Performance appraisal
 8. (1) A performance appraisal of a principal shall satisfy the following requirements: 1. The principal shall be evaluated with respect to the elements of the performance plan, as set out in subsections 6 (1) and (3), taking into account the factors set out in subsection 9 (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. 8 (1). (2) A performance appraisal of a principal by a supervisory officer shall include the following steps: 1. A first meeting between the supervisory officer and the principal to develop the principal’s performance plan and to review and update the annual growth plan for the year if necessary, as described in clauses 7 (3) (a) and (b). 2. A second meeting between the supervisory officer and the principal, i. to review the progress of the 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 supervisory officer and the principal, i. to review the results of the actions taken by the 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 principal’s annual growth plan for the year if necessary, as described in clauses 7 (3) (a) and (b). 4. Preparation by the supervisory officer of a summative report of the performance appraisal, in a form approved by the Minister of Education, containing, i. the supervisory officer’s evaluation of the principal, ii. the supervisory officer’s overall performance rating of the principal, and iii. the supervisory officer’s explanation for the rating. 5. Provision to the principal of a copy of the summative report, signed by the supervisory officer, within 15 school days after the meeting described in paragraph 3. 6. Signature by the principal of a copy of the summative report, to acknowledge receipt by the principal of the copy. The principal may include comments on the summative report. 7. Provision by the principal of the signed copy of the summative report to the supervisory officer within 10 school days after receiving the copy under paragraph 5. 8. A meeting between the principal and the supervisory officer to discuss the performance appraisal within 10 school days after the principal receives a copy of the summative report under paragraph 5, if such a meeting is requested by either the principal or the supervisory officer. 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 supervisory officer of a copy of, i. the summative report, signed by both the supervisory officer and the principal, ii. the 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. 8 (2).