Common use of Provisions for Formal Observations Clause in Contracts

Provisions for Formal Observations. a. The number of Formal observations required for each category is: o Category 1 and 2B: 2 observations, one in the first semester and one in the second semester ▪ If a Category 1 or Category 2B teacher is hired as a temporary contract teacher only one observation is required. o Category 2A: 1 observation b. Each teacher shall be advised as to who will observe him/her prior to any Formal observation. Formal observations shall be completed by administrators only. Each Formal observation shall have a planning conference prior to and a reflection conference after the observation. Each conference shall provide privacy between the teacher and the administrator. The planning conference shall occur one to five duty days prior to the formal observation and the reflection conference shall occur one to five days after the formal observation except by written mutual agreement. c. A teacher shall receive a change in the date or time of a Formal observation upon request. d. If a Formal observation is interrupted by unforeseen circumstances, and the observation is unable to resume within that lesson, a new pre-conference may be scheduled to discuss the new lesson. The Formal observation shall be rescheduled at a mutually agreeable time. e. In unusual circumstances such as the extended illness of a teacher or administrator, the time limits for completing or responding to the Formal observation may be extended. This shall not extend the time for notice of non-reappointment.

Provisions for Formal Observations. a. The number of Formal observations required for each category is: o Category 1 and 2B: 2 observations, one in the first semester and one in the second semester ▪  If a Category 1 or Category 2B teacher is hired as a temporary contract teacher only one observation is required. o Category 2A: 1 observation b. Each teacher shall be advised as to who will observe him/her prior to any Formal observation. Formal observations shall be completed by administrators only. Each Formal observation shall have a planning conference prior to and a reflection conference after the observation. Each conference shall provide privacy between the teacher and the administrator. The planning conference shall occur one to five duty days prior to the formal observation and the reflection conference shall occur one to five days after the formal observation except by written mutual agreement. c. A teacher shall receive a change in the date or time of a Formal observation upon request. d. If a Formal observation is interrupted by unforeseen circumstances, and the observation is unable to resume within that lesson, a new pre-conference may be scheduled to discuss the new lesson. The Formal observation shall be rescheduled at a mutually agreeable time. e. In unusual circumstances such as the extended illness of a teacher or administrator, the time limits for completing or responding to the Formal observation may be extended. This shall not extend the time for notice of non-reappointment.

Provisions for Formal Observations. a. The number of Formal observations required for each category is: o Category 1 and 2B: 2 observations, one in the first semester and one in the second semester ▪ If a Category 1 or Category 2B teacher is hired as a temporary contract teacher only one observation is required. o Category 2A: 1 observation b. Each teacher shall be advised as to who will observe him/her prior to any Formal observation. Formal observations shall be completed by administrators only. Each Formal observation shall have a planning conference prior to and a reflection conference after the observation. Each conference shall provide privacy between the teacher and the administrator. and shall occur within ten (10) duty days after the Formal observation except by mutual agreement. The planning conference shall occur one to five duty days prior to the formal observation and the reflection conference shall occur one to five days after the formal observation except by written mutual agreement. c. A teacher shall receive a change in the date or time of a Formal observation upon request. d. If a Formal observation is interrupted by unforeseen circumstances, and the observation is unable to resume within that lesson, a new pre-conference may be scheduled to discuss the new lesson. The Formal observation shall be rescheduled at a mutually agreeable time. e. In unusual circumstances such as the extended illness of a teacher or administrator, the time limits for completing or responding to the Formal observation may be extended. This shall not extend the time for notice of non-reappointment.

Provisions for Formal Observations. a. The number of Formal observations required for each category is: o Category 1 and 2B: 2 observations, one in the first semester and one in the second semester ▪ If a Category 1 or Category 2B teacher is hired as a temporary contract teacher only one observation is required. o Category 2A: 1 observation b. Each teacher shall be advised as to who will observe him/her prior to any Formal observation. Formal observations shall be completed by administrators only. Each Formal observation shall have a planning conference prior to and a reflection conference after the observation. Each conference shall provide privacy between the teacher and the administrator. And shall occur within ten (10) duty days after the Formal observation except by mutual agreement. The planning conference shall occur one to five duty days prior to the formal observation and the reflection conference shall occur one to five days after the formal observation except by written mutual agreement. c. A teacher shall receive a change in the date or time of a Formal observation upon request. d. If a Formal observation is interrupted by unforeseen circumstances, and the observation is unable to resume within that lesson, a new pre-conference may be scheduled to discuss the new lesson. The Formal observation shall be rescheduled at a mutually agreeable time. e. In unusual circumstances such as the extended illness of a teacher or administrator, the time limits for completing or responding to the Formal observation may be extended. This shall not extend the time for notice of non-reappointment.