Performance Appraisals

Performance Appraisals Appraisals of employee performances are used to measure the progress and performance of employees. A. All appraisals shall be performed on forms approved by the Executive Director. B. An employee’s appraisal is his or her supervisor’s assessment of their performance on the job. Every effort is made to ensure its fairness and accuracy. Performance appraisals shall not be discussed with other employees who do not have a need to know. C. Appraisals are administered without regard for age, race, sex, religious beliefs, political affiliation, national origin or disability status. D. Appraisal frequency can be any time depending on circumstances but normally is scheduled as follows: 9480012.2 1. During the third month of the probationary period for new hires or employees assigned to new positions. 2. During the sixth month of the probationary period a probationary employee may be recommended for regular status or assignment to regular status in a new position, which would not commence until the first day of their seventh month of employment or assignment. 3. Appraisals of performance for a regular employee shall generally be made annually, prior to the end of the fiscal year – June 30th. 4. Department Managers shall review each appraisal and comments of employees assigned to their department. All appraisals shall be placed in the employee’s personnel folder in the Human Resources Department. Employees shall sign their appraisal at the time that the review is presented to them by their supervisor. An employee’s signature indicates only that he or she has reviewed the appraisal, not necessarily that they agree with it. Employees are encouraged to supplement the appraisal with their own comments.