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

  • The Staff Representative that has spoken with the employee will fill out a “Notification of Formal Reprimand” form and forward this to the Manager of the area as a record of this reprimand being given.

  • Formal market research with patients, clinicians and Key Opinion Leaders strongly supports the demand for a product such as VivaGel® in the management of BV.

  • Formal observations and walkthroughs resulting in the identification of performance deficiencies will be addressed during the post-observation conference or the formal debriefing following a walkthrough.

  • Formal Uniform A formal uniform is worn when students take part in school performances or the annual Awards Evening which consists of a white shirt and a black school tie.

  • In the event that no decision in writing is received in accordance with the specified time limits at the Formal Resolution Stage, the Association may submit the dispute to arbitration, within fifteen (15) days of the date that the designated management representative was required to give the decision in writing in accordance with the Formal Resolution Stage.


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 that the methods of reasoning are valid by virtue of their form and independent of their content.
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. Dated Letter to the Scholarship Committe containing: > Summary of past work in your chosen field and plans for the coming year. > Extracurricular activities over the past year. > Current professional goals. > Any other information you would like the commitee to consider. • Official Transcript for the 2014-2015 academic year. • Optional Letter of Recommendation.
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.
Formal. “Personal”; “Verified”.