Common use of Observation Clause in Contracts

Observation. Probationary teachers shall be observed at least one time in the first semester and one time in the second semester. Career teachers shall be observed a minimum of one time prior to May 1st. A copy of the observation form shall be furnished to the teacher no later than (10) ten days after the day that the observation is completed. The teacher shall be afforded the right to discuss the contents of the observation form as well as any other notes taken during the observation period. Summative evaluation will take place for probationary teachers prior to the end of the first semester and prior to May 10th in the second semester. Summative evaluation for career teachers will take place prior to May 10th. Classroom observations or monitoring shall be conducted openly with the full knowledge of the teacher for the purpose of improving professional performance and as a means of assuring the use of the most competent educational techniques. The use of eavesdropping, closed circuit television, public address or audio systems, and similar devices are not conducive to the intent of the evaluation programs and will not be used unless specifically requested by the teacher. POST-OBSERVATION Probationary teachers will be evaluated twice each year. The first evaluation conference will be held prior to the end of the first semester. The second evaluation conference will be held prior to May 10th. Career teachers will be evaluated once each year prior to May 10th. At each of the conferences, information used in making the evaluation will be discussed including the observation forms. Goals and objectives may be developed during the evaluation conference to further enhance the teacher's professional performance. The teacher shall continue to work toward fulfilling the identified goals throughout the remainder of the year. A conference will be held with each teacher prior to the end of the year to review success. The teachers and the evaluator shall each receive a true copy of the evaluation signed by both parties. The teacher's signature shall not necessarily indicate agreement with any or all parts of the evaluation, but rather awareness of the content. If the teacher feels his/her written evaluation is incomplete, inaccurate, or unjust, he/she may put his/her objections in writing on the back of the written evaluation or may attach a separate sheet to the evaluation to be placed in his/her personnel file. If an overall rating of Not Using or Beginning is noted on the formal summative evaluation, the principal or immediate supervisor and the teacher will work together to devise a written plan for growth. If a rating of Not Using or Beginning is noted in one element of the formal summative evaluation, a teacher will receive feedback from the principal or immediate supervisor. In addition, the teacher and principal will have an opportunity for discussion and may work together to devise a written plan for growth. A reasonable time for growth, which will not exceed two (2) months, will be given to the teacher. Whenever the supervisor determines that cause(s) or statutory grounds exist(s) for the dismissal or non-reemployment of a teacher, he/she shall submit a recommendation in writing to the superintendent of the school district for dismissal or non- reemployment of the teacher. According to the Oklahoma state statutes, year one (1) for the adopted TLE model becomes effective in 2016-17.

Observation. Probationary teachers shall be observed at least one time in the first semester and one time in the second semester. Career teachers shall be observed a minimum of one time prior to May 1st. A copy of the observation form shall be furnished to the teacher no later than (10) ten days after the day that the observation is completed. The teacher shall be afforded the right to discuss the contents of the observation form as well as any other notes taken during the observation period. Summative evaluation will take place for probationary teachers prior to the end of the first semester and prior to May 10th in the second semester. Summative evaluation for career teachers will take place prior to May 10th. Classroom observations or monitoring shall be conducted openly with the full knowledge of the teacher for the purpose of improving professional performance and as a means of assuring the use of the most competent educational techniques. The use of eavesdropping, closed circuit television, public address or audio systems, and similar devices are not conducive to the intent of the evaluation programs and will not be used unless specifically requested by the teacher. POST-OBSERVATION Probationary teachers will be evaluated twice each year. The first evaluation conference will be held prior to the end of the first semester. The second evaluation conference will be held prior to May 10th. Career teachers will be evaluated once each year prior to May 10th. At each of the conferences, information used in making the evaluation will be discussed including the observation forms. Goals and objectives may be developed during the evaluation conference to further enhance the teacher's professional performance. The teacher shall continue to work toward fulfilling the identified goals throughout the remainder of the year. A conference will be held with each teacher prior to the end of the year to review success. The teachers and the evaluator shall each receive a true copy of the evaluation signed by both parties. The teacher's signature shall not necessarily indicate agreement with any or all parts of the evaluation, but rather awareness of the content. If the teacher feels his/her written evaluation is incomplete, inaccurate, or unjust, he/she may put his/her objections in writing on the back of the written evaluation or may attach a separate sheet to the evaluation to be placed in his/her personnel file. If an overall rating of Not Using or Beginning is noted on the formal summative evaluation, the principal or immediate supervisor and the teacher will work together to devise a written plan for growth. If a rating of Not Using or Beginning is noted in one element of the formal summative evaluation, a teacher will receive feedback from the principal or immediate supervisor. In addition, the teacher and principal will have an opportunity for discussion and may work together to devise a written plan for growth. A reasonable time for growth, which will not exceed two (2) months, will be given to the teacher. Whenever the supervisor determines that cause(s) or statutory grounds exist(s) for the dismissal or non-reemployment of a teacher, he/she shall submit a recommendation in writing to the superintendent of the school district for dismissal or non- non-reemployment of the teacher. According to the Oklahoma state statutes, year one (1) for the adopted TLE model becomes effective in 2016-17.

Observation. Probationary teachers shall be observed at least one time in the first semester and one time in the second semester. Career teachers shall be observed a minimum of one time prior to May 1st. A copy of the observation form shall be furnished to the teacher no later than (10) ten days after the day that the observation is completed. The teacher shall be afforded the right to discuss the contents of the observation form as well as any other notes taken during the observation period. Summative evaluation will take place for probationary teachers prior to the end of December 22 for the first semester and prior to May 10th in the second semester. Summative evaluation for career teachers will take place prior to May 10th. Classroom observations or monitoring shall be conducted openly with the full knowledge of the teacher for the purpose of improving professional performance and as a means of assuring the use of the most competent educational techniques. The use of eavesdropping, closed circuit television, public address or audio systems, and similar devices are not conducive to the intent of the evaluation programs and will not be used unless specifically requested by the teacher. POST-OBSERVATION Probationary teachers will be evaluated twice each year. The first evaluation conference will be held prior to the end of the first semester. The second evaluation conference will be held prior to May 10th. Career teachers will be evaluated once each year prior to May 10th. At each of the conferences, information used in making the evaluation will be discussed including the observation forms. Goals and objectives may be developed during the evaluation conference to further enhance the teacher's professional performance. The teacher shall continue to work toward fulfilling the identified goals throughout the remainder of the year. A conference will be held with each teacher prior to the end of the year to review success. The teachers and the evaluator shall each receive a true copy of the evaluation signed by both parties. The teacher's signature shall not necessarily indicate agreement with any or all parts of the evaluation, but rather awareness of the content. If the teacher feels his/her written evaluation is incomplete, inaccurate, or unjust, he/she may put his/her objections in writing on the back of the written evaluation or may attach a separate sheet to the evaluation to be placed in his/her personnel file. If an overall rating of Not Using or Beginning is noted on the formal summative evaluation, the principal or immediate supervisor and the teacher will work together to devise a written plan for growth. If a rating of Not Using or Beginning is noted in one element of the formal summative evaluation, a teacher will receive feedback from the principal or immediate supervisor. In addition, the teacher and principal will have an opportunity for discussion and may work together to devise a written plan for growth. A reasonable time for growth, which will not exceed two (2) months, will be given to the teacher. Whenever the supervisor determines that cause(s) or statutory grounds exist(s) for the dismissal or non-reemployment of a teacher, he/she shall submit a recommendation in writing to the superintendent of the school district for dismissal or non- reemployment of the teacher. According to the Oklahoma state statutes, year one (1) for the adopted TLE model becomes effective in 2016-17.