- (a) When an alternative form has been approved by the Department, the rater shall use the alternative form for every official rating of temporary professional or professional employes.
- (b) Professional employes shall be rated a minimum of once each year.
- (c) Temporary professional employes shall be rated once each semester for a minimum of two ratings each year.
- (d) Rating shall be substantiated by anecdotal records and discussed with the employe within 5 working days after the final observation preceding the rating. The discussion may take place before or after the rating is approved by the superintendent. The 5-day limitation may be extended only because of emergency or extenuating circumstances.
- (e) A temporary professional and professional employe shall be given the opportunity to sign his rating form.
- (f) If the employe refuses to sign in the space provided, the refusal shall be recorded and dated. The employe shall be notified in writing of this notation within 10 days.
- (g) The alternative rating form shall be restricted to the consideration of four major categories: personality, preparation, technique and pupil reaction.
- (h) The alternative rating form need not require numbers or a numerical rating.
Source
The provisions of this § 351.24 adopted August 24, 1979, effective August 25, 1979, 9 Pa.B. 2884; corrected November 26, 1982, effective February 16, 1980, 12 Pa.B. 4055.
Cross References
This section cited in 22 Pa. Code § 351.23 (relating to alternative rating form).