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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 13A.07.04.04" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="07" chapter_num="04" heading="Appeal of an Evaluation.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In the event of an overall rating of unsatisfactory, the local school system shall, at a minimum, provide certificated individuals with a meaningful appeal in accordance with Education Article, §4-205(c)(4), Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>If an observation report is a component of an unsatisfactory evaluation, the observation report may be appealed along with the unsatisfactory evaluation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The burden of proof is on the certificated individual appealing an overall rating of unsatisfactory.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>