3220 - Evaluation Procedures for Instructional Personnel
- Performance of Students
At least one-third (1/3) of the performance evaluation of instructional personnel must be based upon the data and indicators of student performance of the teacher's students as determined by the District in accordance with F.S. 1012.34(7). The performance of students shall also include growth or achievement data of the teacher's students for at least three (3) years or, if less than three (3) years is available, the years for which data are available. The proportion of growth or achievement data may be determined by instructional assignment.
For classroom teachers of grades and subjects for which their students' performance is assessed by Statewide standardized assessments, the District may measure student learning growth using the formulas approved by the Commissioner and the standards for performance levels adopted by the State Board for courses associated with the Statewide, standardized assessments administered under F.S. 1008.22 no later than the school year immediately following the year the formula is approved by the Commissioner (see F.A.C. 6A-5.030 and 6A-5.0411).
For classroom teachers of grades and subjects for which their students' performance is not assessed by Statewide standardized assessments, the District shall use the methodology set forth in the District's evaluation plan that is submitted to and approved by the FLDOE to measure the student's performance upon which to base one-third (1/3) of the performance evaluation.
For instructional personnel who are not classroom teachers, the District shall use the methodology set forth in the District's evaluation plan that is submitted to and approved by the FLDOE to measure the student's performance upon which to base one-third (1/3) of the performance evaluation.
Pursuant to State law, the proportion of growth or achievement data in the District-determined student performance measures may be determined by instructional assignment. - Instructional Practice
At least one-third (1/3) of the performance evaluation must be based upon instructional practice. Evaluation criteria used when annually observing classroom teachers, as defined in F.S. 1012.01(2)(a), excluding substitute teachers, must include indicators based upon each of the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices adopted by the State Board of Education. For instructional personnel who are not classroom teachers, evaluation criteria must be based upon indicators of the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices and may include specific job expectations related to student support. - Other Indicators of Performance
The remainder of a performance evaluation may include, but is not limited to, professional and job responsibilities as recommended by the State Board of Education or identified by the Board.
The performance evaluation may also include peer reviews, objectively reliable survey information from students and parents based on teaching practices that are consistently associated with higher student achievement, and other valid and reliable measures of instructional practice. - Other Criteria
The individual responsible for supervising the employee must evaluate the employee’s performance. The evaluation system may provide for the evaluator to consider input from other personnel trained under F.S. 1012.34(2). The evaluator must submit a written report of the evaluation to the Superintendent for the purpose of reviewing the employee’s contract. The evaluator must submit the written report to the employee no later than ten (10) days after the evaluation takes place. The evaluator must discuss the written evaluation report with the employee. The employee shall have the right to initiate a written response to the evaluation, and the response shall become a permanent attachment to his or her personnel file.
The evaluation shall be completed and on file in accordance with the time schedule established by the Superintendent. The written report of the evaluation must be on file and provided to the employee within ten (10) days after the evaluation conference. The evaluator must discuss the written evaluation report with the employee. The employee shall have the right to initiate a written response to the evaluation, and the response shall become a permanent attachment to his/her personnel file. The evaluator may amend an evaluation based upon assessment data from the current year if the data becomes available within ninety (90) days after the close of the school year.
If an employee who holds a professional service contract is not performing his/her duties in a satisfactory manner, the evaluator shall notify the employee in writing of such determination. The notice must describe such unsatisfactory performance and include notice of the procedural requirements set forth in F.S. 1012.34(4).
An evaluation shall be submitted at the time an instructional staff member leaves the District if services terminate prior to annual evaluations.
An instructional staff member shall be given a copy of any documents relating to his/her performance that are to be placed in the personnel file.
A portion of each instructional staff member's compensation shall be based on the employee's performance evaluation as required by State law.
In addition, the Superintendent shall annually report the evaluation results of instructional staff members using the four (4) levels of performance set forth in State law to the FLDOE. The results shall be provided by the school and shall be disaggregated by classroom teachers, as defined in State law, excluding substitute teachers, and all other instructional personnel, also as defined in State law.
The Superintendent shall also notify the FLDOE of any instructional staff members who receive two (2) consecutive unsatisfactory evaluations, as well as any instructional personnel who are given written notice by the District of intent to terminate or not renew their employment.
The Principal shall inform all instructional personnel of the criteria and procedures associated with the performance evaluation process before evaluation begins. Additionally, the Principal shall assist the teachers within the school to use student assessment data, as measured by student learning growth gains pursuant to State law, for self-evaluation and improvement.
Subject to collective bargaining, a peer assistance process may be established as a part of the regular evaluation system and/or to be used to assist employees placed on performance probation, newly hired classroom teachers, or employees who request assistance. - Annual Review of District Instructional Personnel Evaluation System
The instructional personnel assessment system shall be evaluated annually to determine compliance with State law and this policy. All substantial revisions to an approved system shall be approved by the Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, before being submitted to the Florida Department of Education for approval.
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