Evaluation of an employee's job performance is a continuous process that focuses on improvement. Performance evaluation is based on an employee's assigned job duties and other job-related criteria. All employees will participate in the evaluation process with their assigned supervisor at least annually. Written evaluations will be completed on forms approved by the district. Reports, correspondence, and memoranda can also be used to document performance information. All employees will receive a copy of their written evaluation, have a performance conference with their supervisor, and get the opportunity to respond to the evaluation. 

A teacher may be appraised less frequently if the teacher agrees in writing and the teacher's most recent evaluation rated the teacher as at least proficient, or the equivalent, and did not identify any area of deficiency. District teachers who meet the criteria listed below shall be eligible for a less-than-annual appraisal as permitted by law. To be eligible, a teacher shall:

1. Have completed two years of service in the District; and
2. Not be on a school District permit.

A teacher who qualifies for a less-than-annual appraisal shall be scheduled for a complete PDAS appraisal every third year.

Please refer to Board policies DNA (Legal) and DNA (Local) for a complete description of teacher appraisal.