Plan for Improvement. A. When an evaluation score classifies a certificated teacher as ineffective (or developing or lower for two consecutive evaluation periods), the teacher must be placed on a Plan for Improvement and a written preliminary notice of inadequacy of classroom performance shall be issued to the teacher unless the teacher meets the criteria for an exception as set forth in Governing Board Policy GCO.
B. Within thirty (30) calendar days from the plan start date, the MBU may request additional observation by the principal or an outside evaluator.
C. TEA shall select an objective and qualified evaluator from a comprehensive list published by TUSD September 30th with input from TEA.
D. Written plans for improvement will be provided when performance improvement strategies have not resulted in the deficiencies being corrected. MBUs for whom a plan for improvement is required, shall have the opportunity to suggest content for that plan prior to its finalization by the supervisor. The
1. Demonstration;
2. Direction of the MBU toward a model for emulation, allowing opportunities for observation and consultation;
3. Initiation of conferences with evaluator and MBU to plan positive moves toward improvement of the MBU’s performance.
4. Guidance for the MBU toward professional growth may include opportunities to attend workshops, in-services or conferences which will lead to professional growth in areas identified as deficiencies;
5. Observation, continued and sustained, by the evaluator to note date-to-day lessons and their inter- relationships;
6. Maintenance and expansion of the collection of professional literature with assigned reading, designed to suggest possible solutions to identified problems.
Plan for Improvement. An evaluation report shall be issued upon the completion of an evaluation and shall:
1. Be in writing;
2. Contain a written improvement plan which shall be specific as to what improvements, if any, are needed in the performance of the certificated personnel and shall clearly set forth recommendations for improvements, including recommendations for additional education and training during the teacher's recertification process;
3. Be specific as to the strengths and weaknesses in the performance of the individual being evaluated;
4. Specifically identify when a direct observation was made;
5. Identify data sources;
6. Be discussed and be signed by the evaluator and the person being evaluated, each to receive a copy of the report. The signature of the report of any person shall not be construed to indicate agreement with the information contained in the report.
7. Attach any written explanation or other relevant documentation if the evaluatee disagrees with any of the conclusions or recommendations made in the evaluation report;
Plan for Improvement. 8.1 If a Plan for Improvement is recommended by the evaluator, such plan shall be developed by the evaluator and the teacher within ten (10) working days, if it is not developed at the time of the Evaluation Conference.
8.2 Such plan shall include specific suggestions and recommendations for increasing the quality of the teacher's performance. The time allowed for the implementation of the plan will be discussed and agreed upon between the evaluator and the teacher.
8.3 No teacher will be terminated based on his/her evaluation unless a Plan for Improvement has been developed and time allowed for its implementation.
8.4 If additional observations are deemed necessary, an Evaluation Report shall be prepared, and an Evaluation Conference shall be scheduled and held, both in accordance with Article VI.
8.5 Within ten (10) days of the Evaluation Report and the Evaluation Conference for the Plan of Improvement, the teacher may make a written response, and such response shall be attached to the evaluation and made part of the teacher's evaluation record.
Plan for Improvement. If adequate progress has not been made after a reasonable time following being informed of the nature of the deficiencies, the supervisor may place the administrator on a written Plan for Improvement (Plan) regardless of whether the evaluation has been completed. The Plan shall be based on evidence of performance deficiency (ies) in one or more ISLLC standards as outlined in the administrator’s current evaluation instrument. The Plan shall be in writing and designed to instruct and guide the administrator so that the deficiency (ies) can be rectified. The Plan for Improvement will provide clear direction for the administrator and also provide evidence of support in order to assist the administrator. The supervisor shall meet with the administrator regularly, preferably once a month, at the administrator’s site, to review progress on the Plan. If adequate progress has been made on the Plan, the administrator will be removed from the Plan. If, after a minimum of forty-five (45) instructional days, the administrator has not made adequate progress on the Plan, the supervisor has the option of extending the Plan, or recommending non- renewal of the employment contract. Non-renewal or dismissal of an administrator shall be in accordance with state and federal statute. Additionally, non-renewal or dismissal of an administrator for performance deficiencies pursuant to the performance evaluation procedure set forth in this regulation will also include the opportunity for the Administrator to receive the performance improvement conversations set forth above and a formal Plan for Improvement before an administrator's contract can be non-renewed pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-503 for performance deficiencies except in the following cases:
Plan for Improvement. An employee deemed to have serious deficiencies in his or her performance may be placed on a Plan for Improvement (Plan) at any time during the work year. Plans for Improvement are serious documents that constitute a declaration that unless sufficient improvement in performance is observed within the plan period, loss of employment may result. Employees may request AEIOU representation. A Plan shall be effective not less than sixty (60) calendar days and for not more than six (6) months. A Plan shall contain, at a minimum, the following:
1. Each specific area that the employee needs to improve;
2. The supervisor’s expectations for the employee to achieve success;
3. The benchmarks the supervisor will be using to determine if the employee is achieving success;
4. The supervisor’s timelines for subsequent consultation to provide feedback to the employee on progress; and
5. Suggested methods that an employee might use to become proficient in job performance or to enhance skills where a weakness has been identified. If loss of employment does result, the termination may be challenged through the grievance procedure.
Plan for Improvement. On receipt of a notice of unsatisfactory performance, a Contractor is required to submit, to the notifying Contracting Body or other I-Flair Members who have issued similar secondary notice, as well as a copy provided to the Framework Administrator, a plan for improvement, which sets out the steps that the Contractor is committed to implement in any future Call-Off Contracts, in order to ensure that improved and satisfactory performance will be delivered in respect of any / all future Call-Off Contracts. Failure by the Contractor to provide such plan for improved performance within two calendar months, will result in the suspension applying, becoming permanent, for the Term of the Framework Agreement. On receipt from the Contractor of any such plan for improvement, the notifying Contracting Body, and other I-Flair Members who have issued secondary notice, must give reasonable consideration to the Contractor‟s planned improvements. Such notifying Contracting Body is entitled (but not required) to consult with any other I-Flair Members which have issued similar secondary notice based on the same evidenced unacceptable performance, in order to arrive at a collective view. Each notifying Contracting Body or I-Flair Member, having received a plan for improved performance from a suspended Contractor, is required to provide a formal response to the Contractor within two calendar months of receipt of the Contractor‟s plan for improvement, such response to be copied to the Framework Administrator. Failure, on the part of the Contracting Body to respond within this period, will result in the lifting of the Contractor‟s suspension, by default. Each notifying Contracting Body, acting independently or collaboratively, may, at its sole discretion, determine whether the Contractor‟s plan for improvement provides sufficient reassurance, so as to enable the suspension to be lifted. Where a Contractor‟s plan for improvement is accepted by a notifying Contracting Body or other I- Flair Members who have issued secondary notice, then that Contracting Body / I-Flair Member must issue a further notice (within 2 calendar months) to the Contractor, confirming the acceptance of the plan for improvement and confirming the removal of the suspension. Such notice to be copied to all other I-Flair Members and to the Framework Administrator. Where a Contractor‟s plan for improvement is considered by a notifying Contracting Body or other I- Flair Members who have issued secondary notice, ...
Plan for Improvement. Concerns may be addressed with a written plan for improvement that indicates reasonable correction measures, expectations, duration of the plan, reasonable measures of attainment and administrative assistance that will be provided. Unsatisfactory expectations not noted in the employee’s subsequent evaluations shall mean the expectations have been met.
Plan for Improvement. Employees that receive a Verbal, Written or Final Written Warning will discuss a plan for improvement with their immediate supervisor. The employee and the immediate supervisor will meet at least one (1) additional time to discuss progress. The employee may have Union representation at follow-up meetings.
Plan for Improvement. A. Per ARS section 15-539(c), at least ten (10) instructional days before the plan start date, a written preliminary notice of inadequacy of classroom performance shall be issued.
B. Within thirty (30) calendar days from the plan start date, the MBU may request additional observation by the principal or an outside evaluator.
C. TEA shall select an objective and qualified evaluator from a comprehensive list published by tusd September 30th with input from TEA.
D. Written plans for improvement will be provided when performance improvement strategies have not resulted in the deficiencies being corrected. MBUs for whom a plan for improvement is required, shall have the opportunity to suggest content for that plan prior to its finalization by the supervisor. The plan for improvement shall be written in accordance with state statutes and shall provide assistance to the MBU such as, but not be limited to:
1. Demonstration;
2. Direction of the MBU toward a model for emulation, allowing opportunities for observation and consultation;
3. Initiation of conferences with evaluator and MBU to plan positive moves toward improvement of the MBU's performance;
4. Guidance for the MBU toward professional growth may include opportunities to attend workshops, in-services or conferences which will lead to professional growth in areas identified as deficiencies;
5. Observation, continued and sustained, by the evaluator to note day-to-day lessons and their inter-relationships;
6. Maintenance and expansion of the collection of professional literature with assigned reading, designed to suggest possible solutions to identified problems.
Plan for Improvement. The Contractor shall incorporate the results of Grievances and Fair Hearings into its quality management plan and address any trends in a quality improvement plan.
