Performance appraisal
 32. (1) A performance appraisal of a vice-principal shall satisfy the following requirements: 1. The vice-principal shall be evaluated with respect to the elements of the performance plan, as set out in subsections 30 (1) and (3), taking into account the factors set out in subsection 33 (2). 2. The performance appraisal shall include the steps listed in subsection (2). 3. The performance appraisal shall be conducted in accordance with this regulation, with such guidelines as the Minister of Education may issue, and with such standards, methods, processes, timelines and steps as may be provided for by the board.  O. Reg. 234/10, s. 32 (1). (2) A performance appraisal of a vice-principal by a principal shall include the following steps: 1. A first meeting between the principal and the vice-principal to develop the vice-principal’s performance plan and to review and update the annual growth plan for the year if necessary, as described in clauses 31 (3) (a) and (b). 2. A second meeting between the principal and the vice-principal, i. to review the progress of the vice-principal toward achieving the goals contained in his or her performance plan, and ii. to discuss other information relevant to the performance plan. 3. A third meeting between the principal and the vice-principal, i. to review the results of the actions taken by the vice-principal to achieve the goals contained in his or her performance plan, ii. to discuss other information relevant to the performance plan, and iii. to review and update the vice-principal’s annual growth plan for the year if necessary, as described in clauses 31 (3) (a) and (b). 4. Preparation by the principal of a summative report of the performance appraisal, in a form approved by the Minister of Education, containing, i. the principal’s evaluation of the vice-principal, ii. the principal’s overall performance rating of the vice-principal, and iii. the principal’s explanation for the rating. 5. Provision to the vice-principal of a copy of the summative report, signed by the principal, within 15 school days after the meeting described in paragraph 3. 6. Signature by the vice-principal of a copy of the summative report, to acknowledge receipt by the vice-principal of the copy. The vice-principal may include comments on the summative report. 7. Provision by the vice-principal of the signed copy of the summative report to the principal within 10 school days after receiving the copy under paragraph 5. 8. A meeting between the vice-principal and the principal to discuss the performance appraisal within 10 school days after the vice-principal receives a copy of the summative report under paragraph 5, if such a meeting is requested by either the vice-principal or the principal. 9. After the meeting described in paragraph 8, or if there was no meeting, after the time has expired for a meeting to be requested under paragraph 8, provision to the board by the principal of a copy of, i. the summative report, signed by both the principal and the vice-principal, ii. the vice-principal’s performance plan and annual growth plan for the year, and iii. all other documents relied on in conducting the performance appraisal.  O. Reg. 234/10, s. 32 (2).