Formal definition

Formal evaluation is limited to the process followed over a designated period of time which results in a written document assessing an employee’s competency in meeting the requirements of that employee’s position or objectives for a said period of time.
Formal observation and review job responsibilities with the employee. The ninety (90) work day probationary period can be extended at the discretion of the supervisor for another forty-five (45) days. Annual evaluations may be based on a variety of input sources, based on the determination of the evaluator as to what information is pertinent, reliable and representative of the employee's normal job performance. Other input sources may include (but are not limited to) "informal observations", statements from employees or other persons who have worked with or observed the employee in the performance of job duties and review of documents or other physical evidence relevant to analysis of the quality and or quantity of work performed by the employee. Teachers acting as immediate supervisors of paraprofessionals may provide input into paraprofessional evaluations but shall not have final responsibility for writing the "Evaluation".
Formal evaluation shall be defined as a planned observation. The teacher not subject to the Michigan Teacher Tenure Act and administrator shall agree on the dates and times of the formal evaluation/observation. In no event shall a formal evaluation be for less than thirty (30) minutes.

Examples of Formal in a sentence

  • In the event of any change to the identity of the Authority’s Representatives, the Authority shall provide written confirmation to the Contractor, and shall update Schedule 3 (Contract Data Sheet) in accordance with Condition 6 (Formal Amendments to the Contract).

  • Claims are to be submitted by the Contractor to the Authority’s Commercial Officer together with applicable receipts and agreed as an amendment to the Contract in accordance with Condition 6 (Formal Amendments to the Contract).

  • Amendments to the statistical reporting requirement will be made in accordance with Condition 6 (Formal Amendments to the Contract).

  • The Schedule 7 (Timber and Wood-Derived Products Supplied under the Contract: Data Requirements) may be amended by the Authority from time to time, in accordance with Condition 6 (Formal Amendments to the Contract).

  • Formal contract amendments will be negotiated by the State with Contractor whenever necessary to address changes to the terms and conditions, the costs of, or the scope of work included under this Agreement.


More Definitions of Formal

Formal complaint means a complaint that cannot be resolved informally or is considered serious and therefore needs to be addressed formally. For example, misconduct by a staff member, possible crime or regulatory offence, discriminatory behaviour (staff or student), or similar.
Formal means a suit and tie, or at least a suitable long sleeve shirt and tie for Council meetings and neatly dressed or formal attire, exclusive of smart casual, for committees of Council and workshops.
Formal currency exchange market. Accordingly, non-financed, United States dollar payments for goods imported into Colombia must occur by one of three methods: (1) transactions through Colombian financial institutions regulated by the Banco de la República; (2) transactions through formal currency exchange houses licensed by the Superintendencia Bancaria to engage in international currency transfers; or (3) transactions from a dollar denominated account at a foreign bank, called a “Cuenta Corriente de Compensación” (current compensation account) that is registered in the importer’s name with the Banco de la República.
Formal setting means that the people working at government and non government agencies. At the government agencies, they are referred to the Welfare workers, namely those coming from outside social work educational background. In non-government organizations or social organizations, many volunteers devote themselves to the disadvantaged.
Formal means a form of response to a Solicitation or submission of a Bid that requires the response or Bid to be submitted inside of a sealed envelope or package, and may be done through Electronic Bidding;
Formal means that the methods of reasoning are valid by virtue of their form and independent of their content.
Formal. If the grievance is not resolved informally within twenty (20) school days of the informal presentation, the aggrieved party may take the grievance to the Associations’ Grievance Committee. The Associations’ Grievance Committee may reduce the grievance to writing and present it to the Superintendent of Schools within thirty (30) school days of informal presentation. If the aggrieved party does not comply with the time limit prescribed, the grievance will become null and void. The above informal and formal step deadlines may be extended by mutual consent of the Association’s Grievance Committee and the Superintendent of Schools.