Outstanding: Performance is exceptional in all areas and is recognizable as being far superior to others.

Very Good: Results clearly exceed most position requirements. Performance is of high quality and is achieved on a consistent basis.

Good: Competent and dependable level of performance. Meets performance standards of the job.

Improvement needed: Performance is deficient in certain areas. Improvement is necessary. No merit increases should be granted at the time of the review, but only after needed improvements have occurred.

Unsatisfactory: Performance is deficient in certain areas. Improvement is necessary. No merit increases should be granted at the time of the review, but only after needed improvements have occurred.

Not Applicable or too soon to rate.