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Metro Board of Education

Employee Performance Plan

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools will provide every student with the foundation of knowledge, skills and character necessary to excel in higher education, work and life. We
embrace and value a diverse student population and community. Different perspectives and backgrounds form the cornerstone of our strong public education system.

Employee Name: Jesse Register Department: Metro Nashville Public Schools

Present Position: Director of Schools Manager: MBOE
Plan Period: January 2009 through June 2009

Part I: Key Result Areas & Objectives Rating Scale:

Performance
Performance Level Rating Performance Rating Definitions
5 Outstanding The Director's performance results exceed the goals set for this objective

4 Very Competent The Director exceeded the expectations for this objective

3 Satisfactory The Director meets expectations

Needs
2 The Director needs to concentrate development opportunities in the area
Improvement
1 Unsatisfactory The Director's performance in the area is unacceptable and requires his immediate attention

Key Result KRA

Areas Related E's Weight Rating Results KRA Rating
Cost Management 20% 4.71 4.71

Performed well within the budget that was prepared prior to his arrival. Effectively acclimated himself to the budgeting
process. Demonstrated sound knowledge of the budgeting and finance process. Was instrumental during the budget
modifications that were implemented due to fiscal shortfalls.

TOTAL 4.71

Key Result KRA

Areas Related E's Weight Rating Results KRA Rating
Continued 20% 4.88 4.88
Operations

Excellent comprehensive effort to understand and improve all operations that began with a much needed culture shift.
Comfortable with enforcing needed change. Brings experience to various tasks related to operations. Demonstrates
ability to support mission and vision and a desire for all learners to be successful. Clear vision and procedures for
monitoring processes.

TOTAL 4.88

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Key Result KRA

Areas Related E's Weight Rating Results KRA Rating
HR & People 20% 4.56 4.56
Management

Good start to assessing and improving the leadership team. Brought administrative focus to the quality of classroom
instruction and teachers. Has placed appropriate focus on leadership skills. Dr. Register possesses an open and affable
personality; highly approachable. Has a focus on hiring and retaining quality teachers. However, would like to see more
diversity in central office and school administrators. Looks across the nation for strong leadership for the district.
Develops staffing models in plans that are result oriented and directed to address the needs of the district.
Aggressively, seeks input and values the viewpoint of employees at all levels which has had a positive impact on morale.

4.56

Key Result KRA

Areas Related E's Weight Rating Results KRA Rating
Communications 20% 4.13 4.13
and Community
Relations

Dr. Register has established channels for strong internal communications and executes thoughtful community outreach.
However, an inadequate communications and media strategy is in place - which will improve with the hiring of a Director
of Public Engagement and Governmental Relations. He has used observation, questions and general conversation to
learn more about the district. Speaks with clarity and is articulate in his delivery. Has made himself available to the
media via talk shows, panels and etc. and has visited all Clusters within his first 6 months on the job.

TOTAL 4.13

Key Result KRA

Areas Related E's Weight Rating Results KRA Rating
Strategic 20% 4.81 4.81
Initiatives &
Project/Program Has drafted thoughtful beginnings of plan to transfer the district. Brought innovative change models to the district.
Execution Promotes operational and academic excellence through key initiatives. Came to the District with an action plan in mind.
Focus on excellence in teaching and learning.

TOTAL 4.81

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Part II: Behavioral Competencies & Key Behaviors Rating Scale:

Performance
Performance Level Rating Performance Rating Definitions
5 Outstanding The Director's performance results exceed the goals set for this objective

4 Very Competent The Director exceeded the expectations for this objective

3 Satisfactory The Director meets expectations

Needs
2 The Director needs to concentrate development opportunities in the area
Improvement
1 Unsatisfactory The Director's performance in the area is unacceptable and requires his immediate attention

Key
Overall Action
Behavioral Competency Weight Rating Key Behaviors Comments Rating
Courage 20% 4.88 Proactive on issues involving the district. Does not shy away from criticisms.
Examples: Ombudsman and New Adult Academies.
Takes a Stand

4.88
Decision made with great authority, clearly understands the role of the director
and the workings of the district.
Initiates Bold Action

Takes responsibility for the district.

Takes Personal Accountability

TOTAL 4.88

Key
Overall Action
Behavioral Competency Weight Rating Key Behaviors Comments Rating
Leading Change 20% 4.85 Identifies change opportunities Successfully leading change has been Dr. Register's most valuable talent.
Aggressively identifies change opportunities. Cautiously removes barriers to
resistance. Successfully revamped the central office. Examples: Ombudsman;
CLG; Twilight Schools, etc. Addressing long standing issues of incompetent
Stretches boundaries faculty/staff.

4.85
Catalyzes change

Removes barriers and resistance

TOTAL 4.85

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Key
Overall Action
Behavioral Competency Weight Rating Key Behaviors Comments Rating
Executive Disposition 20% 5.00 Exudes confidence Presentation with clarity; speaks with clarity both inside and outside the district.
Makes smooth transitions throughout the work day. Seems sensible and
personable; calm.

5.00
Advocates for the Organization

Manages stress

TOTAL 5.00
Key
Overall Action
Behavioral Competency Weight Rating Key Behaviors Comments Rating
Driving Execution 20% 4.76 Focuses on Key Tasks Works well with getting the message out with the information available. Leads by 4.76
example. Ensures skill and readiness. Always seeks new ways of getting things
done. Consider modifying deliverable style and method in consideration of the
audience. Advocates accountability for all stakeholders. Working to maintain
goal of clear and effective internal and external communication.

Translates initiatives into action

Implements communication strategy

Creates Accountability

Ensures skills and readiness

Aligns systems and processes

Creates measurement discipline

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Key
Overall Action
Behavioral Competency Weight Rating Key Behaviors Comments Rating
Operational Decision Making 20% 4.81 Gathers and Organizes Information Uses numerous resources in decision making.

4.81
Selects the best of alternatives Willing took on accountability for addressing those issues that were in existence
upon his arrival

Involves others

Demonstrates decisiveness/action Moves decisively when action needs to be taken.

TOTAL 4.81

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Part I: Key Result Areas & Objectives Rating

Key Result Area Rating Rating Weight Total

Cost Management
4.71 20% 0.94
Continued Operations
4.88 20% 0.98
HR & People Management
4.56 20% 0.91
Communications and Community Relations
4.13 20% 0.83
Strategic Initiatives & Project/Program Execution 4.81 20% 0.96

Total KRA Rating 100% 4.62

Part II: Behavioral Competencies Rating

Behavioral Competency Rating Rating Weight Total

Courage
4.88 20% 0.98
Leading Change
4.85 20% 0.97
Executive Disposition
5.00 20% 1.00
Driving Execution
4.76 20% 0.95
Operational Decision Making
4.81 20% 0.96

Total Behavioral Competency Rating 100% 4.86

Total Rating

Part I Rating 4.62

Part II Rating 4.86
Total Rating 4.74

Part III: Development Plan

Complete
Developmental Opportunities Key Area or Behavior Developmental Activities Deadline Yes/No

Part IV: Reviews / Interim Reviews

Date Details of Discussion / Action

Employee Signature / Date MBOE Chair Signature / Date

Jesse Register, Director of Schools

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