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 for extremely unusual reasons. 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.

Breach of Contract

The Board realizes that, in some cases, it might be necessary for staff members to seek release from their contracts. In such a case, the Board will require the staff member wishing to void his or her contract to pay liquidated damages. Contracts will be offered at the March Board Meeting, as appropriate, but in no event any later than May 15th. Probationary teachers will have 15 days after the contract is provided to them to return the accepted contract. Failure to return the signed contract within 15 days will be considered a rejection of the contract by the teacher. Probationary teachers who have signed their contracts for the next school year may apply to the Board to be released from their contract under the following schedule.

Fifteen days after issuance of the contract until May 31st- $1,500.00 and Board Approval required.

June 1st and after- $2,500.00 and Board approval required.

Permanent teachers will work under a continuing contract. Permanent teachers will have until June 1st to resign their position with the school district. Following June 1st, permanent teachers may apply to the board to be released from their contract under the following schedule:

June 1st and after- $2,500.00 and Board approval required.

These amounts are assessed to cover time and expenses incurred by the district in finding suitable replacements. The Board reserves the right to make exceptions to this policy when conditions merit such action.