Certificated employees who for any reason intend to retire or resign at the end of the current school year are encouraged to indicate their plans in writing to the Board as early as possible, but no later than June 1.
Resignations to become effective during the school year require a release by the Board and must be considered on an individual basis. Letters of resignation shall be submitted to the Superintendent/designee and the principal/supervisor. The letter should state reasons and an effective date for the resignation.
It is the practice of the administration to recommend to the Board those certificated employees who request to resign after June 1 and prior to July 31 be released from their contracts when there is good cause determined by the Board. After July 31, a certificated employee may petition the Superintendent to recommend a release from his/her contract without penalty upon review of the circumstances. Should the Superintendent decline to recommend a release and the certificated employee leaves the District, the District reserves the right to pursue any and all legal options available to it, including but not limited to, filing charges to have a teaching certificate or professional license revoked or seeking a monetary judgment.
Should an employee under contract with the District wish to be released from their contract after June 1, the release will be granted upon the payment of liquidated damages outlined below and once a suitable replacement is found.
The following schedule of damages has been established by the Board of Education and reflects the approximate additional cost that will be incurred by the district in replacing the employee.
Date Resignation Submitted
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Amount of Damages Assessed
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June 2 - June 30
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$1,000
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July 1 - July 30
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$1,500
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August 1 to First Contractual Day |
$2,000
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First Contractual Day or After
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$3,000
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The board reserves the right to grant release without penalty upon review of the circumstances.