Common use of Procedures for Setting Standards and Assessment Methods Clause in Contracts

Procedures for Setting Standards and Assessment Methods. 1. The evaluator and unit member shall attempt jointly to determine the unit member's performance objectives for the school year. This may be done annually for all unit members even though many permanent unit members may not be scheduled for formal evaluation that year. The objectives (POPs) shall be mutually agreed to on or before 45 days after the start of the contractual work year. Development of these objectives shall be completed by October 31. This deadline may be extended by mutual consent. Performance objectives should be stated in terms of the learner wherever appropriate, and may include specific instructional methods, activities and course content. Standardized test scores shall not be used as a basis of evaluation unless mutually agreed upon by the unit member and his/her evaluator. 2. If the unit member and evaluator cannot reach agreement on the standards or assessment methods, the evaluator shall initially determine the standards and assessment methods, and the unit member may appeal to the Superintendent, who may modify the evaluator's determination. If the unit member disagrees with the final determination, he/she may so note for the record, and attach to the final determination a statement of same. 3. The standards established shall be subject to review and possible revision during the school year at the request of either the unit member or the evaluator. The determination of any revision shall be in accordance with the above procedures. 4. The unit member shall have the right to identify any constraints which he/she believes may inhibit his/her ability to meet the objectives and standards established.