a time for the formal observation to take place, and reset the scheduled date and time as necessary if the observation is not conducted as planned. Each formal observation shall be preceded by a pre-conference between the evaluator and the member at least two (2) working days prior to the observation. The purpose of the pre-conference is to allow the member and the evaluator to discuss what the evaluator will observe during the classroom visitation. A post- conference shall take place not later than ten (10) working days following each formal observation. Teachers may bring additional evidence that supports the lesson observed to share with the evaluator at the conference. The evaluator may consider this as evidence of student learning or evidence to support the teacher’s performance. The pre- and post-conference requirement(s) may be waived by mutual consent of the teacher and the evaluator, except for teachers on an improvement plan. The “Post-Observation Conference Rating Rubric Form” must be provided to the member. A member’s signature on the form indicates the member has received the form and not necessarily that he or she agrees with its content. In addition, a maximum of four (4) OTES walkthroughs may take place annually, not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes per walkthrough. Non-OTES walkthroughs are not used for evaluation purposes. It is best practice that evaluators offer members feedback following a non-OTES walkthrough. Members on limited contracts pursuant to ORC 3319.11 who are under consideration for nonrenewal, shall be formally observed not less than four times prior to May 15. The limitation of four (4) walkthroughs per year shall not apply to these members. Principals shall have the right to make classroom visits and review lesson plans during any classroom visit, and to discuss classroom performance with teachers any time during the teachers’ employment.

FORMAL OBSERVATIONS AND WALKTHROUGHS. Except as noted herein, two (2) formal observations shall be completed annually by a qualified and credentialed building level administrator or by a qualified and credentialed evaluator as defined under 3319.111 D. (3). One formal holistic observation shall take place prior to December 31. A second formal focused observation shall take place no later than April 30. The member and the evaluator shall set a time for the formal observation to take place, and reset the scheduled date and time as necessary if the observation is not conducted as planned. Each formal observation shall be preceded by a pre-conference between the evaluator and the member at least two (2) working days prior to the observation. The purpose of the pre-conference is to allow the member and the evaluator to discuss what the evaluator will observe during the classroom visitation. A post- conference shall take place not later than ten (10) working days following each formal observation. Teachers may bring additional evidence that supports the lesson observed to share with the evaluator at the conference. The evaluator may consider this as evidence of student learning or evidence to support the teacher’s performance. The pre- and post-conference requirement(s) may be waived by mutual consent of the teacher and the evaluator, except for teachers on an improvement plan. The “Post-Observation Conference Rating Rubric Form” must be provided to the membermember regardless of whether the post-conference was held or mutually waived. A member’s signature on the form indicates the member has received the form and not necessarily that he or she agrees with its content. In addition, a maximum of four (4) OTES walkthroughs may take place annually, not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes per walkthrough. Non-OTES walkthroughs are not used for evaluation purposes. It is best practice that evaluators offer members feedback following a non-OTES walkthrough. Members on limited contracts pursuant to ORC 3319.11 who are under consideration for nonrenewal, shall be formally observed not less than four times prior to May 15. The limitation of four (4) walkthroughs per year shall not apply to these members. Principals shall have the right to make classroom visits and review lesson plans during any classroom visit, and to discuss classroom performance with teachers any time during the teachers’ employment.