Common use of PROBATIONARY PROCEDURE Clause in Contracts

PROBATIONARY PROCEDURE. A. The probationary procedure as set forth herein shall provide an employee with assistance through consulting, counseling and providing other resources as may be utilized in the improvement of performance relating to the instructional program. If it becomes necessary to place an employee on probation, such action shall be in accordance with the Evaluation Procedure as contained in this Agreement. B. Such probationary period shall begin any time after October 15 and shall continue for up to sixty (60) days. The probationary process is to be implemented and completed within this time frame. In carrying out the probation procedure, the following steps shall be followed: STEP 1 The principal shall meet with the employee in an attempt to resolve matters relating to performance before probation is recommended. This conference shall be held before the date of the formal evaluation and in no case later than January 20. The employee shall have an opportunity to have an Association representative in attendance at the conference. STEP 2 If an employee is being considered for probation, the recommendation to the Superintendent for probationary status must be made on or before January 20. The recommendation for probation must be made in writing and a copy of that recommendation be sent to the employee. The recommendation for probation will include a specific and reasonable program for improvement as follows: 1. a precise definition of the problem in terms of adopted criteria;