Resignations shall be in writing signed by the resigning party and directed to the Superintendent of schools and referred by the Superintendent to the Board with recommendation, as provided by statute.
The resignation must be turned in not later than the last day of the current school year or the date specified by the Board for return of the contract, whichever date occurs first. As per law, teachers are not required to return contracts for twenty-one (21) days or to resign less than twenty-one (21) days after the contract has been offered.
The Board recognizes that there are some circumstances, which force an employee to request a release. These requests will be considered at any time after the twenty-one (21) days have elapsed for return of contracts or the end of the school year, whichever occurs first; however, the cost of securing a satisfactory replacement will be borne by the licensed employee.
In the event a personnel member terminates employment without proper release, the Superintendent is directed to advise the Iowa Department of Education for appropriate action by the Department.
*Reviewed: 05/13/02
*Revised: 12/11/06
*Revised: 12/13/10
*Revised: 01/09/12
*Revised: 12/12/16
*Revised: 03/11/19
*Revised: 12/13/21