Common use of Objective Setting Clause in Contracts

Objective Setting. Both the supervisor and the staff member have a responsibility to make the objective- setting conference as productive as possible. The supervisor, while maintaining responsibility for the final product, must actively involve the staff member in the conference. The final objectives should be the outgrowth of a cooperative activity (when agreement cannot be reached, the teacher may request a meeting with the Superintendent with his/her representative). The Superintendent shall arrange a meeting with the teacher, representative and the supervisor. The Superintendent’s decision shall be final. The teacher may attach a statement to the final objective statement. All parties share the responsibility of approaching the entire activity with a positive attitude and a willingness to participate fully. The number of objectives established between the staff member and the supervisor is less important than the form and substance of the objectives. In most cases, the number would not exceed three, with the number being determined by the relevancy and the time and energy required. Six to twelve objectives would be more appropriate for support personnel.