0330 Evaluation of Professional Staff

(This policy replaces existing Board of Education policy 4117.1–Probation and Evaluation.)

The Board of Education recognizes that a well-developed and rigorously administered evaluation process is a key factor to securing and maintaining an effective district workforce. The Board views the evaluation of professional staff as an essential growth tool for improving individual performance and the district's overall ability to meet its educational objectives. To these ends, the performance of all professional staff will be reviewed and evaluated at least annually in accordance with the regulations of the Commissioner. The purposes of teacher and administrator evaluations are:

1. To clarify the duties and responsibilities of staff.
2. To enrich, develop, and improve effective professional skills and performance by:
   1. Informing each staff member how his or her performance is perceived in relation to the expectations of the district; and
   2. Identifying an individual's strengths and weaknesses.
3. To enhance the instructional program by providing individual staff members with methods by which performance may be improved; and
4. To provide the Board and the Superintendent with accurate and timely assessments of employee performance to enable them to fulfill their legal responsibilities in making personnel decisions, including the granting of tenure or voting disciplinary charges.

As part of his/her oversight responsibilities for the school district, the Superintendent shall ensure that evaluations are conducted regularly, that the results of the evaluations are thoroughly documented and that administrators are properly trained to conduct evaluations. The Superintendent is responsible for administering the evaluation process.

The procedures and guidelines for formal observations and evaluations of teachers and administrators shall be those agreed upon with the employee organizations, Brentwood Teachers Association (BTA) and the Brentwood Principals and Supervisors Organization (BPSO) that represent such professional staff. Evaluation forms and guidelines shall be set forth in the respective collective-bargaining agreements.

If requested by the Board of Education, the Superintendent shall bring all written evaluations of professional staff members recommended for tenure and/or promotion to the Executive Session prior to the Board’s vote in Public Session on such recommendations.

Ref:
Education Law §3031
8 NYCRR §100.2(o) (2)

Approved by the Board of Education: 12/14/06

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