In Georgia, can a public school principal give an unsatisfactory overall annual review without ever informing teacher of any problem?
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In Georgia, can a public school principal give an unsatisfactory overall annual review without ever informing teacher of any problem?
All evaluations have been satisfactory. Prinicpal gave teacher an overall unsatisfactory evaluation for the year under responsiblities and dutes. Teacher has never been notified verbally or in writing of any problem so that she would have an opportunity to correct. Now principal is giving unfavorable references to teachers prospective employers.
Asked on June 25, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, Georgia
Answers:
J.V., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
From what your have explained I would strongly urge you to contact a local attorney to help you look into this situation and ensure things are being handled properly because you would not want poor references if unnecessary. Basically what you would need to do is review the contract and terms of employment. Oftentimes the procedure for situations like this will be spelled out in a handbook or employment contract. If not than it is left open for interpretation.
This is where the attorney comes in. Based on your performance and what is anything the school says was unsatisfactory you can make an argument to possibly have your review either reversed or simply kept silent pending an additional opportunity to prove you are a good worker. However without specific facts I cannot advise how to handle the situation but would suggest professional assistance. Regardless you should review all the paperwork to help yourself make a valid argument when speaking with administration. You also may want to get any evidence you might have that illustrates you did a good job to help counter their unsatisfactory rating. good luck
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