Common use of Introduction and Purpose Clause in Contracts

Introduction and Purpose. Teacher evaluation is a collaborative, reflective process, whose primary purpose is to help all unit members improve. As set forth in the Xxxxx Act, evaluation will additionally promote and document the accountability of District unit members. The District will use rubrics based on the California Standards for the Teaching Profession as its evaluation tool. The purpose of the evaluation process is fivefold: 1. To assess the quality of teaching and/or the performance of non-classroom unit members; 2. To give recognition for effective teaching and/or professional performance; 3. To reinforce good teaching and/or professional practices; 4. To allow for a positive and logical process of remediation--in line with Peer Assistance and Review legislation for unit members who need improvement or receive unsatisfactory evaluations; and 5. To meet the mandates of law and due process which require that personnel shall not be subject to dismissal who have not been systematically evaluated.