0.7 Arizona school law review: chapter 5  (Page 7/10)

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Ars†15-0537 performance of certificated teachers; evaluation system

Does each governing board of a school district establish a system for the evaluation of the performance of certificated teachers in the school district? The governing board shall involve its teachers in the development and evaluation of this system which is designed to improve instruction and maintain instructional strengths.

[ ] Yes [ ]No

Ars†15-0538 preliminary notice of inadequacy of classroom performance

If charges exist of inadequacy of classroom performance of a certificated teacher who has not been employed by the school district for more than the major portion of three consecutive school years, does the Board give written preliminary notice at least 90 days prior to serving notice of the intention to dismiss or not to reemploy?

Is the nature of the teacher’s inadequacy specific in the preliminary notice?

Does the written notice of intention to dismiss include a copy of any evaluation pertinent to the charges? If the preliminary notice is issued as a result of intention to dismiss, is it given at least 90 days prior to service of notice of the intention to dismiss? If the preliminary notice is issued as a result of intention not to reemploy, is such notice given no later than January 15?

[ ] Yes [ ]No

Ars†15-0538.01 offer of contract to continuing teacher

Does the Governing Board offer to each certificated teacher who has been employed by the school district for more than the major portion of three consecutive school years and who is under contract of employment with the school district for the current year a contract renewal for the next ensuing school year unless the Governing Board, a member of the Board, acting on behalf of the Board or the superintendent of the school district gives notice to the teacher of the Board's intent not to offer a contract and to dismiss the teacher as provided in Section ARS 15-539?

Does the Governing Board revoke the offer of a contract when the teacher fails to accept the contract within 15 days from the date of the written contract?