Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 17, § 2049.2. Evaluation program; professional development and enhancement; certification

(1) Develop and implement an employee evaluation system, which system shall, at a minimum, include a competency examination as a prerequisite for employment pursuant to board policy and provide for annual evaluations of all employees. The board shall select the examination instrument to be used for such evaluations and the level of achievement required for successful completion.

(2) Develop and implement a system of professional development and enhancement activities for which qualification points may be earned by employees. Such a system shall be designed to provide an equitable opportunity for all employees to improve their qualification and competency. The system shall include a mechanism for crediting earned qualification points as well as a mechanism for verifying the accuracy of earned points as provided by board policy.

(3) Develop a program for the enhancement of any employee whose competency level is found inadequate. Such a program shall include activities for which qualification points may be earned.

(4) Develop and implement policies for the renewal of certification for employees.