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CHARLOTTE -- In the first step in its pay-for-performance initiative, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education is deciding on new guidelines for evaluating the superintendent.

In his three and a half years atop CMS, Peter Gorman has been rewarded with extra years on his contract, but previous school boards rarely discussed his performance.

“I've not been able to get enough feedback about what to keep doing and what to change and do differently,” Gorman said.

Gorman is responsible for close to 19,000 employees and more than 130,000 students, and the current school board, mirroring the superintendent’s commitment to student achievement and accountability, is looking to grade him on his efforts.

“It just does not seem appropriate to give the same compensation whether or not you make your goals,” Gorman said. “It seems that you should have something at stake, something at play.”

The board is considering stepping up the evaluation process by reviewing Gorman's performance multiple times a year. The evaluations will focus on meeting initial goals and getting results.

The evaluation will be a more concrete way to determine if Gorman stays and if he receives a bonus. Last year, his bonus amounted to more than $18,000, but given the tough economic times, Gorman refused it.

The board will also create a way to evaluate their own performance. It will involve measuring the board's relationship with the superintendent, community and its effect on student achievement. The new policies will take effect in the summer.