Policy 4710 – Separation Resignation: Certificated Staff

(Adopted – August 21, 2024)

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 after the contract has been entered into and/or 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.

If an employee chooses to break their contract, the District is entitled to compensation for the
costs of finding a suitable replacement, training expenses, and other disruptions. Because the
actual damages will be difficult, if not impossible, to ascertain, the Board agrees that the
following liquidated damage amounts are a reasonable estimation of the damages:

If the written resignation is received by the Superintendent or designee by:	The employe will pay:
June 2 – June 30	$750
July 1 – July 31	$1,500
August 1 or later	$3000

Release from the contract will be granted upon payment of the liquidated damages. If the
employee does not pay liquidated damages as required, the Board reserves the right to pursue all
available legal remedies including, but not limited to, filing charges to have the employee’s
teaching certificate or professional license revoked or suing the employee for breach of contract
and seeking a monetary judgment. In addition, the District may share with potential employers
seeking information about the employee the fact that the employee broke a contract with the
District.

The Board reserves the right to grant release without payment of liquidated damages upon
review of the circumstances.