Common use of Response to Evaluation Clause in Contracts

Response to Evaluation. The teacher shall have the right to make a written response to the evaluation and to have it attached to the evaluation report to be placed in the teacher's personnel file. A copy, signed by both parties, shall be provided to the teacher. A. Professional growth and improvement plans shall be developed as follows: 1. Teachers with above expected levels of student growth will develop a professional growth plan and may choose their credentialed evaluators for the evaluation cycle as set forth in this agreement, as approved by the superintendent. 2. Teachers with expected levels of student growth will develop a professional growth plan collaboratively with the credentialed evaluators and will have input on their credentialed evaluators for the evaluation cycle as set forth in this agreement. 3. Teachers with below expected levels of student growth will develop an improvement plan with their credentialed evaluators. The Administration will assign the credentialed evaluator for the evaluation cycle and approve the improvement plan as set forth in this agreement. a. In the event that a teacher and evaluator are unable to agree on the evaluator’s expectations for the improvement plan, the teacher may request the teacher mentor or another mutually agreed upon teacher of the District to facilitate further discussion between the teacher and the evaluator. B. Professional growth and improvement plans for a school year shall be developed not later January 1. C. Professional growth and improvement plans shall describe the specific performance expectations, resources and assistance to be provided.

Response to Evaluation. 1. The teacher shall have the right to make a written response to the evaluation and to have it attached to the evaluation report to be placed in the teacher's personnel file. A copy, signed by both parties, shall be provided to the teacher. A. Professional growth and improvement plans shall be developed as follows: 1. Teachers with above expected levels of student growth will develop a professional growth plan and may choose their credentialed evaluators for the evaluation cycle as set forth in this agreement, as approved by the superintendent. 2. Teachers with expected levels of student growth will develop a professional growth plan collaboratively with the credentialed evaluators and will have input on their credentialed evaluators for the evaluation cycle as set forth in this agreement. 3. Teachers with below expected levels of student growth will develop an improvement plan with their credentialed evaluators. The Administration will assign the credentialed evaluator for the evaluation cycle and approve the improvement plan as set forth in this agreement. a. In the event that a teacher and evaluator are unable to agree on the evaluator’s expectations for the improvement plan, the teacher may request the teacher mentor or another mutually agreed upon teacher of the District to facilitate further discussion between the teacher and the evaluator. B. Professional growth and improvement plans for a school year shall be developed not later January 1. C. Professional growth and improvement plans shall describe the specific performance expectations, resources and assistance to be provided. D. The Board shall provide for professional development and for the allocation of financial resources to accelerate and continue teacher growth and improvement and to provide support to poorly performing teachers as set forth in this agreement.