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; and (d) this Rule R277-323.