Common use of Final Summative Evaluation Clause in Contracts

Final Summative Evaluation. 1. All formal observations and walkthroughs, will be consolidated into a written summative report using the Evaluation Form in Appendix D within ten (10) working days of the final formal observation and/or walkthrough. A copy will be given to the teacher, and a conference will be held between the teacher and evaluator at the time the summative report is provided. 2. The evaluation shall acknowledge one (1) area of refinement and one (1) area of reinforcement. The evaluator will note all the evidence (if previously discussed with the teacher and substantiated by evidence) used to support the conclusions reached in the formal evaluation report. The evaluation report will be signed by the evaluator. The evaluation report should then be signed by the teacher to verify notification to the teacher that the evaluation will be placed on file, but the teacher’s signature should not be construed as evidence that the teacher agrees with the contents of the evaluation report. Should the report contain improvements needed, they will be specific, measurable and include specific assistance the teacher will be given by an administrator. Costs associated with specific assistance will be paid by the District. 3. The Administration will evaluate each teacher who received a rating of Accomplished on the teacher’s most recent evaluation rating once every three (3) school years. 4. The Administration will evaluate each teacher who received a Skilled on the teacher’s most recent final summative evaluation conducted under this section at least once every two (2) school years. 5. Should a teacher disagree with an evaluation, the teacher may file a written response within thirty (30) working days of receipt which will be attached to the appropriate form. The Teacher Performance Rating used in the Final Summative Rating shall be calculated in the following manner. 1. A numerical value for each category on the Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric shall be assigned as: a. One (1) for Ineffective; b. Two (2) for Developing; c. Three (3) for Skilled; and

Final Summative Evaluation. 1. All formal observations and walkthroughs, will be consolidated into a written summative report using a. Following the Evaluation Form in Appendix D within ten (10) working days completion of the final formal observation and/or walkthrough. A copy will be given to required observations, the teacher, and a conference will be held between evaluator shall provide the teacher and evaluator at the time the summative report is provided. 2. The evaluation shall acknowledge one with a draft copy of an Evaluation Report Form (1Appendix C-2) area of refinement and one (1) area of reinforcement. The evaluator will note all the evidence (if previously discussed with reflecting his/her preliminary ratings for the teacher and substantiated by evidence) used to support the conclusions reached in the formal evaluation report. The evaluation report will be signed by the evaluator. The evaluation report should then be signed by the teacher to verify notification to the teacher that the evaluation will be placed on file, but the teacher’s signature should not be construed as evidence that the teacher agrees with the contents of the evaluation report. Should the report contain improvements needed, they will be specific, measurable and include specific assistance the teacher will be given by an administrator. Costs associated with specific assistance will be paid by the District. 3. The Administration will evaluate each teacher who received a rating of Accomplished on the teacher’s most recent evaluation rating once every three (3) school years. 4. The Administration will evaluate each teacher who received a Skilled on the teacher’s most recent final summative evaluation conducted under this section all criteria being evaluated at least once every two (2) school yearsdays prior to a final summative evaluation conference, which shall be held no later than May 15th. When possible, the conference shall be held in the teacher’s classroom to facilitate the documentation of artifacts and evidence. The purpose of the summative rating conference is to discuss the following: i. The evaluator’s preliminary rating on all criteria; ii. Student growth data; and iii. Any additional evidence and artifacts the teacher would like the evaluator to consider before making a final summative rating. 5b. Nothing prohibits an evaluator from evaluating all teachers as Distinguished-4 within a school year. c. No criterion shall be marked unsatisfactory or basic on the overall rating without first being brought to the employee’s attention. d. With the mutual agreement of the teacher and evaluator, this final summative conference may be consolidated with a post observation conference following the final required observation. e. All evidence, measures and observations used in developing the final summative evaluation score must be a product of the school year in which the evaluation is conducted, except as provided in subsection 8E, in the case of probation extended into the following school year. Should a teacher disagree with an evaluationIn the event that the evaluation is not completed during the final summative evaluation conference, the teacher may file evaluator shall complete the Evaluation Report Form (Appendix C-2) and provide a written response within thirty (30) working days of receipt which will be attached copy to the appropriate formemployee within five (5) school days. f. The final evaluation report and conference shall be completed by May 15th. The Teacher Performance Rating used in evaluator and the Final Summative Rating employee shall be calculated in both sign the following manner. 1final evaluation report. A numerical value for each category The employee’s signature on the Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric Report Form shall be assigned as: a. One not necessarily indicate concurrence with the evaluation. The employee has the right to attach an addendum statement no later than five (15) for Ineffective; b. Two (2) for Developing; c. Three (3) for Skilled; andschool days following the receipt of the final evaluation report.

Final Summative Evaluation. 1. All formal observations and walkthroughs, will be consolidated into a written summative report using a. Following the Evaluation Form in Appendix D within ten (10) working days completion of the final formal observation and/or walkthrough. A copy will be given to required observations, the teacher, and a conference will be held between evaluator shall provide the teacher and evaluator at the time the summative report is provided. 2. The evaluation shall acknowledge one with a draft copy of an Evaluation Report Form (1Appendix C-2) area of refinement and one (1) area of reinforcement. The evaluator will note all the evidence (if previously discussed with reflecting his/her preliminary ratings for the teacher and substantiated by evidence) used to support the conclusions reached in the formal evaluation report. The evaluation report will be signed by the evaluator. The evaluation report should then be signed by the teacher to verify notification to the teacher that the evaluation will be placed on file, but the teacher’s signature should not be construed as evidence that the teacher agrees with the contents of the evaluation report. Should the report contain improvements needed, they will be specific, measurable and include specific assistance the teacher will be given by an administrator. Costs associated with specific assistance will be paid by the District. 3. The Administration will evaluate each teacher who received a rating of Accomplished on the teacher’s most recent evaluation rating once every three (3) school years. 4. The Administration will evaluate each teacher who received a Skilled on the teacher’s most recent final summative evaluation conducted under this section all criteria being evaluated at least once every two (2) school yearsdays prior to a final summative evaluation conference, which shall be held no later than May 15th. When possible, the conference shall be held in the teacher’s classroom to facilitate the documentation of artifacts and evidence. The purpose of the summative rating conference is to discuss the following: i. The evaluator’s preliminary rating on all criteria; ii. Student growth data; and iii. Any additional evidence and artifacts the teacher would like the evaluator to consider before making a final summative rating. 5b. Nothing prohibits an evaluator from evaluating all teachers as Distinguished-4 within a school year. c. No criterion shall be marked unsatisfactory or basic on the overall rating without first being brought to the employee’s attention. d. With the mutual agreement of the teacher and evaluator, this final summative conference may be consolidated with a post observation conference following the final required observation, when the final evaluation rating is proficient or distinguished. e. All evidence, measures and observations used in developing the final summative evaluation score must be a product of the school year in which the evaluation is conducted, except as provided in subsection 8E, in the case of probation extended into the following school year. Should a teacher disagree with an evaluationIn the event that the evaluation is not completed during the final summative evaluation conference, the teacher may file evaluator shall complete the Evaluation Report Form (Appendix C-2) and provide a written response within thirty (30) working days of receipt which will be attached copy to the appropriate formemployee within five (5) school days. The Teacher Performance Rating used in the Final Summative Rating final evaluation report and conference shall be calculated in completed by May 15th. The evaluator and the following manner. 1employee shall both sign the final evaluation report. A numerical value for each category The employee’s signature on the Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric Report Form shall be assigned as: a. One not necessarily indicate concurrence with the evaluation. The employee has the right to attach an addendum statement no later than five (15) for Ineffective; b. Two (2) for Developing; c. Three (3) for Skilled; andschool days following the receipt of the final evaluation report.

Final Summative Evaluation. 1. All formal observations and walkthroughs, A written evaluation will be consolidated into a written summative report using the Evaluation Form in Appendix D within ten (10) working days completed not later than May 15 of the year in which the evaluation takes place. (Appendix B-1). The final formal observation and/or walkthroughsummative score, including the student growth score, must be determined by an analysis of evidence. A copy This analysis will be given to take a holistic assessment of the teacher’s performance over the course of the year. The teacher has the right to provide additional evidence for each criterion to be scored. All evidence, measures and observations used in developing the final summative evaluation score must be a conference will be held between product of the school year in which the evaluation is conducted. If the evaluator judges the teacher and to be below Proficient overall, the evaluator must provide at the time the summative report is providedleast three (3) pieces of evidence from any number of criteria. 2. The employee shall be provided with a copy of the final evaluation shall acknowledge one report at least two (12) area of refinement work days and one not more than seven (17) area of reinforcementwork days before the final evaluation conference. The evaluator will note all the evidence (if previously discussed with the teacher and substantiated final evaluation conference shall be held by evidence) used to support the conclusions reached in the formal evaluation report. The evaluation report will be signed by the evaluator. The evaluation report should then be signed by the teacher to verify notification to the teacher that the evaluation will be placed on file, but the teacher’s signature should not be construed as evidence that the teacher agrees with the contents of the evaluation report. Should the report contain improvements needed, they will be specific, measurable and include specific assistance the teacher will be given by an administrator. Costs associated with specific assistance will be paid by the DistrictMay 15 each year. 3. The Administration will evaluate each teacher who received Nothing prohibits an evaluator from evaluating all teachers as Distinguished -4 within a rating of Accomplished on the teacher’s most recent evaluation rating once every three (3) school yearsyear. 4. The Administration will evaluate each teacher who received a Skilled employee shall be provided space on the teacher’s most recent final summative evaluation conducted under this section at least once every two (2) school yearsreport to indicate whether he/she agrees or disagrees with the report and to make comments. The teacher may attach any written comments to to the final annual evaluation report. 5. Should a teacher disagree with an evaluationEach evaluation report shall be promptly forwarded to the employee's personnel file. The distribution of the evaluation form shall be as follows: original to be filed in the personnel file of the employee, the teacher may file a written response within thirty (30) working days of receipt which will be attached first copy to the appropriate formprincipal, and the second copy to the employee. 6. The Teacher Performance Rating used in If an employee is transferred to another position not under the Final Summative Rating supervisor's jurisdiction, an evaluation shall be calculated in made at the following mannertime of such transfer, provided however, that only one evaluation shall be completed annually. 17. A numerical value for each category on If an employee resigns during the Teacher Performance Evaluation Rubric school year, a final evaluation shall be assigned as:completed prior to the resignation date. a. One (1) for Ineffective; b. Two (2) for Developing; c. Three (3) for Skilled; and8. If the evaluator contemplates recommending that an employee be placed on probation, an evaluation shall be completed on or before January 20.