Common use of Option Supervision and Evaluation Model Clause in Contracts

Option Supervision and Evaluation Model. A tenured employee shall participate in the Traditional Supervision and Evaluation Model at least every third year and the Option Supervision and Evaluation Model in other years. All professionals participating in the Option Model shall receive up to four walk-through observations during the school year. These shall coincide approximately with the four nine-week periods of instruction. Walk-through observations shall be documented and a copy provided to the employee within five working days from the date of the observation. Any observation which is Unsatisfactory must be accompanied by specific recommendations for improvement written on the Walk-Through Observation Form. An employee in the Option Model shall also complete a project in one of three focus areas (Project Focus, Peer Review Focus or Self-Reflection Focus – Appendix A) during the school year. The employee shall complete and submit the Option Model Supervision/Evaluation Election Form to the appropriate administrator for approval. The form may be submitted at the end of the prior school year but no later than September 30th of the project year. If agreement on the Option Model project cannot be reached between the employee and the administrator, the employee and the administrator will meet with a Central Office administrator responsible for instruction in order to resolve the matter. In addition to pre-project and post-project conferences, progress review conferences may also be scheduled. Option Model activities identified by the District may qualify for professional development credit. Credit may be applied for by using the Act 48 Form. In addition to the options included in Appendix A, the District reserves the right to add, amend, or delete options throughout the term of the agreement. Prior to implementation, any such changes will be subject to “meet and discuss” with the Superintendent or designee.

Option Supervision and Evaluation Model. A tenured employee shall participate in the Traditional Supervision and Evaluation Model at least every third year and the Option Supervision and Evaluation Model in other years. All professionals participating in the Option Model shall receive up to four walk-through observations during the school year. These shall coincide approximately with the four nine-week periods of instruction. Walk-through observations shall be documented and a copy provided to the employee within five working days from the date of the observation. Any observation which is Unsatisfactory must be accompanied by specific recommendations for improvement written on the Walk-Through Observation Form. An employee in the Option Model shall also complete a project in one of three focus areas (Project Focus, Peer Review Focus or Self-Reflection Focus – Appendix A) during the school year. The employee shall complete and submit the Option Model Supervision/Evaluation Election Form to the appropriate administrator for approval. The form may be submitted at the end of the prior school year but no later than September 30th of the project year. If agreement on the Option Model project cannot be reached between the employee and the administrator, the employee and the administrator will meet with a Central Office administrator responsible for instruction in order to resolve the matter. In addition to pre-project and post-project conferences, progress review conferences may also be scheduled. Option Model activities identified by the District may qualify for professional development credit. Credit may be applied for by using the Act 48 Form. In addition to the options included in Appendix AA-2, the District reserves the right to add, amend, or delete options throughout the term of the agreement. Prior to implementation, any such changes will be subject to “meet and discuss” with the Superintendent or his designee.