OBSERVATION SCHEDULE Clause Samples
An Observation Schedule clause defines the specific times, dates, or intervals at which certain activities, inspections, or reviews must take place under an agreement. In practice, this clause might outline when a party is permitted to observe a process, such as quality control checks, site visits, or performance assessments, and may specify advance notice requirements or limitations on frequency. Its core function is to ensure transparency and accountability by providing a clear timetable for observation, thereby reducing misunderstandings and disputes about when oversight can occur.
OBSERVATION SCHEDULE a. First Year EMPLOYEES shall receive a minimum of one Formal Observation in each semester. First Year, Category I, and Category II EMPLOYEES shall receive a minimum of one Informal Observation in each semester. Category III EMPLOYEES shall receive a minimum of one observation in each semester. Deviations to this provision may occur only as requested by the EMPLOYEE in writing (email acceptable). (EXCEPTION: First Year EMPLOYEES with a late start date as defined in Section 5.104 are excluded from the requirements of Section 5.11 a.)
b. No observation or walkthrough shall be conducted the day before Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, or Spring Break unless it is requested by the EMPLOYEE in writing (email acceptable) to his/her supervisor.
c. No observation or walkthrough shall be conducted on Halloween.
d. No observation or walkthrough shall be conducted for an EMPLOYEE while that EMPLOYEE is administering a state or district assessment.
e. No observation or walkthrough shall be conducted during the first five (5) student days unless it is requested by the EMPLOYEE in writing (email acceptable) to his/her supervisor.
OBSERVATION SCHEDULE. 1. First round formal observations start with returning pre-tenured teachers (e.g. 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year teachers).
2. Pre-tenured teachers will be observed a minimum of three times, two of which must be formal.
3. Tenured teachers, during a formal evaluation cycle, will be formally observed a minimum of two times, one of which must be formal.
OBSERVATION SCHEDULE. 1. Unless otherwise provided for in this Article, each Counselor will be given one summative evaluation each school year including at least two (2) formal observations and at least two (2) walkthroughs by his/her assigned evaluator.
2. Counselors on a one-year limited contract or in the final year of a multi-year limited contract who the employer intends to recommend for non-renewal will receive at least three (3) formal observations and at least two (2) walkthroughs.
3. The Superintendent or his/her designee will notify a counselor of his/her assigned evaluator within the first fifteen (15) work days of the school year.
4. Evaluations shall be completed by May 1 and the final summative evaluations will be delivered to the counselor no later than May 10. The teacher’s signature on the evaluation shall verify notification to the teacher that the evaluation will be placed in the teacher’s personnel file, but shall not be construed as evidence that the teacher agrees with the contents of the evaluation report.
OBSERVATION SCHEDULE. All teachers/school counselors shall be evaluated based on at least two (2) formal observations of at least thirty (30) minutes each and periodic classroom walkthroughs each school year. The first observation will occur before the conclusion of the first semester. The formal evaluation cycle for teachers shall consist of a professional growth/improvement plan, a pre-observation conference(s), a formal holistic observation (minimum of 30 minutes), a post-conference(s), classroom walkthrough(s), a formal focused observation(s) (minimum of 30 minutes) and a final summative conference (may be done during final post-conference if mutually agreed upon by member and administrator). The formal evaluation cycle for school counselors shall consist of a professional growth/improvement plan, a pre-observation conference(s) (optional at counselor’s discretion), formal observation(s) (minimum of 30 minutes), post-conference(s), and walkthrough(s). Teachers/school counselors who are rated Accomplished on the most recent evaluation will be subject to a Full Evaluation Cycle once (1) every three (3) years unless s/he is up for renewal, provided the teacher/school counselor submits a self-directed Professional Growth Plan to the evaluator each year, and for teachers, the evaluator determines the teacher is making growth progress on that plan. Growth progress is defined as completing action steps, attaining a goal statement, and/or providing evidence on qualitative or quantitative indicators for the bargaining unit member. If a teacher/school counselor does not need to complete a full evaluation cycle, they will complete a Less Frequent Evaluation Cycle. Teachers/school counselors who are rated Skilled on the most recent evaluation will be subject to a Full Evaluation Cycle once (1) every two (2) years unless s/he is up for renewal, provided the teacher/school counselor and the evaluator jointly develop a Professional Growth Plan for the teacher/school counselor, and for teachers, the evaluator determines if the teacher is making growth progress on that plan. Growth progress is defined as completing an action step, attaining a goal statement, and/or providing evidence on qualitative or quantitative indicators for the bargaining unit member. If a teacher/school counselor does not need to complete a full evaluation cycle, they will complete a Less Frequent Evaluation Cycle. The Less Frequent Evaluation Cycle consists of a professional growth plan, one (1) observation, and one ...
OBSERVATION SCHEDULE. A. A minimum of two (2), thirty (30) minute formal observations shall be conducted when completing an annual evaluation. All formal observations will be announced. The first observation shall be completed by December 15th. Formal observations shall be conducted at least three (3) weeks apart.
OBSERVATION SCHEDULE. 1. Pre-observation conferences will be held face-to-face unless mutually agreed upon. The pre-observation conference may be waived by mutual agreement of the parties.
2. Teachers shall be observed formally twice during the school year. The first formal observation shall occur no later than January 15; the second formal observation shall occur no later than May 1. Unless mutually agreed by the administrator and the teacher, observations shall occur from one (1) to five (5) days after the pre-observation conference.
3. A teacher who is under consideration for nonrenewal and with whom the Board has entered into a limited contract or extended limited contract pursuant to Section 3319.11 of the Revised Code must be formally observed at least three (3) times using the procedures, timelines, and deadlines set forth in this Article.
4. Each formal observation shall consist of a minimum of thirty (30) minutes of classroom visitation.
5. A post-observation conference shall occur within ten (10) workdays of the formal observation. The following procedure shall be followed at the post-observation conference:
a. Teachers may bring additional evidence that supports the lesson observed to share with the evaluator. The evaluator shall consider additional evidence of student learning or evidence to support the teacher’s performance.
b. Written evaluations will be signed by the teacher to acknowledge completion of the process and shall not be construed as the teacher’s agreement with the evaluation. If the teacher refuses to sign the evaluation, it shall be noted by the evaluator and teacher.
OBSERVATION SCHEDULE. Year EMPLOYEES shall receive a minimum of one Formal Observation in each semester. First Year, Category I, and Category II EMPLOYEES shall receive a minimum of one Informal Observation in each semester. Category III EMPLOYEES shall receive a minimum of one observation in each semester. Deviations to this provision may occur only as requested by the EMPLOYEE in writing (email acceptable). (EXCEPTION: First Year EMPLOYEES with a late start date as defined in Article 5.14 are excluded from the requirements of Article 5.16 a.)
OBSERVATION SCHEDULE. 1. Unless otherwise provided for in this Article, each Teacher will be given one summative evaluation each school year including at least two (2) formal observations and at least two (2) walkthroughs by his/her assigned evaluator.
2. Teachers on a one-year limited contract or in the final year of a multi-year limited contract who the employer intends to recommend for non-renewal will receive at least three (3) formal observations and at least two (2) walkthroughs.
3. The Superintendent or his/her designee will notify a teacher of his/her assigned evaluator within the first fifteen (15) days of the school year.
4. Evaluations shall be completed by May 1 and the final summative evaluations will be delivered to the teacher no later than May 10. The teacher’s signature on the evaluation shall verify notification to the teacher that the evaluation will be placed in the teacher’s personnel file, but shall not be construed as evidence that the teacher agrees with the contents of the evaluation report.