Section R277-323-5 - Notice and Review(1) At least 15 days before an educator's first evaluation, a school district shall provide an educator with:(a) notification of the evaluation process;(b) access to relevant evaluation instruments; and(c) notice of potential consequences, including discipline and termination, if an educator fails to meet performance expectations.(2) A school district's educator evaluation system shall: (a) provide for clear and timely discussion of an evaluation with the educator;(b) provide a written copy of the evaluation to the educator;(c) allow an educator to respond to any part of the evaluation; and(d) attach the educator's response to the evaluation if the response is provided in writing.(3) An educator who is dissatisfied with an evaluation may submit a written request for review within 15 days after receiving notice of the written evaluation.(4) A school district shall conduct a review as described in this section and Section 53G-11-508.(5) A school district conducting a review under Subsection (4) shall:(a) use a certified evaluator;(i) with experience in evaluating educators; and (ii) who is not employed by the school district; and(b) conduct the review in accordance with Utah Effective Educator Standards.(6) A certified evaluator described in Subsection (5)(a) shall:(a) review the school district's educator evaluation policies and procedures;(b) review the evaluation process conducted for the educator;(c) review the evaluation data from the professional performance, student academic growth, and stakeholder input components;(d) review an educator's written response, if submitted in accordance with Subsection 53G-11-508(1)(b); and(e) report findings, in writing, to the school district's superintendent for action.(7) The school district superintendent shall determine if the initial educator evaluation was issued in accordance with: (a) the school district's educator evaluation policies;(b) the requirements of the Utah Effective Educator Standards;(c) Title 53G, Chapter 11, Employees; andUtah Admin. Code R277-323-5
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-14, effective 7/9/2024