R277-533-8. Evaluation Reviews

  (1) An educator who is not satisfied with a summative evaluation may request a review in writing of the summative evaluation within 15 calendar days after receiving the written summative evaluation.

  (2) A school district shall conduct a review of an educator's summative evaluation:

  (a) as described in this section; and

  (b) the requirements of Section 53G-11-508.

  (3) A review described in Subsection (2) shall be conducted:

  (a) by a certified rater:

  (i) with experience evaluating educators; and

  (ii) not employed by the school district; and

  (b) in accordance with the Utah Effective Educator Standards described in Rule R277-530.

  (4) A certified rater described in Subsection (3) shall:

  (a) review:

  (i) the school district's educator evaluation policies and procedures;

  (ii) the evaluation process conducted for the educator;

  (iii) the evaluation data from the professional performance, student growth, and stakeholder input components; and

  (iv) an educator's written response, if submitted as described in Subsection 53G-11-508(1)(b); and

  (b) report the certified rater's findings, in writing, to the school district's superintendent for action.

  (5) The school district 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 performance standards;

  (c) Title 53G, Chapter 11, Employees;

  (d) Rule R277-531; and

  (e) this rule.