Probationary Contracts. (1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the board may issue a one (1) or two (2) year probationary limited contract for a teacher who is eligible for a continuing contract if: (a) The Superintendent or designee notifies the teacher at least ten (10) calendar days in advance of a regular or special May Board meeting of his/her intent to recommend a probationary contract with professional improvement goals attached to the same. (b) The issuance of a probationary contract shall be based on performance of contracted duties deemed by the administration to be less than satisfactory as documented by evaluation. (c) Upon the termination of the probationary contract period, the member of the bargaining unit must be given a continuing contract or notified of the Board's intent not to renew such contract pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. (2) The Board may approve a probationary contract as recommended by the Superintendent by simple majority vote, with written notice of the Board's action to the teacher on or before May 15. (3) Notices under this section may be given by personal delivery or by depositing written notice in the U.S. certified mail at least two calendar days before the deadline, addressed to the teacher's address on file with the Treasurer at the time of the mailing. (4) This Section (A)(1)(e) supersedes Ohio Revised Code 3319.11 as to procedures for issuance of extended limited (probationary) teacher contracts.
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Samples: Master Contract, Master Contract, Master Contract
