Professional 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 of Schools.

Release from Contract

Any contract may be terminated at any time by mutual consent. Any request for release from contract by a certificated staff member other than the Superintendent shall be submitted in writing and directed to the Superintendent. A teacher may not be released from contract unless a suitable replacement is available, and then only on conditions set forth in the Missouri Teacher Tenure Act. The Board may consider a release of contract for the following reasons:

Health - Any request for a release of contract based upon the health of the professional staff member shall require a certificate by a physician that continued employment will be detrimental to the person's health.

Transfer of Spouse - If a teacher's spouse receives a transfer from the geographical area, the Board may grant a release, but the release shall be conditional upon the employment of a duly qualified replacement.

Other Reasons - Recognizing that the teacher's contract is a legal document which binds both the teacher and the Board, the Board's attitude shall generally be one of disapproval for requests of release of contract for reasons other than health or transfer of spouse. The Board will at all times hold the welfare of the students paramount during the consideration and deliberation of requests for release.