EDUCATOR SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION D04

It is the policy of the Montpelier School District to provide appropriate supervision and evaluation as a basis for improving the knowledge and skills of the school staff which will advance student achievement. Effective supervision and regular evaluation provide constructive feedback on teaching methods and materials enabling professional educators to improve their abilities to help all students achieve at high levels.

The superintendent will ensure that all those engaged in supervision and evaluation are appropriately trained to do so and have appropriate time allocated to carry out those responsibilities.

The superintendent, in collaboration with the principal and teacher representatives, will develop procedures for the supervision and evaluation of educators. The superintendent, in collaboration with the principal, will implement those procedures that will be consistent with the following recommended guidelines:

1. A job description will be developed for each professional educator’s position. Job descriptions will specify the required qualifications, performance responsibilities, general evaluation criteria, terms of employment and supervisor.

2. Performance goals set by the educator and his/her supervisor will be clearly articulated.

3. Evaluations will be based substantially on criteria set forth in approved job descriptions, articulated goals, and linked directly to the school’s needs to improve student performance as outlined in its action plan;

4. Educator evaluations will be carried out in a regular and timely manner;

5. In any case requiring discipline of a professional educator, applicable state law, due process procedures, and contractual requirements will be followed.

The superintendent will prepare and deliver, at least annually to the school board, a progress report and recommendations about the effectiveness of the supervision and evaluation system and practices, along with any recommendations for improvement.

On the basis of evaluations carried out in accordance with this policy, the principals will collaborate with the superintendent to identify educators in need of intensive support or other special attention.

Date Warned: November 7, 2003

Date Adopted: November 19, 2003

Legal Reference(s): 16 V.S.A. § 165 (Public School Quality Standards)

16 V.S.A. § 563 (12) (Powers of school boards)

16 V.S.A. § 1752 (Suspension and dismissal)

16 V.S.A. §§1981 et seq. (Labor relations - professional staff)

21 V.S.A. §§1721 et seq. (Labor relations)

Vermont State Board of Education Rules §§2120.4, 2120.5

Cross Reference(s): Board Member Education (B01); Board Goal-Setting and Self-Evaluation (B02)

Staffing and Job Descriptions (D03); Personnel Files (D05)

Board Relations With School Personnel (C05); Professional Development (D02)

Budgeting (E02); Local Action Plan (G08); Annual School Report (H06)