Common use of Primary Goal and Purpose of the Evaluation Clause in Contracts

Primary Goal and Purpose of the Evaluation. A. The Association and the Board agree that the primary goal of teacher evaluations is to encourage and promote the professional development of all teachers and to assist in the retention of top quality non-tenured teachers. B. The purpose of the evaluation is three-fold: 1. To facilitate the improvement of teaching and learning 2. To support best practices in education and provide for periodic review and evaluation of all staff 3. To provide a basis for administrative recommendations regarding renewal, promotion, assignment, or dismissal of staff C. The purpose of probationary evaluation is to determine the following: 1. If the educator meets district standards for competence in his or her practice 2. If the educator has the potential to become an excellent educator by district standards 3. If the educator will be re-employed The probationary evaluation program is designed to determine future employment status and to assist in the development of professional potential.