New state regulations on performance evaluation have kicked in, and while negotiations are not yet complete, the district has implemented a plan, some of which may have to be unscrambled once negotiations are concluded. For now, here’s what the district will implement next year. Please review here (PDF) to see how this affects you. If you have any questions. please contact CarenMichael, or Patrick.

Here’s a note from Patrick Connolly:
Time to check your Performance Evaluation Rating for School Year 2012-2013

As the 2012-2013 school year begins each educator will have a new rating. The categories of Meets Standards and Does Not Meet Standards will no longer apply. To find out where you are in this ratingplease use the attached link.

Performance Evaluation Issues

Application deadline extended to July 6, 2012. DISREGARD THE 6/19 DEADLINE STATED ON THE ONLINE APPLICATION.

The BTU is sponsoring a week-long Summer Institute to assist permanent teachers who are having evaluation issues. If you are in the category of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory, this is an opportunity to work on the prescriptions your evaluator provided. The Institute will be held the week of August 6-10 from 8:30-12:30. The new evaluation process has shorter time lines than the previous system.  Download an application or apply online
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