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Policy GCOA

Supervision And Evaluation Of Professional Staff

A well-planned and systematic program of supervision and evaluation of performance  tied to educational outcomes is vital to the ongoing improvement of the instructional  program. It is the Board’s responsibility to ensure that sufficient administrative time and  energy are expended to supervise (observe and assist) and evaluate (measure and assess)  teachers. The evaluation program shall address all aspects of teaching performance and  recognize that the fulfillment of student needs is of primary importance. 

The Superintendent shall be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation  and periodic review of a comprehensive program of supervision and evaluation, which  shall be adopted by the Board. The program shall provide minimum standards for the  number and frequency of formal performance reviews, with the understanding that  probationary teachers require closer support and more frequent performance reviews.  Probationary teachers shall in any event be evaluated at least once in each year of their  probationary employment. 

  1. Criteria used for evaluation shall be in written form and made  permanently available to the teacher; 

  2. Evaluations shall be made by an immediate supervisor/administrator,  or by other person(s) designated by the Superintendent; 

  3. Results of the evaluations shall be put in writing and shall be  discussed with the teacher; 

  4. The teacher being evaluated shall have the right to attach a memorandum to the written evaluation; and 

  5. Results of all evaluations shall be kept in confidential personnel files  maintained at the Superintendent’s office. 

  6. In accordance with Maine’s Educator Effectiveness law (20-A MRSA § 13701-13706),  South Portland has developed, piloted, and implemented a performance evaluation and  growth system, consistent with the requirements of applicable Department of Education  rules.  

The performance evaluation and growth system has been approved by the Board. 

In keeping with the Board’s goal of employing the best qualified staff to provide quality  education for all students, all teachers are expected to participate fully in the evaluation  process, self-appraisal and continuous improvement of professional skills. 

While supervision and evaluation policies and procedures are not negotiable in collective  bargaining, the Superintendent is to seek appropriate involvement of staff in the  development and periodic review of the supervision and evaluation program.  

Legal Reference: 20-A MRSA §§ 1055, 13201; 13701-13706, 13802 Me. Dept. of Ed. Rule Ch. 125 §§ 4.02(E) (3), 8.08  

Adopted: February 12, 2018

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