Common use of Procedures of Probation Clause in Contracts

Procedures of Probation. If a teacher is recommended for probation by the evaluator, the following procedures shall be implemented: 1. The Superintendent of the District shall review the evaluation and decide whetherto establish a probationary period for the employee. 2. In the event a unit member is evaluated and found to be unsatisfactory and may be placed on probation, the Association will be notified in a timely fashion. 3. If the Superintendent determines to establish a probationary period for the employee, the Superintendent shall: a. Notify the teacher in writing of the specified stated deficiency(s) and shall set forth a list of specific recommendations for improvement. b. Establish that the period of probation begins on or before February 1, and ends no later than May 1, unless terminated sooner. c. Clearly set forth specific objectives designed to assist the particular teacher to overcome the specific deficiency(s) and specifically set forth by name, those persons who shall be involved in assisting the teacher in overcoming the deficiency(s). d. Set forth a direction that the evaluator involved shall provide in writing, definite and constructive suggestions to the teacher for the elimination of the probationary status. 4. The following process shall be utilized in the evaluation and formal observation of a probationary teacher: a. The probationary teacher shall be observed a minimum of twice (2) a month during the probationary period unless the evaluator recommends to the superintendent prior to the completion of at least four (4) observations, that the probationary period be terminated due to the remediation of the deficiency(s) as stated in the probationary notice. The probationary teacher has the right to be evaluated by an outside evaluator of his/her choice and/or seek the assistance of a consultant in his particular subject area or field. Any cost associated with this provision will not be the responsibility of the District. b. A pre-observation conference shall be conducted between the probationary teacher and the evaluator not more than three (3) working, but not less than one (1) working day(s) prior to each scheduled observation at which time the parties shall: i. Discuss the areas of criteria that will be observed by the evaluator. ii. Establish by mutual consent the date for the formal observation, unless the parties cannot agree, in which event the evaluator shall establish the date. iii. Discuss the course outline, objectives, tasks, resources, etc., from which the lesson to be observed is a part, as well as the specific lesson plan, objectives, tasks, resources, etc. to be utilized during that particular observation. c. Each scheduled observation conducted by the evaluator shall be not less than thirty (30) continuous minutes in length, shall be structured so as to not interfere unreasonably with the normal teaching/learning processes of the class and shall be conducted with the full knowledge of the probationary teacher. d. Following each scheduled observation, a post-observation conference shall be held within not more than five (5) working days between the evaluator and the probationary teacher, at which time an Evaluation of Performance Form shall be completed by the evaluator and discussed with the probationary teacher. At this time, the parties shall discuss the progress being made with respect to the deficiency(s) specified in the notice of probationary status, along with recommendations for improvement and future remediation efforts. Upon completion and discussion of each Evaluation of Performance Form and the composite, the evaluatee shall sign such form, only to indicate his awareness of the comments and summary statement recorded therein, but such signature shall not necessarily be interpreted to mean agreement with the comments and/or summary statements, and the evaluatee shall have the right within ten (10) working days to affix to said Evaluation of Performance form any comments, observations or considerations he believes to be pertinent to said evaluation report. i. At any time during the probationary status period, the probationary teacher may request an evaluation observation be conducted by an associate with expertise in the probationary teacher’s field and/or a representative of the Association. Said observations shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures as established herein. Copies of the Evaluation of Performance Form resultant for said observation (s) shall be submitted to the probationary teacher and the Superintendent, for inclusion in the teacher’s personnel file, and with the usual evaluator of the probationary teacher, for utilization in the completion of the Composite Evaluation of Performance Form. ii. Composite Evaluation of Performance Process, reflecting those Evaluation of Performance Forms completed in the observation process shall be completed by the evaluator and discussed with the probationary teacher prior to the end of the probationary period 5. Prior to May 1st, the evaluator shall submit a written report to the Superintendent who shall: a. Between the end of the probationary period and prior to May 15th determine whether or not probable cause or causes exist to discharge or otherwise adversely affect the employee in his/her contract status. b. Notify said teacher by notice given as required by statute of such determination. 6. Each teacher who is, at any time, issued a written notice of probable cause or discharge or other adverse effect the employee in her contract status shall have ten

Procedures of Probation. If a teacher is recommended for probation by the evaluator, the following procedures shall be implemented: 1. The Superintendent of the District shall review the evaluation and decide whetherto whether to establish a probationary period for the employee. 2. In the event a unit member is evaluated and found to be unsatisfactory and may be placed on probation, the Association will be notified in a timely fashion. 3. If the Superintendent determines to establish a probationary period for the employee, the Superintendent shall: a. Notify the teacher in writing of the specified stated deficiency(s) and shall set forth a list of specific recommendations for improvement. b. Establish that the period of probation begins on or before February 1, and ends no later than May 1, unless terminated sooner. c. Clearly set forth specific objectives designed to assist the particular teacher to overcome the specific deficiency(s) and specifically set forth by name, those persons who shall be involved in assisting the teacher in overcoming the deficiency(s). d. Set forth a direction that the evaluator involved shall provide in writing, definite and constructive suggestions to the teacher for the elimination of the probationary status. 4. The following process shall be utilized in the evaluation and formal observation of a probationary teacher: a. The probationary teacher shall be observed a minimum of twice (2) a month during the probationary period unless the evaluator recommends to the superintendent prior to the completion of at least four (4) observations, that the probationary period be terminated due to the remediation of the deficiency(s) as stated in the probationary notice. The probationary teacher has the right to be evaluated by an outside evaluator of his/her choice and/or seek the assistance of a consultant in his particular subject area or field. Any cost associated with this provision will not be the responsibility of the District. b. A pre-observation conference shall be conducted between the probationary teacher and the evaluator not more than three (3) working, but not less than one (1) working day(s) prior to each scheduled observation at which time the parties shall: i. Discuss the areas of criteria that will be observed by the evaluator. ii. Establish by mutual consent the date for the formal observation, unless the parties cannot agree, in which event the evaluator shall establish the date. iii. Discuss the course outline, objectives, tasks, resources, etc., from which the lesson to be observed is a part, as well as the specific lesson plan, objectives, tasks, resources, etc. to be utilized during that particular observation. c. Each scheduled observation conducted by the evaluator shall be not less than thirty (30) continuous minutes in length, shall be structured so as to not interfere unreasonably with the normal teaching/learning processes of the class and shall be conducted with the full knowledge of the probationary teacher. d. Following each scheduled observation, a post-observation conference shall be held within not more than five (5) working days between the evaluator and the probationary teacher, at which time an Evaluation of Performance Form shall be completed by the evaluator and discussed with the probationary teacher. At this time, the parties shall discuss the progress being made with respect to the deficiency(s) specified in the notice of probationary status, along with recommendations for improvement and future remediation efforts. Upon completion and discussion of each Evaluation of Performance Form and the composite, the evaluatee shall sign such form, only to indicate his awareness of the comments and summary statement recorded therein, but such signature shall not necessarily be interpreted to mean agreement with the comments and/or summary statements, and the evaluatee shall have the right within ten (10) working days to affix to said Evaluation of Performance form any comments, observations or considerations he believes to be pertinent to said evaluation report. i. At any time during the probationary status period, the probationary teacher may request an evaluation observation be conducted by an associate with expertise in the probationary teacher’s field and/or a representative of the Association. Said observations shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures as established herein. Copies of the Evaluation of Performance Form resultant for said observation (s) shall be submitted to the probationary teacher and the Superintendent, for inclusion in the teacher’s personnel file, and with the usual evaluator of the probationary teacher, for utilization in the completion of the Composite Evaluation of Performance Form. ii. Composite Evaluation of Performance Process, reflecting those Evaluation of Performance Forms completed in the observation process shall be completed by the evaluator and discussed with the probationary teacher prior to the end of the probationary period 5. Prior to May 1st, the evaluator shall submit a written report to the Superintendent who shall: a. Between the end of the probationary period and prior to May 15th determine whether or not probable cause or causes exist to discharge or otherwise adversely affect the employee in his/her contract status. b. Notify said teacher by notice given as required by statute of such determination. 6. Each teacher who is, at any time, issued a written notice of probable cause or discharge or other adverse effect the employee in her contract status shall have ten

Procedures of Probation. If a teacher is recommended for probation by the evaluator, the following procedures shall be implemented: 1. The Superintendent of the District shall review the evaluation and decide whetherto whether to establish a probationary period for the employee. 2. In the event a unit member is evaluated and found to be unsatisfactory and may be placed on probation, the Association will be notified in a timely fashion. 3. If the Superintendent determines to establish a probationary period for the employee, the Superintendent shall: a. Notify the teacher in writing of the specified stated deficiency(s) and shall set forth a list of specific recommendations for improvement. b. Establish that the period of probation begins on or before February 1, and ends no later than May 1, unless terminated sooner. c. Clearly set forth specific objectives designed to assist the particular teacher to overcome the specific deficiency(s) and specifically set forth by name, those persons who shall be involved in assisting the teacher in overcoming the deficiency(s). d. Set forth a direction that the evaluator involved shall provide in writing, definite and constructive suggestions to the teacher for the elimination of the probationary status. 4. The following process shall be utilized in the evaluation and formal observation of a probationary teacher: a. The probationary teacher shall be observed a minimum of twice (2) a month during the probationary period unless the evaluator recommends to the superintendent prior to the completion of at least four (4) observations, that the probationary period be terminated due to the remediation of the deficiency(s) as stated in the probationary notice. The probationary teacher has the right to be evaluated by an outside evaluator of his/her choice and/or seek the assistance of a consultant in his particular subject area or field. Any cost associated with this provision will not be the responsibility of the District. b. A pre-observation conference shall be conducted between the probationary teacher and the evaluator not more than three (3) working, but not less than one (1) working day(s) prior to each scheduled observation at which time the parties shall: i. Discuss the areas of criteria that will be observed by the evaluator. ii. Establish by mutual consent the date for the formal observation, unless the parties cannot agree, in which event the evaluator shall establish the date. iii. Discuss the course outline, objectives, tasks, resources, etc., from which the lesson to be observed is a part, as well as the specific lesson plan, objectives, tasks, resources, etc. to be utilized during that particular observation. c. Each scheduled observation conducted by the evaluator shall be not less than thirty (30) continuous minutes in length, shall be structured so as to not interfere unreasonably with the normal teaching/learning processes of the class and shall be conducted with the full knowledge of the probationary teacher. d. Following each scheduled observation, a post-observation conference shall be held within not more than five (5) working days between the evaluator and the probationary teacher, at which time an Evaluation of Performance Form shall be completed by the evaluator and discussed with the probationary teacher. At this time, the parties shall discuss the progress being made with respect to the deficiency(s) specified in the notice of probationary status, along with recommendations for improvement and future remediation efforts. Upon completion and discussion of each Evaluation of Performance Form and the composite, the evaluatee shall sign such form, only to indicate his awareness of the comments and summary statement recorded therein, but such signature shall not necessarily be interpreted to mean agreement with the comments and/or summary statements, and the evaluatee shall have the right within ten (10) working days to affix to said Evaluation of Performance form any comments, observations or considerations he believes to be pertinent to said evaluation report. i. At any time during the probationary status period, the probationary teacher may request an evaluation observation be conducted by an associate with expertise in the probationary teacher’s field and/or a representative of the Association. Said observations shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures as established herein. Copies of the Evaluation of Performance Form resultant for said observation (s) shall be submitted to the probationary teacher and the Superintendent, for inclusion in the teacher’s personnel file, and with the usual evaluator of the probationary teacher, for utilization in the completion of the Composite Evaluation of Performance Form. ii. Composite Evaluation of Performance Process, reflecting those Evaluation of Performance Forms completed in the observation process shall be completed by the evaluator and discussed with the probationary teacher prior to the end of the probationary period 5. Prior to May 1st, the evaluator shall submit a written report to the Superintendent who shall: a. Between the end of the probationary period and prior to May 15th determine whether or not probable cause or causes exist to discharge or otherwise adversely affect the employee in his/her contract status. b. Notify said teacher by notice given as required by statute of such determination. 6. Each teacher who is, at any time, issued a written notice of probable cause or discharge or other adverse effect the employee in her contract status shall have ten