The Board of Education is responsible for a standards-based school counselor evaluation policy which conforms to the framework for the evaluation of school counselors as approved by the State Board of Education and aligns with the "Standards for School Counselors" as set forth in State law.

The Board of Education adopts the Ohio School Counselor Evaluation System (OSCES) as approved by the State Board of Education.

The Board believes school counselors play a critical role in supporting student learning and success and maintaining a positive school environment. The standards based system of school counselor evaluations is designed to provide meaningful and consistent feedback to support counselor professional growth and inform employment decisions.

This policy shall be implemented as set forth herein and shall be included in the Employee Certified Handbook.

The Board authorizes the Superintendent to establish and maintain an ongoing OTES, with continuing participation by District counselors for the express purpose of recommending necessary changes to the Board for the appropriate revision of the policy.

R.C. 3319.02, 3319.11, 3319.113, R.C. 3319.16
A.C. 3301-24-05
H.B. 64

Adopted 8/11/16