4033 - Purposes of Staff Appraisal

Last Updated Date: 12/14/2020

Adoption Date: 08/21/2017

The Board of Education requires regular appraisal of certificated and classified employees. The purpose of the evaluation system in Omaha Public Schools is a systematic and continuous process used to develop staff and to improve overall performance within the role of the employee. The process will focus on self-development and professional growth and will not be construed as an act of discipline, though appraisal results can be used to determine level of performance of an employee. Leadership of this comprehensive system of staff appraisal is the responsibility of the Department of Human Resources. The appraisal process for certified staff including Administrators shall be conducted annually for non-tenured staff and every three years for tenured staff as described in the Framework For Effective Teaching or Principal Performance Appraisal Guide as appropriate. The appraisal process for classified staff shall be conducted as outlined in the appropriate handbook for appraisal as published by the Department of Human Resources, however, exceptions to this can be made at the determination of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Temporary Change for the 2020-2021 school year only: The appraisal process for all Permanent Certificated Staff (veteran teachers beyond the third year of teaching within the District) will be suspended. The appraisal process for Probationary Certificated Staff (those in the first three years of teaching within the District) will remain the same as required by state law. In addition, all appraisal processes for individuals on a Performance Improvement Plan (informal or formal) will remain unchanged.