Common use of TEACHER EVALUATIONS Clause in Contracts

TEACHER EVALUATIONS. A. The parties agree that direct classroom observation shall be the primary means used to evaluate the effectiveness of a teacher’s classroom instruction. All monitoring or observation of the work of a teacher shall be conducted openly and with the full knowledge of the teacher. The use of eavesdropping, hidden closed circuit television, public address systems, and similar covert surveillance devices shall be strictly prohibited to all involved parties. However, teacher and student behavior is also monitored through the use of non-classroom school security systems and cameras. Observations collected through such devices may be used and referenced as part of a teacher’s evaluation. B. Video tape machines and tape recorders may be used for the purpose of classroom evaluation with the mutual consent and knowledge of all involved parties. C. Each formal observation of a teacher shall not be for less than thirty (30) minutes. For the purpose of this Article, probationary and tenured teachers will be evaluated at least as often as applicable laws require. D. The evaluator will not verbally interrupt the teacher’s presentation during the period of observation. E. Each teacher, upon his/her employment or at the beginning of the school year, whichever is later, shall be apprised of the specific criteria on which he/she will be evaluated. F. Evaluations shall be by personal observation in the classroom as well as a teacher’s professional conduct during the school day, conducted by the (a) Superintendent; (b) Building Principal or Assistant Building Principal; or (c) other full time administrator possessing a Master’s Degree and three (3) years successful teaching experience at the teacher’s level of certification (Elementary or Secondary). The designated supervisor shall evaluate the teacher. If the evaluation indicates deficiencies, either the teacher or administrator shall have the right to have a subsequent evaluation performed by another administrator employed by the District meeting the criteria specified above. If the deficiency is not noted on two consecutive subsequent evaluations, the deficiency shall be deemed to be corrected. G. For the first evaluation of the year, a pre-evaluation conference shall be held between the evaluator and the probationary teacher. A pre-evaluation group conference shall be held between tenured teachers and the evaluator. H. All evaluations shall be reduced to writing and a copy given to the teacher within ten (10) working days of the final observation upon which a performance evaluation is based. The written evaluation shall indicate areas where growth is needed, as well as specific suggestions for improvement in those areas, and progress or lack of progress noted since previous evaluations. All new probationary teachers shall have an Individualized Development Plan (IDP) in place by the end of the first semester of service. Any teacher whose overall performance is deemed less than satisfactory shall have an IDP of improvement implemented, following guidance of applicable laws. The building administrator shall work with the teacher to improve the weakness as outlined in the evaluation. Teachers recognize their responsibility to work with the administration in resolving and remediating noted performance deficiencies. I. Following each formal evaluation, which shall include a conference with the evaluator, the teacher shall sign and be given a copy of the evaluation report prepared by his/her evaluator. In no case shall the teacher’s signature be construed to mean that he/she necessarily agrees with the evaluation. A teacher may submit a self-evaluation and/or submit additional comments which shall be attached to the file copy of the written evaluation if he/she desires within ten (10) working days. All written evaluations are to be placed in the teacher’s personnel file. Upon request, the teacher shall be entitled to confer with the Superintendent regarding his/her evaluations. J. Probationary teachers shall be observed no earlier than the first month of service and no later than ninety (90) days prior to the end of the probationary year (probationary year to be defined as a probationary teacher’s anniversary date of hire). At least sixty (60) days before the end of each probationary year, the District shall provide the probationary teacher with a definite written statement as to whether or not his/her work has been satisfactory. Failure to submit a written statement shall be considered as conclusive evidence that the teacher’s work is satisfactory. Any probationary teacher or teacher not on continuing contract shall be employed for the ensuing year unless notified in writing at least sixty (60) days before the close of the probationary year that his/her services will be discontinued. K. The final written evaluation report of a probationary teacher, including the recommendation as to whether the teacher should be advanced to tenure status or denied a contract for the ensuing year will be furnished by the administration to the Superintendent. L. No part of this procedure, including the form and criteria for evaluation, shall be changed in any way except by prior notice to both parties and only after both parties have had an opportunity to make recommendations concerning the procedures and all parts thereof.

TEACHER EVALUATIONS. A. The parties agree that direct classroom observation shall be the primary means used to evaluate the effectiveness of a teacher’s classroom instruction. All monitoring or observation of the work of a teacher shall be conducted 8 openly and with the full knowledge of the teacher. The use of eavesdropping, hidden closed Closed circuit television, 9 public address systemsaddress, and audio systems and/or similar covert surveillance devices shall 10 not be strictly prohibited used for such purposes. 11 B. Each teacher shall have the right upon written request to all involved partiesreview the 12 materials prepared for his/her personnel file by the Forest Hills School 13 District. However, teacher and student behavior is also monitored through A representative of the use of non-classroom school security systems and cameras. Observations collected through such devices Association may be used requested to 14 accompany the teacher in such review. Materials may be removed from a 15 teacher's personnel file after discussion and referenced review with the 16 administrator and with the permission of the administrator. Except as part 17 required by law, all other access shall be prohibited. 18 C. A teacher shall at all times be entitled to request the presence of a teacher’s evaluation.19 representative of the Association when he/she is being reprimanded, 20 warned or disciplined for any infraction of school rules or delinquency 21 in professional performance. When a teacher requests such 22 representation, no action shall be taken with respect to the teacher 23 until such representative of the Association is present. The teacher 24 shall not postpone such conference more than two (2) workdays to obtain 25 Association representation. At no time will a teacher be reprimanded, 26 warned or disciplined for any infraction of school rules or delinquency 27 in professional performance in front of students, public or peers. 28 B. Video tape machines and tape recorders may D. No teacher shall be used disciplined or reprimanded without just cause. Any 29 such action, including adverse evaluation of teacher performance asserted 30 by the Board or any agent or representative thereof, shall be subject to 31 the grievance procedure hereinafter set forth, provided that cases within 32 the jurisdiction of the State Tenure Commission shall not be subject to 33 arbitration nor those cases involving the Board's decision not to rehire 34 a probationary employee. Nothing herein shall apply to the content of an 35 evaluation of teacher performance. 36 E. First-year probationary teachers shall be observed for the purpose of classroom evaluation with the mutual consent and knowledge of all involved parties. C. Each formal observation of a teacher shall not be for less than thirty (30) minutes. For the purpose of this Article, probationary and tenured teachers will be evaluated at least as often as applicable laws require. D. The evaluator will not verbally interrupt the teacher’s presentation four (4) times during the period school year. The first of observation. E. Each teacher1 2 these observations shall take place between September 15 and October 31. The second observation shall take place between November 1 and December 3 4 15. A third shall take place between January 1 and January 31. A fourth shall take place between February 1 and March 15. 5 6 Second, upon his/her employment or third and fourth-year probationary teachers shall be observed at the beginning of 7 least two (2) times during the school year, whichever is later, provided their evaluation the previous year was satisfactory. There shall be apprised at least sixty (60) days between the first and last observation. Second, third and fourth-year probationary teachers who received one (1) or more unsatisfactory (u) rating(s) the previous year shall be evaluated using the schedule for first-year probationary teachers. 8 9 10 11 12 13 Two (2) of the specific criteria on which he/she will be evaluated. F. Evaluations four (4) or one (1) of the two (2) observation times shall be by personal observation in the classroom as well as at a teacher’s professional conduct during the school day, conducted time mutually agreed upon by the (a) Superintendent; (b) Building Principal or Assistant Building Principal; or (c) other full time administrator possessing a Master’s Degree and three (3) years successful teaching experience at the teacher’s level of certification (Elementary or Secondary). The designated supervisor shall evaluate the teacher. If the evaluation indicates deficiencies, either the teacher or administrator shall have the right to have a subsequent evaluation performed by another administrator employed by the District meeting the criteria specified above. If the deficiency is not noted on two consecutive subsequent evaluations, the deficiency shall be deemed to be corrected. G. For the first evaluation of the year, a pre-evaluation conference shall be held between the evaluator and the probationary teacherprincipal. A pre-evaluation group conference shall be held between tenured teachers and the evaluator. H. All evaluations 14 15 observations shall be reduced to writing and a copy given to the teacher within ten fifteen (1015) working days workdays of the observation. These reports shall describe any deficiencies and shall include recommendations for improvements. 16 17 18 19 After all observations are completed, and before March 15, the principal shall make a final observation upon which a performance evaluation is based. The written evaluation shall indicate areas where growth is needed, as well as specific suggestions for improvement in those areas, and progress or lack of progress noted since previous evaluations. All new probationary teachers shall have an Individualized Development Plan (IDP) in place by the end of the first semester of service. Any teacher whose overall performance is deemed less than satisfactory teacher's work and shall have an IDP of improvement implemented, following guidance of applicable laws. The building administrator shall work 20 21 confer with the teacher concerning this evaluation. The teacher shall 22 acknowledge receipt of the evaluation by signing the original copy. A duplicate copy shall be furnished to improve the weakness as outlined in teacher at the time of the evaluation. Teachers recognize their responsibility to work with the administration in resolving and remediating noted performance deficiencies.23 24 25 I. Following each formal evaluation, which shall include a conference with the evaluator, the F. Each tenure teacher shall sign and be given a copy of the evaluation report prepared by evaluated once every three (3) years unless he/she received one (1) or more unsatisfactory (u) ratings on his/her evaluator. In no case shall the teacher’s signature be construed to mean that he/she necessarily agrees with the previous evaluation. It is further agreed that: 26 27 28 1. Administrators will determine the initial rotation cycle (approximately 33% per year) for evaluation of teachers in their building. 29 30 31 2. A teacher may submit a self-evaluation and/or submit additional comments which shall be attached to the file copy of the written evaluation if he/she desires within ten (10) working days. All written evaluations are to be placed in the teacher’s personnel file. Upon request, the teacher shall be entitled to confer with the Superintendent regarding his/her evaluations. J. Probationary teachers shall be observed no earlier than the first month of service and no later than ninety (90) days prior to the end of the probationary year (probationary year to be defined as a probationary teacher’s anniversary date of hire). At least sixty (60) days before the end of each probationary year, the District shall provide the probationary teacher with a definite written statement as to whether or not his/her work has been satisfactory. Failure to submit a written statement shall be considered as conclusive evidence that the teacher’s work is satisfactory. Any probationary teacher or teacher not on continuing contract shall be employed for the ensuing year unless notified in writing at least sixty (60) days before the close of the probationary year that his/her services will be discontinued. K. The final written evaluation report of a probationary teacher, including the recommendation as to whether the teacher should be advanced moving to tenure status or denied a contract for the ensuing year will be furnished by the administration to the Superintendent. L. No part of this procedure, including the form and criteria for evaluation, shall be changed in any way except by prior notice to both parties and only after both parties have had an opportunity to make recommendations concerning the procedures and all parts thereof.evaluated their first year on tenure. 32

TEACHER EVALUATIONS. A. The parties agree that direct classroom observation 1. Each Teacher shall be have the primary means used to evaluate the effectiveness of a teacher’s classroom instruction. All monitoring or observation of the work of a teacher shall be conducted openly and with the full knowledge of the teacher. The use of eavesdropping, hidden closed circuit television, public address systems, and similar covert surveillance devices shall be strictly prohibited to all involved parties. However, teacher and student behavior is also monitored through the use of non-classroom school security systems and cameras. Observations collected through such devices may be used and referenced as part of a teacher’s evaluation. B. Video tape machines and tape recorders may be used for the purpose of classroom evaluation with the mutual consent and knowledge of all involved parties. C. Each formal observation of a teacher shall not be for less than thirty (30) minutes. For the purpose of this Article, probationary and tenured teachers will be evaluated at least as often as applicable laws require. D. The evaluator will not verbally interrupt the teacher’s presentation during the period of observation. E. Each teacherright, upon request, to review the contents of his/her employment or own personnel file maintained by the school system. This review will be made in the presence of the administrator responsible for the safe keeping of the file. Privileged information such as confidential credentials, letters of reference from universities, individuals, and previous employers are specifically exempted from such review. The administrator shall remove such privileged information from the file prior to a review of the file by the Teacher. A representative of the Association may, at the beginning of Teacher’s request, accompany the school year, whichever is later, shall be apprised of the specific criteria on which he/she will be evaluated. F. Evaluations shall be by personal observation Teacher in the classroom as well as a teacher’s professional conduct during the school day, conducted by the (a) Superintendent; (b) Building Principal or Assistant Building Principal; or (c) other full time administrator possessing a Master’s Degree and three (3) years successful teaching experience at the teacher’s level of certification (Elementary or Secondary)this review. The designated supervisor shall evaluate the teacher. If the evaluation indicates deficiencies, either the teacher or administrator shall have the right to have request a subsequent second administrator present during this review. Each Teacher’s personnel file shall contain the following minimum items of information: Annual TB report and required medical information All Teacher evaluations and individualized development plans Copies of annual contract(s) Teacher certificate A transcript of academic records Tenure recommendation No material other than privileged information as defined above may be placed therein without allowing the Teacher an opportunity to file a response thereto, and said response shall become a part of said file. Monitoring and observation of teachers shall be carried on openly. 2. Each building administrator will explain the evaluation performed by another administrator employed by process to all probationary teachers at the District meeting the criteria specified abovestart of each school year. If the deficiency is not noted on two consecutive subsequent evaluationsAs a part of this process, the deficiency evaluation form to be used will be reviewed and explained. Any changes in the evaluation process, evaluation form, or criteria for evaluation, will be explained to all teachers on the first teacher day of each school year. All teachers will be notified in the fall of each year if an evaluation will be conducted during that year. 3. Probationary Teachers shall be deemed to be corrected. G. For the evaluated in writing at least two times each year by their building administrator. The first evaluation of shall take place on or before December 1st, and the year, a pre-second on or before March 15th. Each evaluation conference shall be held between the evaluator and the probationary teacherat least 60 days apart. A pre-evaluation group conference shall be held between tenured teachers and the evaluator. H. All evaluations shall be reduced to writing and a copy given to the teacher within ten (10) working days of the final observation upon which a performance evaluation is based. The written evaluation shall indicate areas where growth is needed, as well as specific suggestions for improvement in those areas, and progress or lack of progress noted since previous evaluations. All new probationary teachers shall have an Individualized Development Plan (IDP) in place by the end of the first semester of service. Any teacher whose overall performance is deemed less than satisfactory shall have an IDP of improvement implemented, following guidance of applicable laws. The building administrator shall work with the teacher to improve the weakness as outlined in the evaluation. Teachers recognize their responsibility to work with the administration in resolving and remediating noted performance deficiencies. I. Following each formal evaluation, which shall include a conference with the evaluator, the Each teacher shall sign and be given a copy of the evaluation report prepared by written observation notes and a post-observation conference will be held between teacher and building administrator to discuss the observation within 10 working days. A. Each probationary teacher shall meet with his/her evaluatorbuilding administrator by December 1 of each school year for the purpose of developing an Individualized Development Plan. In no case shall The IDP will be formulated by the building administrator in consultation with the Teacher. The IDP will identify specific goals for each Teacher and will specify strategies for the achievement of each goal. The school district will pay any expenses (such as tuition, mileage, workshop fees, etc.) incurred by the Teacher in following the strategies designated within the IDP. B. A year-end performance evaluation must be placed on file by April 1. This evaluation will be based upon the two observations. The evaluation must contain an assessment of the teacher’s signature 's progress in meeting the goals of his/her IDP. Upon completion of the year-end performance evaluation, a personal conference will be construed held between the building administrator and the teacher to mean discuss and or modify the existing IDP, if necessary. C. The probationary teacher may be required to attend meetings or in-services for up to one day (7 1/2 hrs) over the summer vacation for the purpose of developing the IDP or for professional development necessary to implement strategies identified within the IDP. The date is to be mutually agreed upon between teacher and building administrator. 4. Tenure teachers must be given a performance evaluation at least once every three (3) years. If a tenured teacher received a "less than satisfactory" evaluation, the district is responsible for providing that he/she necessarily agrees teacher with an Individualized Development Plan formulated by the building administrator in consultation with the teacher and the resources necessary to implement the plan. Performance evaluations must be minimally based upon two classroom observations conducted during the period encompassed by the evaluation. A teacher may submit a self-evaluation and/or submit additional comments which The Individualized Development Plan shall be attached to ready for implementation by the file copy of the written evaluation if he/she desires next semester or within ten (10) 30 working days. If a tenured teacher is on an Individualized Development Plan, the evaluation must include at least one assessment of the teacher's progress in meeting the goals of that plan. All written evaluations are to will be placed in the teacher’s respective personnel files in he Superintendent's office. 5. Probationary teachers and tenure teachers shall have the right of representation in any conference or consultation. 6. Upon completion of a satisfactory probationary period of not more than four (4) years, the school social worker will not be disciplined or discharged without just cause. 7. A copy of each formal evaluation will be made available to the teacher within twenty (20) work days after the completion of the evaluation. 8. A complaint directed toward a teacher that may lead to a conference, be written into the Teacher's personnel file. Upon request, the teacher shall or be entitled to confer with the Superintendent regarding his/her evaluations. J. Probationary teachers shall be observed no earlier than the first month of service and no later than ninety (90) days prior to the end of the probationary year (probationary year to be defined used as a probationary teacher’s anniversary date of hire). At least sixty (60) days before the end of each probationary year, the District shall provide the probationary teacher with basis for reprimanding a definite written statement as to whether or not his/her work has been satisfactory. Failure to submit a written statement shall be considered as conclusive evidence that the teacher’s work is satisfactory. Any probationary teacher or teacher not on continuing contract shall be employed for the ensuing year unless notified in writing at least sixty (60) days before the close of the probationary year that his/her services will be discontinued. K. The final written evaluation report of a probationary teacher, including the recommendation as to whether the teacher should be advanced to tenure status or denied a contract for the ensuing year will be furnished by the administration to the Superintendent. L. No part of this procedure, including the form and criteria for evaluationTeacher, shall be changed in called to the Teacher's attention by the appropriate administrator. If any way except by prior notice to both parties and only after both parties have had an opportunity to make recommendations concerning question of breach of Professional Ethics is involved, the procedures and all parts thereofAssociation shall be notified.

TEACHER EVALUATIONS. A. The parties agree that direct classroom observation 1. Evaluation of teachers and the Career Placement Coordinator shall be an ongoing and continuous process consisting of Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3. Years 2 and 3 processes will be utilized with nurses and social workers. It is recognized by the primary means used Board and the Association that, in addition to evaluate the classroom performance of the teacher, which includes knowledge of subject matter, appropriate and effective classroom control and discipline, and the ability to establish rapport and a positive working relationship with students, other factors contribute to the effectiveness of the teacher's total achievement in his/her assignment. Test results may be discussed verbally with the teacher(s). No written reference to test results will be used in teacher evaluation. Any recognized deficiency in teacher performance will be brought to the attention of the teacher in a teacher’s classroom instructionreasonable period of time and shall be substantiated. All monitoring or and observation of the work performance of a teacher an employee shall be conducted openly and with the full knowledge of the teacher. The use of eavesdropping, hidden closed circuit television, public address systems, and similar covert surveillance devices shall be strictly prohibited to all involved parties. However, teacher and student behavior is also monitored through the use of non-classroom school security systems and cameras. Observations collected through such devices may be used and referenced as part of a teacher’s evaluation. B. Video tape machines and tape recorders may be used Classroom visitation by evaluators for the purpose of classroom evaluation evaluating shall not unduly interfere with the mutual consent and knowledge normal teacher-learning process. 2. Evaluation of all involved parties. C. Each formal observation employees shall consist of a teacher shall not be (a) evaluation to assist Employees in the successful performance of their duties and responsibilities and (b) evaluation for less than thirty (30) minutes. For the purpose of determining employment status. 3. The primary responsibility for employee evaluation rests with the building principal. Before evaluation begins in any school year, building administrators will meet with the employees in their building to discuss the criteria for evaluation. 4. Evaluations for assistance to employees shall consist of oral communication and written communication in the form of letters and memorandums. 5. When an employee is experiencing difficulty, another employee may be asked to become part of the evaluating team. Both the employee evaluator and the employee evaluated must agree to this Articleassignment. The employee evaluator’s written evaluation is to be accepted on advisement only and the final recommendation for tenure, non-probationary and tenured teachers status and/or re-employment will be evaluated at least as often as applicable laws requiremade by the administrator. D. 6. The evaluator will not verbally interrupt the teacher’s presentation during the period principal or teacher may request one pre-evaluation conference for one of observation. E. Each teacher, upon his/her employment or at classroom evaluations so that the beginning of the school year, whichever is later, shall evaluator can be apprised of the specific criteria on which he/she will teacher’s objectives, methods and materials planned for the teaching-learning situation to be evaluated. F. Evaluations 7. Each evaluation of an employee shall be followed by a personal observation in conference between the classroom as well as a teacher’s professional conduct during employee and the school day, conducted by evaluator for the (a) Superintendent; (b) Building Principal or Assistant Building Principal; or (c) other full time administrator possessing a Master’s Degree and three (3) years successful teaching experience at purpose of clarifying the teacher’s level of certification (Elementary or Secondary)written evaluation report. The designated supervisor shall evaluate inform the teacher. If employee, prior to the post- evaluation conference, if the evaluation indicates deficiencies, either includes an unsatisfactory area at which time the teacher or administrator shall have employee may request an Association Representative(s) accompany him/her to the right to have a subsequent evaluation performed by another administrator employed by the District meeting the criteria specified above. If the deficiency is not noted on two consecutive subsequent evaluations, the deficiency shall be deemed to be corrected. G. For the first evaluation of the year, a prepost-evaluation conference per the guidelines stated in Article 4, Section H.1. 8. Failure of the Board to follow any provision of this Agreement with respect to the evaluation of employees shall result in restoring any employee, against whom action has been taken, to full status with appropriate compensation, provided such failure is found to have had probable effect upon the judgment of the Board. Should an employee be restored to full status, the record surrounding the event in question shall be held between the evaluator and the probationary teacher. A pre-evaluation group conference shall be held between tenured teachers and the evaluatordestroyed. H. All evaluations 9. Any evaluation which will become part of the written record determining an employee's employment status shall be reduced to writing and writing. A copy of a copy classroom visitation evaluation shall be given to the teacher within ten (10) working school days of the final observation upon which a performance evaluation is basedevaluation. The written evaluation shall indicate areas where growth is needed, as well as specific suggestions for improvement in those areas, and progress or lack of progress noted since previous evaluations. All new probationary teachers shall have an Individualized Development Plan (IDP) in place by If the end of the first semester of service. Any teacher whose overall performance is deemed less than satisfactory shall have an IDP of improvement implemented, following guidance of applicable laws. The building administrator shall work employee disagrees with the teacher to improve the weakness as outlined in the evaluation. Teachers recognize their responsibility to work with the administration in resolving and remediating noted performance deficiencies. I. Following each formal evaluation, which shall include a conference with the evaluator, the teacher shall sign and be given a copy of the evaluation report prepared by his/her evaluator. In no case shall the teacher’s signature be construed to mean that he/she necessarily agrees with the evaluation. A teacher may submit a self-evaluation and/or submit additional comments written answer which shall be attached to the file copy of the written evaluation if he/she desires within ten (10) working daysin question and/or submit any complaints through the grievance procedure. All written evaluations are to be placed in the teacher’s personnel file. Upon requestOn each evaluation, the teacher evaluator shall be entitled to confer with make no further written comments after the Superintendent regarding his/her evaluationsemployee's response is submitted. J. Probationary teachers shall be observed no earlier than the first month of service and no later than ninety (90) days prior to the end of the probationary year (probationary year to be defined as a probationary teacher’s anniversary date of hire). At least sixty (60) days before the end of each probationary year, the District shall provide the probationary teacher with a definite written statement as to whether or not his/her work has been satisfactory. Failure to submit a written statement shall be considered as conclusive evidence that the teacher’s work is satisfactory. Any probationary teacher or teacher not on continuing contract shall be employed for the ensuing year unless notified in writing at least sixty (60) days before the close of the probationary year that his/her services will be discontinued. K. The final written evaluation report of a probationary teacher, including the recommendation as to whether the teacher should be advanced to tenure status or denied a contract for the ensuing year will be furnished by the administration to the Superintendent. L. No part of this procedure, including the form and criteria for evaluation, shall be changed in any way except by prior notice to both parties and only after both parties have had an opportunity to make recommendations concerning the procedures and all parts thereof.

TEACHER EVALUATIONS. A. The parties agree that direct classroom observation shall be the primary means used to evaluate the effectiveness of a teacher’s classroom instruction. All monitoring or observation observations, including the use of the work of a closed circuit television, audio system, and similar devices when used for teacher evaluation, shall be conducted openly and with the full knowledge of the teacher. The use of eavesdropping, hidden closed circuit television, public address systems, and similar covert surveillance devices shall be strictly prohibited to all involved parties. However, teacher and student behavior is also monitored through the use of non-classroom school security systems and cameras. Observations collected through such devices may be used and referenced as part of a teacher’s evaluation. B. Video tape machines and tape recorders may Evaluations of teachers shall be used for conducted by the purpose of classroom evaluation with teacher’s immediate principal or an administrator working in the mutual consent and knowledge of all involved partiessame building, unless an emergency requires such evaluations be conducted by a designated replacement or an assistant. C. Each formal observation The work performance of a teacher all teachers shall not be for less than thirty (30) minutes. For the purpose of this Article, probationary and tenured teachers will be evaluated at least as often as applicable laws requirein writing. Each observation shall be made in person for a minimum of thirty consecutive minutes. D. The evaluator teaching performance of non-tenure teachers will not verbally interrupt be observed and a written evaluation prepared at least twice each school year, preferably once each semester. The first written evaluation shall be made prior to December 1 and the teacher’s presentation during the period of observationsecond prior to March 15. E. Each teacher, upon his/her employment or at the beginning of the school year, whichever is later, Tenure teachers shall be apprised of the specific criteria on which he/she will be evaluatedevaluated when performances seem to warrant it, but at least once every three years. F. Evaluations shall be by The principal or his designee will hold a personal observation in the classroom as well as a teacher’s professional conduct during the school day, conducted by the (a) Superintendent; (b) Building Principal or Assistant Building Principal; or (c) other full time administrator possessing a Master’s Degree and three (3) years successful teaching experience at the teacher’s level of certification (Elementary or Secondary). The designated supervisor shall evaluate the teacher. If the evaluation indicates deficiencies, either the teacher or administrator shall have the right to have a subsequent evaluation performed by another administrator employed by the District meeting the criteria specified above. If the deficiency is not noted on two consecutive subsequent evaluations, the deficiency shall be deemed to be corrected. G. For the first evaluation of the year, a pre-evaluation conference shall be held between the evaluator and the probationary teacher. A pre-evaluation group conference shall be held between tenured teachers and the evaluator. H. All evaluations shall be reduced to writing and a copy given to with the teacher within ten (10) working days of after each observation. During this time, the final observation upon which a performance evaluation is based. The written evaluation shall indicate areas where growth is needed, as well as specific suggestions for improvement in those areas, and progress or lack of progress noted since previous evaluations. All new probationary teachers shall have an Individualized Development Plan (IDP) in place will be discussed by the end of the first semester of service. Any teacher whose overall performance is deemed less than satisfactory shall have an IDP of improvement implemented, following guidance of applicable laws. The building administrator shall work with the teacher to improve the weakness as outlined in the evaluation. Teachers recognize their responsibility to work with the administration in resolving and remediating noted performance deficienciesboth parties. I. Following each formal evaluation, which shall include a conference with the evaluator, the teacher shall sign and be given a copy of the evaluation report prepared by his/her evaluator. In no case shall the teacher’s signature be construed to mean that he/she necessarily agrees with the evaluation. G. A teacher may submit a self-evaluation and/or submit additional comments which shall be attached to the file copy of the written evaluation if he/she desires shall be submitted to the teacher at the time of the personal conference following the evaluation. A copy would then be signed indicating completion of the conference and returned to the Administration. In the event that the teacher feels his evaluation was incomplete or unjust, within ten (10) working days. All written evaluations are days following the personal conference, he may put his objections in writing and have them attached to the evaluation report of the principal to be placed in his personnel file. All evaluations shall be based upon valid criteria for evaluating professional performance and growth. H. Each teacher shall have the right upon request to review the contents of his own personnel file. A representative of the Association may, at the teacher’s personnel request, accompany the teacher in his review. This review will be made in the presence of the administrator responsible for the safekeeping of such file. Upon requestPrivileged information such as confidential credentials and related personal references obtained at the time of initial employment are specifically exempted from such review. The Administrator will remove such employment credentials and confidential reports from the file prior to the review of the file by the teacher. However, the teacher’s evaluation reports relative to the teacher since coming to the Kent City Community Schools will be made available. I. No teacher shall be entitled disciplined, reprimanded, reduced in rank or compensation or deprived of any opportunity or means of maintaining or holding his position favorable to confer success in the practice of the teaching profession without just cause. Any such discipline, reprimand or reduction in rank, compensation or advantage, asserted by the Board or any agent or representative thereof, shall be subject to the grievance procedure hereinafter set forth, except tenure teacher dismissal in which case use of the grievance process shall be prohibited and only the Tenure process utilized. J. Negative comments on the performance and evaluation of a teacher should be fully discussed with the Superintendent regarding his/her teacher, and positive steps shall be taken immediately to assist the teacher in overcoming these weak points. All suggestions for improvements of the teacher’s performance shall be included in the written evaluations. J. Probationary teachers K. It is expressly understood that the content of an evaluation shall not be observed no earlier than the first month subject of service and no later than ninety (90) days prior to the end a grievance. However, a violation of the probationary year (probationary year to evaluation procedure as set forth in this Agreement may be defined as a probationary teacher’s anniversary date of hire). At least sixty (60) days before the end of each probationary year, the District shall provide the probationary teacher with a definite written statement as to whether or not his/her work has been satisfactory. Failure to submit a written statement shall be considered as conclusive evidence that the teacher’s work is satisfactory. Any probationary teacher or teacher not on continuing contract shall be employed for the ensuing year unless notified in writing at least sixty (60) days before the close of the probationary year that his/her services will be discontinuedgrieved. K. The final written evaluation report of a probationary teacher, including the recommendation as to whether the teacher should be advanced to tenure status or denied a contract for the ensuing year will be furnished by the administration to the Superintendent. L. No part of this procedure, including the form and criteria for evaluation, shall be changed in any way except by prior notice to both parties and only after both parties have had an opportunity to make recommendations concerning the procedures and all parts thereof.

TEACHER EVALUATIONS. A. The parties agree that direct classroom observation shall be the primary means used to evaluate the effectiveness of a teacher’s classroom instruction. All monitoring or observation of the work of a teacher shall be conducted openly and with the full knowledge of the teacher. The use of eavesdropping, hidden closed circuit television, public address systems, and similar covert surveillance devices shall be strictly prohibited to all involved parties. However, teacher and student behavior is also monitored through the use of non-classroom school security systems and cameras. Observations collected through such devices may be used and referenced as part of a teacher’s evaluation. B. Video tape machines and tape recorders may shall not be used for the purpose of classroom evaluation with the evaluation. This paragraph shall not be construed to prohibit any other use of video tape machines and tape recorders when such devices are used by mutual consent and with mutual knowledge of all involved parties. C. Each formal observation of a teacher shall not be for less than thirty (30) minutes. For the purpose of this Article, probationary and tenured teachers will be evaluated at least as often as applicable laws require. D. The evaluator will not verbally interrupt the teacher’s presentation during the period of observation. E. Each teacher, upon his/her employment or at the beginning of the school year, whichever is later, shall be apprised of the specific criteria on which he/she will be evaluated. F. Evaluations shall be by personal observation in the classroom as well as a teacher’s professional conduct during the school day, conducted by the (a) Superintendent; (b) Building Principal or Assistant Building Principal; or (c) other full time administrator possessing a Master’s Degree and three (3) years successful teaching experience at the teacher’s level of certification (Elementary or Secondary). The designated supervisor shall evaluate the teacher. If the evaluation indicates deficiencies, either the teacher or administrator shall have the right to have a subsequent evaluation performed by another administrator employed by the District meeting the criteria specified above. If the deficiency is not noted on two consecutive subsequent evaluations, the deficiency shall be deemed to be corrected. G. For the first evaluation of the year, a pre-evaluation conference shall be held between the evaluator and the probationary teacher. A pre-evaluation group conference shall be held between tenured teachers and the evaluator. H. All evaluations shall be reduced to writing and a copy given to the teacher within ten (10) working days of the final observation upon which a performance evaluation is based. The written evaluation shall indicate areas where growth is needed, as well as specific suggestions for improvement in those areas, and progress or lack of progress noted since previous evaluations. All new probationary teachers shall have an Individualized Development Plan (IDP) in place by the end of the first semester of service. Any teacher whose overall performance is deemed less than satisfactory shall have an IDP of improvement implemented, following guidance of applicable laws. The building administrator shall work with the teacher to improve the weakness as outlined in the evaluation. Teachers recognize their responsibility to work with the administration in resolving and remediating noted performance deficiencies. I. Following each formal evaluation, which shall include a conference with the evaluator, the teacher shall sign and be given a copy of the evaluation report prepared by his/her evaluator. In no case shall the teacher’s signature be construed to mean that he/she necessarily agrees with the evaluation. A teacher may submit a self-evaluation and/or submit additional comments which shall be attached to the file copy of the written evaluation if he/she desires within ten (10) working days. All written evaluations are to be placed in the teacher’s personnel file. Upon request, the teacher shall be entitled to confer with the Superintendent regarding his/her evaluations. J. Probationary teachers shall be observed no earlier than the first month of service and no later than ninety (90) days prior to the end of the probationary year (probationary year to be defined as a probationary teacher’s anniversary date of hire). At least sixty (60) days before the end of each probationary year, the District shall provide the probationary teacher with a definite written statement as to whether or not his/her work has been satisfactory. Failure to submit a written statement shall be considered as conclusive evidence that the teacher’s work is satisfactory. Any probationary teacher or teacher not on continuing contract shall be employed for the ensuing year unless notified in writing at least sixty (60) days before the close of the probationary year that his/her services will be discontinued. K. The final written evaluation report of a probationary teacher, including the recommendation as to whether the teacher should be advanced to tenure status or denied a contract for the ensuing year will be furnished by the administration to the Superintendent. L. No part of this procedure, including the form and criteria for evaluation, shall be changed in any way except by prior notice to both parties and only after both parties have had an opportunity to make recommendations concerning the procedures and all parts thereof.

TEACHER EVALUATIONS. A. The parties agree that direct classroom observation 1. Evaluation of teachers and the Career Placement Coordinator shall be an ongoing and continuous process consisting of Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3. Years 2 and 3 processes will be utilized with nurses and social workers. It is recognized by the primary means used Board and the Association that, in addition to evaluate the classroom performance of the teacher, which includes knowledge of subject matter, appropriate and effective classroom control and discipline, and the ability to establish rapport and a positive working relationship with students, other factors contribute to the effectiveness of the teacher's total achievement in his/her assignment. Test results may be discussed verbally with the teacher(s). No written reference to test results will be used in teacher evaluation. Any recognized deficiency in teacher performance will be brought to the attention of the teacher in a teacher’s classroom instructionreasonable period of time and shall be substantiated. All monitoring or and observation of the work performance of a teacher an employee shall be conducted openly and with the full knowledge of the teacher. The use of eavesdropping, hidden closed circuit television, public address systems, and similar covert surveillance devices shall be strictly prohibited to all involved parties. However, teacher and student behavior is also monitored through the use of non-classroom school security systems and cameras. Observations collected through such devices may be used and referenced as part of a teacher’s evaluation. B. Video tape machines and tape recorders may be used Classroom visitation by evaluators for the purpose of classroom evaluation evaluating shall not unduly interfere with the mutual consent and knowledge normal teacher-learning process. 2. Evaluation of all involved parties. C. Each formal observation employees shall consist of a teacher shall not be (a) evaluation to assist Employees in the successful performance of their duties and responsibilities and (b) evaluation for less than thirty (30) minutes. For the purpose of determining employment status. 3. The primary responsibility for employee evaluation rests with the building principal. Before evaluation begins in any school year, building administrators will meet with the employees in their building to discuss the criteria for evaluation. 4. Evaluations for assistance to employees shall consist of oral communication and written communication in the form of letters and memorandums. 5. When an employee is experiencing difficulty, another employee may be asked to become part of the evaluating team. Both the employee evaluator and the employee evaluated must agree to this Articleassignment. The employee evaluator’s written evaluation is to be accepted on advisement only and the final recommendation for tenure, non- probationary and tenured teachers status and/or re-employment will be evaluated at least as often as applicable laws requiremade by the administrator. D. 6. The evaluator will not verbally interrupt the teacher’s presentation during the period principal or teacher may request one pre-evaluation conference for one of observation. E. Each teacher, upon his/her employment or at classroom evaluations so that the beginning of the school year, whichever is later, shall evaluator can be apprised of the specific criteria on which he/she will teacher’s objectives, methods and materials planned for the teaching-learning situation to be evaluated. F. Evaluations 7. Each evaluation of an employee shall be followed by a personal observation in conference between the classroom as well as a teacher’s professional conduct during employee and the school day, conducted by evaluator for the (a) Superintendent; (b) Building Principal or Assistant Building Principal; or (c) other full time administrator possessing a Master’s Degree and three (3) years successful teaching experience at purpose of clarifying the teacher’s level of certification (Elementary or Secondary)written evaluation report. The designated supervisor shall evaluate inform the teacher. If employee, prior to the post-evaluation conference, if the evaluation indicates deficiencies, either includes an unsatisfactory area at which time the teacher or administrator shall have employee may request an Association Representative(s) accompany him/her to the right to have a subsequent evaluation performed by another administrator employed by the District meeting the criteria specified above. If the deficiency is not noted on two consecutive subsequent evaluations, the deficiency shall be deemed to be corrected. G. For the first evaluation of the year, a prepost-evaluation conference per the guidelines stated in Article 4, Section H.1. 8. Failure of the Board to follow any provision of this Agreement with respect to the evaluation of employees shall result in restoring any employee, against whom action has been taken, to full status with appropriate compensation, provided such failure is found to have had probable effect upon the judgment of the Board. Should an employee be restored to full status, the record surrounding the event in question shall be held between the evaluator and the probationary teacher. A pre-evaluation group conference shall be held between tenured teachers and the evaluatordestroyed. H. All evaluations 9. Any evaluation which will become part of the written record determining an employee's employment status shall be reduced to writing and writing. A copy of a copy classroom visitation evaluation shall be given to the teacher within ten (10) working school days of the final observation upon which a performance evaluation is basedevaluation. The written evaluation shall indicate areas where growth is needed, as well as specific suggestions for improvement in those areas, and progress or lack of progress noted since previous evaluations. All new probationary teachers shall have an Individualized Development Plan (IDP) in place by If the end of the first semester of service. Any teacher whose overall performance is deemed less than satisfactory shall have an IDP of improvement implemented, following guidance of applicable laws. The building administrator shall work employee disagrees with the teacher to improve the weakness as outlined in the evaluation. Teachers recognize their responsibility to work with the administration in resolving and remediating noted performance deficiencies. I. Following each formal evaluation, which shall include a conference with the evaluator, the teacher shall sign and be given a copy of the evaluation report prepared by his/her evaluator. In no case shall the teacher’s signature be construed to mean that he/she necessarily agrees with the evaluation. A teacher may submit a self-evaluation and/or submit additional comments written answer which shall be attached to the file copy of the written evaluation if he/she desires within ten (10) working daysin question and/or submit any complaints through the grievance procedure. All written evaluations are to be placed in the teacher’s personnel file. Upon requestOn each evaluation, the teacher evaluator shall be entitled to confer with make no further written comments after the Superintendent regarding his/her evaluationsemployee's response is submitted. J. Probationary teachers shall be observed no earlier than the first month of service and no later than ninety (90) days prior to the end of the probationary year (probationary year to be defined as a probationary teacher’s anniversary date of hire). At least sixty (60) days before the end of each probationary year, the District shall provide the probationary teacher with a definite written statement as to whether or not his/her work has been satisfactory. Failure to submit a written statement shall be considered as conclusive evidence that the teacher’s work is satisfactory. Any probationary teacher or teacher not on continuing contract shall be employed for the ensuing year unless notified in writing at least sixty (60) days before the close of the probationary year that his/her services will be discontinued. K. The final written evaluation report of a probationary teacher, including the recommendation as to whether the teacher should be advanced to tenure status or denied a contract for the ensuing year will be furnished by the administration to the Superintendent. L. No part of this procedure, including the form and criteria for evaluation, shall be changed in any way except by prior notice to both parties and only after both parties have had an opportunity to make recommendations concerning the procedures and all parts thereof.

TEACHER EVALUATIONS. All evaluations shall be completed in accordance with Teach NJ Law, regulations, and NJDOE guidelines. In the event state statute and regulations are repealed and no longer address teacher evaluations, evaluations shall be presented to each teacher in accordance with the following procedures: A. The parties agree that direct classroom observation Summative Annual Evaluation shall be understood to mean a report capturing each teacher's cumulative performance over the primary means used to evaluate the effectiveness of a teacher’s classroom instruction. All monitoring or observation course of the work of a teacher school year for all professional responsibilities. It shall be conducted openly prepared and with issued by the full knowledge of the teacher. The use of eavesdropping, hidden closed circuit television, public address systems, Principal and similar covert surveillance devices Assistant Principal or their Director/Supervisor who shall be strictly prohibited to all involved partiesa certified employee of Lenape Valley Regional High School District, using classroom observations and evaluations, as well as information from supervisory personnel. However, teacher and student behavior is also monitored through the use This paragraph shall not supersede any existing statute regarding evaluations of non-classroom school security systems and cameras. Observations collected through such devices may be used and referenced as part of a teacher’s evaluationtenured teachers. B. Video tape machines and tape recorders may be used for the purpose of classroom evaluation with the mutual consent and knowledge of all involved parties. C. Each formal observation of a teacher shall not be for less than thirty (30) minutes. For the purpose receive a copy of this Article, probationary and tenured teachers will be evaluated at least as often as applicable laws require. D. The evaluator will not verbally interrupt the teacher’s presentation during the period of observation. E. Each teacher, upon his/her employment or at the beginning of the school year, whichever is later, shall be apprised of the specific criteria on which he/she will be evaluated. F. Evaluations shall be by personal observation final evaluation report no later than May 15th for non-tenured staff and May 30th for tenured staff and in the classroom as well as all cases a teacher’s professional conduct during the school day, conducted by the (a) Superintendent; (b) Building Principal or Assistant Building Principal; or (c) other full time administrator possessing a Master’s Degree and three (3) years successful teaching experience at the teacher’s level of certification (Elementary or Secondary). The designated supervisor shall evaluate the teacher. If the evaluation indicates deficiencies, either the teacher or administrator shall have the right to have a subsequent evaluation performed by another administrator employed by the District meeting the criteria specified above. If the deficiency is not noted on two consecutive subsequent evaluations, the deficiency shall be deemed to be corrected. G. For the first evaluation of the year, a pre-summative evaluation conference shall be held between held. C. Such evaluation reports shall be written in narrative form and shall include, when pertinent: 1. Overall commendations of the evaluator and teacher as evidenced during the probationary teacherreporting period 2. Overall recommendations for improvement of the teacher as evidenced during the reporting period 3. Specific recommendations for improvement if necessary for the following school year 4. A pre-evaluation group conference summary statement including whether the teacher has met his/her PIP for the school year 5. Recommendation for contract and/or guide movement D. Teachers shall be held between tenured teachers and the evaluatorevaluated only by properly certified personnel. H. All evaluations E. The Superintendent and Principal will maintain a file which shall be reduced to writing and a copy given include copies of all teacher evaluations/observations as well as copies of any memorandum sent to the teacher within ten (10) working days of the final observation upon which a performance evaluation is based. The written evaluation shall indicate areas where growth is needed, as well as specific suggestions for improvement in those areas, and progress or lack of progress noted since previous evaluations. All new probationary teachers shall have an Individualized Development Plan (IDP) in place by the end of the first semester of service. Any teacher whose overall performance is deemed less than satisfactory shall have an IDP of improvement implemented, following guidance of applicable laws. The building administrator shall work with the teacher to improve the weakness as outlined in the evaluation. Teachers recognize their responsibility to work with the administration in resolving and remediating noted performance deficiencies. I. Following each formal evaluation, which shall include a conference with the evaluator, the teacher shall sign and be given a copy of the evaluation report prepared by his/her evaluator. In no case shall the teacher’s signature be construed to mean that he/she necessarily agrees with the evaluation. A teacher may submit a self-evaluation and/or submit additional comments which shall be attached to the file copy of the written evaluation if he/she desires within ten (10) working days. All written evaluations are to be placed in the teacher’s personnel file. Upon request, the teacher shall be entitled to confer with the Superintendent regarding his/her evaluations. J. Probationary teachers performance and copies of teacher submitted materials or replies to such evaluations and/or memoranda. Teachers shall have access to these files at any time providing a written request is made twenty-four (24) hours in advance. It is understood that the Principal's file shall not leave the office. Copies of documents shall be observed no earlier than provided at the first month of service and no later than ninety (90) days prior to the end of the probationary year (probationary year to be defined as a probationary teacher’s anniversary date of hire). At least sixty (60) days before the end of each probationary year, the District shall provide the probationary teacher with a definite written statement as to whether or not his/her work has been satisfactory. Failure to submit a written statement shall be considered as conclusive evidence that the teacher’s work is satisfactory. Any probationary teacher or teacher not on continuing contract shall be employed for the ensuing year unless notified in writing at least sixty (60) days before the close of the probationary year that his/her services will be discontinued. K. The final written evaluation report of a probationary teacher, including the recommendation as to whether the teacher should be advanced to tenure status or denied a contract for the ensuing year will be furnished actual cost if requested by the administration to the Superintendentindividual teacher. L. No part of this procedure, including the form and criteria for evaluation, shall be changed in any way except by prior notice to both parties and only after both parties have had an opportunity to make recommendations concerning the procedures and all parts thereof.

TEACHER EVALUATIONS. A. 14.01 The parties agree Board has the right and the responsibility to employ competent teachers and to establish procedures for determining the teacher's competence. 14.02 The Board recognizes that direct classroom observation it is in the best interest of Catholic education in the Region that evaluation processes be established and maintained, which are both positive and helpful. 14.03 A teacher shall be receive a copy of any formal evaluation no later than fourteen (14) days from the primary means used to evaluate the effectiveness of a teacher’s classroom instruction. All monitoring or observation date of the work of a teacher shall be conducted openly and with visit or from the full knowledge date of the teacherlast visit where a series of visits is involved. The use A series of eavesdropping, hidden closed circuit television, public address systems, and similar covert surveillance devices visits shall be strictly prohibited to all involved parties. However, teacher and student behavior is also monitored through the use of non-classroom school security systems and cameras. Observations collected through such devices may be used and referenced as part of occur within a teacher’s evaluation. B. Video tape machines and tape recorders may be used for the purpose of classroom evaluation with the mutual consent and knowledge of all involved parties. C. Each formal observation of a teacher shall not be for less than thirty (30) minutes. For the purpose of this Article, probationary and tenured teachers will be evaluated at least as often as applicable laws require. D. The evaluator will not verbally interrupt the teacher’s presentation during the period of observation. E. Each teacher, upon his/her employment or at the beginning of the school year, whichever is later, shall be apprised of the specific criteria on which he/she will be evaluated. F. Evaluations shall be by personal observation in the classroom as well as a teacher’s professional conduct during the school day, conducted by the (a) Superintendent; (b) Building Principal or Assistant Building Principal; or (c) other full time administrator possessing a Master’s Degree and three (3) years successful teaching experience at the teacher’s level of certification (Elementary or Secondary). The designated supervisor shall evaluate the teacher. If the evaluation indicates deficiencies, either the teacher or administrator shall have the right to have a subsequent evaluation performed by another administrator employed by the District meeting the criteria specified above. If the deficiency is not noted on two consecutive subsequent evaluations, the deficiency shall be deemed to be corrected. G. For the first evaluation of the year, a pre-evaluation conference shall be held between the evaluator and the probationary teacher. A pre-evaluation group conference shall be held between tenured teachers and the evaluator. H. All evaluations shall be reduced to writing and a copy given to the teacher within ten (10) working days of the final observation upon and include no more than three (3) lessons being observed. (a) A performance appraisal within a school year shall be completed by May 31st. This time limit does not apply to Article 14.04. 14.04 Where a teacher received an evaluation with which a performance evaluation is based. The written evaluation shall indicate areas where growth is needed, as well as specific suggestions for improvement in those areas, and progress or lack of progress noted since previous evaluations. All new probationary teachers shall have an Individualized Development Plan (IDP) in place by the end of the first semester of service. Any teacher whose overall performance is deemed less than satisfactory shall have an IDP of improvement implemented, following guidance of applicable laws. The building administrator shall work with the teacher to improve the weakness as outlined in the evaluation. Teachers recognize their responsibility to work with the administration in resolving and remediating noted performance deficiencies. I. Following each formal evaluation, which shall include a conference with the evaluatordisagrees, the teacher shall sign and be given have the right to a copy of the evaluation report prepared by his/her evaluator. In no case shall the teacher’s signature be construed to mean that he/she necessarily agrees with the second evaluation. A The teacher may submit a self-evaluation and/or submit additional comments which shall be attached to must notify the file copy of the written evaluation if he/she desires Board within ten (10) working school days of receipt of the original evaluation that the teacher desires a second evaluation. The teacher shall receive said second evaluation within fifteen (15) school days. All written evaluations are . (a) The Board shall notify a teacher of his/her right to Unit representation and the potential outcome of being placed on review. (b) A teacher shall only be subject to the Intensive Evaluation Process for criteria directly related to classroom instruction. 14.05 The teacher may request a member of the Unit to be placed present for any discussion with Supervisory Officers. 14.06 The teacher shall have the right to respond in writing to the evaluation within five (5) school days of receipt of the evaluation. The teacher's response shall be included in the teacher’s 's personnel file. Upon request, the teacher shall be entitled to confer file with the Superintendent regarding his/her evaluations. J. Probationary teachers 14.07 The Board shall be observed no earlier than the first month of service and no later than ninety (90) days prior to the end make available in each school, copies of the probationary year (probationary year to be defined as a probationary teacher’s anniversary date performance appraisal document regarding the evaluation of hire). At least sixty (60) days before the end of each probationary year, the District shall provide the probationary teacher with a definite written statement as to whether or not his/her work has been satisfactory. Failure to submit a written statement shall be considered as conclusive evidence that the teacher’s work is satisfactory. Any probationary teacher or teacher not on continuing contract shall be employed for the ensuing year unless notified in writing at least sixty (60) days before the close of the probationary year that his/her services will be discontinuedteachers. K. (a) The final written evaluation report of a probationary teacherTeacher Performance Appraisal process, including the recommendation as to whether the teacher should be advanced to tenure status or denied a contract for the ensuing year will be furnished determined by the administration to the Superintendent. L. No part of this procedure, including the form and criteria for evaluationparties, shall be changed the procedure utilized by the Board for teacher evaluation during the term of the agreement. The parties agree to continue to jointly address, as needed, any changes to the Teacher Performance Appraisal process document in accordance with any way except by prior notice legislative changes. 14.08 A teacher on probation shall be evaluated a minimum of twice during each year of probation. The provisions of 14.01 - 14.06 shall also apply to both parties and only after both parties have had an opportunity to make recommendations concerning the procedures and all parts thereofevaluations of probationary teachers.

TEACHER EVALUATIONS. A. The parties agree that direct classroom observation 1. Evaluation of teachers and the Career Placement Coordinator shall be an ongoing and continuous process consisting of Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3. Years 2 and 3 processes will be utilized with nurses and social workers. It is recognized by the primary means used Board and the Association that, in addition to evaluate the classroom performance of the teacher, which includes knowledge of subject matter, appropriate and effective classroom control and discipline, and the ability to establish rapport and a positive working relationship with students, other factors contribute to the effectiveness of the teacher's total achievement in his/her assignment. Test results may be discussed verbally with the teacher(s). No written reference to test results will be used in teacher evaluation. Any recognized deficiency in teacher performance will be brought to the attention of the teacher in a teacher’s classroom instructionreasonable period of time and shall be substantiated. All monitoring or and observation of the work performance of a teacher an employee shall be conducted openly and with the full knowledge of the teacher. The use of eavesdropping, hidden closed circuit television, public address systems, and similar covert surveillance devices shall be strictly prohibited to all involved parties. However, teacher and student behavior is also monitored through the use of non-classroom school security systems and cameras. Observations collected through such devices may be used and referenced as part of a teacher’s evaluation. B. Video tape machines and tape recorders may be used Classroom visitation by evaluators for the purpose of classroom evaluation evaluating shall not unduly interfere with the mutual consent and knowledge normal teacher-learning process. 2. Evaluation of all involved parties. C. Each formal observation employees shall consist of a teacher shall not be (a) evaluation to assist Employees in the successful performance of their duties and responsibilities and (b) evaluation for less than thirty (30) minutes. For the purpose of determining employment status. 3. The primary responsibility for employee evaluation rests with the building principal. Before evaluation begins in any school year, building administrators will meet with the employees in their building to discuss the criteria for evaluation. 4. Evaluations for assistance to employees shall consist of oral communication and written communication in the form of letters and memorandums. 5. When an employee is experiencing difficulty, another employee may be asked to become part of the evaluating team. Both the employee evaluator and the employee evaluated must agree to this Articleassignment. The employee evaluator’s written evaluation is to be accepted on advisement only and the final recommendation for tenure, non- probationary and tenured teachers status and/or re-employment will be evaluated at least as often as applicable laws requiremade by the administrator. D. 6. The evaluator will not verbally interrupt the teacher’s presentation during the period principal or teacher may request one pre-evaluation conference for one of observation. E. Each teacher, upon his/her employment or at classroom evaluations so that the beginning of the school year, whichever is later, shall evaluator can be apprised of the specific criteria on which he/she will teacher’s objectives, methods and materials planned for the teaching-learning situation to be evaluated. F. Evaluations 7. Each evaluation of an employee shall be followed by a personal observation in conference between the classroom as well as a teacher’s professional conduct during employee and the school day, conducted by evaluator for the (a) Superintendent; (b) Building Principal or Assistant Building Principal; or (c) other full time administrator possessing a Master’s Degree and three (3) years successful teaching experience at purpose of clarifying the teacher’s level of certification (Elementary or Secondary)written evaluation report. The designated supervisor shall evaluate inform the teacher. If employee, prior to the post-evaluation conference, if the evaluation indicates deficienciesincludes an unsatisfactory area at which time the employee may request an Association Representative(s) accompany him/her to the post- evaluation conference per the guidelines stated in Article 4, either Section H.1. 8. Failure of the teacher or administrator Board to follow any provision of this Agreement with respect to the evaluation of employees shall have the right result in restoring any employee, against whom action has been taken, to full status with appropriate compensation, provided such failure is found to have a subsequent evaluation performed by another administrator employed by had probable effect upon the District meeting judgment of the criteria specified aboveBoard. If the deficiency is not noted on two consecutive subsequent evaluationsShould an employee be restored to full status, the deficiency record surrounding the event in question shall be deemed to be correcteddestroyed. G. For the first 9. Any evaluation which will become part of the year, a pre-evaluation conference shall be held between the evaluator and the probationary teacher. A pre-evaluation group conference shall be held between tenured teachers and the evaluator. H. All evaluations written record determining an employee's employment status shall be reduced to writing and writing. A copy of a copy classroom visitation evaluation shall be given to the teacher within ten (10) working days of the final observation upon which a performance evaluation is based. The written evaluation shall indicate areas where growth is needed, as well as specific suggestions for improvement in those areas, and progress or lack of progress noted since previous evaluations. All new probationary teachers shall have an Individualized Development Plan (IDP) in place by the end of the first semester of service. Any teacher whose overall performance is deemed less than satisfactory shall have an IDP of improvement implemented, following guidance of applicable laws. The building administrator shall work with the teacher to improve the weakness as outlined in the evaluation. Teachers recognize their responsibility to work with the administration in resolving and remediating noted performance deficiencies. I. Following each formal evaluation, which shall include a conference with the evaluator, the teacher shall sign and be given a copy of the evaluation report prepared by his/her evaluator. In no case shall the teacher’s signature be construed to mean that he/she necessarily agrees with the evaluation. A teacher may submit a self-evaluation and/or submit additional comments which shall be attached to the file copy of the written evaluation if he/she desires within ten (10) working days. All written evaluations are to be placed in the teacher’s personnel file. Upon request, the teacher shall be entitled to confer with the Superintendent regarding his/her evaluations. J. Probationary teachers shall be observed no earlier than the first month of service and no later than ninety (90) days prior to the end of the probationary year (probationary year to be defined as a probationary teacher’s anniversary date of hire). At least sixty (60) days before the end of each probationary year, the District shall provide the probationary teacher with a definite written statement as to whether or not his/her work has been satisfactory. Failure to submit a written statement shall be considered as conclusive evidence that the teacher’s work is satisfactory. Any probationary teacher or teacher not on continuing contract shall be employed for the ensuing year unless notified in writing at least sixty (60) days before the close of the probationary year that his/her services will be discontinued. K. The final written evaluation report of a probationary teacher, including the recommendation as to whether the teacher should be advanced to tenure status or denied a contract for the ensuing year will be furnished by the administration to the Superintendent. L. No part of this procedure, including the form and criteria for evaluation, shall be changed in any way except by prior notice to both parties and only after both parties have had an opportunity to make recommendations concerning the procedures and all parts thereof.ten

TEACHER EVALUATIONS. A. The parties agree that direct classroom observation 1. Evaluation of teachers and the Career Placement Coordinator shall be an ongoing and continuous process consisting of Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3. Years 2 and 3 processes will be utilized with nurses and social workers. It is recognized by the primary means used Board and the Association that, in addition to evaluate the classroom performance of the teacher, which includes knowledge of subject matter, appropriate and effective classroom control and discipline, and the ability to establish rapport and a positive working relationship with students, other factors contribute to the effectiveness of the teacher's total achievement in his/her assignment. Test results may be discussed verbally with the teacher(s). No written reference to test results will be used in teacher evaluation. Any recognized deficiency in teacher performance will be brought to the attention of the teacher in a teacher’s classroom instructionreasonable period of time and shall be substantiated. All monitoring or and observation of the work performance of a teacher an employee shall be conducted openly and with the full knowledge of the teacher. The use of eavesdropping, hidden closed circuit television, public address systems, and similar covert surveillance devices shall be strictly prohibited to all involved parties. However, teacher and student behavior is also monitored through the use of non-classroom school security systems and cameras. Observations collected through such devices may be used and referenced as part of a teacher’s evaluation. B. Video tape machines and tape recorders may be used Classroom visitation by evaluators for the purpose of classroom evaluation evaluating shall not unduly interfere with the mutual consent and knowledge normal teacher-learning process. 2. Evaluation of all involved parties. C. Each formal observation employees shall consist of a teacher shall not be (a) evaluation to assist Employees in the successful performance of their duties and responsibilities and (b) evaluation for less than thirty (30) minutes. For the purpose of determining employment status. 3. The primary responsibility for employee evaluation rests with the building principal. Before evaluation begins in any school year, building administrators will meet with the employees in their building to discuss the criteria for evaluation. 4. Evaluations for assistance to employees shall consist of oral communication and written communication in the form of letters and memorandums. 5. When an employee is experiencing difficulty, another employee may be asked to become part of the evaluating team. Both the employee evaluator and the employee evaluated must agree to this Articleassignment. The employee evaluator’s written evaluation is to be accepted on advisement only and the final recommendation for tenure, non- probationary and tenured teachers status and/or re-employment will be evaluated at least as often as applicable laws requiremade by the administrator. D. 6. The evaluator will not verbally interrupt the teacher’s presentation during the period principal or teacher may request one pre-evaluation conference for one of observation. E. Each teacher, upon his/her employment or at classroom evaluations so that the beginning of the school year, whichever is later, shall evaluator can be apprised of the specific criteria on which he/she will teacher’s objectives, methods and materials planned for the teaching-learning situation to be evaluated. F. Evaluations 7. Each evaluation of an employee shall be followed by a personal observation in conference between the classroom as well as a teacher’s professional conduct during employee and the school day, conducted by evaluator for the (a) Superintendent; (b) Building Principal or Assistant Building Principal; or (c) other full time administrator possessing a Master’s Degree and three (3) years successful teaching experience at purpose of clarifying the teacher’s level of certification (Elementary or Secondary)written evaluation report. The designated supervisor shall evaluate inform the teacher. If employee, prior to the post-evaluation conference, if the evaluation indicates deficiencies, either includes an unsatisfactory area at which time the teacher or administrator shall have employee may request an Association Representative(s) accompany him/her to the right to have a subsequent evaluation performed by another administrator employed by the District meeting the criteria specified above. If the deficiency is not noted on two consecutive subsequent evaluations, the deficiency shall be deemed to be corrected. G. For the first evaluation of the year, a prepost-evaluation conference per the guidelines stated in Article 4, Section 1. 8. Failure of the Board to follow any provision of this Agreement with respect to the evaluation of employees shall result in restoring any employee, against whom action has been taken, to full status with appropriate compensation, provided such failure is found to have had probable effect upon the judgment of the Board. Should an employee be restored to full status, the record surrounding the event in question shall be held between the evaluator and the probationary teacher. A pre-evaluation group conference shall be held between tenured teachers and the evaluatordestroyed. H. All evaluations 9. Any evaluation which will become part of the written record determining an employee's employment status shall be reduced to writing and writing. A copy of a copy classroom visitation evaluation shall be given to the teacher within ten (10) working school days of the final observation upon which a performance evaluation is basedevaluation. The written evaluation shall indicate areas where growth is needed, as well as specific suggestions for improvement in those areas, and progress or lack of progress noted since previous evaluations. All new probationary teachers shall have an Individualized Development Plan (IDP) in place by If the end of the first semester of service. Any teacher whose overall performance is deemed less than satisfactory shall have an IDP of improvement implemented, following guidance of applicable laws. The building administrator shall work employee disagrees with the teacher to improve the weakness as outlined in the evaluation. Teachers recognize their responsibility to work with the administration in resolving and remediating noted performance deficiencies. I. Following each formal evaluation, which shall include a conference with the evaluator, the teacher shall sign and be given a copy of the evaluation report prepared by his/her evaluator. In no case shall the teacher’s signature be construed to mean that he/she necessarily agrees with the evaluation. A teacher may submit a self-evaluation and/or submit additional comments written answer which shall be attached to the file copy of the written evaluation if he/she desires within ten (10) working daysin question and/or submit any complaints through the grievance procedure. All written evaluations are to be placed in the teacher’s personnel file. Upon requestOn each evaluation, the teacher evaluator shall be entitled to confer with make no further written comments after the Superintendent regarding his/her evaluationsemployee's response is submitted. J. Probationary teachers shall be observed no earlier than the first month of service and no later than ninety (90) days prior to the end of the probationary year (probationary year to be defined as a probationary teacher’s anniversary date of hire). At least sixty (60) days before the end of each probationary year, the District shall provide the probationary teacher with a definite written statement as to whether or not his/her work has been satisfactory. Failure to submit a written statement shall be considered as conclusive evidence that the teacher’s work is satisfactory. Any probationary teacher or teacher not on continuing contract shall be employed for the ensuing year unless notified in writing at least sixty (60) days before the close of the probationary year that his/her services will be discontinued. K. The final written evaluation report of a probationary teacher, including the recommendation as to whether the teacher should be advanced to tenure status or denied a contract for the ensuing year will be furnished by the administration to the Superintendent. L. No part of this procedure, including the form and criteria for evaluation, shall be changed in any way except by prior notice to both parties and only after both parties have had an opportunity to make recommendations concerning the procedures and all parts thereof.