Common use of Inadequate Performance Clause in Contracts

Inadequate Performance. The School District may withhold step increments and lane changes, or any portionof them, or any other salary increases for inadequate performance. Evaluation of a teacher's effectiveness shall be made in consideration of both his/her own experience and preparation and the abilities and backgrounds of his/her pupils. General criteria for judging whether or not performance meets minimum standards shall include the following seven (7) major performance areas: professional preparedness and growth, planning, teacher-learning process, organization and control, logistics and physical environment, use of resources, and student evaluation. Principals, prior to recommending salary withholding under this section, shall present documented evidence of having held a minimum of two (2) counseling sessions with the affected teacher, document the deficiencies on a prescribed form, and give suggestions for improvement. A copy of his/her evaluation form may be requested at any time by the affected teacher. Any action withholding a salary increase shall be subject to the grievance procedures, including arbitration. Prior to initiating the withholding of increases in compensation, the School District shall adhere to the following procedures:

Inadequate Performance. The School District may withhold step increments and lane changes, or any portionof themportion thereof, or any other salary increases for inadequate performance. Evaluation of a teacher's effectiveness shall be made in consideration of both his/her own experience and preparation and the abilities and backgrounds of his/her pupils. General criteria for judging whether or not performance meets minimum standards shall include the following seven (7) major performance areas: professional preparedness and growth, planning, teacher-learning process, organization and control, logistics and physical environment, use of resources, and student evaluation. Principals, prior to recommending salary withholding to be withheld under this section, shall present documented evidence of having held a minimum of two (2) counseling sessions with the affected teacher, document the deficiencies on a prescribed form, and give suggestions for improvement. A copy of his/her evaluation form may be requested at any time by the affected teacher. Any action withholding a salary increase shall be subject to the grievance procedures, including arbitration. Prior to initiating the withholding of increases in compensation, the School District shall adhere to the following procedures: