An Administrator's Guide to California Private School Law

Chapter 5 – Employee Evaluations

 Be honest and accurate - NO SUGARCOATING  Be specific and descriptive  Include employee’s comments or self-evaluation  State the possible consequences for continued performance deficiencies  Identify any follow-up or training & assistance  Require upper level or business office/human resources review  Rate attendance EXCLUDING “protected” absences/leaves

Rules to follow on annual performance evaluations:  Be timely

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 Follow employment contract, employee handbook & other personnel rules  Be consistent and fair in rating different employees for similar performance

SEVEN: Hold Evaluation Meeting  Schedule the evaluation meeting in advance, picking an appropriate time and location  Plan what you want to cover in the evaluation meeting  If self-evaluation is used:  Give the employee self-evaluation form before the meeting

 Ask the employee to complete the self-evaluation before the meeting  Ask the employee to provide you with the self-evaluation prior to the meeting

 Ask the employee to prepare goals for the upcoming year EIGHT: Evaluation Meeting  Respect personal and cultural differences  Be a good listener, giving the respect you in turn want from the employee  Respond to the employee’s input  Be prepared to:  Deal with defensive behavior  Respond calmly  Identify alternatives to poor behavior  Redirect conversation to focus on evaluation  Stay constructive  Focus on job performance

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