Long-form Evaluation Process. 31 1. This evaluation process must occur at least once every six (6) years. (Appendix E-3)
32 2. Annually, employees shall be observed a minimum of sixty (60) minutes prior to 33 the formal evaluation conference. At least one (1) observation shall not be less 34 than thirty (30) continuous minutes in length. Provisional employees shall be 35 observed for a total of not less than thirty (30) minutes during the first ninety (90) 36 calendar days of employment. For continuing contract employees, at least one (1) 37 observation shall be held by March 15.
38 3. Observations shall take place under a variety of circumstances such as different 39 subject areas, different instructional methods and different times of the day, week 40 and year. At least one (1) observation shall be considered formal. Formal 41 observations shall include a joint planning meeting prior to the observation, 42 utilization of the Evaluation Criteria (Appendix E-4 and/or E-5) as a basis for the 43 observation, and a follow-up discussion with the evaluee within five (5) days 44 following the observation. Following any other observation, a conference may be 45 called by either the evaluator or evaluee to discuss the observation.
1 4. The evaluator shall complete an evaluation report and hold the formal evaluation 2 conference not later than June 1. The evaluator shall note the strengths and areas 3 for improvement, if any. Deficiencies noted shall be supported with related 4 examples. A growth plan shall be mutually established from adopted criteria 5 where areas for improvement have been identified. The evaluator shall use the 6 evaluation criteria (Appendix E-4 and/or E-5) as the basis for the evaluation. The 7 evaluee shall sign both copies of the evaluation report form and shall have the 8 exclusive right to attach an addendum statement. Distribution of the evaluation 9 report forms should be: (1) Original copy to the school district personnel file; (2) 10 Second copy to the evaluee.
Long-form Evaluation Process. Formal evaluations must be completed by the principal, assistant principal, or administrative supervisor (referred to as the evaluator) each of the first four (4) years of District employment. Formal notice for a long form evaluation must be indicated by the staff member or the evaluator prior to October 1 each year.
Long-form Evaluation Process.
A. Professional Growth Goals
1. Professional Growth Goals shall be established annually for all employees on Long Form Evaluation. The Long Form goals shall be established by the evaluator with input from the employee. In the case of employees who received a Below Average or Unsatisfactory rating in any evaluation criterion on the final evaluation, Long Form goals shall be established for the next school year by the fifth (5th) day prior to the end of school when the Below Average or Unsatisfactory rating was received. Such Long Form goals shall be reviewed by the evaluator and the employee no later than October 1 of the following school year.
B. Eligibility
1. The following employees shall be placed on Long Form Evaluation:
a. Employees new to the profession or with no prior Washington public school experience the first four (4) years of employment in the district.
b. Employees new to the district, but with experience in the public schools of Washington for the first year of employment with the district and until the employee has had four (4) years of satisfactory Long Form evaluations in the district or elsewhere in Washington.
c. Employees who receive a Below Average or Unsatisfactory rating in any evaluation criterion on the final evaluation for the next school year.
d. Employees who hold non-continuing contracts, except those reemployed after they have retired from District employment. Retired employees from another district and who can provide documentation of four (4) years of satisfactory evaluations in the state are eligible for PGAP after satisfactorily completing the first year on the long form evaluation process.
e. Employees returning to District employment following an absence of five (5) or more years.
2. The following employees may be placed on Long Form Evaluation:
a. Employees returning to District employment following an absence of two (2) or more years at the discretion of the evaluator or employee.
b. Employees changing assignments such as grade, level, subject area, specialty area or building from the previous school year at the discretion of the evaluator or employee.
c. Employees identified by the evaluator as having deficiencies or areas for improvement.
C. Scheduled Observations
1. For all employees on Long Form Evaluation, the evaluator shall conduct at least two (2) scheduled observations during the course of the evaluation period.
2. For provisional employees, the evaluator shall make at least one (1) scheduled observation wi...
Long-form Evaluation Process. For at least one formal observation, the supervisor and the employee shall meet to discuss the goals and objectives to be observed during the observation, possible constraining factors and to establish the time and date for the observation. Within five (5) working days following each observation, the supervisor shall meet with the employee and shall have prepared an Observation Report (Appendix L or M). The employee shall be provided with a copy of the Observation Report. The employee shall sign the District's copy of the Observation Report to indicate that he/she has received a copy. The signature of the employee does not, however, necessarily imply that the employee agrees with the contents of the Observation Report. For those employees not participating in the PGO, following no fewer than two (2) or more than four (4) observations under 7.3.2 above, the Supervisor shall complete an Evaluation Report form (Appendix P or Q) summarizing the Observation Reports and shall provide the employee with a copy of the Evaluation Report. If the employee is rated "Needs Improvement" or "Unsatisfactory", the supervisor must meet with the employee to discuss the completed evaluation report. The employee shall sign the District's copy of the Evaluation Report to indicate that he/she has received a copy of the report. The signature of the employee does not, however, necessarily imply that the employee agrees with the contents of the Evaluation Report. An employee who disagrees with the content of his or her Evaluation Report shall have the right to attach thereto his or her own written explanation concerning the area(s) of disagreement. Each Evaluation Report shall be promptly forwarded to the District Personnel Office for filing in the employee's personnel file.
Long-form Evaluation Process. This evaluation process must occur at least once every six (6) years. (Appendix E-3)
Long-form Evaluation Process. This evaluation process must occur at least once every six (6) years. (Appendix E-3) 37 2. Annually, employees shall be observed a minimum of sixty (60) minutes prior to 38 the formal evaluation conference. At least one (1) observation shall not be less 39 than thirty (30) continuous minutes in length. Provisional employees shall be 40 observed for a total of not less than thirty (30) minutes during the first ninety (90) 41 calendar days of employment. For continuing contract employees, at least one (1) 42 observation shall be held by March 15. 44 PAGE 32.4
