Common use of METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION Clause in Contracts

METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION. 10.3.1 Multiple sources of input into the summative evaluation rating are required. 10.3.1.1 Sources may include formative observations, less- structured method of data collection such as learning walks and walk- throughs; parent/teacher conferences; committee work with peers and teams; discussions between evaluator and employee; input from students, parents, peers, colleagues, and other administrators; self-evaluation; and artifacts provided by the employee being evaluated. These sources shall only be used to corroborate the conclusions of the evaluator and when possible will be available for review by the licensed employee. 10.3.1.2 A minimum of one internal and one external source of input is required, but as many data sources as possible provide the most complete picture of a licensed employee’s performance. 10.3.2 Parent and student input will be formally solicited by the District. 10.3.2.1 The specific items and/or questions contained in any parent or student feedback forms used in conjunction with the evaluation process shall be uniform Poudre School District forms developed and mutually agreed to by the District and PEA. 10.3.2.2 Exceptions may be granted through a variance request approved by the appropriate Assistant Superintendent and the PEA President. 10.3.2.3 Parents and students will have the opportunity, but shall not be required, to identify themselves on the evaluation forms. 10.3.2.4 The licensed staff member may have access to the information from the parent or student feedback forms with names redacted if requested by the employee. 10.3.2.5 Since data collected from parents and students who are not trained or licensed evaluators, the use of student and parent feedback as it pertains to the performance of a licensed employee shall only be used to corroborate the conclusions of the evaluator. 10.3.2.6 In assessing the significance of parent and student feedback, evaluators should consider the number of forms returned, patterns of response, and the nature and maturity of the comments. 10.3.2.7 Evaluators shall retain full responsibility and authority to evaluate licensed employees as specified in this Employee Agreement.

METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION. 10.3.1 Multiple sources of input into the summative evaluation rating are required. 10.3.1.1 Sources may include formative observations, less- less-structured method of data collection such as learning walks and walk- throughs; parent/teacher conferences; committee work with peers and teams; discussions between evaluator and employee; input from students, parents, peers, colleagues, and other administrators; self-evaluation; and artifacts provided by the employee being evaluated. These sources shall only be used to corroborate the conclusions of the evaluator and when possible will be available for review by the licensed employee. 10.3.1.2 A minimum of one internal and one external source of input is required, but as many data sources as possible provide the most complete picture of a licensed employee’s performance. 10.3.2 Parent and student input will be formally solicited by the District. 10.3.2.1 The specific items and/or questions contained in any parent or student feedback forms used in conjunction with the evaluation process shall be uniform Poudre School District forms developed and mutually agreed to by the District and PEA. 10.3.2.2 Exceptions may be granted through a variance request approved by the appropriate Assistant Superintendent and the PEA President. 10.3.2.3 Parents and students will have the opportunity, but shall not be required, to identify themselves on the evaluation forms. 10.3.2.4 The licensed staff member may have access to the information from the parent or student feedback forms with names redacted if requested by the employee. 10.3.2.5 Since data collected from parents and students who are not trained or licensed evaluators, the use of student and parent feedback as it pertains to the performance of a licensed employee shall only be used to corroborate the conclusions of the evaluator. 10.3.2.6 In assessing the significance of parent and student feedback, evaluators should consider the number of forms returned, patterns of response, and the nature and maturity of the comments. 10.3.2.7 Evaluators shall retain full responsibility and authority to evaluate licensed employees as specified in this Employee Agreement.