Appendix F

Teacher Evaluation

The purpose of teacher evaluation is for professional growth and performance evaluation.

A. Teachers shall be formally evaluated periodically by principals or persons designated by the Superintendent or her/his representative. All observations of the work of a teacher shall be conducted with full knowledge of the teacher. The Directors of Math and Reading may evaluate consultants in their respective areas. Athletic Directors may evaluate coaches, in their capacity as coaches.

B. An observation shall mean a procedure which includes (1) a pre‑observation conference, (2) a classroom observation of at least one lesson, (3) a post‑observation conference, and (4) a written observation report.

The pre-conference shall be mandatory for probationary teachers, and at the option of continuing contract teachers except when the most recent evaluation or observation was less than satisfactory. In such instance, the pre-conference shall be mandatory.

C. All observations shall be reduced to writing within ten (10) days and a copy given to the teacher. The teacher will sign the file copy indicating receipt thereof only. The teacher may submit a written statement, which shall be attached to the file copy.

D. Annual reports of teachers shall be in narrative and/or checklist form ‑ that is, based upon classroom observations, specific events, episodes, or incidents whether favorable or unfavorable to the teachers, occurring during the evaluation period. Whenever a teacher is rated less than satisfactory on a checklist, a narrative shall be provided. Whenever practicable such reports shall include:

1. Remarks regarding increased or decreased ability or performance of the teacher during the period since the previous report.

2. Specific suggestions as to measures, which the teacher may take to improve her/his performance in areas where weaknesses have been indicated.

3. The teacher shall be given a copy of any annual report(s) prepared by her/his evaluator(s) at least one (1) day before any conference to discuss it. No such report shall be submitted to the Central Office or placed in the teacher's file without prior conference with the teacher. All items on checklist shall be completed or indicated as "unrated".

E. There shall be at least three (3) observations and one (1) annual report each year for teachers during the probationary period.

F. The issue of teacher evaluation is understood by both parties to be a matter of educational policy, subject to change at the discretion of the Committee although subject ot a meet and consult requirement. This Appendix does not constitute a contractual obligation on the part of the Committee and shall not be subject to the grievance procedure contained in this contract.