Common use of Option I Clause in Contracts

Option I. Within forty-five calendar days following the first day of school, the Permanent Unit Member will meet with the site administrator to set goals and to establish an evaluation plan. Feedback will be provided on all six Teaching Standards in the evaluation. Formal Observations Pre-observation Conference Length of Observation: Minimum of twenty continuous minutes Post-observation Conference: Except for unforeseen circumstances, no later than three working days after observation. Post-observation Written Summary: No later than ten working days after observation. Meeting to discuss this written observation not required. Frequency of Formal Observations: No more than one in any five day period. Number of Formal Observations: Permanent Unit Members - Minimum of one, maximum of three (more by mutual agreement). Post Observation Conference will be centered around, but not limited to, identified Teaching Standards of focus so that feedback is meaningful with specific and measurable means of improvement. The administrator will offer continued support and coaching through dialogue and informal classroom visits throughout the year.