Leader memo_April 2026

SUBJECT: 2025-26 Performance Appraisal Guidance & Template 

FROM: Archdiocese Human Resources Team 

TO: All supervisors of non-contracted employees    

 

2025-2026 Performance Appraisal  

for non-contracted employees 

 

Employee Supervisors, 

Annual performance appraisals, while currently not mandatory, are strongly encouraged as a valuable tool for strengthening communication, supporting employee development, and improving overall workplace productivity.  

These conversations provide an opportunity to reinforce our Catholic identity and mission, recognize achievements, clarify expectations, and identify growth opportunities for the year ahead.

Regular reviews support employee growth, engagement, and mission alignment and encourage a more engaged, transparent, and high performing workplace. This helps employees feel supported, which can lead to higher morale and better retention.

They also give employers a structured moment to address concerns early and ensure teams remain focused and motivated.

 

Direct Supervisor Actions 

  1. Notify your non-contracted employees to first complete the employee portion of Section A of the Employee Performance Appraisal form and then forward it back to you.   

  1. Discuss the employee’s contribution to the mission vision and values of the organization. (Focus on employees who are returning next school year or have continuous employment). 

  1. Evaluate the employee’s progress against current year’s goals and document key outcomes. 

  1. Recognize achievements and identify areas for development. 

  1. Ensure goals and evaluations are fair, consistent, and aligned with the parish/school/Curia Catholic mission and overall goals and objectives. 

  1. Set SMART goals for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time Bound). 

  1. Document each employee discussion by completing the Performance Appraisal Form by June 30, 2026.   

  1. Retain a copy of the completed appraisal onsite in your personnel file to ensure documentation of employee development, support, and accountability. This onsite maintenance is important for historical reference, consistency, and verification, if needed.   

  1. Click here to download a Performance Appraisal template. The template is also available in the Archdiocese Knowledge Center (resources.archstl.org/): Home > Human Resources > Compliance > Performance Appraisal 2025-2026 

 

Looking Forward 

The performance appraisal and goal-setting process will continue to evolve with potential enhancements to templates, timelines, and guidance for supervisors. If you have any feedback on the process which may help advance future improvements, please let us know. 
 
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