Teacher Observations 2019-2020
The following teachers will have Formal Observations/Final Evaluations this year:
- Melissa Estrada
- Johnny Alvarez
- Erin Daines
- Jessica Milne
- Whitney Kirishian
- Donna Robinson
- Brian Osborne
- Shay Bennett
- Melissa Piatti
- Estrella Caballero
- Susan Glau
- Jessica Schmidt
- Cris Mckee
- Veronica Alvarez
- Michelle Kelley
- Jeanie Deasy
The following is from the CTA Contract regarding Observations/Evaluations:
ARTICLE VII ~ MEMBER OF THE UNIT EVALUATION
A. The purpose of evaluation is for the district to assess the unit member's performance, sharing commendations and recommendations for improvement. Specific areas of improvement should be noted and, if appropriate and necessary, a self improvement plan will be established after two unsatisfactory evaluations. However, evaluation should be a continuous process leading to improved instruction and student success. The evaluator and unit member will work together to assure that the unit member is evaluated on his/her performance in the classroom, as it directly applies to the education given to the student and on non- instructional duties, which are necessary to the operation of the school. The goal of evaluation is to strive toward excellence in the classroom.
B. Definition of Terms:
2. Observation: The viewing of a staff member's performance, which is reduced to writing. It is understood that an observation has two components: first, a viewing of the performance in the classroom; and second, a written report.
3. Visitation: The viewing of a staff member's performance, which may, at the discretion of the evaluator, be reduced to writing.
4. Final Evaluation: A summary report of all written visitations and observations for the year.
C. Procedure
1. Every first year probationary member of the unit shall be observed at least once. The final evaluation shall be discussed with the member of the unit and filed in the District Office no later than March 1st of the evaluation year. When any probationary member of the unit has received an unsatisfactory final evaluation, the District shall annually evaluate the member of the unit until he or she achieves a positive final evaluation, or is separated from the District.
2. Every second year probationary member of the unit shall be observed by the site administrator no later than December 8th of each school year. Additional observations may be made at any time during the year but the final evaluation shall be filed in the District Office no later than March 1 st of each year.
3. Every temporary member of the unit contracted for service at 75% or more of the school year shall be observed no later than February 1st or within forty (40) working days of the date of hire. Additional observations may be made any time during the year but the final evaluation shall be filed in the District Office no later than March 1 st of each year. At no time may the total number of observations exceed the contractual agreements. Every temporary member of the unit contracted for service less that 75% of the school year shall be observed no later than forty (40) working days of the date of hire.
4. Permanent Members of the Unit
a. Observation(s) and evaluations of permanent members of the unit shall occur at least once every two years by a designated District administrator. For permanent members of the unit who have been employed by the District for ten years or longer, and whose previous evaluation rated the member as meeting District standards, observation(s) and evaluation shall occur every three (3) years if the evaluator and the unit member agree. The unit member or the evaluator may withdraw consent at any time.
b. The final evaluation shall be discussed with the member of the unit and filed in the District Office no later than May 1st of the evaluation year. When any permanent member of the unit has received an unsatisfactory final evaluation, the District shall annually evaluate the member of the unit until he/she achieves a positive final evaluation or is separated from the District. Only a member of the unit who has received two (2) unsatisfactory observations may be given an unsatisfactory final evaluation.
ARTICLE VII ~ MEMBER OF THE UNIT EVALUATION
A. The purpose of evaluation is for the district to assess the unit member's performance, sharing commendations and recommendations for improvement. Specific areas of improvement should be noted and, if appropriate and necessary, a self improvement plan will be established after two unsatisfactory evaluations. However, evaluation should be a continuous process leading to improved instruction and student success. The evaluator and unit member will work together to assure that the unit member is evaluated on his/her performance in the classroom, as it directly applies to the education given to the student and on non- instructional duties, which are necessary to the operation of the school. The goal of evaluation is to strive toward excellence in the classroom.
B. Definition of Terms:
2. Observation: The viewing of a staff member's performance, which is reduced to writing. It is understood that an observation has two components: first, a viewing of the performance in the classroom; and second, a written report.
3. Visitation: The viewing of a staff member's performance, which may, at the discretion of the evaluator, be reduced to writing.
4. Final Evaluation: A summary report of all written visitations and observations for the year.
C. Procedure
1. Every first year probationary member of the unit shall be observed at least once. The final evaluation shall be discussed with the member of the unit and filed in the District Office no later than March 1st of the evaluation year. When any probationary member of the unit has received an unsatisfactory final evaluation, the District shall annually evaluate the member of the unit until he or she achieves a positive final evaluation, or is separated from the District.
2. Every second year probationary member of the unit shall be observed by the site administrator no later than December 8th of each school year. Additional observations may be made at any time during the year but the final evaluation shall be filed in the District Office no later than March 1 st of each year.
3. Every temporary member of the unit contracted for service at 75% or more of the school year shall be observed no later than February 1st or within forty (40) working days of the date of hire. Additional observations may be made any time during the year but the final evaluation shall be filed in the District Office no later than March 1 st of each year. At no time may the total number of observations exceed the contractual agreements. Every temporary member of the unit contracted for service less that 75% of the school year shall be observed no later than forty (40) working days of the date of hire.
4. Permanent Members of the Unit
a. Observation(s) and evaluations of permanent members of the unit shall occur at least once every two years by a designated District administrator. For permanent members of the unit who have been employed by the District for ten years or longer, and whose previous evaluation rated the member as meeting District standards, observation(s) and evaluation shall occur every three (3) years if the evaluator and the unit member agree. The unit member or the evaluator may withdraw consent at any time.
b. The final evaluation shall be discussed with the member of the unit and filed in the District Office no later than May 1st of the evaluation year. When any permanent member of the unit has received an unsatisfactory final evaluation, the District shall annually evaluate the member of the unit until he/she achieves a positive final evaluation or is separated from the District. Only a member of the unit who has received two (2) unsatisfactory observations may be given an unsatisfactory final evaluation.
Members of the unit shall be evaluated using the California Standards for the Teaching Profession. The following link will take you to the standards:
California Standards for the Teaching Profession
California Standards for the Teaching Profession
