Common use of Formative Clause in Contracts

Formative. Available to employees with four (4) or more years experience. Employees remain in the Formative Track a maximum of three (3) years or until they voluntarily opt to cycle to the Summative Track or the District determines the employee has not met minimum criteria. The Formative Track uses collegial involvement aimed at accomplishing professional growth and improved instruction. Employees who wish to explore the option of utilizing the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification Process in lieu of the formative goal process, may request approval of the District and the Association. See Section 8.9.

Formative. Available to employees with four (4) or more years experience. Employees remain in the Formative Track a maximum of three (3) years or until they voluntarily opt to cycle to the Summative Track Track, or the District determines the employee has not met minimum criteria. The Formative Track uses collegial involvement aimed at accomplishing professional growth and improved instruction. Employees who wish to explore the option of utilizing the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification Process in lieu of the formative goal process, may request approval of the District and the Association. See Section 8.9.