Common use of Evaluations - Teachers Clause in Contracts

Evaluations - Teachers. 1. Evaluations of certified teaching staff shall be done by administrators who are ISBE qualified. Prior to the adoption of a new or significantly altered instrument regularly employed in the evaluation of teachers, the Union shall bargain with the administration concerning said alterations subject to paragraph IV.A.11 below.* 2. By September 15 of each school year, the building principals shall have conducted a meeting with all teachers on the evaluation program. This meeting shall include information on the philosophy of evaluation, an in-depth review of the summative evaluation instrument, and the procedure to be utilized if an improvement in performance is indicated by the evaluation conference. In addition, a teacher may request a personal conference to further clarify and establish mutual understanding of the evaluation process before the initial formal evaluation is implemented. 3. Unless mutually agreed upon, informal and formal observations will not be conducted during the first five (5) school days of receiving a new group of students. No observation shall take place on the day immediately following or preceding a recognized school holiday or on the school days of or immediately following parent-teacher conferences. 4. If the evaluator is unable to attend a scheduled formal observation, the evaluator will give reasonable notice regarding the cancellation and will contact the teacher within twenty four (24) hours after the cancellation to set another mutually agreed upon date. Every effort will be made to maintain the original date and time of the formal observation/evaluation. In the event of a cancelled and rescheduled formal observation/evaluation, the teacher will not have to fill out a second pre- observation form if the lesson originally scheduled is still relevant. If a new lesson is needed for the rescheduled formal observation/evaluation, a new verbal pre-observation conference will be scheduled. The evaluator will collaborate with the teacher regarding the date of the new pre- observation conference and the rescheduled observation/evaluation. 5. All conferences pertaining to a teacher’s evaluation should take place in a proper confidential setting, which is mutually acceptable to the evaluator and the teacher. 6. Teachers may provide evidence for any components observed or not observed, and such evidence will be discussed by the teacher and evaluator and considered for the informal/formal observation(s) and summative evaluation. 7. Summative Evaluations for teachers are due: a. Tenured teachers: no later than May 15th. b. Non-tenured teachers: no later than March 30th. c. Teachers on a Professional Development Plan (PDP): no later than March 1st. d. Teachers who are at risk of receiving a “Needs Improvement” or an “Unsatisfactory” rating: no later than May 1st; teachers who are at risk of receiving a “Needs Improvement” or an “Unsatisfactory” will have been informed of such a possibility with reasonable notice, within the judgment of the evaluator, by formal/informal observations/evaluations. 8. A copy of the “Summative Evaluation Form” will be given to the teacher at the end of the conference and will be signed by both parties, unless the teacher and evaluator have discussed additional evidence per IV.A.6 above, which may result in a revised summative evaluation; if so, a copy of the revised summative evaluation will be given to the teacher no later than the dates contained herein. The signature of the teacher signifies that the evaluation has been discussed and received, but does not necessarily indicate agreement with the evaluation. Teachers are able to attach a written rebuttal to any “Summative Evaluation Form” within thirty (30) school days of the receipt of the signed “Summative Evaluation Form”, or by the last day of school, whichever is earlier. The written rebuttal must be submitted to the evaluator. Both the teacher and the evaluator shall date and sign all copies of the written rebuttal. A copy of the “Summative Evaluation Form”, including any rebuttal to it, and/or supporting documents will be included in the teacher’s personnel file. 9. Every teacher shall receive a summative rating of "Excellent", “Proficient”, “Needs Improvement”, or "Unsatisfactory". Ratings will be determined based on evidence observed and/or provided. Under no circumstances shall “proficient” be considered an unacceptable rating. This provision shall not prohibit non-renewal in accordance with School Code.

Evaluations - Teachers. 1. Evaluations of certified teaching staff shall be done by administrators who are ISBE qualified. Prior to the adoption of a new or significantly altered instrument regularly employed in the evaluation of teachers, the Union shall bargain have the opportunity to consult with the administration concerning said alterations subject to paragraph IV.A.11 belowalterations.* 2. By September 15 At the start of each the school yearterm the first day students are required to be in attendance, the building principals school district shall have provide a written notice (either electronic or paper) that a performance evaluation will be conducted a meeting with all teachers on in that school term to each teacher affected or, if the evaluation program. This meeting shall include information on affected teacher is hired after the philosophy of evaluation, an in-depth review start of the summative evaluation instrumentschool term, and then no later than 30 days after the procedure contract is executed. The written notice must include: a) a copy of the rubric to be utilized if used to rate the teacher; b) a summary of the manner in which student growth and professional practice will be used to achieve an improvement evaluation rating; and c) a summary of the procedures related to the provision of professional development in performance is indicated by the evaluation conference. In addition, case a teacher may request a personal conference to further clarify and establish mutual understanding of the evaluation process before the initial formal evaluation is implementedrated “needs improvement” or “unsatisfactory” including tools available during remediation. 3. Each formal evaluation shall include a pre-observation conference, an observation, and a post- observation conference. The planning form and/or other evidence of planning will be submitted to the evaluator a day prior to the pre-observation conference. 4. Such formal observation shall be an observation of the teacher in his or her classroom for a minimum of forty-five (45) minutes at a time; or an observation during a complete lesson; or an observation during an entire class period. No formal observation shall be conducted without the knowledge of the teacher. The parties acknowledge that the notion of in-class observation shall not apply literally to non-classroom personnel, but shall be applied in such alternative manner so as to be appropriate and meaningful for such personnel. 5. An informal or formal observation will be conducted during typical instructional days in which students are engaged in learning. Unless mutually agreed upon, informal and formal observations will not be conducted during the first five (5) school 5 days of receiving a new group of students. No observation shall take place on the day immediately following or preceding a recognized school holiday or on the school days of or immediately following parent-teacher conferences. 46. Informal visits may be scheduled or unscheduled. 7. If the evaluator is unable to attend a scheduled formal observation, the evaluator will give reasonable notice regarding the cancellation and will contact the teacher within twenty four (24) 24 hours after the cancellation to set another mutually agreed upon date. Every effort will be made to maintain the original date and time of the formal observation/evaluation. In the event of a cancelled and rescheduled formal observation/evaluation, the The teacher will not have to fill out a second pre- another pre-observation form if and will not be penalized. For example, the evaluator will not request a teacher to hold the lesson originally scheduled is still relevantuntil the evaluator can attend. If a new lesson is needed for the rescheduled formal observation/evaluation, a new A verbal pre-observation conference will be scheduledstill take place. The evaluator will collaborate with the teacher regarding the date of the new pre- pre-observation conference and the rescheduled observation/evaluation. 58. The evaluator shall have a meeting with the individual to discuss the evaluation within seven (7) teacher employment days following the formal observation and, if needed, informal observation, exclusive of an emergency or in-service day and any day on which the teacher or the evaluator is not present for the majority of the day. 9. All conferences pertaining to a teacher’s evaluation should take place in a proper confidential setting, which is mutually acceptable to the evaluator and the teacher. 610. Any teacher who is retiring will not be formally evaluated in their final year, unless a Professional Development Plan or Remediation Plan is in place or extenuating circumstances warrant an evaluation. 11. Teachers may provide evidence for any components observed or not observed, and such evidence will be discussed by the teacher and evaluator and considered for the informal/formal observation(s) and observation or summative evaluation. 712. The Post Observation Reflection form will be provided to the evaluator the day before the post conference and notes from the observation will be provided to the teacher the day after the observation. The evaluator tool, called the Observation Form, is to be filled out by both the teacher and the evaluator before the post-conference and then discussed at the post conference where ratings will be determined based on evidence observed and provided. 13. Summative Evaluations for tenured teachers are due: a. Tenured teachers: due no earlier than April 1st and no later than May 15th. b. the last day of school. Non-tenured teachers: teachers will receive their Summative Evaluation no later than March 30th. c. . Teachers on a Professional Development Plan (PDP): ) will receive their Summative Evaluation no later than March 1st. d. Teachers who . Annual Reflection Forms are at risk of receiving a “Needs Improvement” or an “Unsatisfactory” rating: to be turned in no later earlier than May 1st; teachers who are at risk of receiving a “Needs Improvement” or an “Unsatisfactory” will have been informed of such a possibility with reasonable notice, within the judgment of the evaluator, by formal/informal observations/evaluations. 8. A copy of the “Summative Evaluation Form” will be given to the teacher at the end of the conference and will be signed by both parties, unless the teacher and evaluator have discussed additional evidence per IV.A.6 above, which may result in a revised summative evaluation; if so, a copy of the revised summative evaluation will be given to the teacher no later than the dates contained herein. The signature of the teacher signifies that the evaluation has been discussed and received, but does not necessarily indicate agreement with the evaluation. Teachers are able to attach a written rebuttal to any “Summative Evaluation Form” within thirty (3010) school days of after the receipt of the signed “Summative Evaluation Form”, or by the last day of school, whichever is earlierfinal observation. 14. The written rebuttal must be submitted to the evaluator. Both the teacher and the evaluator shall date and sign all copies of the written rebuttal. A copy of the “Summative Evaluation Form”, including any rebuttal to it, and/or supporting documents will be included process for developing a professional growth goal is outlined in the teacher’s personnel filestaff handbook. 915. Every The schedule of teacher evaluations shall receive a summative rating of "Excellent", “Proficient”, “Needs Improvement”, or "Unsatisfactory". Ratings will be determined based on evidence observed and/or provided. Under no circumstances shall “proficient” be considered an unacceptable rating. This provision shall not prohibit non-renewal in accordance with School Code.be:

Evaluations - Teachers. 1. Evaluations of certified teaching staff shall be done by administrators who are ISBE qualified. Prior to the adoption of a new or significantly altered instrument regularly employed in the evaluation of teachers, the Union shall bargain have the opportunity to consult with the administration concerning said alterations subject to paragraph IV.A.11 belowalterations.* 2. By September 15 At the start of each the school yearterm the first day students are required to be in attendance, the building principals school district shall have provide a written notice (either electronic or paper) that a performance evaluation will be conducted a meeting with all teachers on in that school term to each teacher affected or, if the evaluation program. This meeting shall include information on affected teacher is hired after the philosophy of evaluation, an in-depth review start of the summative evaluation instrumentschool term, and then no later than 30 days after the procedure contract is executed. The written notice must include: 1) a copy of the rubric to be utilized if used to rate the teacher; 2) a summary of the manner in which student growth and professional practice will be used to achieve an improvement evaluation rating; and 3) a summary of the procedures related to the provision of professional development in performance is indicated by the evaluation conference. In addition, case a teacher may request a personal conference to further clarify and establish mutual understanding of the evaluation process before the initial formal evaluation is implementedrated “needs improvement” or “unsatisfactory” including tools available during remediation. 3. Each formal evaluation shall include a pre-observation conference, an observation, and a post-observation conference. The planning form and/or other evidence of planning will be submitted to the evaluator a day prior to the pre-observation conference. 4. Such formal observation shall be an observation of the teacher in his or her classroom for a minimum of forty five (45) minutes at a time; or an observation during a complete lesson; or an observation during an entire class period. No formal observation shall be conducted without the knowledge of the teacher. The parties acknowledge that the notion of in-class observation shall not apply literally to non-classroom personnel, but shall be applied in such alternative manner so as to be appropriate and meaningful for such personnel. 5. An informal or formal observation will be conducted during typical instructional days in which students are engaged in learning. Unless mutually agreed upon, informal and formal observations will not be conducted during the first five (5) school 5 days of receiving a new group of students. No observation shall take place on the day immediately following or preceding a recognized school holiday or on the school days of or immediately following parent-teacher conferences. 46. Informal visits may be scheduled or unscheduled. 7. If the evaluator is unable to attend a scheduled formal observation, the evaluator will give reasonable notice regarding the cancellation and will contact the teacher within twenty four (24) 24 hours after the cancellation to set another mutually agreed upon date. Every effort will be made to maintain the original date and time of the formal observation/evaluation. In the event of a cancelled and rescheduled formal observation/evaluation, the The teacher will not have to fill out a second another pre- observation form if and will not be penalized. For example, the evaluator will not request a teacher to hold the lesson originally scheduled is still relevantuntil the evaluator can attend. If a new lesson is needed for the rescheduled formal observation/evaluation, a new A verbal pre-observation conference will be scheduledstill take place. The evaluator will collaborate with the teacher regarding the date of the new pre- pre-observation conference and the rescheduled observation/evaluation. 58. The evaluator shall have a meeting with the individual to discuss the evaluation within seven (7) teacher employment days following the formal observation and, if needed, informal observation, exclusive of an emergency or in-service day and any day on which 9. All conferences pertaining to a teacher’s evaluation should take place in a proper confidential setting, which is mutually acceptable to the evaluator and the teacher. 610. Any teacher who is retiring will not be formally evaluated in their final year, unless a Professional Development Plan or Remediation Plan is in place or extenuating circumstances warrant an evaluation. 11. Teachers may provide evidence for any components observed or not observed, and such evidence will be discussed by the teacher and evaluator and considered for the informal/formal observation(s) and observation or summative evaluation. 712. The Post Observation Reflection form will be provided to the evaluator the day before the post conference and notes from the observation will be provided to the teacher the day after the observation. The evaluator tool, called the Observation Form, is to be filled out by both the teacher and the evaluator before the post-conference and then discussed at the post conference where ratings will be determined based on evidence observed and provided. 13. Summative Evaluations for tenured teachers are due: a. Tenured teachers: due no earlier than April 1st and no later than May 15th. b. the last day of school. Non-tenured teachers: teachers will receive their Summative Evaluation no later than March 30th. c. . Teachers on a Professional Development Plan (PDP): ) will receive their Summative Evaluation no later than March 1st. d. Teachers who . Annual Reflection Forms are at risk of receiving a “Needs Improvement” or an “Unsatisfactory” rating: to be turned in no later earlier than May 1st; teachers who are at risk of receiving a “Needs Improvement” or an “Unsatisfactory” will have been informed of such a possibility with reasonable notice, within the judgment of the evaluator, by formal/informal observations/evaluations. 8. A copy of the “Summative Evaluation Form” will be given to the teacher at the end of the conference and will be signed by both parties, unless the teacher and evaluator have discussed additional evidence per IV.A.6 above, which may result in a revised summative evaluation; if so, a copy of the revised summative evaluation will be given to the teacher no later than the dates contained herein. The signature of the teacher signifies that the evaluation has been discussed and received, but does not necessarily indicate agreement with the evaluation. Teachers are able to attach a written rebuttal to any “Summative Evaluation Form” within thirty (3010) school days of after the receipt of the signed “Summative Evaluation Form”, or by the last day of school, whichever is earlierfinal observation. 14. The written rebuttal must be submitted to the evaluator. Both the teacher and the evaluator shall date and sign all copies of the written rebuttal. A copy of the “Summative Evaluation Form”, including any rebuttal to it, and/or supporting documents will be included process for developing a professional growth goal is outlined in the teacher’s personnel filestaff handbook. 915. Every The schedule of teacher evaluations shall receive a summative rating of "Excellent", “Proficient”, “Needs Improvement”, or "Unsatisfactory". Ratings will be determined based on evidence observed and/or provided. Under no circumstances shall “proficient” be considered an unacceptable rating. This provision shall not prohibit non-renewal in accordance with School Code.be: