Common use of Retention and Promotion Decisions/Removal of Poorly Performing Teachers Clause in Contracts

Retention and Promotion Decisions/Removal of Poorly Performing Teachers. It is the purpose of this Policy to improve the quality of instruction, enhance student learning, and strengthen professional competence through meaningful feedback and targeted professional development. In addition, the evaluations produced will serve to inform the Board on employment decisions, i.e., retention, promotion of teachers, renewal of teaching contracts, and the renewal/nonrenewal of poorly performing teachers. The removal of poorly performing teachers shall be in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code and any applicable provisions of the collective bargaining agreement between the Board and the CEA. Nothing in this policy will be deemed to prevent the Board from exercising its rights to non-renew, terminate, or suspend a teaching contract as provided by law and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement in effect between it and the CEA. The evaluation system and procedures set forth in this policy shall not create an expectation of continued employment for teachers on a limited contract that are evaluated under this policy. The Board reserves the right to non-renew a teacher evaluated under this policy in accordance with R.C. 3319.11 notwithstanding the teacher’s summative rating. Professional Development The Board shall meet the requirements of O.R.C. § 3319.112(A)(8)-(9) to provide professional development and sufficient financial resources to support the professional learning required by this policy and in accordance with the Ohio State Board of Education’s statewide evaluation framework. The Board’s plan will be reviewed annually. Policy Adoption Date: APPENDIX E-2 – CLEARVIEW BOARD OF EDUCATION’S STANDARDS-BASED SCHOOL COUNSELOR EVALUATION POLICY SCHOOL COUNSELOR EVALUATION POLICY School Counselor Evaluation Policy Legal References: Ohio Revised Codes 3319.61 describes requirements for the standards; and Ohio Revised Code 3319.113 describes school counselor evaluation. Legislative Reference: Ohio's 2015-2016 House Bill64 of the 131st Ohio General Assembly required the State Board to adopt a standards-based framework for evaluating school counselors by May 31, 2016. The Board of Education {Board) of Clearview Local School District adopts the following school counselor evaluation policy in accordance with the Ohio Standards for School Counselors developed by the Ohio Department of Education and adopted by the State Board of Education in October 2015. The Board directs the Superintendent to implement this policy in accordance with State law. The policy applies to employees hired by the Board as "Guidance Counselors" or School Counselors. School counselors {previously referred to as guidance counselors) support all students in prekindergarten through grade 12 with academic achievement, social and emotional development and career planning. Ohio School Counselors are licensed according to Ohio Revised Code 3301.24.05, having completed an approved master's program and an extensive internship. They develop and implement comprehensive school counseling programs that promote and enhance student success by collaborating with families, teachers and administrators. Assigning an Effectiveness Rating Each evaluation will result in an effective rating of "Accomplished", "Skilled", "Developing", or "Ineffective". An effective rating is based on the following two categories: 1) School Counselor performance; and 2) positive student outcomes using metrics in order to determine the holistic final summative rating of effectiveness according to ODE requirements. The choice of metrics for student outcomes will be determined.

Retention and Promotion Decisions/Removal of Poorly Performing Teachers. It is the purpose of this Policy to improve the quality of instruction, enhance student learning, and strengthen professional competence through meaningful feedback and targeted professional development. In addition, the evaluations produced will serve to inform the Board on employment decisions, i.e., retention, promotion of teachers, renewal of teaching contracts, and the renewal/nonrenewal of poorly performing teachers. The removal of poorly performing teachers shall be in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code and any applicable provisions of the collective bargaining agreement between the Board and the CEA. Nothing in this policy will be deemed to prevent the Board from exercising its rights to non-renew, terminate, or suspend a teaching contract as provided by law and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement in effect between it and the CEA. The evaluation system and procedures set forth in this policy shall not create an expectation of continued employment for teachers on a limited contract that are evaluated under this policy. The Board reserves the right to non-renew a teacher evaluated under this policy in accordance with R.C. 3319.11 notwithstanding the teacher’s summative rating. Professional Development The Board shall meet the requirements of O.R.C. § 3319.112(A)(8)-(9) to provide professional development and sufficient financial resources to support the professional learning required by this policy and in accordance with the Ohio State Board of Education’s statewide evaluation framework. The Board’s plan will be reviewed annually. Policy Adoption Date: APPENDIX Appendix E-2 – CLEARVIEW BOARD OF EDUCATION’S STANDARDSClearview Board of Education’s Standards-BASED SCHOOL COUNSELOR EVALUATION POLICY Based School Counselor Evaluation Policy SCHOOL COUNSELOR EVALUATION POLICY School Counselor Evaluation Policy Legal References: Ohio Revised Codes 3319.61 describes requirements for the standards; and Ohio Revised Code 3319.113 describes school counselor evaluation. Legislative Reference: Ohio's 2015-2016 House Bill64 of the 131st Ohio General Assembly required the State Board to adopt a standards-based framework for evaluating school counselors by May 31, 2016. The Board of Education {Board) of Clearview Local School District adopts the following school counselor evaluation policy in accordance with the Ohio Standards for School Counselors developed by the Ohio Department of Education and adopted by the State Board of Education in October 2015. The Board directs the Superintendent to implement this policy in accordance with State law. The policy applies to employees hired by the Board as "Guidance Counselors" or School Counselors. School counselors {previously referred to as guidance counselors) support all students in prekindergarten through grade 12 with academic achievement, social and emotional development and career planning. Ohio School Counselors are licensed according to Ohio Revised Code 3301.24.05, having completed an approved master's program and an extensive internship. They develop and implement comprehensive school counseling programs that promote and enhance student success by collaborating with families, teachers and administrators. Assigning an Effectiveness Rating Each evaluation will result in an effective rating of "Accomplished", "Skilled", "Developing", or "Ineffective". An effective rating is based on the following two categories: 1) School Counselor performance; and 2) positive student outcomes using metrics in order to determine the holistic final summative rating of effectiveness according to ODE requirements. The choice of metrics for student outcomes will be determined.

Retention and Promotion Decisions/Removal of Poorly Performing Teachers. It is the purpose of this Standards-Based Teacher Evaluation Policy to improve the quality of instruction, enhance student learning, learning and strengthen professional competence through meaningful feedback and targeted professional development. In addition, the evaluations produced will serve to inform the Board on employment decisions, i.e., retention, promotion of teachers, renewal of teaching contracts, and the renewalremoval/nonrenewal of poorly performing teachers. The removal of poorly performing teachers shall be in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code and any applicable provisions of the collective bargaining agreement between Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Board and the CEATTA. Nothing in this policy will be deemed to prevent the Board from exercising its rights to non-renew, terminate, or suspend a teaching contract as provided by law and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement in effect between it and the CEATTA. The evaluation system and procedures set forth in this policy shall not create an expectation of continued employment for teachers on a limited contract that are evaluated under this policy. The Board reserves the right to non-renew nonrenew a teacher evaluated under this policy in accordance with R.C. 3319.11 notwithstanding the teacher’s summative rating. R.C. 3319.02, 3319.11, 3319.111, 3319.112, 3319.22, 3319.222, 3319.226, 3319.26, 3319.58, 3333.0411 A.C. 3301-35-03(A) APPENDIX C School Counselors Evaluation System EVALUATION OF SCHOOL COUNSELORS – BOARD POLICY Professional Development school counselors offer students access to high-quality services that support students' academic, career and social/emotional development. The Board shall meet the requirements of O.R.C. § 3319.112(A)(8)-(9) to provide professional development and sufficient financial resources to support the professional learning required by this policy and evaluates school counselors in accordance with State law and the Ohio State Board of Education’s statewide evaluation framework. The Board’s plan will be reviewed annually. Policy Adoption Date: APPENDIX E-2 – CLEARVIEW BOARD OF EDUCATION’S STANDARDS-BASED SCHOOL COUNSELOR EVALUATION POLICY SCHOOL COUNSELOR EVALUATION POLICY School Counselor Evaluation Policy Legal References: Ohio Revised Codes 3319.61 describes requirements for the standards; and Ohio Revised Code 3319.113 describes school counselor evaluation. Legislative Reference: Ohio's 2015-2016 House Bill64 of the 131st Ohio General Assembly required the State Board to adopt a standards-based framework for evaluating school counselors by May 31, 2016. The Board of Education {Board) of Clearview Local School District adopts the following school statewide counselor evaluation policy in accordance with the Ohio Standards for School Counselors developed by the Ohio Department of Education and framework adopted by the State Board of Education in October 2015(SBOE). The framework is aligned with the Ohio Standards for School Counselors. The Board directs the Superintendent Superintendent/designee to implement this policy in accordance with State law. The policy applies becomes operative at the expiration of any collective bargaining agreement covering school counselors that is in effect on September 29, 2015. The requirements of this policy prevail over any conflicting provisions of collective bargaining agreements entered into on or after September 29, 2015. Annually, the Board submits to employees hired the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) a report regarding implementation of this policy. The name of, or any personally identifiable information about, any counselor reported in compliance with this provision cannot be required. Effectiveness Rating School counselors are assigned an effectiveness rating of Accomplished, Skilled, Developing or Ineffective. Each school counselor is evaluated based on multiple factors including performance on all areas identified by the Board as "Guidance Counselors" or School Counselors. School standards for school counselors {previously referred and the ability to as guidance counselors) support all students in prekindergarten through grade 12 with academic achievement, social and emotional development and career planning. Ohio School Counselors are licensed according to Ohio Revised Code 3301.24.05, having completed an approved master's program and an extensive internship. They develop and implement comprehensive school counseling programs that promote and enhance student success by collaborating with families, teachers and administrators. Assigning an Effectiveness Rating Each evaluation will result in an effective rating of "Accomplished", "Skilled", "Developing", or "Ineffective". An effective rating is based on the following two categories: 1) School Counselor performance; and 2) produce positive student outcomes using metrics in order to determine the holistic final summative rating of effectiveness according to ODE requirementsin accordance with the Ohio Counselor Evaluation Rubric. The choice of metrics for student outcomes will be determined.determined locally and will include information from the school or District's report card when appropriate. Evaluation Time Line Counselors on a limited contract who are under consideration for renewal/nonrenewal shall receive three formal observations in addition to periodic informal observations. Counselors will be provided with a written report of the evaluation results. Observations will only occur when a counselor is engaged in activities which are not confidential in nature. School counselor with a continuing contract who receive an effectiveness rating of Accomplished on the counselor's most recent evaluations maybe evaluated once every three years as long as the counselor receives a score of Skilled or higher on all student outcome metrics. School counselors with a continuing contract who receive an effectiveness rating of Skilled on the counselors’ most recent evaluations may be evaluated once every two years as long as the counselor receives a score of Skilled or higher on all student outcome metrics. The evaluator will conduct at least one observation and one conference with the counselor in any year a formal evaluation will not take place. The Superintendent/designee may elect not to conduct an evaluation in the following circumstances:

Retention and Promotion Decisions/Removal of Poorly Performing Teachers. It is the purpose of this Standards-Based Teacher Evaluation Policy to improve the quality of instruction, enhance student learning, learning and strengthen professional competence through meaningful feedback and targeted professional development. In addition, the evaluations produced will serve to inform the Board on employment decisions, i.e., retention, promotion of teachers, renewal of teaching contracts, and the renewalremoval/nonrenewal of poorly performing teachers. The removal of poorly performing teachers shall be in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code and any applicable provisions of the collective bargaining agreement Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board and the CEAColumbiana Education Association. Nothing in this policy will be deemed to prevent the Board from exercising its rights to non-renew, terminate, or suspend a teaching contract as provided by law and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement in effect between it and the CEAColumbiana Education Association. The evaluation system and procedures set forth in this policy shall not create an expectation of continued employment for teachers on a limited contract that are evaluated under this policy. The Board reserves the right to non-renew nonrenew a teacher evaluated under this policy in accordance with R.C. 3319.11 notwithstanding the teacher’s summative rating. Professional Development The Board A teacher shall meet be entitled to Association representation at any conference held in which the requirements of O.R.C. § 3319.112(A)(8)-(9) to provide professional development and sufficient financial resources to support the professional learning required by this policy and in accordance with the Ohio State Board of Education’s statewide evaluation framework. The Board’s plan teacher will be reviewed annuallyadvised of an impending adverse personnel decision. Policy Adoption Date: R.C. 3319.02, 3319.11, 3319.111, 3319.112, 3319.22, 3319.222, 3319.226, 3319.26, 3319.58, 3333.0411 A.C. 3301-35-03(A) APPENDIX E-2 – CLEARVIEW BOARD OF EDUCATION’S F-1 STANDARDS-BASED SCHOOL COUNSELOR EVALUATION POLICY SCHOOL COUNSELOR EVALUATION POLICY School Counselor Evaluation Policy Legal References: Ohio Revised Codes 3319.61 describes requirements The Board of Education is responsible for the standards; and Ohio Revised Code 3319.113 describes school counselor evaluation. Legislative Reference: Ohio's 2015-2016 House Bill64 of the 131st Ohio General Assembly required the State Board to adopt a standards-based framework for evaluating school counselors by May 31, 2016. The Board of Education {Board) of Clearview Local School District adopts the following school counselor evaluation policy in accordance with which conforms to the Ohio Standards framework for School Counselors developed by the Ohio Department evaluation of Education and adopted school counselors as approved by the State Board of Education and aligns with the "Standards for School Counselors" as set forth in October 2015. The Board directs the Superintendent to implement this policy in accordance with State law. The policy applies to employees hired Board of Education adopts the Ohio School Counselor Evaluation System (OSCES) as approved by the State Board as "Guidance Counselors" or School Counselors. School counselors {previously referred to as guidance counselors) support all students in prekindergarten through grade 12 with academic achievement, social and emotional development and career planning. Ohio School Counselors are licensed according to Ohio Revised Code 3301.24.05, having completed an approved master's program and an extensive internship. They develop and implement comprehensive school counseling programs that promote and enhance student success by collaborating with families, teachers and administrators. Assigning an Effectiveness Rating Each evaluation will result in an effective rating of "Accomplished", "Skilled", "Developing", or "Ineffective". An effective rating is based on the following two categories: 1) School Counselor performance; and 2) positive student outcomes using metrics in order to determine the holistic final summative rating of effectiveness according to ODE requirementsEducation. The choice Board believes school counselors play a critical role in supporting student learning and success and maintaining a positive school environment. The standards based system of metrics school counselor evaluations is designed to provide meaningful and consistent feedback to support counselor professional growth and inform employment decisions. This policy shall be implemented as set forth herein and shall be included in the collective bargaining agreement with the CEA, and in all extensions and renewals thereof. This policy has been developed in consultation with school counselors. The Board authorizes the Superintendent to establish and maintain an ongoing union, with continuing participation by the union representatives for student outcomes will be determined.the express purpose of recommending necessary changes to the Board for the appropriate revision of the policy. Definitions

Retention and Promotion Decisions/Removal of Poorly Performing Teachers. It is the purpose of this Standards-Based Teacher Evaluation Policy to improve the quality of instruction, enhance student learning, learning and strengthen professional competence through meaningful feedback and targeted professional development. In addition, the evaluations produced will serve to inform the Board on employment decisions, i.e., retention, promotion of teachers, renewal of teaching contracts, and the renewalremoval/nonrenewal of poorly performing teachers. The removal of poorly performing teachers shall be in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code and any applicable provisions of the collective bargaining agreement Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board and the CEAMEA. Nothing in this policy will be deemed to prevent the Board from exercising its rights to non-renew, terminate, or suspend a teaching contract as provided by law and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement in effect between it and the CEAMEA. The evaluation system and procedures set forth in this policy shall not create an expectation of continued employment for teachers on a limited contract that are evaluated under this policy. The Board reserves the right to non-renew nonrenew a teacher evaluated under this policy in accordance with R.C. 3319.11 notwithstanding the teacher’s summative rating. Professional Development The Board shall meet the requirements of O.R.C. § 3319.112(A)(8)-(9R.C. 3319.02, 3319.11, 3319.111, 3319.112, 3319.22, 3319.222, 3319.226 R.C. 3319.26, 3319.58, 3333.0411 A.C. 3301-35-03(A) to provide professional development and sufficient financial resources to support the professional learning required by this policy and in accordance with the Ohio State Board of Education’s statewide evaluation framework. The Board’s plan will be reviewed annually. Policy Adoption Date: APPENDIX E-2 F MAPLEWOOD LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL STAFF STANDARD – CLEARVIEW BOARD OF EDUCATION’S STANDARDS-BASED SCHOOL COUNSELOR EVALUATION POLICY SCHOOL COUNSELOR EVALUATION POLICY School Counselor Evaluation Policy Legal References: Ohio Revised Codes 3319.61 describes requirements The Board of Education is responsible for the standards; and Ohio Revised Code 3319.113 describes school counselor evaluation. Legislative Reference: Ohio's 2015-2016 House Bill64 of the 131st Ohio General Assembly required the State Board to adopt a standards-based framework for evaluating school counselors by May 31, 2016. The Board of Education {Board) of Clearview Local School District adopts the following school counselor evaluation policy in accordance with which conforms to the Ohio Standards framework for School Counselors developed by the Ohio Department evaluation of Education and adopted school counselors as approved by the State Board of Education and aligns with the “Standards for School Counselors” as set forth in October 2015. The Board directs the Superintendent to implement this policy in accordance with State law. The policy applies to employees hired Board of Education adopts the Ohio School Counselor Evaluation System (OSCES) as approved by the State Board as "Guidance Counselors" or School Counselors. School counselors {previously referred to as guidance counselors) support all students in prekindergarten through grade 12 with academic achievement, social and emotional development and career planning. Ohio School Counselors are licensed according to Ohio Revised Code 3301.24.05, having completed an approved master's program and an extensive internship. They develop and implement comprehensive school counseling programs that promote and enhance student success by collaborating with families, teachers and administrators. Assigning an Effectiveness Rating Each evaluation will result in an effective rating of "Accomplished", "Skilled", "Developing", or "Ineffective". An effective rating is based on the following two categories: 1) School Counselor performance; and 2) positive student outcomes using metrics in order to determine the holistic final summative rating of effectiveness according to ODE requirementsEducation. The choice Board believes school counselors play a critical role in supporting student learning and success and maintaining a positive school environment. The standards based system of metrics school counselor evaluations is designed to provide meaningful and consistent feedback to support counselor professional growth and inform employment decisions. This policy shall be implemented as set forth herein. This policy has been developed in consultation with school counselors. The Board authorizes the Superintendent to establish and maintain an ongoing Maplewood Evaluation Committee, with continuing participation by District counselors for student outcomes will be determined.the express purpose of recommending necessary changes to the Board for the appropriate revision of the policy. Definitions