2. Sub-heading ADMINISTRATOR EVALUATION AND SUPPORT SYSTEM Business and Operations Leader Proposed Adaptations

3. Common Titles for Business and Operations Leaders 1 Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations Business Manager Operations Director

4. Components of Evaluation 2 ANNUAL SUMMATIVE RATING ANNUAL SUMMATIVE RATING OUTCOME RATING PRACTICE RATING Teacher Effectiveness Outcomes

5. Leadership Practice 3 GUIDELINES Leadership Practice comprises is 40% of the summative rating Districts may generate ratings from evidence based on the CCL Use of a rubric is not required for Business and Operations Administrators

6. Performance and Practice: Weighting of Standards 4 The CCL outlines six Performance Expectations (PEs) PE 3: Organizational Systems and Safety—50% All other PEs (Equally weighted)—50%

7. Focus Area Development 5 Proposed Adaptations Identify specific areas in which administrators want to improve Based on reflection on past performance and aligned with the CT Leadership Standards Includes action steps to move practice in support of the improvement of teaching and learning Support administrators in accomplishing their Student Learning Indicators and Stakeholder Feedback targets

8. Focus Area Example 6 P.E. 3 (A) Welfare and Safety of Students, Faculty and Staff P.E. 3 (B) Operational Systems In order to address the anticipated need for expanded facilities as student population increases, I will convene a community of faculty and community members to assess the capacity of current facilities and develop a building plan to meet the educational and safety needs of a growing student population

9. Stakeholder Feedback 7 GUIDELINES Stakeholder Feedback comprises 10% of the summative rating Feedback from relevant stakeholders May use surveys, interviews, focus groups, other methods to gather stakeholder feedback Surveys must be valid and reliable Aligns with CT Leadership Standards

10. Stakeholder Feedback Groups 8 Suggested Stakeholder Groups for Business and Operations Leaders - Principals and Assistant Principals - District/Building Administrators

11. Sample Stakeholder Feedback Questions 9 On a scale of 1 (Disagree) to 5 (Agree), how would you rate the following statements? The policies, procedures and practices of the Business/Operations Office align with school and district vision, mission and goals The Business Office supports student achievement by giving high priority to matters that affect teaching and learning The Business Office demonstrates an understanding of school and district programs and initiatives in servicing schools and the district Business policies and procedures are widely understood or available through clearly documented avenues

12. Proposed Adaptations for Student Learning Indicators 10 Guidelines Student Learning Outcomes comprises 45% of the summative rating Two performance goals based on measurable targets related to the improvement of business or operations programs

13. Recommendation for Student Learning Indicator 11 Sample Indicator Indicator: During the current budget cycle, 90% of school principals will report that the budgeting process has resulted in the equitable distribution of resources to the schools served by the district using a student-need driven formula for the allocation of professional and support staff and professional development funding.

14. A Development Guide for Student Learning Indicator 12

15. Teacher Effectiveness Outcomes 13 GUIDELINES Teacher Effectiveness Outcomes comprises 5% of the summative rating Proposed Adaptation Based on the aggregate success of district and building administrators’ practice rating on the CCL P.E. 3, Organizational Systems and Safety

16. Teacher Effectiveness Outcomes Proposed Adaptation 14 ExemplaryProficientDevelopingBelow Standard >80% of district administrators are rated proficient or exemplary on CCL P.E. 3 >60% of district administrators are rated proficient or exemplary on CCL P.E. 3 >40% of district administrators teachers are rated proficient or exemplary on CCL P.E. 3 <40% of district administrators teachers are rated proficient or exemplary on CCL P.E. 3

17. Final Note 15 Districts are encouraged to engage in a “Permissive Pilot” during the 2014-2015 school year Districts will be required to include Business and Operations administrators in their evaluation and support plans for school year 2015-2016

18. 16 Dr. Dianna Roberge-Wentzell Interim Commissioner, CT State Department of Education Dr. Everett Lyons CAS Associate Executive Director elyons@casciac.org Shannon Marimón Division Director, CSDE Talent Office shannon.marimon@ct.gov Dr. Sarah Barzee Chief Talent Officer sarah.barzee@ct.gov Contact the CSDE Talent Office Hotline at: 860-713-6868 or email: sde.seed@ct.gov Visit us online: www.connecticutseed.org

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